Gigative · Experiences
Chiang Mai Wellness Retreat with Yoga Meditation and Temple Visit
About this experience
Rejuvenate in the peaceful countryside of Chiang Mai with a wellness retreat available in both half-day and full-day options. Start your morning with mindful walking and seated meditation, then wander through lush rice fields to learn about local village life. Enjoy gentle yoga in nature with the soft morning light and savor a nourishing vegetarian meal made for you. Continue to Wat Phra That Doi Saket, a hilltop temple with calming 360° views of the district. Full-day guests deepen their experience with mindful tea drinking or Loving-Kindness meditation and end the day with restorative or yin yoga before returning to the city. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups seeking relaxation, cultural discovery, and a serene connection to Northern Thailand.
What to expect
Rediscover balance in the peaceful countryside of Chiang Mai with a wellness retreat that blends yoga, meditation, and authentic village life. Offered as both half-day and full-day options, this experience creates a calming space for travelers seeking rest, clarity, and a deeper connection to nature. Your journey begins with mindful walking and seated meditation, helping you slow your breath and settle into the moment. From there, you’ll stroll through lush rice fields and learn about each stage of the rice-growing cycle—an intimate look at how families cultivate their harvest and live in harmony with the land. A gentle yoga session in nature follows, adapted to your comfort level and guided by soft morning light. After practicing, enjoy a nourishing vegetarian meal prepared especially for retreat guests, using fresh, simple ingredients that support wellness and relaxation. The retreat continues with a visit to Wat Phra That Doi Saket, a hilltop temple known for its colorful murals and peaceful surroundings. From the top, take in sweeping 360° views of the mountains, fields, and villages below—a perfect setting for quiet reflection.
What’s included
- Drinking water
- Lunch
- Professional instructor
Not included
- Tip & personal expenses
- One way of 400 THB from the city of Chiang Mai/ bus station/ train station.
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Half Day Yoga+Thai Culture
The half day: retreat blends meditation, gentle yoga, a rice field walk, and a temple visit with lunch. It offers : a calm cultural experience for travelers seeking relaxation and a short wellness escape. Duration: 5 hours
Full Day Yoga+Thai Culture
The full day: retreat includes meditation, yoga, a rice field walk, a temple visit, and a vegetarian lunch. It adds: tea or Loving Kindness meditation and restorative yoga for deeper rejuvenation. Duration: 8 hours
Meeting & pickup
- You are required to travel to the meeting point independently. If you require a pickup service, an additional fee will apply. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the activity time.
End point
- You are required to travel to the meeting point independently. If you require a pickup service, an additional fee will apply. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the activity time.
• For the mentioned service. • Not transferable to any other service or person.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants must be at least 10 years old to join this activity.
- The itinerary is subject to change. Times shown are approximate and may vary. Remaining time is allocated based on travel durations between pickup and drop-off points, as well as transit times between activities.
- On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.
- Guests who are pregnant are not allowed to join the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.