Dream trips Chiang Mai planning | Once in a Lifetime

Chiang Mai in Thailand is a destination that Once in a Lifetime plans for travellers with a lifelong wish, with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Once in a Lifetime takes time for trips that happen only once. With the planner, you record the wish, and the joint preparation follows in the video call.

Updated: 7 August 2026.

Why this trip

Early in the morning a band of mist lies over Chiang Mai, and from the mountains you hear temple bells. The city in the north of Thailand is the calmer side of the country, with more than three hundred temples and lanes that you discover on foot. The best time is from November to April. A road leads up Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain, with waterfalls and the royal pagodas, which often stand in a cloak of cloud.

For the wish to experience elephants respectfully there are several places to go, whose concepts should be checked in advance. In the evening the night markets are worth a visit, with crafts, food and music. The flight time to Thailand is approx. 11 to 12 hrs, and the south with Krabi lies as a neighbour at the other end of the country, so it makes sense for travellers with time.

Plan four to five nights for Chiang Mai, so that excursions and calm days have room. Temples require covered shoulders and knees, and a scarf in your luggage is enough. With the trip preparation via a video call, the dream destination becomes a clear itinerary.

Places and experiences

These places in Chiang Mai turn the wish into a memory.

Doi Inthanon Nationalpark

Place
Doi Inthanon Nationalpark
Chiang Mai Night Safari
Jungle Flight Chiang Mai
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai (Grand Canyon Branch)

Getting there

Once in a Lifetime prepares the journey from Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse with care, so that nothing dims the moment.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Once in a Lifetime apart?

Once in a Lifetime plans trips for lifelong wishes with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. We plan Chiang Mai by video call with plenty of lead time according to your occasion.

Which places are part of the programme in Chiang Mai?

For Chiang Mai, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh are on file, and Once in a Lifetime asks what is indispensable for you.

Who is a dream trip to Chiang Mai suitable for?

For travellers with a lifelong wish or a special occasion who want to prepare a trip well in advance and with care.

Which accommodations are listed for Chiang Mai in the catalogue?

Accommodation on file in Chiang Mai includes Anantara Chiang Mai Resort, Shangri-La Chiang Mai and Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa, Chiang Mai, for example, and Once in a Lifetime checks it with you with care.

Which destinations in Thailand work well together?

Besides Chiang Mai, Krabi come into question if time and occasion allow.

Can I adapt the trip?

Yes. We tailor occasion, duration, stops and pace to your wish. In a video call we discuss what the trip means to you and how that should show in the schedule.

How much does a trip to Chiang Mai cost?

The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.

How does the consultation work?

The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.

How do I start planning?

You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.