Chiangmai is nestled in the Ping River Valley, drive for an hour or two and you will find yourself in the most stunning mountain scapes, visit the Hilltribe villages or go for a hike during the cooler months of the year.
Around Chiangmai
Day trips into the area

Around Chiangmai
Day trips into the area
Chiangmai is nestled in the Ping River Valley, drive for an hour or two and you will find yourself in the most stunning mountain scapes, visit the Hilltribe villages or go for a hike during the cooler months of the year.
Active lifestyle
Tennis, Badminton, Golf and Gym
We are located within walking distance to a sports club where guests of Rimsala Villa can rent tennis courts, play badminton, and use the gym against a small fee. Or maybe you you like to explore one of the many golf courses in the area.

Active lifestyle
Tennis, Badminton, Golf and Gym
We are located within walking distance to a sports club where guests of Rimsala Villa can rent tennis courts, play badminton, and use the gym against a small fee. Or maybe you you like to explore one of the many golf courses in the area.
Historic city & temples
Visit one of the many temples in and around Chiangmai
You’d need weeks to explore all the different temples and markets in and around the the city. We can recommend you the best ones to visit, when to go and arrange a tour or driver for you. If you are lucky, then you can see them during one of the many beautiful festivals in the region.

Historic city & temples
Visit one of the many temples in and around Chiangmai
You’d need weeks to explore all the different temples and markets in and around the the city. We can recommend you the best ones to visit, when to go and arrange a tour or driver for you. If you are lucky, then you can see them during one of the many beautiful festivals in the region.
Winter colours
Mae Rim flower fields
Our villa is located in Mae Rim, which every year in the colder months of Dec – Jan is home to some of the most colourful displays of flowers you can image. Don’t miss visiting one of these flower lover fields, if you are here in this season.

Winter colours
Mae Rim flower fields
Our villa is located in Mae Rim, which every year in the colder months of Dec – Jan is home to some of the most colourful displays of flowers you can image. Don’t miss visiting one of these flower lover fields, if you are here in this season.
Fishing, running or relaxing
Huay Tung Tao Lake
Huay Tung Tao Lake is a five minute drive from our Villa. It has a 10km running and cycling track that goes all the way around the lake and is beautiful in the morning and evening hours. Why not enjoy a drink and dinner in one of the many restaurants along side the lake after your exercise. Or join one of the many amateur anglers and see if you can catch yourself a dinner.

Fishing, running or relaxing
Huay Tung Tao Lake
Huay Tung Tao Lake is a five minute drive from our Villa. It has a 10km running and cycling track that goes all the way around the lake and is beautiful in the morning and evening hours. Why not enjoy a drink and dinner in one of the many restaurants along side the lake after your exercise. Or join one of the many amateur anglers and see if you can catch yourself a dinner.
elephant sanctuary
Be active in nature
Visiting an elephant sanctuary and learning about these gentle giants, helping to feed and wash them is just one of the many nature activities you can do. Most places are just about a 45min drive away.

elephant sanctuary
Be active in nature
Visiting an elephant sanctuary and learning about these gentle giants, helping to feed and wash them is just one of the many nature activities you can do. Most places are just about a 45min drive away.
farm to table
Local fruit and vegetable markets
Did you know that not too long ago, the poppy farming for opium was taking place all along the Thai / Burmese border? – It turns out that the same climate is also suitable for growing great fruit and vegetable, so in a project led by the Thai King many of these farms have been converted to grow fresh produce. Some fo which you can sample during your breakfast. Don’t miss the chance to visit one of the produce markets in and around the city.

farm to table
Local fruit and vegetable markets
Did you know that not too long ago, the poppy farming for opium was taking place all along the Thai / Burmese border? – It turns out that the same climate is also suitable for growing great fruit and vegetable, so in a project led by the Thai King many of these farms have been converted to grow fresh produce. Some fo which you can sample during your breakfast. Don’t miss the chance to visit one of the produce markets in and around the city.
refresh and relax
Waterfalls and mountains
Whether you want to go for a hike and then have a refreshing dip, or photo shoot or just relax in nature. The waterfalls in the area are a great place to visit for young and old all year ’round.

refresh and relax
Waterfalls and mountains
Whether you want to go for a hike and then have a refreshing dip, or photo shoot or just relax in nature. The waterfalls in the area are a great place to visit for young and old all year ’round.
cycling and running
Actively explore the area
Right in front of our doorstep is a network of cycling tracks that connects to nature reserves and quaint parts of the city. Why not leave your car at home for a day and enjoy the pleasure of taking in the landscape and sights atop your bicycle. For the more adventurous there are also many mountain biking options available.

cycling and running
Actively explore the area
Right in front of our doorstep is a network of cycling tracks that connects to nature reserves and quaint parts of the city. Why not leave your car at home for a day and enjoy the pleasure of taking in the landscape and sights atop your bicycle. For the more adventurous there are also many mountain biking options available.
Thai and buddhist festivals
Experience local culture
Many of the Thai festivals are especially beautiful when you can experience them in our city where history is lurking at every corner. Marvel in the beauty of candle lit temples, floating lanterns in the sky or on the river.

Thai and buddhist festivals
Experience local culture
Many of the Thai festivals are especially beautiful when you can experience them in our city where history is lurking at every corner. Marvel in the beauty of candle lit temples, floating lanterns in the sky or on the river.