Rent a friend in Chiang Mai to join your plans, day or night

A sunrise hike, a Nimman cafe afternoon, the Sunday Walking Street, live music after dark. You pick the plan, and they're in.

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Friends in Chiang Mai How it works

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Friends in Chiang Mai

What people do with a friend in Chiang Mai

Two friends trying grilled snacks at the Chiang Mai Sunday night market

Hikes, waterfalls and viewpoints

The Monk's Trail up to Wat Pha Lat, the Sticky Waterfall, sunrise from Doi Suthep. A hike goes faster with someone keeping pace, and someone has to take the photo at the top. Start early to beat the heat. A red songthaew out of town usually costs ฿30–100 each.

Night markets

The Sunday Walking Street on Ratchadamnoen Road, Saturday's market on Wua Lai Road, the Night Bazaar any night of the week. Go hungry, try a bit of everything and share it all. Most snacks cost ฿20–60, so a whole evening of grazing stays cheap.

Cafes and co-working days

Nimman and Santitham are full of cafes worth a whole afternoon. Working remotely? Book a friend for a co-working session, lunch somewhere new and a sunset drink after, and the week feels a lot less quiet.

Live music and nights out

Jazz at the North Gate, the bars around Nimman Soi 11, riverside places on a warm evening. Chiang Mai nights start easygoing and sometimes end late. Your friend is up for either.

Cooking classes and day trips

Book a Thai cooking class for two, or head out to Mae Rim, Chiang Dao or the Grand Canyon water park for the day. If the plan needs two seats, this is what we're for.

Gym, Muay Thai and yoga

Chiang Mai has gyms, Muay Thai camps and yoga studios on almost every soi. Pick a class or a session, and your friend joins you for it.

Meeting up in Chiang Mai

Friends usually meet you at Tha Phae Gate, Maya mall, a cafe in Nimman or the venue itself. For a day trip, put the pickup point in your request.

What it costs in Chiang Mai

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Questions people ask

Can a friend come on a full-day trip outside the city?

Yes, if it fits their availability. Book enough hours to cover the whole day, travel included, and tell us where you're going in your request.

I'm staying for a few months. Can I book the same friend every week?

Yes. Book again from your bookings whenever you like.

How do we get around?

However suits your plan: Grab, a red songthaew, a taxi or on foot. Transport for the plan is paid by you on the day.

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