Sai Nam Phung Orchid Farm Tours

Thailand is very rightfully famous for its orchids — more than 1,300 documented species grow in the country and it’s the largest exporter of tropical orchids in the world. While Chiang Mai has no shortage of gardens to visit, one of the most unique to the area (and most colorful) is the Sai Nam Phung Orchid Farm.

The biggest orchid farm in Chiang Mai is also to very nearly every species native to Thailand, including the incredibly rare Vanda coerulea alba, or “Pure White,” orchid. The variety of shapes and colors is staggering, and visitors to the farm get to learn about how the flowers are grown. The onsite gift shop sells lovely orchid- and butterfly-themed souvenirs you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else.

Practical Info

If you’re visiting the Sai Nam Phung Orchid Farm with children, be sure to visit the butterfly garden as well.

61 Moo 6, Old Mae Rim-Samerng Rd., 50180, Thailand

8am-5pm

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Mae Taeng River White-Water Rafting from Chiang Mai

Get ready for adventure on this full-day white-water rafting trip in northern Thailand, with round-trip transport from Chiang Mai. Navigate the brisk waters of the Mae Taeng River, paddling downstream past verdant mountain scenery, terraced rice paddies and hill-tribe villages. Expert guides will assist you in tackling the class 2 to 4 rapids (sometimes reaching class 5) on this 2-hour journey, which also includes a visit to Sai Nam Phung Orchid Farm, home to a variety of rare orchids and hundreds of butterflies. Thai lunch provided.