Chiang Mai 3-Day Meditation and Yoga Retreat

This is a short retreat for travellers who want to slow down for three days rather than add another sight to a Chiang Mai itinerary. It is run by Flow Yoga Chiang Mai and takes place in a setting the listing describes as a naturally flowing stream, rice fields and the sound of nature.

The programme is simple and stays the same each day. Day 1 starts with check-in at 14:00, time to relax in nature, then a mindfulness and meditation hour and an evening yoga session. Days 2 and 3 begin with a healthy breakfast, followed by a morning meditation hour and morning yoga, then a vegetarian lunch and free time to rest or explore. The afternoon meditation is optional, and the evening yoga session is on the schedule on Day 2. Check-out is at 14:00 on Day 3.

Meals are the vegetarian Thai breakfasts and lunches named in the listing, and the organisers promise authentic Thai dishes. Accommodation for two nights and Wi-Fi are included, as are pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Chiang Mai or from the airport. The listing says you can explore the rice fields, visit local temples and a farmers' market, and it also mentions waterfalls, a night market and an elephant sanctuary among the places nearby. It does not say whether these are part of the price, so ask before you assume they are.

The listing does not state a group size, the languages of the sessions or a detailed list of what is not included, and it gives no information on dinner. Check these on the booking page, and ask the organiser about your level of experience if you have never practised meditation or yoga.

The retreat is booked through GetYourGuide with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. It suits travellers who want a quiet, structured stretch of days in northern Thailand, and who are comfortable with a vegetarian menu. If your trip is mostly about sightseeing, a day tour will serve you better than this.