I’d be happy to help plan a 10-day trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand on a budget! Here’s a sample itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Chiang Mai, check into budget accommodation (cost: around $10-15 per night)
- Travel method: Fly into Chiang Mai International Airport, then take a shared minivan or Songthaew to your hotel (cost: around $2-5 per person)
Day 2: Explore the Old City and visit the Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang temples (cost: free)
- Travel method: Walk or rent a bike to get around (cost: around $3-5 per day for bike rental)
Day 3: Take a day trip to the Doi Suthep-Pui National Park and visit the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple (cost: around $10-15 per person for a Songthaew or Red truck)
- Travel method: Take a Songthaew or Red truck from the Old City to the National Park, then hike to the temple
Day 4: Visit the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and the Warorot Market (cost: free)
- Travel method: Walk or take a tuk-tuk to the Night Bazaar and the Warorot Market (cost: around $2-3 per trip)
Day 5: Take a day trip to the Chiang Dao Elephant Training Center (cost: around $50-60 per person)
- Travel method: Take a songthaew or private car to the Chiang Dao Elephant Training Center (cost: around $20-25 per trip)
Day 6: Visit the Chiang Mai Zoo and the Chiang Mai Night Safari (cost: around $20-25 per person for Zoo and Night Safari)
- Travel method: Take a songthaew or private car to the Chiang Mai Zoo and the Night Safari (cost: around $10-15 per trip)
Day 7: Take a day trip to the Doi Inthanon National Park and visit the Doi Inthanon peak, and the Wachirathan Waterfall (cost: around $20-25 per person for a songthaew or private car)
- Travel method: Take a songthaew or private car to the Doi Inthanon National Park
Day 8: Take a cooking class (cost: around $20-25 per person)
- Travel method: Take a tuk-tuk or walk to the cooking class
Day 9: Visit the Chiang Mai Flower Festival (cost: around $5-10 per person)
- Travel method: Take a songthaew or private car to the Chiang Mai Flower Festival
Day 10: Relax and enjoy your last day in Chiang Mai (cost: free)
- Travel method: Walk or rent a bike to get around (cost: around $3-5 per day for bike rental)
Note: This is a sample itinerary and can be adjusted to your preferences. Prices and activities may vary depending on the season, please check the current situation before planning your trip. Also, please note that the cost of accommodation, food, and other personal expenses are not included in this budget.