We had a very enjoyable day with Eric and the lunch we had was most enjoyable. Our compliments go to the chef of the day.I was very impressed with the way Eric enquired into our interests and consequently tailored the day and his presentation to suit. His garden setup is extremely well done and professionalism was great. His enthusiasm in... More

My boyfriend and I came to Dokmai Gardens as I love looking at beautiful gardens. The owner really does take the time to show you through the garden species thoroughly and gives informative and quirky insights into the variety of diiferent plants that are there. My tip for others is this is less about looking about the visual appeal of... More

If you are visiting Ban Tawai Handicraft Village, this lovely garden nearby is well worth stopping off at. The very knowledgeable owner Erik, a Swedish Professor of Botany, brings the garden to life, with his fun tales of the plants, their origins and habits. Also has a nice little restaurant serving good quality lunches. Definitely worth the detour to visit. More

For anyone interested in the plants, shrubs and trees of Thailand and neighboring countries, a visit to Dokmai Garden is a must. Eric is a very knowledgable and most enthusiastic botanist, and he is eager to share his knowledge with visitors to the gardens. There is also an orchid "ark" where rare and endangered species are protected. Don't forget to... More

Coming to Chiang Mai and staying here for many months at a time, I found Eric's Dokmai Gardens to be one of the best attractions to date. Dokmai Gardens is not a mindless adventure as so many Thai tourist attractions. In fact, I think that if someone were to come to Chiang Mai especially to see its gardens and garden... More

We especially enjoyed the Dokmai Gardens and the day spent with Swedish botanist Eric Danell. He was very well informed, entertaining, and has so much enthusiasm and passion for his subject that he makes an ordinary vegetable sound fascinating. Eric took us to a local market and explained all the different fruits and vegetables and how they are used in... More

Besides seeing those gorgeous plants, it is actually great place to learn with fun. I have been to Dokmai twice with my partner. We rented a motorbike and followed the signs by canal road. It seems some visitors are being taken by taxi drivers to the Royal Flora Show instead of to Dokmai Garden, I noticed that some people have... More

Enjoyed watching the hanging trees and the colourful butterfly farm attached to it. More

We spent an interesting day at Dokmai gardens. We used the recommended taxi operator, which I would suggest ,as it is in a fairly hidden location.Upon arrival , we were warmly greeted by Eric and his family.He took us on a fascinating tour of the garden, explaining to us interesting nuggets about the various plants, insects, animals found there.It is... More