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15 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours In Thailand

The ones worth your time.

The 15 hiking & trekking tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.

15 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours In Thailand

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek - Royal pagodas, big views, and the day’s main waterfall energy

1.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek

Most Popular★ 4.6

Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon day trip: King and Queen pagodas, Karen-guided Pha Dok Siew trek, Wachirathan photos, and Thailand’s highest point.

“Overall great day and experience, thought there mite be a little bit more trekking involved but what we did was great as we seen a gibbon and a green snake. Our guide Neena was cheeky and brilliant and really made the day. Beautiful scenery and lovely organic coffee. The only slight negative was the very…”

910 reviews1 dayFrom $50by LocalCNXTours

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Chiang Mai: 2-Day Jungle Trek with Elephant Farm & Raft Ride

Chiang Mai: 2-Day Jungle Trek with Elephant Farm & Raft Ride - Market morning and Mae Wang River bamboo rafting

2.Chiang Mai: 2-Day Jungle Trek with Elephant Farm & Raft Ride

★ 4.7

2-day Chiang Mai jungle trek with a Karen village overnight, bamboo rafting on Mae Wang River, waterfall swim, and a rescued-elephant sanctuary.

“I really enjoyed the trip, but it didn’t fully match the description. First, we were taken to a local market and simply dropped off without any information or a guide. Then we went to an elephant camp, where we could feed the elephants and bathe with them (everyone can decide for themselves whether they find…”

881 reviews2 daysFrom $97by Chiang Mai Footsteps Travel

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip - The King and Queen Twin Pagodas: Beautiful Symmetry Above the Trees

3.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

★ 4.7

Chiang Mai day trip to Doi Inthanon for summit views, Twin Pagodas, Kew Mae Pan hike (Nov–May), Wachirathan Waterfall, plus Hmong culture.

“Yoong was a really good guide. Her English was easy to understand, and she told us a lot about the places. The hike was manageable even for someone like me who gets out of breath easily, and the trail guides took good care of us. Personally, I would have liked to spend more time at…”

841 reviews11 hoursFrom $62by CHIANG MAI DAY TRIP

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek - Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon: Drive Time, Early Start, and Altitude Reality

4.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek

★ 4.6

Small-group day trip from Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest peak. Trek Pha Dok Siew, coffee tasting, pagodas, and Wachirathan waterfall.

“It was a beautiful trek in the forest ! Our guide mister 9 was so funny and incredible ! Really a joy to be around him ! We saw some beautiful waterfalls, and took some great pictures! Lunch was also very good. Doi Inthanon is a must do it was beautiful !”

752 reviews1 dayFrom $61by Chiang Mai Footsteps Travel

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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - Getting There the Right Way: Red Car Pickup, Then a Songthaew

5.Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

★ 4.6

4-hour Chiang Mai trek to hidden Wat Pha Lat and Doi Suthep, with English guide, red-van pickup, and panoramic sunrise or dusk views.

“We had a great experience and highly recommend this tour, especially thanks to our wonderful guide Layla. Everything was well organized, on time, and the group was small, which made it very enjoyable. We were traveling with a 2.5-year-old child, and the tour was totally familv-friendly. Layla was very knowledgeable, friendly, and always happy to…”

740 reviews4 hoursFrom $25by CanalTour x ExploreSiam

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek - Van-to-temple route: how the day unfolds

6.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

★ 4.5

One day in Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon National Park: pagodas, a jungle waterfall trek, hill-tribe stops, and Wachirathan Falls.

“This was a solo adventure and there was a group of 12 with everyone from a different country. The national park is stunning. The waterfalls and pagoda and views are great even in the clouds. The nature trail was the best part but honestly if it was raining could be treacherous so good shoes are…”

527 reviews1 dayFrom $39by Trips Chiang Mai

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Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek

Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek - Getting to the trail: transfers that keep your day on track

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program - The van schedule: why this is a full-day plan, not a quick trip

8.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program

★ 4.6

Ethical elephant walking and bathing plus Doi Inthanon summit mist, Twin Pagodas, waterfall hike, and organic Karen coffee in Chiang Mai.

“We had a really good guide who actually cared a lot about the tour and especially the wellbeing of the elephants. Doi Inthanon was different than I expected from the pictures but the planning was great after all. Would definitely recommend it.”

324 reviews12 hoursFrom $56by Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai and Chonburi

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Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike - Stop 1: the Monk’s Trail hike to Wat Pha Lat (30–45 minutes of forest calm)

9.Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike

★ 5.0

Hike the Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat, then visit gold-lit Doi Suthep for sweeping Chiang Mai views.

“Some strenuous walking involved. A magnificent experience with a knowledgeable friendly guide steeped in local Buddhist history and Buddhist precepts. He was a former monk. Recommend wearing a face mask in the red truck to avoid gas fumes. Five in our group.”

299 reviewsFrom $26.09by WanderSiam Chiang Mai

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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch - The 2-hour trek that’s more about effort than endurance

10.Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

★ 4.5

Full-day Doi Inthanon adventure with a guided 2-hour trek, royal pagodas, Karen and Hmong stops, plus waterfalls and lunch from Chiang Mai.

“It was very crowded, and we were in a group with people all coming from the same country, so we were the only ones from another. The guide was very nice and enthusiastic, which is what makes it three stars. The nature was beautiful as well.”

233 reviewsFrom $50.80by joinusthai

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Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour - Doi Inthanon Summit: short walk, big altitude feels

11.Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

★ 4.5

Small-group day trip from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon: falls, summit, king & queen pagodas, seasonal nature trek, lunch, entry fees.

“The tour was really great. We were outside of our hotel 7:00 sharp and were picked up by 07:10. Due to traffic and weather it can take even until 08:00 so no need to panic if it's a bit late. Our tour guide was Choo (sorry, I don't know if tRead more”

230 reviewsFrom $47.99by Click2GoThailand.com

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Chiang Mai: Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek

Chiang Mai: Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek - Eco Park Briefing First: Understanding What You’re Supporting

12.Chiang Mai: Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek

★ 4.6

Spend a full day at Kerchor Elephant Eco Park in Chiang Mai: feed and bath elephants, make medicine balls, raft bamboo, then hike to a waterfall.

“Overall, I enjoyed meeting the amazing people at the Elephant Eco Park and Elephants. It was a breathtaking experience. The ride there and back was quite bumpy, but that’s all part of the adventure. My Guide was really entertaining and ready to take photos/videos. The only issue I faced was showing up at the pickup…”

224 reviews8 hoursFrom $57by Kerchor Elephant Eco Park

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Chiang Mai: Full-Day Jungle Trek, Tubing & Waterfall Adventure


13.Chiang Mai: Full-Day Jungle Trek, Tubing & Waterfall Adventure

★ 5.0

Full-day Chiang Mai adventure with a jungle trek, Mae Taeng river tubing, Saa Gee waterfall slide, lunch, showers, and air-con pickup.

“This was a great tour! The hike was much more challenging than I initially thought it would be. Keep that in mind if you haven’t done much hiking before. You definitely need to be comfortable walking on very narrow paths with sharp drop offs, unstable rustic bridges above rushing rivers and general unstable ground with…”

216 reviewsFrom $81.20by Tubing Chiang Mai

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From Chiang Mai: Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch

From Chiang Mai: Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch - Starting in the mountain village: herbs, everyday forest life, and why it’s not just hiking

14.From Chiang Mai: Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch

★ 5.0

A challenging jungle hike from Chiang Mai with herb lessons, a homemade lunch, and a waterfall shower near Doi Saket.

“A very good and fun hikingtour. The tour guide is extremely knowledgeable and shares fascinating information about the herbs, plants, animals, and trees. One of the best parts is that the experience feels very personal because there are not many other people around. It is just you in the jungle with a small group and…”

211 reviews1 dayFrom $57by Wild Adventures

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Khao Sok: Private Day Trekking, Jungle Dinner & Night Safari

Khao Sok: Private Day Trekking, Jungle Dinner & Night Safari - The 1:30 PM pickup and what to plan for logistically

15.Khao Sok: Private Day Trekking, Jungle Dinner & Night Safari

★ 4.7

Private Khao Sok day trek plus waterfall swim, bamboo jungle dinner, then a night safari with a guide scanning for wildlife.

“If there's one trip you need to do, it's this one. Our guide was called Big Boy, and he was so funny and friendly. The trek through the jungle was incredible, but what topped it off was him cooking for us from scratch using bamboo. The meal was incredible, and watching him cook it and…”

206 reviews7 hoursFrom $192by Khaosok Eco Adventure

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