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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.
Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon day trip: King and Queen pagodas, Karen-guided Pha Dok Siew trek, Wachirathan photos, and Thailand’s highest point.
2-day Chiang Mai jungle trek with a Karen village overnight, bamboo rafting on Mae Wang River, waterfall swim, and a rescued-elephant sanctuary.
Chiang Mai day trip to Doi Inthanon for summit views, Twin Pagodas, Kew Mae Pan hike (Nov–May), Wachirathan Waterfall, plus Hmong culture.
Small-group day trip from Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest peak. Trek Pha Dok Siew, coffee tasting, pagodas, and Wachirathan waterfall.
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.
One day in Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon National Park: pagodas, a jungle waterfall trek, hill-tribe stops, and Wachirathan Falls.
Half-day trek in Khao Sok National Park with a wildlife guide and waterfall swims at Bang Hua Raet and Wing Hin for $48.
Ethical elephant walking and bathing plus Doi Inthanon summit mist, Twin Pagodas, waterfall hike, and organic Karen coffee in Chiang Mai.
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.”
Full-day Doi Inthanon adventure with a guided 2-hour trek, royal pagodas, Karen and Hmong stops, plus waterfalls and lunch from Chiang Mai.
“Pickup was prompt/ in time. Your guide (Mit Mew) was great. Explained the itinerary in detail at start of tour. Gave good explanation for flora and animals in the jungle along the way. Kept the group moving. Offering to take questions all the time. We really enjoyed the hike. Got to see amazing waterfalls and…”
Small-group day trip from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon: falls, summit, king & queen pagodas, seasonal nature trek, lunch, entry fees.
“This tour was great if you want to do a lot and see the mountain sites… there is one active hike in the middle.”
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.
Full-day Chiang Mai adventure with a jungle trek, Mae Taeng river tubing, Saa Gee waterfall slide, lunch, showers, and air-con pickup.
“What a fun day! We got to do some jungle hiking- a unique experience for sure- make sure to bring good sneakers! We got to see a beautiful waterfall and to swim - cold water but so refreshing. Then we had homemade pad thai - so delicious. Then we got a ride down to the…”
A challenging jungle hike from Chiang Mai with herb lessons, a homemade lunch, and a waterfall shower near Doi Saket.
Private Khao Sok day trek plus waterfall swim, bamboo jungle dinner, then a night safari with a guide scanning for wildlife.
