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The ones worth your time.
The 15 national parks tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
A 9-hour Chiang Mai day trip to Doi Inthanon’s highest peak, twin pagodas, a hill-tribe coffee stop, and Wachirathan Waterfall.
“We had a great time with Gin & Tonic!! Cool experience and the guide was super nice and he spoke good english too. Also he made sure the trip was interesting the entire time! Thanks guys.”
Small-group day trip from Bangkok to Khao Yai. Hike Nong Phak Chi, see Haew Suwat and Haew Narok waterfalls, wildlife chances.
“Great tour. We had Jack as our guide and he was very nice and informative. We were lucky to see elephants, monkeys, snakes and deers. Small group of 9 people.”
One day in Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon National Park: pagodas, a jungle waterfall trek, hill-tribe stops, and Wachirathan Falls.
“Just great. tour guide was on all the time. Nice walk on Pha Dok Siew trek, loved the strawberry tasting.”
A small-group Chiang Mai day trip to Doi Inthanon: waterfalls, Thailand’s highest point, Karen village lunch, and twin pagodas.
“New organised an excellent trip, she was bright and cheery and made every part of the trip fun, insightful and enjoyable. It was lovely learning and discovering so much. She took her time explaining each aspect of the trip. She navigated everything for the whole group so we didn’t have to think about anything and…”
Ride from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon, tour rainforest trails and royal pagodas, eat included Thai lunch, and end at Vachiratharn Waterfall.
“Great day! John was a Knowledgeable and fun guide who made sure we had a good experience. Loved the variety of pagodas, rice terraces, nature, waterfall, hill tribe. Highly recommend”
Small-group day trip from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon: summit views, royal twin stupas, Hmong market, Karen coffee, waterfall, lunch.
“Kik, our guide, was very knowledgable and very informative, she was passionate in what she does and made our trip very enjoyable”
Small-group full day to Doi Inthanon with a guide, waterfalls, royal stupas, a hill-tribe village visit, and hotel pickup for about $43.
“Able to visit main tourist attractions around Doi Inthanon National Park. We tasted several coffee and teas which were grown in the region. Although it was a bit foggy, we saw the stunning views of waterfalls as well as mountains from twin pagodas. Tourguide Nana was so friendly and made us funny.”
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.”
Small-group day trip from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon: falls, summit, king & queen pagodas, seasonal nature trek, lunch, entry fees.
“Really great trip, amazing and spectacular scenery but spoilt by the lunch, when we arrived to eat the food was already out on the table and was cold, there were flies around it. By the end of the day my wife was unwell with stomach cramps and the Thai version of Delhi belly!!!! On a…”
Ethical 90-minute tour at Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve: meet rescued elephants, help prep food, learn their stories, and observe calmly.
“No touch, no bath, no riding! As the way it should be 👌You can observe these big mammals in their nature with a small distance without disturbing them. It’s a really ethical place. I wish people will stop choosing other activities annoying elephants.”
Jungle treehouse sleep, elephant bathing, canoe paddling, and longtail boat views on Cheow Lan Lake. A 32-hour Khao Sok overnight.
“Amazing experience with our guide Aris, she went above and beyond to show us as many animals as possible. She has a good sense of humor and kept us laughing all the time.”
A tough hike into Doi Suthep, then a fast downhill bike ride to Huai Tueng Thao Lake, with meals, gear, and hotel pickup.
“Hike was challenging in the beginning, fantastic overall. View from the top was worth it, along with coffee and a great meal in the village, followed by downhill and cross country mountain biking. At the bottom more sights, an opportunity to Read more”
Hard-jungle trek in Doi Suthep National Park: monk trails, Doi Pui village, 180° views, lunch, and small-group guides.
“I had a fantastic time on this tour. Our guide ('A') was really friendly and knowledgable and made the whole thing fun. The views are great, the lunch spot is cute, it was just a great day. **One thing to note: this is the most intense hike they do. I am 30, do a lot…”
Steep jungle hike and 14 km downhill mountain biking from Doi Suthep area to a lakeside swim at Huay Tueng Tao.
“The guides were super nice and hilarious. Had a lot of fun.”
Wild elephant safari in Kui Buri National Park from Hua Hin with 4x4 viewing, Thai dinner, and an English guide.
“I loved that we were able to observe the elephants, gaurs and some bird life in their natural habitat. Riding in the back of the Ute's (trucks) was pleasant even with a light rainstorm (umbrellas provided). Our tour guide was lovely and efficient. We had an excellent dinner provided at a local restaurant.”
