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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.
“Our guide, Sunny, was amazing. She shared lots of interesting facts about the places we visited and certainly knew her way around. Everything was on time and well organized. It’s not a very adventurous tour, but we’ve learned a lot.”
Small-group day trip from Bangkok to Khao Yai. Hike Nong Phak Chi, see Haew Suwat and Haew Narok waterfalls, wildlife chances.
“Our guide Tank was such a nice guide, very helpful and he gave us many explanations about the life of jungle animals. Thank you !”
One day in Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon National Park: pagodas, a jungle waterfall trek, hill-tribe stops, and Wachirathan Falls.
“We had a good time! The highlight was the trek. My only comment would be that it wasn’t as easy a route as it was advertised. If you have small children or have mobility issues, this might not be a good fit for you. But if you are reasonably fit, it will be a pleasure!”
A small-group Chiang Mai day trip to Doi Inthanon: waterfalls, Thailand’s highest point, Karen village lunch, and twin pagodas.
“Brilliant day out with Billy as our guide - he was fantastic. There was so much to do and see but it never felt rushed and there was a great variety. Billy was a really knowledgeable and engaging guide, and everything was very efficient - also great lunch and the coffee tasting stop was an…”
Ride from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon, tour rainforest trails and royal pagodas, eat included Thai lunch, and end at Vachiratharn Waterfall.
“I really enjoyed this trip, our tour guide was very informative. My favorite part was the water fall. It was utterly stunning.”
Small-group full day to Doi Inthanon with a guide, waterfalls, royal stupas, a hill-tribe village visit, and hotel pickup for about $43.
“Thanks to our guide Banana for his great stories and making good mood during whole trip. We saw lot of interesting places and take great memories with us.”
Small-group day trip from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon: summit views, royal twin stupas, Hmong market, Karen coffee, waterfall, lunch.
“I really enjoyed this trip, our tour guide was very informative. My favorite part was the water fall. It was utterly stunning.”
Full-day Doi Inthanon adventure with a guided 2-hour trek, royal pagodas, Karen and Hmong stops, plus waterfalls and lunch from Chiang Mai.
“Had a great time visiting Doi Inthanon, Wachirathan Waterfall, and a small local village. The scenery was stunning and the waterfall was super refreshing — you’ll definitely get wet, so bring a rain jacket and a change of clothes! A wonderful experience overall and highly recommend this tour.”
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.”
Ethical 90-minute tour at Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve: meet rescued elephants, help prep food, learn their stories, and observe calmly.
“If you book any elephant experience, make it this one! Amazing truly ethical and educational experience. No faults, only that as this is truly ethical it may not be as exciting or as fast paced as you may want but enjoy the experience and appreciate the animals and staff.”
Jungle treehouse sleep, elephant bathing, canoe paddling, and longtail boat views on Cheow Lan Lake. A 32-hour Khao Sok overnight.
“The whole experience was amazing. We had lots of fun. I do recommend this trip. Aris our guide was great💎💎💎”
A tough hike into Doi Suthep, then a fast downhill bike ride to Huai Tueng Thao Lake, with meals, gear, and hotel pickup.
“Absolutely exhilarating! DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE HIKE! We had marathon runners in our group that were struggling at times, especially after the waterfall. Also, please have some level of experience mountain biking. While categorized as beginner by the company, the trail is definitely in between beginner and intermediate and we saw several folks wipe out…”
Hard-jungle trek in Doi Suthep National Park: monk trails, Doi Pui village, 180° views, lunch, and small-group guides.
“The short hike around Montha Than Waterfalls was a great experience. With the haze and forest fires in season, our guides did the best they could to ensure we were still happy and satisfied with their service. They went all out in volunteering to be great photographers, engaging us with jokes and friendly banter, and…”
Steep jungle hike and 14 km downhill mountain biking from Doi Suthep area to a lakeside swim at Huay Tueng Tao.
“Fantastic activity for a thrill seeker! This is not for the faith hearted. I consider myself a fairly fit 29 year old and wow this needed 10/10 effort. The hike is steep and mostly involves climbing. I expected it to be a slight relief moving to the bike however the terrain was rocky and slippery.…”
Wild elephant safari in Kui Buri National Park from Hua Hin with 4x4 viewing, Thai dinner, and an English guide.
“Probably one of the only elephant experiences in Thailand where there is no 100% chance to actually see elephants - but certainly one of the only ones where you can be 100% sure there is no animal cruelty involved. If you are unlucky you get a fun ride on the back of a pick-up truck…”
