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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.
“We had wonderfull day, our quide was Niranya. I recommend this 100%, easy way to get to nature from Bangkok! Very beautiful views, I will add some pictures :) Our quide was amazing, she also helped us to pick and order food and recommended us different Thai-foods! :) Thank you 🫶🏻”
One day in Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon National Park: pagodas, a jungle waterfall trek, hill-tribe stops, and Wachirathan Falls.
“Nice trip with beautiful nature and our lovely guide Chai!”
A small-group Chiang Mai day trip to Doi Inthanon: waterfalls, Thailand’s highest point, Karen village lunch, and twin pagodas.
“Great experience in small group, our guide felt like long time friend, he kept coming with new stops and suprises. 🥰 we enjoyed our stay and recommend to book this.”
Ride from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon, tour rainforest trails and royal pagodas, eat included Thai lunch, and end at Vachiratharn Waterfall.
“The tour was well organised, interesting and very informative with so many different points of interest where we got off. Lunch was delicious and the coffee from the hill tribe was the best we have had in Thailand. We were lucky with the weather as it was clear blue skies, so we were able to…”
Small-group day trip from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon: summit views, royal twin stupas, Hmong market, Karen coffee, waterfall, lunch.
“We both liked the guide, he has a good sense of humour. Enjoyed everything about the trip, lunch was tasty. Was amazing having a coffee with the Karen tribe in their village. Overall, we would highly recommend this experience.”
Small-group full day to Doi Inthanon with a guide, waterfalls, royal stupas, a hill-tribe village visit, and hotel pickup for about $43.
“As a solo traveler, it is wonderful to be able to share the beauty of our planet with others. The guides really make these trips special by making sure even the solo adventurers feel included. This trip was truly magical from the temples, to the gardens and the beautiful waterfall at the end.”
Full-day Doi Inthanon adventure with a guided 2-hour trek, royal pagodas, Karen and Hmong stops, plus waterfalls and lunch from Chiang Mai.
“Full day tour, very busy, with short stops along the way. Felt a bit rushed at times, with lots of other bus loads of tourists around”
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.
“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.
“During our tour of Thailand we have taken many trips this trip was the highlight of our holiday. Starting with a local market then onto the elephant sanctuary. It was amazing to be amongst these wonderful animals who were wandering around with their owner unchained. Fed and washed them with our small group. Then on…”
A tough hike into Doi Suthep, then a fast downhill bike ride to Huai Tueng Thao Lake, with meals, gear, and hotel pickup.
“Our guides were fantastic! We were in a really fit group, so we really worked out and got all sweaty on the hike/climb 😉 up. Food was really nice, a tasty soup with a lovely view. The downhill mountain bike was more demanding than I thought and I really pushed my limits. Felt good! I‘d…”
Hard-jungle trek in Doi Suthep National Park: monk trails, Doi Pui village, 180° views, lunch, and small-group guides.
“What an amazing experience, could not have asked for a better day. Tui made the whole hike and day so great, he is such a fantastic person. Beautiful sights and a very unique experience, totally recommended!”
Steep jungle hike and 14 km downhill mountain biking from Doi Suthep area to a lakeside swim at Huay Tueng Tao.
“This was a really fun activity. Our guide Tiram was clearly very skilled at hiking, but especially mountain biking, and took us on some challenging routes. I would say you have to be quite fit for this, as on the hike you encounter some quite tough terrain, and we scaled the side of a waterfall…”
Wild elephant safari in Kui Buri National Park from Hua Hin with 4x4 viewing, Thai dinner, and an English guide.
“Simply seeing the elephants in their natural habitat and observing from afar. We felt respectful of and safe from them. We spotted a family of 3 hidden among the trees, and one solo who was partially visible, eating. Quite a few bulls and oxen, and a couple of hornbills. Beautiful national park, wonderful experience of…”
