15 Chiang Mai National Park Tours Worth the Drive

1.Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,667 reviews · 9 hours · from $46Our pick

Spend nine hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai with a guide such as Nom, Jin, Sunny, or Nuttaya. Visit Thailand’s highest point, walk the 360-meter Ang Ka boardwalk, see the Twin Pagodas and Wachirathan Waterfall, then meet a hill tribe community for lunch and traditional coffee. Pickup, park fees, and lunch vary by option.

“Doi Inthanon is totally worth visiting of you are staying in Chiang Mai. The hill tribe coffee degustation makes for a nice break too. Our guide was very nice and helpful!”

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2.Doi Inthanon Waterfall and Royal Project Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,735 reviews · from $50Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai. You’ll see Wachiratharn Falls, walk the mossy Ang Ka Trail, visit Karen and Hmong communities, and tour the Twin Royal Stupas. Small groups of up to nine use an air-conditioned van, with Thai lunch, water, a guide, and hotel pickup included. Ask about the longer hike option.

“We had a wonderful time exploring the national park, waterfalls, hiking through forest to see waterfalls, rice fields, and even stopped for traditional Thai lunch and a marketplace. It was a long day but one that was planned extremely well with snack and bathroom stops along the way. A must do!”

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3.Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 527 reviews · 1 day · from $39

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park with an English-speaking guide, a local trail guide, and a gentle but step-heavy walk on Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail. You’ll see the Twin Pagodas, Wachirathan Waterfall, rice terraces, a Karen village, and locally grown coffee. Guides such as Bobo, Matthew, Mint, and Chai are known for keeping the day lively and well organized.

“we thoroughly enjoyed the trip. exploring this part of Thailand was unique. the natural beauty was stunning!”

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4.Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project Day Tour From Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · from $31Best value

Spend about eight hours exploring Doi Inthanon National Park from Chiang Mai. Expect two waterfalls, Thailand’s highest point, the King and Queen Pagodas, a Hmong and Karen village, coffee or tea tasting, lunch, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Paula, Oil, Apple, and Mr. Yak have earned praise for friendly service.

“James is a very good guide who knows the subject. Ride was very comfortable and the tour included two waterfalls, stupas at the top. Walk through a tribal village and walk to the highest point in Thailand.”

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5.Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 301 reviews · from $37

Spend a full day above Chiang Mai at Doi Inthanon National Park, visiting Wachirathan Waterfall, Thailand’s highest point, twin pagodas, viewpoints, and a Karen village. A guide such as Joe, Billy, Nammy, or Alex leads the small group, with hotel pickup, lunch, water, and air-conditioned transport included. Expect a scenic day with limited walking and cool mountain weather.

“Perfect day ! With my mother we enjoyed spending the day discover the national park, the little trekking was sufficient. The lunch was good at local restaurant in the middle of the Karen village. I recommend this activity !”

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6.Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · from $43

Spend about 10 hours exploring Doi Inthanon with an English-speaking guide and no more than nine people. Expect Thailand’s highest point, Ang Ka Nature Trail, twin royal pagodas, Wachirathan Falls, and a hill-community visit with local coffee. Hotel pickup, transport, and bottled water are included, while park and pagoda fees are extra.

“Great tour! We thought there was hiking, but there wasn't. We actually walked in the park for about 40 minutes, but that's really not hiking. The pagodas are lovely. Really worth it!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · from $50

Spend about 11 hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and a two-hour seasonal trek. Walk Pha Dok Seaw from May to October or Kew Mae Pan from November to April, then visit the royal pagodas, a Karen coffee village, Hmong market, and Wachirathan Falls.

“Completed this trek, just a couple of days back. It was really worth it!! The jungle walk and the hike to the top of the mountain was very beautiful. The trek was not at all difficult, just a few elevation for very shorter period. A person with average fitness can also complete this trek and tour. Go for it, without any second thoughts!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · from $47

Travel from Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest peak on a small-group tour capped at 13 people. You’ll see Wachirathan Falls, the King and Queen Pagodas, a seasonal nature trail, a Hmong market, and a Karen village coffee stop. Guides such as Choo, Billy, Oliver, and Kalaya have led recent departures.

“Very well arranged, guide was friendly and gave us interesting facts about the elephants. Felts safe all the time, animals are well domesticated and well treated (no abuse of any sort)”

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9.Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · from $75

Start with a steep jungle hike beside Mon Da Than Waterfall, rest at Khun Chang Khian Hmong village, then ride off-road trails through Doi Suthep-Pui National Park to Huay Tueng Thao Lake. Guides such as Tui, Tony, Jane, and Donai are praised for patient support. Expect a serious workout, not a gentle sightseeing day.

“Had an awesome time doing this, it's a tough hike. Ive done trekking before but never in jungle conditions with humidity.. The first part is quite steep but it gets easier. The mountain biking is a lot of fun, I took the easier route and glad I did.. I'm Read more”

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10.7-Hour Doi Suthep National Park Summit Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 191 reviews · 7 hours · from $60

Walk ancient monk trails from Wat Doi Suthep through cool jungle toward Doi Pui and a Hmong village. Guides such as A, Nop, Danai, and Tui lead the steep, rocky route, with water, lunch, transport, and a support truck included. Expect a serious hike, long day, and fine Mae Ping Valley views.

“Unfortunately it was burning season, so the original route was not allowed. Therefore an alternative route was created for us with some steep trekking, which was really fun. It was a really good workout, but a bit shorter compared to the original route. We got a private tour since no one else signed up. Our guide Danai gave us a really awesome experience and as a bonus he was also able to answer a lot of questions regarding Thailand and Chiang Mai. He also showed us where to find the some local markets and other interesting things to see while in Chiang Mai.”

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11.Suthep National Park Hiking & DH Mountain Biking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 6 hours · from $62

This six-hour Chiang Mai outing pairs a steep jungle hike to a Hmong hill-tribe village with a 14-kilometer downhill mountain-bike ride. Guides such as Tony, Danai, A, and Tiram are praised for patience and trail help. Expect real exertion, rough ground, two meals, safety gear, and a lake swim at the finish.

“Everything awesome! Our guide A (the youngest guy in the tour center) is very funny and nice it was great to met him. It was the first time mountain biking for me and he carried well about me. Lunch was really tasty Before hiking you should eat breakfast well! Don’t forget about it. If you don’t eat like me your blood sugar get down and handling bike is getting very hard.. Except my fault everything was good.”

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12.Doi Inthanon National Park Day Trip & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 125 reviews · 9 hours · from $106

Travel from Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest mountain on a nine-hour small-group trip with an English-speaking guide such as Tui, Aom, or Pae. Walk rainforest trails, visit the Twin Pagodas and Hmong market, hike to waterfalls and rice terraces, then finish with coffee in a Karen village. Lunch, water, transport, and park entry are included.

“The guide, Bae/Pae was great. His English was nearly perfect. The hike was a nice change of pace from other tours. The village visit was very interesting”

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13.Doi Inthanon National Park & Waterfall Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews · 9 hours · from $50

Spend nine hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai, with an English-speaking guide such as Mumu, Ize, or Piano. Expect a cool forest walk, royal pagodas, a Hmong market, Thai lunch, Karen coffee, seasonal rice fields, and Wachiratharn Waterfall. Hotel pickup is available in central Chiang Mai, with private and small-group options.

“Nice day out of the city with a good tour guide and driver. Comfortable transportation. National park is beautiful and interesting to visit the tribe and try their tea/coffee. The market was also great - lots of samples to try before you buy local produce. Nice views at the pagodas too. You will get wet at the huge waterfall but it’s the last thing you do before heading home! Be careful on the slippy paths.”

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14.Doi Inthanon National Park Private Tour – Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $125

This eight-hour private trip from Chiang Mai visits Wachirathan and Sirithan waterfalls, the royal twin pagodas, Angka Nature Trail, and a Karen community. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Jackie, Sasin, Pimpi, Boon, or Tim, sets the pace. Transport, water, and entrance fees are included, but lunch is not.

“Great day in the National Park. My guide and Driver Tim knew my priorities and planned the day according to weather - turned out perfectly - a benefit of private tours.”

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15.Private Tour Pha Chor Canyon & Doi Inthanon National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 10 hours · from $151

Leave Chiang Mai by private air-conditioned car for Pha Chor Canyon and Doi Inthanon National Park. You’ll visit Thailand’s highest point, Wachirathan Waterfall, the King and Queen’s pagodas, and a White Karen village. Guides such as Art, Bird, and Nopphadon tailor the pace, explain local life, and help with photos.

“We had a fantastic day with our guide Art. The canyon was stunning, and the pagolas were really interesting. We went to the highest peak in Thailand and to the waterfall which was huge! Art also took us for lunch, to a local food market where we brought some tasty fruit crisps, and we went to a coffee roastery which was fascinating and where the coffee was delicious. Art was so helpful all day. Everything was organised brilliantly, he took loads of photos for us, and we leaned so much from him about anything and everything we spoke about. I'm so glad we booked this tour and would highly recommend…”

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