Top 15 National Park Day Trips in Chiang Mai

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · from $31Our pick

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.Doi Inthanon National Park Private Tour – Full Day

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

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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7.Full-Day Doi Inthanon National Park Tour with Trek and Pagodas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $61

Spend about nine and a half hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai. Walk the Pha Dok Siew trail, visit the summit and royal pagodas, eat at a Hmong market, meet the Karen community in Baan Mae Klang Luang, and stop at Wachirathan Falls. Guides Nine and Pad Thai may lead the day.

“So glad we picked this tour! Mr. Nine and Pad Thai were very good hosts and safe drivers. Incredible sights and experiences we will remember for a lifetime!”

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8.The Best One Day Trip Of Doi Inthanon National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $75

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai with a private guide and hotel pickup. See Wachirathan Falls, the Twin Royal Stupas, Royal Agricultural Station, and Wat Phrathat Doi Kham. Guides associated with this experience include Tong, Thong, Ko, and Bee, though your guide may vary.

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9.Doi Inthanon National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $61

Spend a full day from Chiang Mai in Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand’s highest point. Your English-speaking guide takes you to the Ang Ka Nature Trail, Twin Pagodas, two waterfalls, a Hmong market, and Mae Klang Luang village, with van transport, park entry, lunch, and insurance included.

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10.Doi Inthanon National Park Full Day Tour from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $68

Spend 8 to 9 hours in Doi Inthanon National Park with guide Kwan or another English-speaking guide, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle from Chiang Mai. See Thailand’s highest point, the Twin Royal Stupas, Wachirathan Falls, a Hmong market, and Mae Klang Luang village. Lunch, entrance fees, and hotel transfers are included.

“The pick up & return from the hotel was an important factor for me. The small group tour made it feel personable with the other travelers as well as with the tour guide. This was an excellent excursion into nature.”

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11.Private Doi Inthanon National Park Sightseeing Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 9 hours · from $138

Spend nine hours exploring Doi Inthanon by private air-conditioned car from Chiang Mai. Walk the Ang Ka trail, visit Thailand’s highest point, see the King and Queen’s pagodas, stop at waterfalls, and meet the White Karen community at Ban Mae Klang Luang. Lunch, entrance fees, water, an English-speaking guide, and hotel pickup are included.

“super netter kontakt hat unsdrd wünsche perfekt umgesetzt”

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12.Full Day Doi Inthanon National Park Tour( Joint)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $77

Spend 9 to 10 hours above Chiang Mai on a small-group Doi Inthanon tour with an English-speaking guide. Visit Thailand’s highest summit, Ang Ka Nature Trail, royal stupas, Hmong and Karen villages, rice terraces, coffee farms, and Wachirathan Falls. Air-conditioned transport, lunch, and admission fees are included.

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13.Doi Inthanon National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $125

Spend about seven hours exploring Doi Inthanon National Park from Chiang Mai in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Visit Wachirathan Falls, Ban Mae Klang Luang for organic coffee and local life, then reach Thailand’s highest peak and the Twin Pagodas. The trip suits travelers who want a flexible, small-party outing with transport included.

“Great private tour with Man, highly recommended. The stop at the local village was the highlight of the day.”

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14.Doi Inthanon National Park Full Day Tour from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $173

This 8-hour guided trip takes you from central Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest peak, the twin royal pagodas, Hmong and Karen communities, rice terraces, coffee orchards, and Wachirathan Falls. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, bottled water, and a small group of up to 10 people. Food is not included.

“This is wonderful tour ! I don’t remember our guide’s name but she is very friendly and professional. Pick up and drop up on time .”

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15.Full-Day Cycle and Kayak trip in Sri Lanna National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $93

Join a small-group outdoor day from Chiang Mai, cycling about 20 km on mostly flat roads through the Mae Ngat valley before a Thai lunch in a tropical garden. Then paddle a sit-on-top kayak across Sri Lanna National Park’s dam, watching for birds and fishermen. Hotel pickup, bikes, kayaks, safety gear, snacks, and entrance fees are included.

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