Top 8 National Park Day Trips in Thailand

1.Khao Yai National Park Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 704 reviews · 11 hours · from $46Our pick

Trade Bangkok’s traffic for Khao Yai National Park, where you’ll hike forest trails, watch for monkeys and elephants, and visit Haew Suwat and Haew Narok waterfalls. Guides such as Angie, Surina, Tank, Jack, and Niranya have led recent departures, but assignments vary. Expect a long day, a simple lunch stop, and some muddy or slippery walking.

“It was long but worth it! Perfect to get out of the chaos of Bangkok”

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2.Khao Yai National Park Full-Day From Bangkok – Including Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 523 reviews · from $78

Leave Bangkok for an 11-hour Khao Yai day with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, a 3 to 4 km forest hike, Haew Suwat and Haew Narok waterfalls, park entry, and a small group of up to 10 people.

“This was a neat hike. It was cool to see the deer up close. I was surprised by how narrow the trails were that the elephants travel on.”

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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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