15 Park Hiking and Trekking Tours in Thailand Worth the Drive

1.Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

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

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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2.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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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.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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5.7-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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6.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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7.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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8.Khao Yai National Park Jungle Trek with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · from $181

Leave Bangkok at 6:30 a.m. for Khao Yai National Park, where an English-speaking guide leads a 2.5-hour Nong Phak Chi trek past forest, grassland, a lake, and a wildlife salt lick. Guides such as Peter, Tee, Martin, and Yuth have led this route. Expect a long van ride, local Thai lunch, Haew Suwat Waterfall, and a return around 6 p.m.

“Great value for our money. Pick up at our hotel lobby, guide was very informative and knowledgeable! We saw gibbons !!!”

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9.Doi Inthanon National Park & Hike at Kew Mae Pan

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 11 hours · from $41

Spend 11 hours from Chiang Mai exploring Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest peak. You’ll visit the King and Queen Pagodas, shop at a Hmong market, hike Kew Mae Pan for two hours, drink local coffee in Mae Klang Luang, and finish at Wachirathan Waterfall. The hike runs from November through May and suits moderately fit walkers.

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10.Mount Doi Inthanon National Park Sunrise and Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $126Top rated

Leave Chiang Mai around 4 a.m. for sunrise at Thailand’s highest point, 2,565 meters above sea level. Then visit the Twin Pagodas and hike the Pha Dok Seaw Nature Trail with a local Karen guide. Expect waterfalls, rice fields, coffee, breakfast, lunch, and a long day in the mountains. Guides may include Joe, Lee, or another team member.

“This was a highlight of our trip. Lee was a great driver/guide. The best part is the time you get trecking with a local. Make the best of this time, it is precious!!”

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11.Doi Inthanon National Park Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · from $84

Travel from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon with guide Vivi and a local trail guide. Walk 4km through pine forest, farmland, and a Karen village, visit waterfalls, swim in a designated pool, and enjoy local lunch plus coffee grown in the area.

“This day was unforgettable for us. All stops were really impressive!! The tour guides not only prepared very well the activities, but also knew how adapt them to the weather conditions. After traveling for more than 2 weeks in Southeast Asia we can say without any doubt that this is one of the best trips you can do.”

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12.Doi Suthep National Park Leisure Hiking & Biking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $60

Spend six hours above Chiang Mai with a small group of up to 10. Hike through jungle to Montha Than Waterfall and a Hmong village, then ride a mountain bike downhill past Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Wat Pha Lat. English, German, and Thai guides lead the trip, with bikes, safety gear, lunch, water, transport, and a support truck included.

“Agréable journée, le guide donne énormément de détails et explique bien. Descente sympa à vélo et marche jusque à la cascade fatigant mais ça vaut le coup d’œil. Une bonne fatigue en perspective.”

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13.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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14.Private Tour 2 Difference Trails Trekking at Doi Inthanon National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $134

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Doi Inthanon with a private guide such as Tong or Yut. Walk two contrasting trails, visit Ban Mae Klang Luang, stop at Wachirathan Falls, and reach Kew Mae Pan for broad mountain views. Hotel pickup from Chiang Mai, snacks, drinks, and photo help make this a personal day outdoors.

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15.Doi Inthanon National Park+Trek Pha Dok Siew

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 11 hours · from $64

Spend 11 hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai in a small group of up to 12. Visit Thailand’s highest point, the King and Queen Pagodas, Wachiratharn Waterfall, and the Pha Dok Siew trail with a local guide. Expect a moderate walk, cool mountain weather, seasonal rice fields, lunch, and an optional swim at Rak Jung Waterfall.

“The tour was very well organized and there was a lot of information about each point. Both the tour guide and the driver did an excellent job. Thank you very much!”

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