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Chiang Mai · HIKING & TREKKING

15 Hiking & Trekking in Chiang Mai Worth Booking

29 reviewed

3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail

3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail - Doi Inthanon National Park and the King and Queen pagodas in cooler air

1.3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,087 reviews · from $48Our pick

Ethical elephant sanctuary, Doi Inthanon summit views, and a waterfall trek, all with pickup, lunch, and a hill-tribe coffee stop.

“We really enjoyed the activities. We saw lots. The trek was fab with amazing views. However the van we travelled in was awful - the shock absorbers were broken which made for a very very bumpy & uncomfortable journey. This ruined the end of the trip. If the tour provider upgraded the van, I would definitely give it higher rating. I would ask about the van you will be transported in prior to booking this tour.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek - 7:00 to 7:30 pickup, then a long van day with a workable group size

2.Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 910 reviews · 1 day · from $50

Chiang Mai Doi Inthanon day trip with a guided trek on Pha Dok Siew, waterfalls, Karen village, and the Roof of Thailand.

“Overall great day and experience, thought there mite be a little bit more trekking involved but what we did was great as we seen a gibbon and a green snake. Our guide Neena was cheeky and brilliant and really made the day. Beautiful scenery and lovely organic coffee. The only slight negative was the very erratic driving by our driver who wanted to over take anything and everything on the road. But all in all would recommend this trip.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip - Doi Inthanon’s highest point, 2,565 meters, and the haze factor

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek - Morning Van Ride: The Part You Should Actually Use

Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - The mountain ride: how to use that switchback time

5.Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 740 reviews · 4 hours · from $25Best value

Chiang Mai temples and a forest hike to Wat Pha Lat, capped with Doi Suthep sunrise or city views. 4 hours, great guide, $25.

“Nice half day tour to see the main temple and a hike. Great for anyone who wants to see the nature side of the city. It was a great experience overall and I would recommend this to others.”

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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - The mountain ride: how to use that switchback time

6.Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 657 reviews · from $26

Hike Wat Pha Lat forest temple and see Doi Suthep at sunrise or sunset, guided on the monk’s trail and 300-step Naga stairs.

“Saman was a very friendly and knowledgable guide. We got great photos of the sunrise at Doi Suthep and learned a lot about the monks who live there. Great way to spend a morning.”

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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai - Stop 1: Doi Inthanon National Park, the nature moment before waterfalls

7.Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 622 reviews · from $135

Private Doi Inthanon tour from Chiang Mai with trekking, waterfalls, Twin Pagodas, tribe coffee, and lunch. Pickup, guide, admissions.

“We had a great experience! The hike was wonderful with our local guide. It is a legit hike, not just walking between the activities which some tours pass off as a hike. Beautiful scenery! The hike was not difficult, but took about an hour and a half and we got to see a waterfall, the mountains, and the rice fields. Everything else was good too, but the hike was the highlight! The guide is the driver for this tour, so some of the transitions are slightly slower than tours with a separate driver, but not sure it would have helped much as the park has certain policies with vehicles for…”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek - Doi Inthanon National Park: the big setting behind the waterfalls

8.Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

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

A full-day Chiang Mai trip to Doi Inthanon and the Pha Dok Siew trail, with Twin Pagodas, Karen coffee, and Wachirathan Waterfall.

“We had an amazing day with Matthew. He’s such a kind person and a nice guide. He made sure everyone was doing ok throughout the day. The activities and different stops are great. You’ll see and do a lot during this day waterfalls, hiking, Karen Village, rice plantation if you’re lucky you’ll see some monkeys too! Lunch was good and there was plenty of food for all 12 of us :) I recommend this activity 100%”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program - Elephant Time: Feeding, Mud Baths, and Watching Them Choose

9.Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 324 reviews · 12 hours · from $56

Ethical elephant walking and mud-bath time, then a cold-misty hike at Doi Inthanon with waterfalls, pagodas, and Karen coffee.

“Don't look away and simply go for this well-organised amazing trip! Thee highlight of it is the visit to the Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, which feels like such a serene environment for the animals to roam about and you can really tell how much they are attached to their carers :) truly unforgettable!”

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Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike - Getting picked up near Thapae, and what the songthaew ride is really like

10.Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $26

Hike to Wat Pha Lat on the Monk’s Trail, then visit gold Doi Suthep for big views over Chiang Mai, with songthaew pickup.

“Some strenuous walking involved. A magnificent experience with a knowledgeable friendly guide steeped in local Buddhist history and Buddhist precepts. He was a former monk. Recommend wearing a face mask in the red truck to avoid gas fumes. Five in our group.”

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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch - Royal Pagodas Up Top: Phra Maha Dhatu Naphamethinidon and Naphaphonphumisiri

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

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

Doi Inthanon trek with lunch, twin royal pagodas, Karen and Hmong culture stops, plus waterfalls from Chiang Mai.

“This trip makes for a great day out at the national park. We got a good hike round Kew Mae Pai (you don't need to be super athletic, but the first hour or so is uphill and will get your heart going). Some wonderful photo opportunities up there if the weather is good! Then on to the royal pagodas, which I appreciated more than I thought I would, a quick market visit, a really nice lunch, and then a visit to a Karon village for coffee. Our guide Chin made the day run really smoothly, adjusting to the weather and other situations as we went along. Recommended.”

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

Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour - Wachirathan Falls: why the morning stop is worth it

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

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

Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai with waterfalls, Thailand’s highest summit, twin pagodas, and a seasonal 2-3 km nature trail.

“My pickup happened without any issues at 7:45 am as I was the last one and we had 12 people onboard, all fun and nice people. Transport was good, an AC minivan and 2 hours journey was smooth. Oliver was our guide, he made sure to inform us about stops, restrooms/food breaks in advance which I really appreciate. For the main trek, there was another guide who couldn't communicate in English due to which we couldn't get much info on the trail, flora-fauna. He tried his best though. The trek was moderate and we were given breaks when exhausted. Lunch was provided with option of Veg/Non Veg. It was basic,…”

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Chiang Mai: Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek

Chiang Mai: Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek - Getting to the Park from Chiang Mai (and why the ride can shape your day)

13.Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 224 reviews · 8 hours · from $57

Meet elephants at Kerchor Elephant Eco Park, then raft bamboo rivers and hike to a waterfall on a full-day Chiang Mai adventure.

“We loved the elephants of course! Watching the baby elephants play with each other, swim in the water and play in the dirt was truly a delight. The bamboo rafting is cold water but relaxing and chill. At the waterfall, you must get in! It’s cold but extremely refreshing!”

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Chiang Mai: Full-Day Jungle Trek, Tubing & Waterfall Adventure


14.Full-Day Jungle Trek, Tubing & Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · from $81

Jungle trek, river tubing, and a waterfall slide near Chiang Mai, with hotel pickup, lunch, and ethical elephant watching options.

“This outing became one of the highlights of our trip to Thailand. Bang took us through the jungle, made sure we kept pace, and made it through to the waterfalls. We were able to see elephants up close and feed them. The waterfall slide was quite the experience as well. My parents are in their 60’s and were able to keep up with the pace and trek. It was such an amazing experience.”

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From Chiang Mai: Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch

From Chiang Mai: Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch - The Real Trek Through Doi Saket Jungle: Old Trees and Steep Steps

15.Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · 1 day · from $57

Hike Doi Saket jungle from Chiang Mai with herb tastings, a hidden waterfall shower, and an included jungle lunch for $57.

“Incredible insight into the local nature with beautiful views along the way. It was only our group in the mountain which made the trek that much more pleasant and immersive. I was only sad to not do the overstay night as it was that lovely, but this for next time!”

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