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5 National Park Hikes in Thailand Worth Flying For

5 hikes  ·  from $39 a head

The good national park hikes in Thailand cap their group sizes and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek - Doi Inthanon National Park at high elevation
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

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 hiking guide, and a gentle but step-heavy Pha Dok Siew trek. You’ll see the Twin Pagodas, Wachirathan Waterfall, rice terraces, and a Karen village, with lunch and hotel transport included. Guides such as Bobo, Matthew, Mint, and Chai are known for friendly, lively service.

“Absolutely must do trip! We went a bit blind not sure what to expect. The itinerary is packed with sightseeing spots. While our guide was good, I wish he had gone in a bit more detail or either the history or the culture of the sites.”

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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch - Twin pagodas with mountain views
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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

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. You get hotel pickup, a guide-led two-hour trek, the twin pagodas, lunch, a Karen coffee village, Hmong market, and Wachirathan Falls. The trail changes by season: Pha Dok Seaw from May to October, Kew Mae Pan from November to April.

“A great tour to do while visiting Chiang Mai, different to other tours as you’re up in the mountains. Our highlights were the waterfall and the trek & coffee experience with the Karen people, felt very authentic compared to other experiences with the tribe. Our guide New was so good and attentive, great photographer ! Our only critique is the price is slightly high for what you get compared to our tours with similar amount of activities!”

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Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour - Thailand’s highest point is a short walk
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Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

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 in a small group of up to 13. See Wachirathan Falls, the summit, twin pagodas, a Hmong market, and a Karen village. The 2-hour trek changes by season: Kew Mae Pan from November to May, or Pha Dok Seaw from June to October. Lunch and entry fees are included.

“It was a wonderful day trip to Doi Inthanon National Park and this tour exceeded my expectations. Tour company provides hotel pick up and drop off after the tour, which was convenient. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We were not rushed at all locations and the timing was perfect. Lunch was around 3 pm but tour guide warned about it and we had a stop to buy snacks, besides there were plenty of shops and cafes at each tour locations. Also, it was no additional charges and all entry tickets were included into the price.”

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Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park - The Mon Da Than Waterfall climb
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Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park

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

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

You’ll hike steep jungle trails beside Mon Da Than Waterfall, rest at the Hmong village of Khun Chang Khian, then ride off-road toward Huay Tueng Thao. Guides such as Tui, Tony, Donai, and Jane lead small groups of up to eight. Expect a serious workout, Thai food, safety gear, hotel pickup, and changing mountain conditions.

“Our guides T and Tony were amazing. They made sure to go as slow as the group needed to and provided instructions to help us navigate the trail. The hike and the mountain biking were exhilarating with lunch at the top and bottom of the mountain. I would rate this tour as pretty intense if you haven’t mountain biked before but our guides did a great job helping us learn”

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Chiang Mai: 7-Hour Doi Suthep National Park Summit Hiking - Wat Pha Lat, a calm break in the forest
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Chiang Mai: 7-Hour Doi Suthep National Park Summit Hiking

5.7-Hour Doi Suthep National Park Summit Hiking

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

Join guides such as A or Nop for a demanding 7-hour trek through Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. Follow the Monk’s Trail past Wat Pha Lat and Wat Doi Suthep, then continue through steep, rocky jungle toward Doi Pui and a Hmong village. Lunch, water, hotel pickup, first aid, and support transport are included.

“Great guide - really friendly - challenging walk but great fun - would recommend”

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