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The 15 Best Treks in Chiang Mai

78 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Ridge trails through teak and bamboo, rice terraces and the Karen villages of the western hills. These 15 treks are compared on distance, difficulty, overnight options and what the price covers.

3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail - Reaching Doi Inthanon’s high point
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3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail

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

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

Leave Chiang Mai around 7 a.m. for Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, Doi Inthanon’s summit and royal pagodas, then a guided forest trek to Pha Dok Siew Waterfall and Ban Mae Klang Luang. Expect a Thai lunch, mountain roads, and a long day. Guides have included John, Jon, Rainbow, Note, and Sandy, but assignments can vary.

“Even there was a communication or language issue, I enjoyed this tour. The elephants were scary for me but I finally manage to be able and feed them. The Inthanon temple was amazing!”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek - The drive from Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek

2.Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 910 reviews · 1 day

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park, about two hours from Chiang Mai. Visit the twin pagodas and Thailand’s highest point, then walk the two-hour Pha Dok Siew trail with a local Karen guide. Expect waterfalls, forest, village lunch and coffee or tea. Groups usually have 10 to 12 people; guides vary, with names including Toey, Mint, Bobo and Daniel.

“We had such a lovely day out. Our guide was fun and engaging. He explained and showed us the different vegetation/wildlife, local traditions, local survival skills, history, and answered all our questions. He took us to his village for lunch and to try different teas and coffees. It felt respectful of the Karen village whilst also being geared to tourists. We had heard other tours rushing people around and through the trek but not this one!”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip - Kew Mae Pan: a short trail with a proper climb
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

3.Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 841 reviews · 11 hours · from $62

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park, from Thailand’s 2,565-meter summit to the Kew Mae Pan trail, open November through May. You’ll visit the King and Queen Pagodas, a Hmong village and Wachirathan Waterfall, with an English-speaking guide, van transport and, on standard options, lunch and park fees included.

“Amazing tour out to Doi Inthanon! Mo was the best guide we could have asked for - funny, engaging and very enthusiastic. All the stops were excellent, and we had just the right by amount of time at each. The hike had great views without being too challenging. Lunch was delicious, and the transport everywhere was comfortable and efficient. To top it off the price was extremely reasonable. Highly recommend!”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek - The summit is a quick stop, and the weather gets a vote
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek

4.Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 752 reviews · 1 day · from $61

From Chiang Mai, travel to Thailand’s highest peak, visit the King and Queen Pagodas, then walk the narrow Pha Dok Siew trail through forest and rice terraces to a Karen village. Lunch and a local coffee tasting are included. English-speaking guides such as May, Chai, Paul, and Nine have led the tour, which is limited to 12 people.

“This was an incredible day definitely a highlight of our whole trip to Thailand. Paul our guide helped to make it so. He was amazing ! I’d definitely recommend booking onto this tour you’ll have an amazing day. OKAY OKAY !!!!!!”

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Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - Walking the Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat
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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

5.Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

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

Ride Chiang Mai’s red songthaew to Doi Suthep, visit the golden temple and walk the Monk’s Trail to forest-shrouded Wat Pha Lat. An English-speaking guide explains Buddhist customs and temple details. Choose a morning sunrise outing or another available time; route order varies, and entrance fees are extra.

“Very good tour with Saman. He was punctual and pleasant! His pride and enthusiasm for his country came through very nicely.”

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Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - Walking the Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat
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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

6.Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

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

In about four hours, ride a traditional red songthaew to the Monk’s Trail, walk 30 to 40 minutes uphill to forest temple Wat Pha Lat, then visit sacred Doi Suthep. An English-speaking guide explains temple details and Buddhist traditions. Sunrise and afternoon departures are available; expect extra entrance fees, steep steps and an open-sided ride.

“Khun Saman who led our small group did an excellent job explaining things related to the temple, different Buddhas displayed. He also has a wealth of knowledge about the forest as we were hiking our way down. He is thorough, devoted, responsible. The walking stick he passed to us to use was incredibly useful. Very thoughtful of him.”

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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai - Wachirathan Falls: The First Big Nature Stop
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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

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

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

Leave Chiang Mai at 8:00 am in a private, climate-controlled vehicle for Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest peak. Visit Wachirathan Falls and the Twin Pagodas, then walk through forest and village country near Ban Mae Klang Luang, where you can try local Arabica coffee. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Guides have included Tong, M, Yut, and Ekky.

“Great experience, everything was well planned and the tour guides where both funny and interesting. I can recommend this tour if you’re planning to visit Doi Inthanon.”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Monk Trail & Doi Suthep Tour - Walking into Wat Pha Lat
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Monk Trail & Doi Suthep Tour

8.Elephant Sanctuary, Monk Trail & Doi Suthep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 563 reviews · 1 day · from $57

Spend a full day on Chiang Mai’s Monk Trail, at Wat Pha Lat and Wat Doi Suthep, then meet elephants at PON Elephant Thailand. Expect a 40-minute forest walk, temple visits, feeding and bathing activities, and a local Thai lunch. English-speaking guides such as Sumit, Suriya, Paul, and Ronnie are often praised for adding useful context and helping the day feel personal.

“Paul was our guide and he was great. He offered detailed explanations and history during the tour. I would book with him as my guide again. The tour itself was full of many activities it was worth the money.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek - Park scenery, market stops, and mountain air
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

9.Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

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

Take a full-day trip from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest national park. Visit the Twin Pagodas and Wachirathan Waterfall, then walk downhill for about two hours on the Pha Dok Siew trail, past forest, cascades, and rice terraces. A local guide leads the trek, with a Karen village visit, coffee tasting, and Thai lunch along the way.

“There were many activities in the tour which was really good. The local guides within the national park were also helpful.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program - Meeting the elephants at Living Green
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program

10.Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program

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

Travel from Chiang Mai in a small group of up to 12 for a day at Living Green Elephant Sanctuary and Doi Inthanon. Feed and walk beside rescued elephants, visit the Twin Pagodas, hike Pha Dok Siew trail, and stop at a Karen coffee farm. Guides such as Jon, Mod, Pete, and Rainbow have led the trip, though guide assignments vary.

“Absolutely fantastic. Elephant sanctuary was fantastic as was the hike. Also went to highest point in Thailand and pagodas! Great experience and definitely would recommend. Guides were brilliant too”

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Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike - What the guide adds
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Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike

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

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

Ride a traditional open-sided songthaew from Chiang Mai, hike 30 to 45 minutes up the Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat, then visit sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. An English-speaking guide leads this four-hour outing, with a small group of up to 12. Bring walking shoes, temple-appropriate clothes and cash for entrance fees.

“It was so much fun! The tour guide was so knowledgeable and answered all the questions we had which was a big plus!”

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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch - The summit and twin royal pagodas
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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

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

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

Spend about 11 hours exploring Doi Inthanon National Park from Chiang Mai. A licensed English-speaking guide leads a two-hour seasonal trek, either Pha Dok Seaw or Kew Mae Pan, plus stops at the twin pagodas, a Karen village, a Hmong market, and Wachirathan Falls. Lunch, water, park admission, and downtown hotel transfers are included.

“A great tour of Doi Inthanon which mixed some activity (a short hike) with scenic views and culture.”

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

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

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

This small-group day trip from Chiang Mai visits Thailand’s highest peak, Wachirathan Falls, the King and Queen Pagodas, and a local Karen village. A two-hour moderate trek follows a seasonal route, with lunch, park entry fees, and hotel pickup included. Expect a long day on the road, changing mountain weather, and a group of up to 13.

“Experienced rain during the trek, but our tour guide Billy made it very fun regardless! The temples are a must see, the trail vista is beautiful, the markets have great snacks, and the coffee at the local village was extraordinary.”

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Chiang Mai: Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek - Meeting the elephants at Kerchor
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Chiang Mai: Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek

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

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

Spend eight hours at Kerchor Elephant Eco Park and in the surrounding countryside, with round-trip transport from Chiang Mai. Learn about the park, feed elephants bananas and sugar cane, make an herbal medicine ball, and watch them socialize and bathe. Then eat Thai food, trek to a waterfall, and ride a bamboo raft. Guides speak English or Chinese; guides F and Rocky have been praised for their care and clear explanations.

“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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From Chiang Mai: Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch - Learning the forest one plant at a time
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From Chiang Mai: Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch

15.Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch

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

Leave Chiang Mai for a small village in Doi Saket, then spend about five hours on a demanding jungle trek with a local guide such as Troy. Learn about useful plants and village life, cross streams and bamboo bridges, eat a packed lunch in the forest, and finish with a waterfall shower and seasonal fruit.

“Really loved to see beautiful nature and its treasures with all those amazing trees and living creatures. Really leveled up my Thailand journey. - Best wishes from Lithuania!”

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