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Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai: The 15 Best Summit Tours

75 tours  ·  from $32 a head

Thailand’s highest mountain is two hours from town and cold at the top. These 15 compare the summit runs, the twin pagodas, the waterfall stops and the trails, with prices and pickup times.

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour - Ang Ka’s short boardwalk is an easy forest walk
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

1.Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,667 reviews · 9 hours · from $46Our pick

Spend nine hours exploring Doi Inthanon National Park with a guide, from the summit and a 360-meter boardwalk to the Twin Pagodas, a hill village coffee stop and Wachirathan Waterfall. Guides such as Nom, Jin and Jackie have earned praise for adding local context and keeping the day lively. Transport is included, while lunch and some entry fees may cost extra.

“Doi Inthanon is totally worth visiting of you are staying in Chiang Mai. The hill tribe coffee degustation makes for a nice break too. Our guide was very nice and helpful!”

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Doi Inthanon Waterfall and Royal Project Chiang Mai - Karen village and the Hmong market
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Doi Inthanon Waterfall and Royal Project Chiang Mai

2.Doi Inthanon Waterfall and Royal Project Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,735 reviews · from $50Top rated

Leave central Chiang Mai by air-conditioned van for a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park. Visit Wachiratharn Falls, a Karen village, a Hmong market, the country’s highest point, the Ang Ka boardwalk and the Twin Royal Pagodas. Lunch, bottled water and an English-speaking guide are included. Small groups are capped at nine; park and pagoda entry fees cost extra.

“We learnt about the good work the royal family had done for the community , saw some spectacular natural beauty , the rainforest at the top of the mountain and the waterfall.. we were gently and expertly guided by I’ve”

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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

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

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

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

4.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

5.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

6.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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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: 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

8.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, Waterfalls, & Tribal Villages Tour - Thailand’s highest point, without a summit trek
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon, Waterfalls, & Tribal Villages Tour

9.Doi Inthanon, Waterfalls, & Tribal Villages Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 484 reviews · 10 hours · from $36

Travel from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand’s 2,565-meter summit. The shared 10-hour tour includes waterfalls, the King and Queen Pagodas, a set-menu lunch, a Hmong market, and a Karen community stop. English- and Thai-speaking guides lead the day, with guides such as Choo, Bobo, and PJ praised for clear explanations and warm humor.

“Thank you so much for the guide tour Bobo to make this trip really good! He explained everything about the temple, local culture and make us be part of them! I really enjoy this trip and really recommend do it with the tour guide bobo”

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Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project Day Tour From Chiang Mai - The summit of Doi Inthanon
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Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project Day Tour From Chiang Mai

10.Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project Day Tour From Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · from $31Best value

Spend a full day beyond Chiang Mai with a guide, visiting Wachirathan and Sirithan waterfalls, Thailand’s highest point, the King and Queen Pagodas, and Baan Mae Klang Luang. Hotel pickup is offered in Old Town and Nimman, lunch is included, and entrance fees are extra. Expect a scenic sampler, not a long mountain hike.

“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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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

11.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 Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Lunch - Waterfalls, viewpoints and the highest point
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Lunch

12.Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 301 reviews

Travel from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon National Park in a small group, stopping at waterfalls, viewpoints, Thailand’s highest point, the King and Queen Pagodas, and a Karen village. The day includes a guide, lunch, water and hotel pickup in the Old City or Nimman area. Guide names vary, so check which park and pagoda fees your selected option includes.

“yolean was very helpful, knowledgable and kind. along with our driver they made the day a every enjoyable experience. Thank you”

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Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Full Day Tour - The summit and Ang Ka’s cool forest
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Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Full Day Tour

13.Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · from $43

Spend about 10 hours exploring Doi Inthanon National Park with an English-speaking guide and a group capped at nine. The day combines Thailand’s highest peak, the Ang Ka boardwalk, the Twin Royal Stupas, a village coffee stop and Wachirathan Falls. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water are included. Park and pagoda fees are extra on the shared option.

“Great trips! Ati was wonderful- gave us quite a bit of history and explanation at the waterfalls, the Karen tribe visit, and at the twin pagodas- the grounds there were spectacular and breathtaking! The vehicle was comfortable and clean- we all enjoyed ourselves thoroughly!!”

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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

14.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

15.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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