15 National Park Tours in Chiang Mai the North Does Best

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park

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

Leave Chiang Mai at 9:30 am for a guided jungle hike in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, a stop at Khun Chang Khian Hmong village, and a long mountain-bike ride toward Huai Tueng Thao. The small-group day includes hotel transport, safety gear, water and two meals. Expect a tough climb and real off-road riding.

“Hike was tough with 40 degree temp. However downhill biking was a blast. It’s not a beginner friendly activity. I had a wipe out, and scraped my knee and arm pretty nicely. Donia our group lead gave prompt First aid! He’s the best! Will do it again in winter!”

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9.7-Hour Doi Suthep National Park Summit Hiking

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

Set out from Chiang Mai with a local guide such as A or Nop for a strenuous trek on Doi Suthep’s monk trails, through highland jungle toward Doi Pui and a Hmong village. The day includes Wat Pha Lat, a stop at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, lunch, water, and support from a truck. Expect steep, uneven terrain and a long day.

“Mr A is awesome! Super funny and great to spend time with it! Highly recommend having with him! This is a very challenging hike. Come prepared and be in good shape. Definitely a hard hike”

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10.Suthep National Park Hiking & DH Mountain Biking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 6 hours · from $62

Start with a hotel pickup, then hike through highland jungle to a Hmong village on Doi Pui. After lunch, ride roughly 14 km downhill to Huay Tung Tao Reservoir for a meal and swim. Guides have included Tony, Danai, A, and Tiram, though assignments can vary. Expect a strenuous hike and a technical mountain-bike ride, not a gentle sightseeing outing.

“Friendly knowledgeable guides. Reasonable level of fitness required for the hike. Good level of fitness and good bike handling skill required for the downhill biking. CAUTION It is an extra 250Bhat to enter the National Park and our route up had to be shortened/altered due to park officials closing parts of the trail for safety reasons”

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11.Doi Inthanon National Park & Waterfall Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews · 9 hours · from $50

Ride from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon for a short forest walk, royal pagodas, a Hmong market, Karen village coffee and a powerful waterfall. Guides such as Ize, Mumu and Piano have made the day especially engaging. Expect a full outing, changing temperatures and possibly wet, slippery paths.

“We went as a pair, and we absolutely loved it. Our guide, Austin, was truly incredible—he knows so much! I was expecting to be really impressed by the waterfall, but I realized that the most impressive part was the immersion with the locals, thanks to Austin's deep knowledge of nature. We finished the visits at 3:30 PM, and he kindly agreed to show us the largest waterfall in the park. Truly amazing—I highly recommend him 1000%!”

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12.Doi Inthanon National Park Private Tour – Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $125Top rated

Spend about eight hours exploring Doi Inthanon National Park from Chiang Mai in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. The day links two waterfalls, the royal pagodas, the 360-meter Angka Nature Trail, and a Karen community visit. Guides named in past tours include Jackie, Sasin, Pimpi, Boon, and Tim, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“Boon was a wonderful guide, taking us to the highest peak in Thailand, two waterfalls, beautiful monuments, a local village for lunch - and always providing history, context and details. We loved it! The only issues are with Viator... booking Read more”

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13.Wow! Doi Inthanon National Park Adventure, Lunch & Entry Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $49

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park, riding to Thailand’s highest point and walking an easy forest trail. The route also takes in two waterfalls, a Karen village with traditional weaving and local coffee, the twin pagodas and a Hmong market. Lunch, park admission, bottled water, hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide are included. Guide names vary, with past groups led by Nami, Aom, Yoyo and Q.

“It was a nice, easy trip. Not much hiking, 10- 15 min at most. Our guide was good, explained things well, and took pictures for everyone if they wanted it. The lunch included was surprisingly good. I really enjoyed the veggies.”

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

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

This 11-hour trip from Chiang Mai pairs Doi Inthanon’s summit and Royal Pagodas with a two-hour Kew Mae Pan hike, a Hmong market, village coffee and Wachirathan Waterfall. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with a local guide on the trail. Kew Mae Pan is open only from November to May.

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15.Mount Doi Inthanon National Park Sunrise and Hiking

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

Leave Chiang Mai at 4 a.m. for sunrise at Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest peak, then visit the twin pagodas and hike the Pha Dok Seaw trail with a local Karen guide. Expect waterfalls, rice fields, village coffee, a breakfast box, and local lunch. Guides may include Lee, Joe, or Ming, but the assigned guide can vary.

“Our tour guide Joe was so friendly, informative and patient! Our entire tour went smoothly and one of my friends forgot to bring a sweater during the sunrise portion and he even offered his hoody! We had such a great experience and highly recommend this tour!”

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