Thailand · HIKING & TREKKING
17 reviewed
The good hiking & trekking tours fill up across the December to February window, and the good ones are gone by October. Below are the 15 to look at, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can book before the calendar closes.
Ethical elephant sanctuary, Doi Inthanon summit and pagodas, and a waterfall trek on one Chiang Mai day tour.
“Fantastic experience! Absolutely loved being with the elephants and the calming trek through the national park!”
Karen-guided Pha Dok Siew trek, pagodas, waterfalls, and Doi Inthanon summit in one day from Chiang Mai, with lunch and transport.
“Amazing tour! It does get a little chilly at the mountain summit (may want to bring a long sleeve or light jacket). The trekking was awesome and you will definitely get your steps in!”
A full-day hike and culture loop in Doi Inthanon, with the summit, Twin Pagodas, Kew Mae Pan hike, Hmong Village, and Wachirathan Waterfall.
“This is a great trip and good value for money. Our guide Wanida was the highlight. She was very engaging and informative of the history of the area.”
Join a full-day Chiang Mai trip to Doi Inthanon, hike the Pha Dok Siew trail, taste coffee at Baan Mae Klang Luang, and see Wachirathan Falls.
“Paul was a brilliant host. He made sure everything ran smoothly and kept the energy and laughs going. Scenery was beautiful regardless of weather.”
Half-day trek to Wat Pha Lat forest temple and Doi Suthep, with English guide, pickup, and epic mountain views over Chiang Mai.
“Jane the tour guide was great super information and good sense of humour with a mixed bunch of English speaking fellow tourists. Would definitely recommend well done 👍”
Chiang Mai’s Doi Suthep sunrise views and a monk-trail hike to Wat Pha Lat, with songthaew pickup and a local guide.
“This tour was tremendous! Pia, our guide, was fabulous. She gave us such great information and took extra special care! Really explained the history of the area in detail. I was traveling solo and am only 2 years away from 80. She made sure I was well cared for. Walked me down the 300 stairs and made sure I got my cab ride home! I highly recommend this tour!”
Private day trip from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon with trekking, waterfalls, Twin Pagodas, coffee village, handicrafts, and lunch.
“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…”
A full-day Chiang Mai escape to Doi Inthanon, the Twin Pagodas, and the Pha Dok Siew jungle trek to waterfall views.
“amazing scenery and lovely tour guides. transport was comfortable. the hike was not too tiring and suitable for most people. tje villagers were very sweet”
Half-day trek in Khao Sok National Park with wildlife spotting and a refreshing swim at Bang Hua Raet and Wing Hin waterfalls.
“Diamond was a great guide. Great personality and very knowledgeable about the wildlife in the park.”
Ethical elephant walk at Living Green, then Doi Inthanon summit, Twin Pagodas, waterfall hike, and organic Karen coffee on a 12-hour day.
“This tour was SO worth it! Jon was very knowledgeable and fun to hang out with. We all loved the activities and the lunch. Definitely a huge highlight of our trip. Thank you!! 🙂”
Hike to Wat Pha Lat on Doi Suthep, then visit the gold Wat Phra That with dragon stairs and mountain views, plus local songthaew rides.
“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.”
A full day from Chiang Mai into Doi Inthanon National Park, with a 2-hour guided trek, royal pagodas, Karen and Hmong stops, and lunch.
“We enjoy this trip, have a lot of fund. The guide Son very nice, polite and helpful. The driver Rong very nice and good driver. We love them”
Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai with AC transport, Wachirathan Falls, summit, pagodas, nature trail trekking, lunch included.
“Booked this as a solo traveler since it is a must-do from Chiang Mai. Mediocre experience. Lots of time wasted before getting to the national park (~1h picking up from hotels, ~40 min stop at gas station for food) meaning the actual 2h hike takes place during the hottest part of the day (1-3p). The tour guide provides no value (no explanation of history, doesn’t walk around the pagodas or waterfall with you).”
Full-day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park in Chiang Mai, feed and bathe elephants, ride a bamboo raft, make herbal medicine, and hike to a waterfall.
“This was hands down the most incredible experience we’ve had in Thailand! The entire day was perfectly organized, and every moment was unforgettable. A huge shoutout to our guide F, who went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and informed. F's knowledge and passion for the elephants made the experience so much more meaningful. The care and attention given to the elephants are at the highest level – you can see how happy and well-treated they are. It’s heartwarming to interact with these gorgeous animals up close, feeding them and learning about their habits. They truly are majestic creatures. The rafting portion was also perfect! It was…”
Chiang Mai jungle trek, river tubing, and a waterfall slide in one long day. Air-conditioned pickup, lunch, hot shower, and elephant chances.
“Wow what a great day. We were a family of 5 (2 parents and 'kids' aged 20, 17 & 14). We had Jack as our guide, who was fantastic, apart from his singing 🤣. As it was just us 5 in our group the trek only took about 2 hours to the waterfall and Read more”
