Chiang Mai · DOI INTHANON NATIONAL PARK
55 reviewed
One long day up Doi Inthanon, and the tour you pick shapes all of it. Ranked here are the best Doi Inthanon day trips from Chiang Mai: which reach the twin royal pagodas and Wachirathan falls, which add the Kew Mae Pan trail or a Karen village, what each costs, and which leave early enough to beat the cloud.
A 9-hour eco tour from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon’s highest peak, waterfalls, pagodas, and a hill tribe village plus coffee.
“Our guide was very nice and shared a lot about the places and the history of Chiang Mai area. We went on a Friday and it was not crowdy which made it a pleasant trip 😊”
Doi Inthanon waterfalls, Karen and Hmong market stops, plus the Twin Royal Stupas—an air-conditioned, small-group day from Chiang Mai.
“Tour guide Ize did a great job coordinating the tour and explaining concepts of things in the itinerary (e.g. historical events)”
Full-day Chiang Mai trip: Doi Inthanon, Wachirathan Waterfall, twin pagodas, and an ethical elephant sanctuary for feeding and bathing.
“Love this experience! Real authentic and well organized! Our guide mr Sumit is amazing! Lovely day ❤️”
Chiang Mai 3-in-1 day trip with ethical elephant time, Doi Inthanon views plus pagodas, and a waterfall trek, including lunch and pickup.
“This tour was truly worth every single cent. From the very first moment, everything was just right, a great guide and driver, perfect organization, and three truly unique experiences shared with an amazing group. I was deeply impressed by every single one: the huge, majestic stupas, the incredible jungle hike, and the unforgettable, moving encounter with the elephants. These are memories I will cherish forever.”
Chiang Mai Doi Inthanon day trip: Pha Dok Siew Karen-guided trek, twin pagodas, waterfalls and Thailand’s highest point.
“Overall great day and experience, thought there mite be a little bit more trekking involved but what we did was great as we seen a gibbon and a green snake. Our guide Neena was cheeky and brilliant and really made the day. Beautiful scenery and lovely organic coffee. The only slight negative was the very erratic driving by our driver who wanted to over take anything and everything on the road. But all in all would recommend this trip.”
Day trip from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon’s 2,565m peak, Twin Pagodas, Wachirathan Waterfall, plus a seasonal Kew Mae Pan hike.
“James was a great guide, funny, knowledgeable and very helpful, we really enjoyed our day and the experience was the best one so far in our trip. The hike through the mountains was our highlight! Highly recommended”
Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon day trip: jungle trek to Pha Dok Siew, king & queen pagodas, Karen terraces, coffee tasting, Wachirathan Falls.
“Everything went well... Picked up on time and enjoyed the trip..”
Private Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai with trekking, waterfalls, hill-tribe coffee, handicrafts, and lunch for a smooth mountain escape.
“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…”
Full-day Doi Inthanon adventure from Chiang Mai with twin pagodas, a jungle waterfall trek, Karen village coffee, and Wachirathan.
“Despite the heavy rain, we had a fantastic trip! Our guide, Bobo ( I hope that is correct) was so cheerful and an excellent guide. The forest and thewaterfalls were incredible! We loved the trek through the jungle. Our local guide pointed out several snakes and interesting plants. It was great to see the rice fields as well. We enjoyed trying the teas and coffee at the coffee house. Would definitely recommend this trip.”
A 10-hour Doi Inthanon day tour from Chiang Mai with waterfalls, royal pagodas, Karen and Hmong village stops, pickup, and lunch.
“I really enjoyed checking out another part of Chiang Mai and starting my trip with making it to the highest point in Thailand! The waterfall didn't do much for me personally but I absolutely loved the gardens at Doi Inthanon- pictures really don't give you a full picture like seeing it in person. We had plenty of time to explore the area and take in the views. Amazing what they do to honor the King and Queen!! The tribal tour was a little underwhelming but at the same time I think important to allow you to see the way others live and appreciate what we have. The villagers were all…”
Small-group day trip from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon waterfalls, royal pagodas, and a hill-tribe village with lunch and pickup.
“good overview of Chiang mai outside the city. could have done without the so-called villages we were taken too. we were told the people made all the items, however, the same items were seen all over thailand. a little bit of an exaggeration”
Ethical no-riding elephant sanctuary, Doi Inthanon summit views, Twin Pagodas, a nature hike, Pad Thai, and Karen coffee.
“We had an amazing experience with the Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. The highlight of the day was definitely the ethical elephant sanctuary. Walking alongside the elephants, learning about their stories, and seeing how well they are cared for was truly unforgettable. No riding, no chains, no pressure — just pure respect and genuine interactions. This tour combines nature, culture, and responsible wildlife tourism in the best way. Absolutely recommended!”
A small-group day to Chiang Mai’s highest peak, major waterfalls, Karen village, and the King and Queen pagodas, with lunch included.
“Spectacular views of the waterfalls and informative tour but sadly it was raining and very foggy so not much views from the top. Overall, awesome trip and enjoyed the cool temperature of 13 degrees celcius. 👍😊”
A small-group day trip from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest peak, twin pagodas, hill-tribe markets, Karen coffee, lunch, and Vachiratharn Falls.
“Excellent tour, our guide was pleasant and knowledgeable, stopped for a really good lunch, highly recommend it!”
Small-group full-day tour from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon: summit sign, royal pagodas, waterfalls, and village coffee, with hotel pickup and water.
“Excellent guide. Beautiful trip. You cannot miss this trip! Must do to complete mission! Breath taking!”
