Category Hiking & Trekking

Chiang Mai · HIKING & TREKKING

Top 15 Hiking & Trekking in Chiang Mai

57 reviewed

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

3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail - Phak Dok Seaw Waterfall Hike: Rice Terraces, Wildlife, and Wet Feet

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

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

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.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek - King and Queen Pagodas: religious sites plus a real dress code

2.Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 910 reviews · 1 day · from $50

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.”

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Chiang Mai: 2-Day Jungle Trek with Elephant Farm & Raft Ride

Chiang Mai: 2-Day Jungle Trek with Elephant Farm & Raft Ride - Price and what $97 really buys you in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip - The 2,565m peak stop: what you’re really paying for

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

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

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”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek - King’s and Queen’s Pagodas: Photo Stops With Real Meaning

Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - Wat Pha Lat Monk’s Trail: The Quiet Forest Temple Walk

6.Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

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

Sunrise and forest temples in Chiang Mai: Wat Pha Lat Monk’s Trail plus Doi Suthep views with an English guide, all in 4 hours.

“Margaret is a spectacular tour guide, one of the best we ever had contact with. She’s extremely kind, careful and intelligent; explaining all of the Tai’s story so that we understand their culture. It was an amazing trip! We understood everything she said and we’re looking forward for other trips including her as our tour!!”

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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - Wat Pha Lat Monk’s Trail: The Quiet Forest Temple Walk

7.Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

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

Small-group Chiang Mai hike to Wat Pha Lat and golden Doi Suthep, with monk’s trails, 300-step Naga stairs, and sunrise options.

“Saman was a very friendly and knowledgable guide. We got great photos of the sunrise at Doi Suthep and learned a lot about the monks who live there. Great way to spend a morning.”

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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai - Doi Inthanon Park Highlights: Highest Point, Waterfalls, and the Temple View

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

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

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…”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek - Pick-Up, Van Rides, and the Timing Jigsaw

9.Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

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

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.”

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Chiang Mai: Gibbons, Trekking & Mae Kampong Small Group Tour

Chiang Mai: Gibbons, Trekking & Mae Kampong Small Group Tour - Gibbon viewing in the forest: why timing matters and why sightings aren’t guaranteed

10.Gibbons, Trekking & Mae Kampong Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 504 reviews · from $77

Small-group trek from Chiang Mai to Mae Kampong for wild gibbons, herb walks, a waterfall, and included lunch and coffee for $77.

“We really enjoyed our trip today to Mae Kampong. Nee and Golf were great guides and hosts and made us feel very welcome! We saw the gibbons and enjoyed learning about different plants. When our son did not feel so well they kindly adjusted the programme a bit so he could still participate. It was great to get out of the city and be in nature with a bit cooler temperatures!”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program - Living Green Elephant Sanctuary: the no-riding elephant encounter

11.Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program

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

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!”

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Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike - Getting there by songthaew: local transport, real tradeoffs

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

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

Hike to Wat Pha Lat and visit gold-lit Doi Suthep with an English guide in a local songthaew, plus great city views.

“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.”

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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch - The main viewpoints: walking in the right places, not just driving past them

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

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

A full-day Doi Inthanon trek with pagodas, waterfalls, Karen coffee, and a Hmong market, plus pickup, lunch, and guides included.

“It was very crowded, and we were in a group with people all coming from the same country, so we were the only ones from another. The guide was very nice and enthusiastic, which is what makes it three stars. The nature was beautiful as well.”

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

Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour - The trek plan: two routes depending on season

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

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

Doi Inthanon day tour from Chiang Mai with waterfalls, royal pagodas, a moderate nature trail, and coffee tasting, plus lunch and fees.

“What a hike but we had a great guide who made sure I didn’t get left behind. Foggy day so you couldn’t see most of the view from the top but it was still a good trip. Seeing the pagodas and the amazing gardens and was a treat.”

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Chiang Mai: Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek

Chiang Mai: Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek - Entering Kerchor Elephant Eco Park: Education Before You Meet the Herd

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

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

An 8-hour Chiang Mai day at Kerchor Elephant Eco Park with elephant feeding and bathing, herbal medicine making, a waterfall trek, and bamboo rafting.

“Lovely day- From the hotel to the Elephant Sanctuary (no riding, elephants seem loved and well cared for). We received safety instructions and learnt a bit about elephants. Got to feed them, walk with them and take some photos before bathing (not forced and they stay in for as long as they like). There are two babies, and they were so lovely to just watch them as they played with once another and followed their moms around. The bamboo rafting was actually super fun, as you go along the river you pass by other elephant sanctuaries and see elephants and see the landscape. Waterfall is fun, slightly steep steps down…”

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