Chiang Mai

15 Best Chiang Mai Hiking & Trekking Tours

The trail days in the northern mountains: the Kew Mae Pan cloud-forest ridge, the monk’s trail to Wat Pha Lat and Pha Dok Siew’s waterfall route through Karen villages. The north is Thailand’s hiking country; the cool season is its reward.

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

Explore Chiang Mai with this 3-in-1 tour featuring ethical elephant encounters, Doi Inthanon's highest peaks, and scenic waterfall hikes—value-packed and authentic.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“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…”

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

Discover the stunning landscapes of Doi Inthanon with this guided trek, waterfalls, hill tribes, and panoramic views—perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

★ 4.6

“Our guide, Toey, was hilarious. The day was a stand up comedy from start to finish - we loved her! Food as others stated was quite basic but it was okay considering that it was prepared and served in the middle of the jungle. It…”

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

Discover Doi Inthanon's highest peak, stunning waterfalls, and scenic hikes on this guided day trip from Chiang Mai, perfect for nature lovers and culture seekers.

★ 4.7

“We had an amazing day exploring the national park with our tour guide James. He was so knowledgeable, funny and helpful for the full duration of our trip. The highlight for us was learning some history of Chiang Mai whilst visiting the last kings monument.…”

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

Discover Doi Inthanon with a guided trek through lush jungles, waterfalls, hill tribe villages, and rice terraces—an authentic day in Thailand’s highest mountain area.

★ 4.6

“This was an incredible way to take in the sights and culture of Doi Inthanon! Our guide Chai was so informative and had excellent English to answer all our curiosities and share his story. We are 26-29 years old and when choosing a tour, we…”

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

Discover the beauty of Chiang Mai with this 4-hour tour visiting Wat Pha Lat and Doi Suthep. Enjoy scenic hikes, stunning views, and expert guides for $25.

★ 4.6

“This was well worth going on. Ata was sooo knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the temples. He helped you experience the temples instead of just feeling like a tourist. I would recommend this tour for anyone visiting Chiang Mai!”

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

Discover the stunning landscapes of Doi Inthanon on a private day trip from Chiang Mai, including waterfalls, the highest peak, coffee farms, and cultural sites.

★ 5.0

“We are so happy we did the day tour in Doi Inthanon! Beautiful and peaceful landscapes. M was a great guide, very knowledgeable, patient, and with great tips and insights on local traditions in Chiang Mai. And he is also a great mountain passionate like…”

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

Discover the best of Doi Inthanon with this full-day tour exploring waterfalls, mountain peaks, hill tribes, and scenic hikes at an accessible price.

★ 4.5

“We had the best time!! Mint was very knowledgable, funny and passionate about the tour and ensured we had the best time possible. He was great at photo opportunities and told us lots of info, but didn’t ever bore us! The trek was well organised…”

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8.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking Tour & Elephant Care Program

Discover Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon with an ethical elephant sanctuary visit, lush nature hikes, stunning mountain views, and authentic hilltribe experiences for $54.

★ 4.6

“I loved the hike in the forest to the village. The elephant sanctuary is a truly ethic one. Overall a nice experience well organized I would recommend.”

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

Discover Chiang Mai’s spiritual soul with this 4-hour tour combining a scenic hike to Wat Pha Lat and a visit to the sacred Doi Suthep Temple, guided by knowledgeable locals.

★ 5.0

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

Discover Thailand’s highest peak with a guided tour featuring scenic hikes, pagoda visits, hill tribe villages, waterfalls, and a delicious lunch.

★ 4.5

“This trip makes for a great day out at the national park. We got a good hike round Kew Mae Pai (you don't need to be super athletic, but the first hour or so is uphill and will get your heart going). Some wonderful photo…”

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

Discover Thailand’s highest peak on this day trip from Chiang Mai, combining waterfalls, pagodas, scenic hikes, and local culture for authentic experiences.

★ 4.5

“I cannot recommend this tour enough. It will bring you to the most beautiful viewpoints around Chiang Mai, with all entrance fees included. The guide was friendly and spoke very good English. The actual hike is not difficult, but make sure you bring plenty of…”

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

Experience a full day of feeding elephants, bamboo rafting, and hiking to waterfalls near Chiang Mai for just $55. Learn, relax, and connect with nature.

★ 4.6

“Absolutely phenomenal time. By far the highlight of our 2 week trip. Between the bamboo rafting, waterfall hike, and feeding and bathing the elephants, it was an amazing tour! Really highly recommend this one!!”

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13.From Chiang Mai: Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch

Explore Chiang Mai’s lush jungle on a challenging yet rewarding full-day hike with expert guides, scenic waterfalls, and authentic tribal insights for $55.

★ 5.0

“We really enjoyed spending the day with Troy and Manit! The hike started in a small village and lasted ~5h30/6h00 (4h30 walking and hiking and 1h/1h30 for lunch break and waterfall). Troy showed and explained a lot of things on the plants & animals during…”

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14.Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure Suthep National Park

Experience a full day of adventure in Chiang Mai with hiking, mountain biking, scenic views, and cultural visits—all guided by expert locals for ultimate safety and fun.

★ 4.5

“This excursion was wonderful. We love to hike, and the hiking was 2.5 hours and relatively strenuous. The mountain biking was exciting, mainly downhill, with a nice finish at a lake. We visited a community for an excellent lunch and cultural experience. Besides the beauty…”

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15.Chiang Mai: 7-Hour Doi Suthep National Park Summit Hiking

Experience a challenging 16 km hike through Chiang Mai’s Doi Suthep National Park, combining jungle trekking, hill tribe visits, and stunning temple views for an authentic adventure.

★ 4.6

“It was a perfect tough hike straight up the mountain through the jungle. You sweat a lot, you walk through parts of the river, you get attacked by mosquitoes and you learn a lot from the funny guide. The pace was good and it got…”

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More Chiang Mai Hiking & Trekking Tours

4.8Chiang Mai: Suthep National Park Hiking & DH Mountain Biking6 hours$62 4.8From Chiang Mai: Chiang Dao Cave Trekking Full-Day Tour8 hours$106 4.3Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park Tour & Kew Mae Pan Trail Hike1 day$51 5.0Chiang Mai Coffee Tour: Trekking to Farm, Roast and Brew Workshop$123.87 4.7Chiang Mai Untouched Elephant: Nature Walk & Waterfall Trek5 hours$51 4.6Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park Day Trip with Kiw Mae Pan Hike1 day$61 5.0One Day Hiking and Elephant experience by Chiang Mai Elephant Home$93.61 5.0Safety whitewater rafting, Kayak, Quad bike , Trekking in Chiangmai$55.07 4.4Chiang Mai:Doi Inthanon National Park & Hike at Kew Mae Pan11 hours$41 5.0Mount Doi Inthanon National Park Sunrise and Hiking$126.51 5.0Full-Day Trekking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong$81.44 5.03-Day Chiang Dao Mountain Trek$256 5.0Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Observation, Doi Inthanon & Hiking$81.12 5.0Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Summit Trek 7 Hour Pure Hiking Adventure$60.03 4.7Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep National Park Leisure Hiking & Biking6 hours$60 5.0Chiang Dao Cave Trekking Small Group Tour Full Day$90.00 4.8Chiang Mai: Hike on Monks Trail and Doi Suthep Private Tour4 hours$57 4.5Doi Inthanon Day Trip:Twin Pagodas,Soft Hiking,Coffee Plantation$43.15 5.0Private Tour to Doi Inthanon including Twins Pagodas and Hiking$115.00 4.5Full-Day Doi Inthanon National Park Tour with Trek and Pagodas$61.74 5.0Private Tour 2 Difference Trails Trekking at Doi Inthanon National Park$134.00 4.8Chiang Mai Authentic Trekking1 day$57 4.5Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Jungle Trek w/ Waterfall1 day$61 4.7Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park+Trek Pha Dok Siew11 hours$64