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

“The elephant sanctuary saved the day and was the most precious part of the tour. Our guide spoke poor English and seemed uninterested in interacting with the group. He also didn’t tell us a lot about the things we saw. It became very cleRead more”

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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

“Beautiful walk and sightseeing tour. Very conveniënt that you are picked up and dropped again at your hotel. Than you Steve for this nice day. 🙏”

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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 it. It was well organized and comfortable. Our guide was patient, informative and really friendly. I saw the elephants in a happy environment, and feeding them or bathing them was so much fun. Pad Thai for lunch was delicious. I also enjoyed the…”

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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

“The tour itself was immaculately organised from start to finish. Our tour guide New was amazing, and very insightful into the national park, and twin pagodas. She was very helpful and ensured we all had an amazing experience. I couldn't have asked for a better…”

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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

“Truly unique experience. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the hike fun. The 2 pagodas and surrounding garden was beautifully maintained, and beautiful.”

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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

“A fun and educational days. The people running the elephant sanctuary are very friendly and our guide was great too. Highly recommend this activity!”

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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

“If the weather permits, this is a must do activity. The adventure is led by a local man named Troy, can not say enough good things about him. Truly humble and a great man. An eye opening experience into the way of life of these…”

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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

“The trip was amazing. The only reason I gave it a 4 star was due to them having to change our trip itinerary last minute to do the sticky waterfall and 22km back country biking. Still was epic, but not the original plan/trip we wanted.…”

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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

“Great hike! There were some difficult moments but overall was great! Tour guide was good and made sure to give us all of the information about our hike and the area.”

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More Chiang Mai Hiking & Trekking Tours

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