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

“Picked up right on time. Started off with a white knuckle drive including an unnecessary stop at a coffee shop ( someone must be getting kickbacks). Driver was very aggressive and unsafe in our opinion. If you’re prone to car sicknesRead more”

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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

“We had such a lovely day out. Our guide was fun and engaging. He explained and showed us the different vegetation/wildlife, local traditions, local survival skills, history, and answered all our questions. He took us to his village for lunch and to try different teas…”

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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

“I loved it! I’m a solo traveler and was a bit apprehensive but I had the best day. My tour guide Mo was lovely so friendly and informative. She kept us updated throughout the day and told us lots of interesting information whilst also allowing…”

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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 day definitely a highlight of our whole trip to Thailand. Paul our guide helped to make it so. He was amazing ! I’d definitely recommend booking onto this tour you’ll have an amazing day. OKAY OKAY !!!!!!”

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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

“Amazing tour, our guide was a lovely lady and she was very knowledgeable. We wanted to do this again for a second time but we unfortunately didn't have time.”

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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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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

“Our trip to the elephant sanctuary and Doi Inthanon National Park was wonderful overall. The elephant sanctuary felt ethical, the elephants roamed freely, each cared for by its own mahout. Afterward, we visited Phra Mahathat Temple, a stunning site with breathtaking views, though the guide…”

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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

“Tour was exactly as described! All parts of the tour were very close to one another, the only large chunk of driving was to reach the park initially. Guide was funny, nice and very organized! Highly recommend”

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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

“This was a great way to see Doi Inthanon, hike in nature, and see the King and Queen Pagodas. I read a lot of reviews for different day trips (many of them follow the same route), and I'm glad I chose this one because it…”

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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

“Fantastic experience, best day so far in Thailand. The tribe who look after the elephants were so friendly & happy to take our pictures. Our host F was informative & honest about how the elephants came into the tribe. The elephants are not wild but…”

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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

“Guide: 10/10 Bike Maintenance: 3/10 Great experience, the tour was planned well, with a nice hike, good lunch, some great views, and fun biking. We did not actually see a waterfall on our hike, and we had to stop on the bike 12+ times for…”

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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

“The hike was challenging but well worth it. As an avid hiker I found this hard, so it's definitely not a beginners hike. Had a lot of steep sections that were a glute workout! Trial is uneven, rocky, muddy and undulating. My guide was good…”

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More Chiang Mai Hiking & Trekking Tours

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