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

“Daniel, our guide was really nice. The waterfalls were amazing and the trek in the jungle was perfect too. Not a lot to say about the highest point who is nothing and the temples. Thanks a lot. I highly recommend it!”

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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

“Great day out. The places we visited were ace and our guide Paul was legendary. we had a lovely trek through the jungle where we were able to spot loads of local fauna. Views are amazing throughout. Would highly recommend!”

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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

“Nice half day tour to see the main temple and a hike. Great for anyone who wants to see the nature side of the city. It was a great experience overall and I would recommend this to others.”

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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

“This was a great experience! "O" was an amazing guide. The trek was pretty simple, the lunch was awesome, the waterfall was spectacular, and the pagodas were inspiring.”

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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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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

“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…”

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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

“the activity was amazing, it was even better than what we expected. Rocky is the best tour guide we ever had, he is kind and knowledgeable, I will definitely recommend to anyone”

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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

“This is a great tour and something different in the Chiang Mai area. It’s a good hike (it was definitely challenging in some places!) and was so nice to be in quiet nature away from the city. Our guides were so helpful and kind. If…”

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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

“Absolutely exhilarating! DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE HIKE! We had marathon runners in our group that were struggling at times, especially after the waterfall. Also, please have some level of experience mountain biking. While categorized as beginner by the company, the trail is definitely in between…”

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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