Thailand · DOI INTHANON TOURS
Thailand’s highest peak, two royal pagodas and a waterfall on the way down. These 15 differ on how much walking the nature trail involves, whether the Karen village stop is included and how early the van leaves.
Explore Doi Inthanon National Park from Chiang Mai with twin pagodas, hill-tribe coffee, and Wachirathan’s 80m waterfall on a GSTC tour.
“Got to see many different attractions, but would be better if lunch was provided (paid 150 THB each for a "buffet" lunch)”
A small-group day from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon waterfalls, Karen and Royal Project stops, plus the Twin Royal Pagodas.
“We opted to do the tour with the optional 2hr hike to the Karen village. Pros: pickup was timely, clean and comfortable van. Small group experience Cons: long day with a lot of driving, lunch was just okay and lacking strong flavors known in Thai cuisine, tour guide was uninformative Things to know: Hike was not too strenuous but may be slippery or difficult for those with bad knees or low mobility since it is downhill the whole time. Toilets stops were frequent, however, bring toilet paper as there is none. Cleanliness varies. Reason for low score: We were excited for the tour mainly to learn about the sights and…”
One day from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon and Wachirathan Waterfall, plus an ethical elephant sanctuary with feeding, bathing, and a cool shower.
“Everything was perfect, we had enough time to see everything, I went with my 69 yrs old mum who has back and leg problems and she managed, our tour guide was great, the driver as well, the van was very comfy. The elephants were very cute, it felt safe, the only ethical concern was that they made them bath even though it was quite cold, but this is a problem with the demand from the tourists’ side, also all the elephants were bred there. In the van it was quite cold as well as in the nature, so def take some warm clothes. For the natural park, they drive you…”
Chiang Mai 3-in-1 day trip with ethical elephants, Doi Inthanon summit and pagodas, plus a waterfall trek and Thai lunch.
“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”
Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon day trip blends Karen-guided trekking at Pha Dok Siew with twin pagodas, waterfalls, and Thailand’s highest point.
“Amazing tour! It does get a little chilly at the mountain summit (may want to bring a long sleeve or light jacket). The trekking was awesome and you will definitely get your steps in!”
A full day in Doi Inthanon National Park, climbing to 2,565m, visiting the Twin Pagodas, hiking Kew Mae Pan, and ending at Wachirathan Waterfall.
“Everything about this day was fabulous. The hike and the waterfall were the highlights. Mo was an exceptional guide. She was very engaging, with lots of interesting information and humour. Our driver was also first class.”
Ride north to Thailand’s highest peak, trek the Pha Dok Siew nature trail, meet Karen farmers, and cool off at Wachirathan waterfall with coffee.
“Chai was an wonderful tour guide - he was knowledgeable, friendly, chatty and welcome to questions. The transport was on time and picked me up from the hotel. The driver did a great job navigating tight streets and climbing steep winding roads.”
Private Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai with hotel pickup, waterfalls, trekking, coffee village lunch, and handicrafts shopping.
“Tong was fantastic. Very informative and entertaining with excellent English. He was extremely wellmm by prepared and accommodating. We enjoyed all the activities and learning more while having fun.”
Full-day Chiang Mai tour to Doi Inthanon with a jungle trek to Pha Dok Siew waterfalls, Karen coffee stops, Twin Pagodas, and Wachirathan.
“Really great full day trip. Convenient transport to and from all the stops, beautiful views and a great (and not too hard) hike. Great way to get out in the nature. Tasty and healthy lunch at the Karen village with authentic delicious local food.”
Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon tour packs waterfalls, royal pagodas, and Karen and Hmong villages into a 10-hour day with hotel pickup.
“It was perfectly organized, and we got to see beautiful spots! Would highly recommend.”
Doi Inthanon waterfalls, King and Queen Pagodas, and a hill tribe village on an easy small-group day trip from Chiang Mai.
“Bus was on time the day was packed with lots to see. The two waterfalls were amazing and flowing very well. The king and queen pagodas were amazing to see and I would recommend this Tour to families.”
Ethical elephant walk, optional mud bath, and a full hiking day on Doi Inthanon, with temples, rice terraces, and Karen coffee.
“Overall, the tour was absolutely amazing. Visiting the ethical elephant sanctuary was an unforgettable experience — we had the opportunity to feed the elephants and even bathe with them. The elephants looked well cared for, healthy, and clearly treated with respect, which made the experience even more special. The rest of the trip was just as wonderful as the sanctuary visit. The hike was enjoyable, the coffee tasting was a great addition, and everything was perfectly organized. Every part of the tour exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended! 🌿🐘☕”
Small-group Doi Inthanon day trip: waterfalls, twin pagodas, Karen village lunch, highest point, with optional park fees.
“Spectacular views of the waterfalls and informative tour but sadly it was raining and very foggy so not much views from the top. Overall, awesome trip and enjoyed the cool temperature of 13 degrees celcius. 👍😊”
A full day in Doi Inthanon National Park, with the highest peak, royal twin pagodas, village coffee stops, and a waterfall finish.
“The excursion to Doi Inthanon was well organised, time-efficient and led to many of the most rewarding places. The guide was a broadly read person with a wide personal horizon and a very good english.”
Doi Inthanon one-day tour from Chiang Mai with waterfalls, pagodas, hilltribe villages, and a coffee plantation stop. Small group, lunch included.
“Steve gave good information about all the places we visited. Had a nice lunch. Good van with good Airconditioner, water bottle.”
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