The 15 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Thailand

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,087 reviews · from $48Our pick

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”

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

2.Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 910 reviews · 1 day · from $50

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!”

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Chiang Mai: 2-Day Jungle Trek with Elephant Farm & Raft Ride

3.2-Day Jungle Trek with Elephant Farm & Raft Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 881 reviews · 2 days · from $97

2-day Chiang Mai jungle trek with Karen village overnight, rescued elephant sanctuary, bamboo rafting, and waterfall swim, meals included.

“The guides were special, wonderful personalities. Shout out to Poll, very good guide with his friend.”

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

4.Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 841 reviews · 11 hours · from $62

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.”

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

5.Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 752 reviews · 1 day · from $61

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.”

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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

6.Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 740 reviews · 4 hours · from $25Best value

Chiang Mai temples plus a forest hike to Wat Pha Lat, then up to Doi Suthep for gold stupa views and optional sunrise magic.

“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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From Khao Lak: Khao Sok Jungle Hike & River Tour

7.Khao Sok Jungle Hike & River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 688 reviews · 8h 30m · from $95

Khao Sok from Khao Lak, a small-group day hike and bamboo raft ride on the Sok River, Thai lunch, and rainforest viewpoint.

“Ron was the best Guide – he knew so much about the area and how to find the animals. Since we were a small group, he managed to avoid the masses by making us go faster or off trail when necessary. It was a great experience.”

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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

8.Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 657 reviews · from $26

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep and Wat Pha Lat tour with open-air pickup, monk trail hike, dragon staircase, sunrise option, and English guide.

“The red taxi that took us up the hill was hot and the exhaust extremely irritating despite the fan & open windows. A van with AC should be provided not the cheap city taxis. On a positive note the temples were very impressive and the monks trail down the mountain challenging in sandals but very good.”

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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 622 reviews · from $135

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.”

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

10.Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 527 reviews · 1 day · from $39

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.”

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Chiang Mai: Gibbons, Trekking & Mae Kampong Small Group Tour

11.Gibbons, Trekking & Mae Kampong Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 504 reviews · from $77

Small-group Chiang Mai hike to Mae Kampong, with a real shot at wild gibbons, secret jungle trails, coffee views, and village food.

“If you like nature, this is the best trip you can take in Chiang Mai. The animals, the plants, and the whole jungle are astonishing! The guide, Nee (sorry if I misspelled the name), is very kind and explains everything with passion and great attention to detail. I highly recommend this excursion!”

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Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek

12.Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 337 reviews · 4 hours · from $48

Half-day Khao Sok trek with a guide, wildlife spotting, and swims at Bang Hua Raet and Wing Hin waterfalls.

“Aunnie was the greatest! We saw a lot of animals and he did his best to make the activity fun and informational at the same time.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program

13.Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 324 reviews · 12 hours · from $56

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! 🌿🐘☕”

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