Thailand · HIKING & TREKKING

The 15 Best Treks & Jungle Hikes in Thailand

46 tours  ·  from $25

Half a day on a ridge or two days with a village overnight. These 15 are compared on distance, difficulty, what the overnight actually is and price.

3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail - Meeting the elephants at Living Green Sanctuary
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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

Spend a long day outside Chiang Mai visiting Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, Thailand’s highest mountain, the King and Queen Pagodas, and Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall. You’ll feed elephants, hike with a local guide, eat Thai food, and sample coffee in Ban Mae Klang Luang. Guides such as John, Jon, Rainbow, and Note have been praised for their care and clear explanations.

“Great 1 day experience, very recommended. Early wake up so be ready (7am start). Starts with an elephant sanctuary which is great, you feed the elephants, go with them to the river etc. Second is a temple very high up which is beautiful. Third one is a hike across the jungle where you end up in a small village that cultivate coffee among others, and you try the locally harvested coffee. Great experience overall! We came back around 7pm. Lunch was included, also transportation right from (and to) your hotel.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek - The long ride to the park
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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

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park with an English-speaking guide and a group of about 10 to 12 people. Walk the Pha Dok Siew trail with local Karen guides, visit waterfalls and the twin pagodas, eat lunch in a Karen village, taste mountain coffee, and reach Thailand’s highest point. Bring warm layers and shoes with a good grip.

“It was simply wonderful from start to finish. So much given and shared by our guide Yoleang. An experience and insight into this magnificent mountain and its people . Organic grown arabica coffee outstanding. An absolute must do when visiting Chiang Mai. Highly recommend . Thank you”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip - Thailand’s highest point at 2,565 meters
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

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

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

This 11-hour Doi Inthanon day trip combines Thailand’s highest point, the King and Queen Twin Pagodas, a 2.78-kilometer Kew Mae Pan hike, hill-tribe culture, coffee tasting, and Wachirathan Waterfall. Guides such as Mo, James, Paul, and Wanida are known for friendly, clear guidance. The trail operates from November through May and includes steep steps.

“Amazing tour out to Doi Inthanon! Mo was the best guide we could have asked for - funny, engaging and very enthusiastic. All the stops were excellent, and we had just the right by amount of time at each. The hike had great views without being too challenging. Lunch was delicious, and the transport everywhere was comfortable and efficient. To top it off the price was extremely reasonable. Highly recommend!”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek - Doi Inthanon summit at 2,565 meters
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek

4.Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek

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

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 12. Visit Thailand’s highest point, the King and Queen Pagodas, Hmong and Karen communities, and Wachirathan Waterfall. The gentle-to-moderate Pha Dok Siew trek, local lunch, and coffee tasting give you a broad taste of northern Thailand in one well-packed day.

“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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Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - Starting the ride in a Chiang Mai red songthaew
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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

5.Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

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

Travel by traditional red songthaew to Doi Suthep, visit the golden mountaintop temple, then walk the forested Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat. The 4-hour tour includes hotel pickup in central Chiang Mai, water, and an English-speaking guide. Sunrise departures may include monks chanting and morning Buddhist rituals.

“Fun trip on traditional Thai transport. Temple and views over chiang mai were impressive. Well worth it.”

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Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - Starting the ride in a Chiang Mai red songthaew
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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

6.Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

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

Spend about four hours combining a forest hike with two important Chiang Mai temples. Ride a red songthaew, walk 30 to 40 minutes to Wat Pha Lat, then visit Doi Suthep and its 300-step Naga staircase. Guides such as Saman, Jane, Amy, and Pia explain Buddhist customs, temple art, and local life.

“Wonderful tour to Doi Suthep Temple, and a fun easy hike at Wat Pha Lat. our tour guide was Jane and she gave a lot of great information about the history of the temple. Weather was perfect in the morning, slightly cooler. We also got a perfect view of the sunrise.”

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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai - Wachirathan Falls brings the first big view
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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

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

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

Spend about nine hours exploring Doi Inthanon with a private guide and vehicle. Visit Wachirathan Falls, Thailand’s highest point, the twin pagodas, a Karen village coffee farm, and Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall. Guides such as Tong, M, Yut, and Ekky are praised for local insight, careful driving, and flexible pacing.

“M was absolutely incredible. He was professional and very informative about the local culture on the long drive to the national park. M is also an amazing photographer! He knew all the right angles and captured some great shots of us at all of the natural sites. We never felt rushed with M and he was such a pleasure to spend the day with. At the end of the day, he went above and beyond when my mom wanted to buy a certain souvenir because he called a specific shop to make sure they were open and had the right item. M then drove us there and personally escorted us…”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek - The ride from Chiang Mai and the first coffee stop
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

8.Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

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

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park with guides such as Bobo, Matthew, Mint, or Chai. Visit the Twin Pagodas, walk the downhill Pha Dok Siew trail, meet Karen villagers, taste local coffee, and see Wachirathan Waterfall. The hike is scenic but includes many steps, so bring sturdy shoes.

“amazing scenery and lovely tour guides. transport was comfortable. the hike was not too tiring and suitable for most people. tje villagers were very sweet”

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Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek - The first walk through Khao Sok National Park
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Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek

9.Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek

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

Spend four hours trekking Khao Sok National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Aek, June, Diamond, or Big Boy. Look for monkeys, gibbons, snakes, lizards, tarantulas, and insects, then cool off at Bang Hua Raet and Wing Hin waterfalls. Private and small-group options are available.

“Thank you, Noy, for guiding us along the trails in Khao Sok National Park and pointing out all of the animals, plants, and insects!”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program - Pad Thai lunch and the practical side of the morning
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program

10.Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program

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

Spend a full day with a small group of up to 12, pairing a no-riding visit to Living Green Elephant Sanctuary with Doi Inthanon’s Twin Pagodas, summit, waterfalls, and Pha Dok Siew trail. Guides such as Jon, Nott, Rainbow, and Piete are praised for friendly help. Expect long drives, a real hike, and a cool mountain climate.

“This tour was SO worth it! Jon was very knowledgeable and fun to hang out with. We all loved the activities and the lunch. Definitely a huge highlight of our trip. Thank you! 🙂”

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Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike - Riding higher to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
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Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike

11.Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $26

Spend about four hours exploring two of Chiang Mai’s most important temples. Walk 30 to 45 minutes through forest to Wat Pha Lat, then ride a local red songthaew to golden Doi Suthep. An English-speaking guide explains Buddhist history, with time for views, shrines, bells, and the famous Naga staircase.

“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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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch - The twin pagodas and their formal gardens
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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

12.Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · from $50

Spend about 11 hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai, with hotel pickup, a two-hour seasonal trek, royal pagodas, Karen and Hmong communities, lunch, and Wachirathan Falls. English-speaking guides such as New, Mit Mew, Chin, and Goy have helped make this busy day run smoothly, but expect crowds and a full schedule.

“This trip makes for a great day out at the national park. We got a good hike round Kew Mae Pai (you don't need to be super athletic, but the first hour or so is uphill and will get your heart going). Some wonderful photo opportunities up there if the weather is good! Then on to the royal pagodas, which I appreciated more than I thought I would, a quick market visit, a really nice lunch, and then a visit to a Karon village for coffee. Our guide Chin made the day run really smoothly, adjusting to the weather and other situations as we went along. Recommended.”

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Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour - Wachirathan Falls: an easy first reward
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Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

13.Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · from $47

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai in a small group of up to 13 people. Visit Wachirathan Falls, Thailand’s highest point, the King and Queen Pagodas, a hill-tribe market, and a Karen village coffee stop. Your 2-hour trek follows Kew Mae Pan from November to May or Pha Dok Seaw from June to October.

“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 was a treat.”

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Chiang Mai: Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek - Feeding, bathing, and making elephant medicine
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Chiang Mai: Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek

14.Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 224 reviews · 8 hours · from $57

Travel from Chiang Mai to Kerchor Elephant Eco Park for an elephant-care talk, feeding, bathing, walking, and herbal medicine making. Guides such as F and Rocky help you meet the elephants safely. After lunch, hike to a waterfall and ride a bamboo raft. Expect wet clothes, uneven ground, and a long day outdoors.

“Great experience getting close to the elephants. Bamboo rafting also great. Communication before the trip very poor. No answer to WhatsApp messages sent 3 weeks before the trip”

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From Chiang Mai: Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch - Starting in a village, not at a tourist viewpoint
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From Chiang Mai: Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch

15.Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · 1 day · from $57

From Chiang Mai, you’ll ride 75 to 90 minutes to a small Doi Saket village, then hike for about five hours with an English-speaking guide such as Troy. Expect steep and slippery sections, plant and wildlife lessons, a jungle lunch, bamboo ladders, a waterfall shower, river crossings, and local fruit and tea at the end.

“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 locals who live and trek through a untouched jungle. The aroma from these natural grown herbs is unbelievable. The rest you will see for yourselves. Don’t forget to bring comfortable hiking shoes, some parts are steep ( moderate difficult hike) And bring extra clothes if you want a take a dip in small waterfall toward the end. 10/10 experience!”

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