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National Park Tours in Thailand: The 15 Best Trips In

29 tours  ·  from $32

Khao Yai for wildlife, Doi Inthanon for the peak road, Khao Sok for the lake. These 15 compare them on drive time from the nearest city, park fees and how much of the day is spent walking.

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour - Ang Ka Nature Trail, a short walk through cool forest
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

1.Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,667 reviews · 9 hours · from $46Our pick

Spend nine hours exploring Doi Inthanon National Park from Chiang Mai, with a guide such as Nom, Jin, Sunny, or Nuttaya. Visit Thailand’s highest point, Ang Ka Nature Trail, the Twin Pagodas, Wachirathan Waterfall, and a Hmong or Karen village where you can learn about coffee and local customs. Lunch is extra.

“Fantastic trip and day out. Loads of different activities with enough time to explore everything. Jin made the trip even better with his friendliness, sense of humour and knowledge. He was an excellent tour guide. I highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting a break from the city and want a mixture of nature and culture.”

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From Bangkok: Khao Yai National Park Small-Group Day Trip - The early departure and three-hour road journey
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From Bangkok: Khao Yai National Park Small-Group Day Trip

2.Khao Yai National Park Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 704 reviews · 11 hours · from $46

Trade Bangkok’s traffic for Khao Yai’s forest trails, wildlife, and three major stops: Nong Phak Chi, Haew Suwat, and Haew Narok. You’ll travel in a small group with an English-speaking guide and park ranger. Guides such as Angie, Surina, Tank, and Niranya are often praised for friendly help and clear nature explanations. The day is long, but it offers an easy way to reach the park without driving.

“The National Park is stunning. The trip is for everyone who wants to enjoy a walk in nature and to escape Bangkok for a while. Thanks to our lovely guide Tank!”

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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

3.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 Yai National Park Full-Day From Bangkok - Including Ticket - The 3 to 4-kilometer forest trail
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Khao Yai National Park Full-Day From Bangkok – Including Ticket

4.Khao Yai National Park Full-Day From Bangkok – Including Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 523 reviews · from $78

Leave Bangkok for an 11-hour small-group day in Khao Yai National Park. Walk a 3 to 4-kilometer forest trail, visit Haew Suwat and Haew Narok waterfalls, and look for monkeys, deer, birds, reptiles, and elephants. Guides such as Bond, Nicky, Tanya, and Jimmy lead groups of up to 10. Expect a long drive and a real outdoor workout.

“Don't really hope to see wild animals. Maybe few monkeys and that's it. The tour is really long and the majority of time you spent in in a van, which is not that comfortable.”

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Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project Day Tour From Chiang Mai - Sirithan Falls adds a quieter rainforest stop
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Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project Day Tour From Chiang Mai

5.Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project Day Tour From Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · from $31Best value

Spend about eight hours outside Chiang Mai at Doi Inthanon National Park. Expect two waterfalls, Thailand’s highest point, the King and Queen Pagodas, lunch, and a visit to Ban Mae Klang Luang. Hotel pickup, transport, a guide, water, and insurance are included. Guides may include Paula, Oil, Yak, Choo, Apple, James, or Mama.

“We had a great experience on this tour! It seems long at first but with the multiple locations and activities it goes by quick. We had Paula as our guide and she was so kind and helpful. She gave us great information, took pictures and even recommended other things to do in Chiang Mai. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Lunch - The ride from Chiang Mai and what the day feels like
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Lunch

6.Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 301 reviews

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand’s highest mountain area. Ride from Chiang Mai in a small group, see Wachirathan Waterfall, the summit, twin pagodas, viewpoints, and a Karen village, then enjoy a set-menu lunch. Guides such as Billy, Alex, Nammy, and Joe have led this route, though assignments vary.

“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. 👍😊”

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Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Full Day Tour - Thailand’s highest point and the forest around Ang Ka
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Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Full Day Tour

7.Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · from $43

Spend about 10 hours exploring Doi Inthanon with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than nine. You’ll visit Thailand’s highest point, Ang Ka Nature Trail, the Twin Royal Stupas, a hill community known for coffee, and Wachirathan Falls. Guides such as Poon, Nana, Nuttaya, Ati, and Koi are praised for thoughtful storytelling and personal care.

“We had a wonderful time. It was a good amount of time at each location, definitely enough to see everything. Our tour guide was pleasant and knowledgeable. The van was a limo style so very comfortable to move around in.”

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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

8.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

9.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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Phuket: Elephant Nature Reserve Entry Ticket and Guided Tour - Meeting rescued elephants without staged tricks
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Phuket: Elephant Nature Reserve Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

10.Elephant Nature Reserve Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 223 reviews · from $37

Spend 1.5 hours with an English-speaking guide at Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve. Learn each elephant’s story, prepare fruit and vegetables, feed them in a controlled way, and watch them roam near natural ponds. There is no riding, bathing, or touching, making this a quiet, education-led visit for families and ethical wildlife fans.

“Cannot recommend enough! We loved seeing the Elephants roaming freely and how educational the tour was. Seeing how respected they were warmed our hearts so much and made the whole experience”

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Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park - What makes this Chiang Mai adventure different
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Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park

11.Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · from $75

Spend about nine hours hiking from Mon Da Than Waterfall to Khun Chang Khian, a Hmong village, then mountain biking off-road to Huay Tueng Thao. Guides such as Tui, Tony, Jane, and Donai may lead the day. Expect a serious workout, Thai food, safety gear, hotel pickup, and a small group capped at eight.

“Our guides were fantastic! We were in a really fit group, so we really worked out and got all sweaty on the hike/climb 😉 up. Food was really nice, a tasty soup with a lovely view. The downhill mountain bike was more demanding than I thought and I really pushed my limits. Felt good! I‘d recommend this to all adventurous people who are reasonably fit Great fun! Great work out! Perfect day!”

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Chiang Mai: 7-Hour Doi Suthep National Park Summit Hiking - Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and the first big views
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Chiang Mai: 7-Hour Doi Suthep National Park Summit Hiking

12.7-Hour Doi Suthep National Park Summit Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 191 reviews · 7 hours · from $60

Spend about seven hours hiking Doi Suthep National Park from Chiang Mai. Guides such as A, Nop, Danai, and Tui lead you along steep monk trails, through cool jungle, past Wat Pha Lat and Wat Doi Suthep, and toward a Hmong village near Doi Pui. Expect muddy, rocky ground, late lunch, and a serious workout.

“Our guide Ai was great and helped us along the difficult hike, beautiful sceneries and tasty lunch!”

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Chiang Mai: Suthep National Park Hiking & DH Mountain Biking - Starting at Montha Than Waterfall
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Chiang Mai: Suthep National Park Hiking & DH Mountain Biking

13.Suthep National Park Hiking & DH Mountain Biking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 6 hours · from $62

Start with hotel pickup, safety training, and a 11 km jungle hike toward a Hmong hill-tribe village at 1,400 meters. After lunch, ride a challenging 14 km downhill trail through Doi Suthep-Pui National Park to Huay Tung Tao Lake. Guides such as Tony, Danai, A, and Tiram are praised for patient coaching, but you need good fitness and confident bike handling.

“A great day's activity although it was somewhat different to the description in Get Your Guide. We were picked up late and the day ended later than the allotted time so be prepared to be flexible. Our guides were all friendly, entertaining and concerned for our safety. The hike was very short, around 3 miles, on decent tracks and the mountain bike descent long and quite tough on the hardtail bikes provided given the terrain. If you're not used to riding a bike I would probably avoid this activity but if you are used to it, it's an exilerating ride down! Despite the late start and finish we thoroughly enjoyed…”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park & Waterfall Day Tour - The early pickup and mountain road
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park & Waterfall Day Tour

14.Doi Inthanon National Park & Waterfall Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews · 9 hours · from $50

Spend nine hours in Doi Inthanon National Park with guides such as Ize, Mumu, Piano, or Austin. Visit Thailand’s highest point, walk the Ang Ga trail, see the twin pagodas and Wachiratharn Waterfall, then meet Karen villagers at Ban Mae Klang Luang. Lunch, transport, water, and an English-speaking guide are included, with hotel pickup available in central Chiang Mai.

“we loved this tour and we are really happy we took the time to go to Doi Inthanon Our guide, Mumu, was super good and funny and we had a blast with her. the tour shows you really beautiful pleaces and it's well structured. We also loved the food, and as a vegetarian, they made sure I had the same food options as the rest. In all, it was a great experience 🤗”

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Sam Roi Yod National Park & Praya Nakhon Cave Join Group Tour - Leaving Hua Hin in a nine-person group
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Sam Roi Yod National Park & Praya Nakhon Cave Join Group Tour

15.Sam Roi Yod National Park & Praya Nakhon Cave Join Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $81Top rated

Leave Hua Hin in a small group of up to nine for Sam Roi Yot National Park. Ride from Ban Bang Pu to Laem Sala Beach, hike about 430 meters to Phraya Nakhon Cave, see the Khuha Kharuehat Pavilion, eat a Thai lunch, and stop at a pineapple plantation. Guides may include Pom, Noom, or Mr. Pow.

“M was great. The winds were crazy so we had to do the full hike instead of taking the boat which I was totally fine with but a few weren’t pleased lol we got free lunch which was delicious we got back to our hotels earlier than expected. Great day I would go again”

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★ 4.7Doi Inthanon National Park+Trek Pha Dok SiewFrom $6417 reviews
★ 4.6Doi Inthanon National Park Sightseeing OnlyFrom $3935 reviews
★ 4.0Doi Inthanon National Park and Kew Mae Pan TourFrom $619 reviews
★ 4.7Doi Suthep National Park Leisure Hiking & BikingFrom $6024 reviews
★ 4.5Khao Sok National Park & Samet Nangshe Private Tour from Phuket23 reviews

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