Private Day Tour in Doi Inthanon National Park
Experience the spectacular "Roof of Thailand" on a private full-day journey from Chiang Mai. Stand at the highest point in the country, hike through ancient mossy cloud forests on the Ang Kha Nature Trail, and take in magnificent mountain views along the Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail. You will also visit the striking Two Chedis (Royal Pagodas) and witness the thunderous power of both Wachirathan and Mae Klang Waterfalls.
At a Glance
Example Day Itinerary
Hotel Pickup & Transfer
Our guide will pick you up from your accommodation with an a/c SUV or minivan to begin the scenic drive up the mountain.
Doi Inthanon Summit & Ang Kha Nature Trail
The first stop will be the summit of Doi Inthanon, driving all the way to the top. Once the summit is visited, we will take you to the nearby Ang Kha Nature Trail which is a short boardwalk through a unique lush and mossy forest habitat.
Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail (November to May)
After enjoying the view we will embark on a beautiful nature trail called Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail. A local guide of the Hmong tribe will accompany us through unspoilt montane forests. When the skies are clear the views along this trail are magnificent.
Local Lunch
Take a break and replenish your energy after the hike by having a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
The Two Chedis (Twin Pagodas)
We will visit the Two Chedis that have been constructed to honour the 60th birthday anniversaries of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, offering sweeping views of the surrounding valleys.
Hmong Market
Along the way down the mountain, we will stop at a vibrant local Hmong market where fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, and products from the Royal Project are for sale.
Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail (June to May)
During the rainy season (June to October), we hike the stunning Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail instead. A local Karen guide will lead you through lush jungle, past seasonal terraced rice paddies, and alongside a beautiful multi-tiered waterfall, concluding with a freshly brewed cup of locally grown mountain coffee.
Wachirathan & Mae Klang Waterfalls
Later on, we will continue to the Wachirathan and Mae Klang Waterfalls. Take in the thunderous power and cooling mist of these two impressive, year-round cascades.
Return Transfer to Hotel
In the late afternoon our driver will take you back down the mountain, returning you safely to your hotel in Chiang Mai.
* Because of the seasonal reasons or your preferences, the guide may suggest a different itinerary
What to Pack & Preparation Tips
- Warm Clothing: In the early morning, temperatures at the summit can drop below 10-13°C (50°F) year-round. A light jacket or sweater is highly recommended, particularly around November to February.
- Footwear: Comfortable walking or hiking shoes for the Kew Mae Pan and Ang Kha trails.
- Sun Protection & Rain Gear: A hat, sunglasses, and an umbrella or light raincoat.
How much?
All rates are per person in Thai Baht (THB) for a completely private group.
| Pax | Rate per person |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6,700 THB |
| 2 | 3,900 THB |
| 3 | 3,000 THB |
| 4 | 2,700 THB |
| 5 | 2,400 THB |
| 6 | 2,200 THB |
| 7 | 2,050 THB |
| 8 | 1,950 THB |
Reviews from our guests
By: Brad E BAKER | posted Sun 15 Feb, 2026
Awesome park, very well maintained. A little disappointed we didn't get to do the 2 hour nature hike. Our guide got us there mid afternoon. It was way to hot to go.
By: Catherine DUBLONE | posted Sun 8 Feb, 2026
Super excursion avec un super guide, Pan, qui nous a accompagné et donné de nombreuses explications !
Je recommande!!
By: Uwe Tribian | posted Fri 6 Feb, 2026
It has been an extremely enjoyable tour with a very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide Lucky. We have received a lot of valuable information and insights thanks to many details shared by Lucky. All our wishes have been heard and hence we were able to adapt the tour to our personal interests and priorities. We had enough bottles of drinking water in the car. The included snacks and the lunch were delicious. The car was in good condition and the driver was driving savely. Everything was perfectly organized. So overall we are very happy with the tour and would book it again. A great experience we will not forget!
By: Heidi Halbwirth | posted Wed 4 Feb, 2026
The tour was great, communication before was very good, pick-up was also perfect in time. We enjoyed all the activities particularely the hiking. One star less just because the guide was just ok (not really bad but also not very committed). We could see that during the hiking, the other groups got much more explanations than we got. Instead he was singing and whistling loud. Fortunately he left us after half an hour because he had lost his ticket. So he went back and met us at the endpoint of the hike in the coffee hut. Lunch was really great (but too much to eat :) ). Was a great day nontheless.
By: Cynthia S. | posted Sun 25 Jan, 2026
We attended this in a group of 4 friends, who are beginner hikers and requested for a beginner-friendly trail. The tour was amazing - hands-down, it is the highlight of our trip to Chiang Mai.
Our guide, Pun, is really nice and personable - he explained things to us along the way, recommended local snacks, checked in on us throughout the tour (especially on the nature trail) and answered all our questions. We did not get the name of our driver, but he was great too - the drive was super smooth throughout.
As first-timers to Chiang Mai, the tour itself covered locations that were tourist attractions, but they weren't overly crowded. For example, we didn't come across many people along the trail.
Overall, I would say it is a good mix of nature, local culture and the touristy vibe - super amazing, thank you!
By: Robert Laplante | posted Wed 21 Jan, 2026
Beautiful place, the elephants are well taken care of, it was a great visit and the employees were awesome. Many thanks to our guide Charly who was very helpful to explain everything
> Tour operator's response
I think you are mixing up our Doi Inthanon tour with a different one. We don't have a guide named Charly.
We also don't offer any tours to what we find as cruel and unethical places like elephant businesses. This includes the so called "elephant sanctuaries" which are old usual elephant businesses. We refuse to make profit on captive animals that are supposed to be free in wild.
> Robert Laplante
The entire trip was amazing, our guide Pun was truly helpful in describing each place we visited, he answered all of our questions and the sites we visited were awesome. Thank you for making our visit truly memorable.
By: Jo | posted Sat 17 Jan, 2026
This trip was the absolute highlight of our stay in Chiang Mai! We had a driver and a guide - Mr Lucky - who organised the day brilliantly. Our pick-up was exactly on time and the sticky rice snacks they provided on the journey were delicious. Mr Lucky was able to give us information about natural history, wildlife, geography, Buddhism (to name a few) when appropriate whilst walking and viewing spectacular scenery - the waterfalls were our personal favourite. Lunch was great too, with the variety of dishes provided. We would thoroughly recommend this tour. Thank you for such a special day - and taking some excellent photos and videos for us :)
By: Vinu Felix | posted Mon 5 Jan, 2026
The guide and the driver were on time and very friendly and engaging. I went with my friend who was from Chiang Mai itself and they even helped my friend park her car as the hotel refused to provide parking for us while we were going for the trip. All the areas were covered on time and we had a wonderful trip. I had gone earlier last year with another guide and these guys showed us several places that were not covered last time. The car was very clean and in good condition and everything went very well. It was a very good trip to Doi Inthanon this time.
By: Stefany Vad | posted Fri 31 Oct, 2025
The guide was wonderful. I would recommend a much better lunch spot. The waterfalls were spectacular. I liked that we could customize our tour and we were not tied to a group. The driver/guide (I think his name
Was (Go) was very nice and spoke English that I could understand! Thank you!
> Stefany Vad
The tour was nice. I like that we could customize our your as we went. Our guide I think his name was Go) was very nice, and spine good English. It was fun going to the small production coffee roaster! The only thing that could be improved was the lunch spot. I think there could be a better option. Maybe even the place on the river near the waterfall.
By: Joan Borowiec | posted Wed 22 Oct, 2025
Guide Mui and driver Peak provided a wonderful experience! Through both chedis, Mui shared not only the history & legacy of Rama IX and Queen Sirikit but also the beauty of Buddhism. The misty landscape around these structures is amazing but the trek to the rooftop of Thailand, subsequent serenity of the Angkha Nature Trail and power of Wachirathan Waterfall touched our souls.
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