Thai National Parks

Doi Inthanon National Park

Private Tour | Doi Inthanon National Park day tour

Our tours are private, meaning no others will share the transfer or the guide with you.

Also known as "The Roof of Thailand", Doi Inthanon is the highest point in Thailand at 2,565 meters above sea level. The national park is one of the best in northern Thailand, home to many attractions and a popular destination for birders. The park has a great diversity of forest types throughout different altitudes, at the higher altitudes the forests are humid all year round. The park entrance is about 70 km southwest of Chiang Mai.

What?

A day-tour in Doi Inthanon National Park with an English speaking guide includes hiking, visiting the highest point in Thailand, Two Chedis, waterfalls and Hmong hill tribe market. The transfer will be with a SUV or minivan, both options spacious and comfortable and with a/c, we use only relatively new cars.

Doi Inthanon has only two official trails which can be walked in around 1.5 to 2 hours (each) of which one is closed during the rainy seasons but there is also a shorter trail near the summit, less than a kilometer long.

If you are after hiking longer trails, you are recommended to book a Doi Suthep-Pui National Park trekking tour. Doi Suthep-Pui has many more trails from a few kilometers up to 10-12 km long.

Kew Mae Pan Trail

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Kew Mae Pan Trail
Waterfall along Pha Dok Sieo Nature Trail

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Waterfall along Pha Dok Sieo Nature Trail
Ang Kha Luang Nature Trail is through a mossy forest habitat, worth to see
Two Chedis

Itinerary

This is an example itinerary, which can be adapted according to your needs. The program may change depending on weather conditions, accessibility issues or any other obstacles. On eventual change of the itinerary we always make sure that the quality of our guests' experience and personal safety are safeguarded.

From 8 am to about 5 - 5:30 pm

During the rainy seasons Kew Mae Pan trail will be closed for a few months, alternative activities will be offered. The 2.6 km Pha Dok Sieo Nature Trail to a waterfall is one option if the trail is open for activity, in case hiking Pha Dok Sieo will be the first activity of the tour.

Where & When?

This tour departs from an agreed location like your hotel, apartment etc, and can be booked all year round. Chiang Mai can be reached by bus, train and flight from various destinations.

Tour details in short:

  • Duration: 1 day
  • Type: Private tour
  • Price: 1,700 Baht and up per person (depending on group size)
  • Group size: one or more people
  • Grade: Easy to moderate
  • Transport: a/c SUV or minibus
  • Start: 8 am
  • End: 5 - 5:30 pm

What to bring:

  • Small backpack
  • T-shirt and shorts for daytime
  • Long sleeves/Jacket during winter time (Nov - Feb)
  • Rain clothing (in the rainy season)
  • Hiking shoes with good grip
  • Sun cream
  • Insect repellent (DEET medicated)

How much?

The listed price includes the entrance fees of 300 Baht per person, an English spaking guide, a driver, a local guide to walk one of the two main trails, transportation, lunch, drinking water, coffee/tea and a mandatory insurance required from Thai Tourist Authority(T.A.T.).

You'll be accompanied by a private guide and a driver, no other people will join you; the best way to explore Doi Inthanon!

Children 3-14 years old will get entrance fee discount only. Children 1-2 will add only a minor charge for lunch + insurance cost.

Pax Rate per person
1 6,400 THB
2 3,800 THB
3 2,900 THB
4 2,600 THB
5 2,320 THB
6 2,130 THB
7 2,000 THB
8 1,900 THB

Tour rates include:

  • English speaking guide
  • Local guide to walk one of the two main trails (200 Baht)
  • Transportation by a/c SUV or minivan & driver
  • National park entrance fees
  • Two Chedis entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Coffee or tea
  • Drinking water
  • Mandatory insurance required by T.A.T.

Not Included:

  • Any other drinks
  • Personal expenses

Reviews from our guests

Rated 4.9/5 based on 109 customer reviews

By: | posted Wed 9 Oct, 2024

5/5 stars

We had a wonderful day in Doi Inthanon National Park with Guide Jo and our super skilled driver Naran who dodged any flood waters. The cloud forest was ethereal and breathtaking. The royal chedis were also a highlight and the delicious village lunch. We definitely recommend this tour!

By: | posted Thu 3 Oct, 2024

5/5 stars

The tour was very very good. The tour guide was very informative. The car was quite new and super comfy. 100% recommend!

By: | posted Tue 24 Sep, 2024

5/5 stars

We visited Doi Inthanon National Park. Great tour!

By: | posted Mon 9 Sep, 2024

5/5 stars

Our tour guide (pronounced “Muy” - we do not know how to spell her name) was so wonderful! This was one of our favorite days on our 2 and a half week trip. We spent the day learning about Chiang Mai culture and learning as we went! We hiked with a local from a Karin village and spent part of the day with them learning about natural medicines, plants, and ways of life. I 100 % recommend!

By: | posted Fri 30 Aug, 2024

5/5 stars

My recent trip to Doi Inthanon was absolutely unforgettable, thanks in large part to our fantastic guide, Pear. She was not only knowledgeable about the area and Thai culture but also a talented photographer, capturing some truly stunning photos of us throughout the day.

The experience was rich with cultural insights, especially during our visit to the Karen village. There, we were warmly welcomed by a local woman who guided us through the village and eventually invited us into her home. Meeting her 100-year-old mother was a unique and touching experience, particularly when she performed a traditional blessing ritual to wish us good luck.

The food during the trip was another highlight—delicious and authentic, adding to the overall enjoyment of the day.

I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area. It's a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural immersion, and heartfelt hospitality.

By: | posted Thu 29 Aug, 2024

2/5 stars

Doi Inthanon National Park worth the visit: the walk is very pleasant and views are superb; we added (and payd extra) a visit to Doi Suthep to the standard tour. In spite of this very good environment, the guide was inadeguate: both he spoke a very poor english and knew nothing of the places we were supposed to visit, nor history, nor art, nor natural points of interest; he just pointed out the signs (when he noticed them) to let us read them or encouraged us to take a picture of ourselves in particular points of walk.

By: | posted Mon 12 Aug, 2024

5/5 stars

Muy was the best guide ever, she was amazing at explaining everything and so sweet. The park was so beautiful and relaxing, and the visit to the Karen people was enriching and insightful. Thank you for this experience!

By: | posted Sat 3 Aug, 2024

5/5 stars

The guide uncle jackie and the driver were superb. The scenery is breathtaking. Overall, a joyful experience.

By: | posted Sat 27 Jul, 2024

5/5 stars

This tour was great value for money. It’s timed and paced excellently. Our guide Lucky was knowledgeable and patient. He took amazing photos of us and did a good combination of explaining and allowing us to see things freely. We highly recommend this tour.

By: | posted Tue 23 Jul, 2024

5/5 stars

Khun Watsana was a really good guide, who guided us to tour highlights with her excellent command of history and local/ethnic culture. Although it was a day trip, we felt we were able to absorb so much more than we could if we did not have Khun Watsana as our guide.