Private Tour | Doi Inthanon National Park | private 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 offers two official trails, one of which is included in this tour. Each trail takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, with one being closed during the rainy season. Additionally, there is a shorter trail near the summit, less than a kilometer long, for those seeking a quicker hike.
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
- Our guide will pick you up from your accommodation with an a/c SUV or minivan 8 am
- The first stop will be the summit of Doi Inthanon which is the highest point in Thailand, we will drive 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.
- 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.
- After having lunch at a local restaurant we will visit the Two Chedis that have been constructed to honour 60th birthday anniversaries of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit.
- Later on we will continue to the Wachirathan and Mae Klang Waterfalls, along the way we will stop at a Hmong market where products from the Royal Project are for sale.
- In the late afternoon our driver will take you back to your hotel.
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 | 6,650 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 |
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
By: C Wong | posted Thu 19 Jun, 2025
The driver and guide were friendly and helpful, although the guide can be a little difficult to understand due to his strong accent. However, he still tried his best to explain the story behind certain plants, and point out birds for me (a bird photographer) to capture. Appreciate his effort! The Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail was quite difficult for our family, as we aren't used to hiking and my dad has some leg problems. I think the guide could have communicated a little more clearly about the intensity and duration of the hike, which we weren't aware of until we were halfway through. But overall, we made it through and it was still an enjoyable trip!
> Tour operator's response
Thanks for your review :)
If you during the enquiry process mentioned to us that you are interested in birds/wildlife/flora, we would have informed clearly that our tours are mainstream, meaning visiting of the main attractions of the park and not wildlife oriented. These tours are deffo not suitable of birders, past experience has shown us so.
By: Tara Law | posted Thu 19 Jun, 2025
Absolutely amazing
By: Chandrasekar Krishnakumar | posted Fri 13 Jun, 2025
It's one of the best place to visit in Thailand. We enjoyed every moment of it. Starting from doi inthanon peak for king and queen, the trek to the village,(omg the trek was amazing we had a local guide to guide us through the forest.. the in between waterfalls were the best), to the nature trail which had doi inthanons unique wonders. Also we had another guide who took us to the entire day of doi inthanon. He was friendly, more knowledgeable person.
At last doi inthanon is a must visit place.
By: Tony Hales | posted Thu 12 Jun, 2025
An amazing experience enjoying some of Northern Thailands natural surroundings. Our main guide was Yoe. He did a terrific job at showing us the sites and the village where he lives. His niece joined us on a short 4k forest trek. She was a great guide also. Our driver Peak was terrific and very friendly. I recommend this tour as part of your holiday in Chiang Mai.
By: Emron Aziz | posted Thu 5 Jun, 2025
National park tour was amazing! Our tour guide Te was an amazing guide and made the trip very memorable and fun!
If we ever visit Chiang Mai again, we will definitely want to revisit here!
By: Andreia Nunes | posted Wed 7 May, 2025
Amazing Private Tour to Doi Inthanon – Highly Recommended!
We had an unforgettable private tour to Doi Inthanon and absolutely loved every moment of it! The park itself is stunning — from the lush nature trails and waterfalls to the breathtaking views at the summit, it was a truly magical experience.
What really made the day special was our guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive to every detail. He shared so much about the local culture, flora, and history, and made sure we were comfortable and engaged throughout the whole trip. We never felt rushed, and we appreciated the flexibility to explore at our own pace.
This was one of the highlights of our trip to northern Thailand. If you're considering a tour to Doi Inthanon, we 100% recommend doing it privately — and especially with a guide as wonderful as ours!
By: Judith Matthews | posted Tue 6 May, 2025
An absolutely wonderful day experience . 5 stars from us and something we’ll treasure for life
By: Margarita Ovelgönne | posted Sun 4 May, 2025
Very good and knowledgeable guide
By: Cristiana Fernandes | posted Fri 18 Apr, 2025
Amazing park, some waterfalls and trails were closed and others were not so easily identified but overall what an amazing experience!
By: Dave Mosely | posted Fri 21 Feb, 2025
We had a great trip. Our guide and driver were very professional, and the park was awesome. Recommended.