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.
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.
- 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 | 6,400 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
By: Olivia Weimer | posted Mon 9 Sep, 2024
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: Bianca Taglione | posted Fri 30 Aug, 2024
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: Paola Brunori | posted Thu 29 Aug, 2024
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: Lila | posted Mon 12 Aug, 2024
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: Helen Yee | posted Sat 3 Aug, 2024
The guide uncle jackie and the driver were superb. The scenery is breathtaking. Overall, a joyful experience.
By: Josh and Liv | posted Sat 27 Jul, 2024
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: Karoline | posted Tue 23 Jul, 2024
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.
By: Amy Fountain | posted Thu 18 Jul, 2024
Our driver was very safe and our guide, Lucky, was excellent. He was patient and never rushed us, and he was happy to share his knowledge. Our local guide, Miu, was wonderful and she even knew some English. She also found two green tree vipers for us to see! The coffee was delicious and the scenery and walks were beautiful. The rice fields and local village were interesting to see. I highly recommend this tour.
By: Gaël | posted Mon 1 Jul, 2024
Perfect day, the walk, the meal, the guide, the transfers.
By: Yvonne Williams | posted Sat 29 Jun, 2024
This was one of the best days we spent in Thailand and by far the best tour. Joe was the most amazing guide. Everyone was asking him questions because he knows his stuff. He was incredibly accommodating in making sure we had plenty of pictures, time at sites, and information about what we were seeing. We also appreciated that the National Park requires a Hmong guide on the trail. This added to the overall experience! It was set up so Mr. Jolaka was waiting for us at the trailhead. He didn't speak much English, but he and Joe talked and Joe would translate. The trail had waterfalls and beautiful scenery and was mostly downhill. It came out above the scenic Hmong Village, complete with terraced farmlands. We ate a delicious lunch once we got to the village. Although they had a shop and a few demonstrations, we never felt pressured to buy anything. We did buy some items as Joe mentioned it helps the people who live there. Another great thing about this tour was it wasn't too expensive for just the 2 of us. We saw larger tour groups at the village. The trail we blissfully had to ourselves. Joe gave us ultimate flexibility for how long or short we stayed places. We got to see so many things!! It included The King and Queen Pagodas, the highest point in Thailand in Doi Inthanon (part of the Himalayas), waterfalls, nice hiking trail, lovely interactions with locals, and more!! Our driver Bang would drop us off and pick us up at the next location. It was well thought out with built in flexibility. My sister and I are still talking about this tour!!! I'd give it more than 5 stars if I could.