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.
- 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 | 6,400 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: Patricia Fingado | posted Mon 9 Dec, 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Doi Inthanon with our tour guide Pare. She is an incredible person and shared a wealth of information and made sure we were good at all times. Our hike was beautiful and we enjoyed several other stops along the way. Our driver was very professional and safe and made sure we got to all of our destinations. I will most definitely send any/ all friends to Pare for any future travel.
By: Daniel | posted Sat 7 Dec, 2024
We loved our day tour to Doi Inthanon National Park despite the rainy weather on the day. Our guide Pear was friendly and knowledgable, and shared many interesting stories and recommendations. The waterfalls were beautiful, and the hike with a local guide was a highlight. A must-do for anyone visiting Chiang Mai!
By: Maureen Line | posted Fri 29 Nov, 2024
We just wanted to say how amazing our guide Lucky was and our excellent driver Mr Ben. We appreciate all their hard work and knowledge. Our mountain guide Mai yun lee was very good too.
By: Bethany Hindle | posted Fri 29 Nov, 2024
The tour guide (mui) and the driver were both excellent and you are lucky to have them on your team. They changed what otherwise may have been an average experience into a very good day
By: Eric Sohn | posted Tue 26 Nov, 2024
Amazing experience! You really maximize your time in a day during this experience and do so much in 1 day. The guide was very helpful and translated everything during the hike and also provided many facts during our trip. We learned a lot! Also they provided yummy snacks. Would definitely recommend booking for a great way to explore the park and communities!
By: Duart Morrison | posted Sat 23 Nov, 2024
Really great trip from start to finish. Punctual start with guide introducing himself and the driver. Good vehicle and always well driven. Guide got to know us while travelling and discussed options for the say which were led by our interests and ability. Seeing sights gave significant additional information both around the sights as well as the nature aspects also. Fabulous trek with beautiful waterfalls and ended in a lovely village. Spectacular meal in a very rural setting and local coffee. Highly recommend to all.
By: Christian Tomuta | posted Fri 22 Nov, 2024
Perfect from beginning to end. Rushen is very professional and friendly, so from the moment of booking I knew I was in good hands. Jackie (my guide) was a really cool, nice and professional, after a while he was not only the guide I hired, but it almost felt like a friendship. Also the driver (I forgot his name) was very good. My best greetings to the three of you, you will hear from me again next time I come to Chiang Mai!
By: James Summerton | posted Wed 30 Oct, 2024
Very nice tour and Daniel was an excellent guide. The weather at the two towers was unfortunately overcast, perhaps it would have been better to do this later in the day in hopes of clearing. The nature hike through the rice fields and by the waterfall was a highlight.
By: Jordan Yeo | posted Wed 30 Oct, 2024
Was a good tour while seeing all the sights such as the peak, pagoda and the waterfalls. Enjoyed the hiking and spectacular views. Good tour.
By: Thomas Maifret | posted Mon 21 Oct, 2024
The tour to Doi Inthanon was a wonderful experience.
Our guide was kind and knowledgeable on Thai culture.
We would like to recommend this tour to everyone who wants to have a good time in Thailand's nature.