CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai’s best days out.
The 15 most popular hiking & jungle trekking in Chiang Mai. What each one involves, what it costs and who runs it, so you can pick the right day before you book.
One day in Chiang Mai with ethical elephants, Doi Inthanon pagodas, and a waterfall trek with included lunch and hotel pickup.
Most Popular“Fantastic experience! Absolutely loved being with the elephants and the calming trek through the national park!”
A full day in Doi Inthanon with peak views, King and Queen pagodas, Kew Mae Pan hike (Nov–May), hill-tribe culture, and Wachirathan Falls.
Half-day Chiang Mai temple tour with a forest hike to Wat Pha Lat and panoramic Doi Suthep views, plus sunrise options.
Hike Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat, then climb Doi Suthep’s 300-step Naga stairs for gold temple views and Buddha lessons.
“The tour was great. Our guide, Saman, was very passionate and we appreciated his humour. We chose to do this trail because we wanted to walk the monk’s trail, but were worried about the feral dogs. We did the 4pm tour and hiked up the trail, we encountered a few dogs, but the guide knew…”
Ethical elephant walking at Living Green Sanctuary plus Doi Inthanon hike and Twin Pagodas, with Karen coffee and Pad Thai from Chiang Mai.
Hike to Wat Pha Lat through Chiang Mai’s monk trail, then visit gold-lit Doi Suthep for views, culture, and a local songthaew ride.
“Some strenuous walking involved. A magnificent experience with a knowledgeable friendly guide steeped in local Buddhist history and Buddhist precepts. He was a former monk. Recommend wearing a face mask in the red truck to avoid gas fumes. Five in our group.”
Full-day Doi Inthanon trek with a pro guide, pagodas, waterfalls, Karen village, and Hmong market, plus lunch and transfers.
“Pickup was prompt/ in time. Your guide (Mit Mew) was great. Explained the itinerary in detail at start of tour. Gave good explanation for flora and animals in the jungle along the way. Kept the group moving. Offering to take questions all the time. We really enjoyed the hike. Got to see amazing waterfalls and…”
One-day Doi Inthanon trek from Chiang Mai with Wachirathan Falls, summit walk, twin pagodas, nature trails, village coffee, and lunch.
“Billy, our tour guide, did a great job re-arranging our hike to the morning so that the views would be better before the rain clouds came in. He was also super friendly, an kept us duly informed about each location.”
A small-group jungle hike from Chiang Mai to Doi Saket for herb tastings, a waterfall shower, and lunch deep in the forest.
Tough jungle hike and high-adrenaline downhill biking in Doi Suthep National Park, ending at Huai Tueng Thao with meals, water, and small-group guides.
“Guide: 10/10”
7-hour trek in Doi Suthep National Park from Wat Suthep to Doi Pui. Jungle monk trails, 180° views, small group, lunch included.
A tough jungle hike up Doi Pui, then a thrilling mountain-bike descent to a lake for a swim and great meals in Chiang Mai.
Chiang Dao caves and the Bua Tong sticky waterfall on a small-group Chiang Mai day trip, with optional lantern time and responsible touring.
Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai: twin pagodas, waterfalls, Thailand’s highest point, a 2-hour Kew Mae Pan hike, and hill tribe markets.
Chiang Mai jungle coffee trek with Karen communities: 4WD ride, roast and brew your own coffee, plant trees, vegetarian lunch.
“Jack is super passionate about sharing all his knowledge about coffee and the coffee camp. They did a terrific job managing the time, sharing information about the coffee plants in the jungle and other medicinal plants. The lunch was delicious!! And the coffee workshop terrific. Great instruction, information, timing so all got a chance to…”
From the Old City temples to the mountain trails and the night markets. Every way to spend a day in the north.
