NATIONAL PARKS · NATIONAL PARK DAY TRIPS IN CHIANG MAI
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 national park day trips in Chiang Mai that repay the airfare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one gate or permit rule to know before you commit.
Review of the Doi Inthanon day tour from Chiang Mai, covering waterfalls, pagodas, hill villages, lunch, costs, transport, and practical tips.
“Very well planned. The guide made sure we didn't waste time. We managed to see a lot The driver was helpful”
Review Doi Inthanon’s waterfalls, royal pagodas, forest trails, and hill-tribe culture on a practical small-group day tour from Chiang Mai.
“Niki did a great job and kept us laughing & informed. The nature trails are lovely as are the pagodas.”
Review of the Doi Inthanon day tour from Chiang Mai, including waterfalls, pagodas, seasonal hikes, lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“My pickup happened without any issues at 7:45 am as I was the last one and we had 12 people onboard, all fun and nice people. Transport was good, an AC minivan and 2 hours journey was smooth. Oliver was our guide, he made sure to inform us about stops, restrooms/food breaks in advance which I really appreciate. For the main trek, there was another guide who couldn't communicate in English due to which we couldn't get much info on the trail, flora-fauna. He tried his best though. The trek was moderate and we were given breaks when exhausted. Lunch was provided with option of Veg/Non Veg. It was basic,…”
Review of the Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai, with pagodas, rainforest hiking, rice terraces, Karen village coffee, lunch, and practical tips.
“It was a wonderful day, we drove up the mountains to the National Park for breath taking views. Over the cloud lines, it was awesome. We stopped for our insta photos etc. Really good vibe there and easy walk. Then carried on to the Pogodas and bridge which is out of this world. The colours, the views, everything is amazing. Then we stopped at coffee hut, where they pick and grind the beans and drank the coffee. Woahhhh, wakes you up. Then a jungle hike to see waterfalls and wildlife and coffee beans was brilliant, we came across a family of water buffaloes who were very peaceful friendly creatures. The…”
Review of Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon day tour, including pagodas, waterfalls, Karen villages, coffee, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Nice day out of the city with a good tour guide and driver. Comfortable transportation. National park is beautiful and interesting to visit the tribe and try their tea/coffee. The market was also great - lots of samples to try before you buy local produce. Nice views at the pagodas too. You will get wet at the huge waterfall but it’s the last thing you do before heading home! Be careful on the slippy paths.”
Review of the private Doi Inthanon tour from Chiang Mai, with waterfalls, royal pagodas, a cloud forest trail, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“We booked a private tour. Sasin was a lovely, great guide! Her English was very good and she gave lots of information on the Thai culture & history. The driver was very nice as well. The pagoda’s and waterfall were , for us, the best part of the tour. I recommend shoes with a good grip for this tour as the surroundings of the waterfall are very slippery.”
Review of the Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai, with waterfalls, hill villages, pagodas, mountain trails, pricing, and practical tips.
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