The 15 Best Treks & Jungle Hikes from Chiang Mai

3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail - Living Green Elephant Sanctuary: the heart of the day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,087 reviews · from $48Our pick

Combine ethical elephant care, Thailand’s highest peak, a jungle trek, waterfall, pagodas, and village coffee on a long Chiang Mai day trip.

“This tour is a fantastic way to see Chiang Mai’s highlights in one day—ethical elephant sanctuary, Doi Inthanon National Park, and the beautiful Pha Dok Siew waterfall. Lunch was tasty, and hotel pickup/drop-off made it easy. However, keep in mind that driving time is significant, so plan for a full day mostly on the road. Still, the experiences are worth it!”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek

2.Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 910 reviews · 1 day

Review of Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon day trip, with twin pagodas, waterfalls, Karen village lunch, coffee tasting, and a guided forest walk.

“Daniel was very informative. The tour was quite well organized, several places to visit. I would recommend!”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

3.Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 841 reviews · 11 hours · from $62

Hike Kew Mae Pan, visit Doi Inthanon’s pagodas and summit, meet Hmong villagers, and see Wachirathan Waterfall on an 11-hour Chiang Mai trip.

“Guide was amazing Mo was fantastic, fun so kind caring and knowledgeable. Only thing was not great was lunch. Not used to flies all over my food”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek

4.Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 752 reviews · 1 day · from $61

Review of Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon tour, with Thailand’s highest peak, pagodas, jungle trekking, rice terraces, coffee, and waterfalls.

“The trail trek was amazingly beautiful through forests and water cascading down stream to terraced rice fields finishing in a local village. The village guide and our tour Guide were always on hand for a pic if required. Not so good visibility on the Doi Inthanon Park as it was raining. Overall, a fun day was had.”

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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

5.Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 740 reviews · 4 hours · from $25Best value

Visit Wat Pha Lat and Doi Suthep on a four-hour Chiang Mai tour with forest walking, temple culture, mountain views, and sunrise options.

“Our guide, Saman, was amazing! He shared so much knowledge with us!”

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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

6.Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 657 reviews · from $26

Hike Chiang Mai’s Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat, then visit gold-plated Doi Suthep with an English-speaking guide and city views.

“What a great experience! The truck picked us up right on time. We chose the early morning pick up to beat the crowds and catch the sunrise. Definitely worth it. Our driver and guide were great! Our guide was very knowledgeable and funny. The hike down was fun! Would definitely recommend!”

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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

7.Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 622 reviews · from $135

Review of a private Doi Inthanon tour from Chiang Mai with waterfalls, jungle trekking, Karen village coffee, lunch, and the Twin Pagodas.

“M was our tour operator for the day. He was very personable, knowledgeable, friendly, and also our photographer for the entire day. We ran out of Thai bhat and he loaned us some until we were able to get to the ATM. Would have loved for him to take us around all overThailand. Learned a lot about the history and culture from M, he truly was the best!”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

8.Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 527 reviews · 1 day · from $39

Explore Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai with a gentle jungle trek, waterfalls, hill-tribe coffee, rice terraces, pagodas, and lunch.

“amazing scenery and lovely tour guides. transport was comfortable. the hike was not too tiring and suitable for most people. tje villagers were very sweet”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program

9.Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 324 reviews · 12 hours · from $56

Review of Chiang Mai’s 12-hour Doi Inthanon and ethical elephant sanctuary tour, with hiking, pagodas, waterfalls, Pad Thai, and Karen coffee.

“This is a whole day event, and we had an amazing time. The elephant program is ethical and they truly care for their elephants. But they are domesticated rescues, they aren't truly wild and they don't live like they are. This isn't the place to go if that's what you're looking for. The lunch was great, the pagoda sites and high elevation nature trail were cool. The hike to the coffee plantation was amazing, much longer and tougher than the nature trail but nothing crazy. Great day but be aware it will take all day”

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Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike

10.Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $26

Hike Chiang Mai’s Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat, then visit golden Doi Suthep with a guide and local songthaew transport.

“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.”

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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

11.Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · from $50

Explore Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai with a guided two-hour trek, royal pagodas, hill villages, lunch, waterfalls, and hotel pickup.

“A good tour, we really enjoyed the trek which wasn't too challenging but felt like we had had a walk. Sadly we were shrouded in cloud at the top so did not experience the views. The visit to the two pagodas was great too. The Karen village and lunch were not so great (food OK but nothing special) and there was a constant stream of tourists all doing the same thing - I realise there must be an arrangement with the local people but it did not feel very authentic. The waterfall was more impressive than I was expecting, so a good end to the day. Overall a good tour…”

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Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

12.Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · from $47

Review of Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon day tour, with waterfalls, pagodas, a moderate nature trek, lunch, coffee, and practical booking tips.

“What a hike but we had a great guide who made sure I didn’t get left behind. Foggy day so you couldn’t see most of the view from the top but it was still a good trip. Seeing the pagodas and the amazing gardens and was a treat.”

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Chiang Mai: Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek

13.Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 224 reviews · 8 hours · from $57

Spend a full day feeding and bathing elephants, making herbal medicine, hiking to a waterfall, and rafting near Chiang Mai.

“It was amazing!! Definitely a must do and would recommend to anyone!!”

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Chiang Mai: Full-Day Jungle Trek, Tubing & Waterfall Adventure

14.Full-Day Jungle Trek, Tubing & Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · from $81

Trek Chiang Mai’s jungle, slide down a waterfall, and float past elephants on this long, well-equipped Mae Taeng day trip.

“The guides were fantastic; they made sure the hiking pace was good for the heat and terrain. They spoke knowledgeably about the local area. A relaxing low key day.”

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From Chiang Mai: Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch

15.Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · 1 day · from $57

Trek Doi Saket’s wild forest, taste jungle herbs, eat lunch by a waterfall, and learn local life on a small-group hike from Chiang Mai.

“A raw experience through the forest, away from the popular spots, the lunch provided was well made, the hike itself is moderately difficult with some moments of high incline. The guide has a good knowledge of the local fauna and made us feel safe at all times. PLEASE WEAR HIKING SHOES, mine were not made for the terrain and it made the hike quite difficult. There were a few viewpoints but i wouldn’t choose the hike solely for that reason.”

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