CHIANG MAI · ON FOOT
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 most popular chiang mai hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
A full 11-hour Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai, with the Kew Mae Pan hike, Twin Pagodas, hilltribe stops, and Wachirathan Waterfall.
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Hike through Chiang Mai’s forests to Wat Pha Lat, then visit Doi Suthep for golden stupa views, with sunrise or sunset options.
Hike Chiang Mai’s Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat and climb Doi Suthep’s dragon staircase with pickup, a guide, and water.
“Amy was an excellent guide who was very knowledgeable about the area and easy to understand. We learned a lot from her and were especially grateful for the early morning start to watch the sunrise! Definitely a must-see.”
Ethical elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai, a hike in Doi Inthanon, Twin Pagodas, plus Karen coffee and Pad Thai in one packed day.
Hike to jungle Wat Pha Lat via the Monk’s Trail, then visit gold Doi Suthep and its panoramic city views.
“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.”
A small-group jungle hike from Chiang Mai to Doi Saket with an expert guide, jungle lunch, and a hidden waterfall shower in the forest.
Hike through Doi Suthep National Park, then blast downhill by mountain bike to Huay Tueng Thao, with small-group guides and Thai meals.
“Absolutely exhilarating! DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE HIKE! We had marathon runners in our group that were struggling at times, especially after the waterfall. Also, please have some level of experience mountain biking. While categorized as beginner by the company, the trail is definitely in between beginner and intermediate and we saw several folks wipe out…”
7-hour Chiang Mai Doi Suthep jungle hike with monk trails, Wat Suthep temples, and a Doi Pui hill-tribe village stop.
“We had a great hike with A and Nop! They were knowledgeable, friendly and very fun. The hike was a good workout - expect to sweat! Considering we were gone, from pick up to drop off, about 9 hours I would say excellent value for money. I totally recommend this hike if you are in…”
A tough Chiang Mai hike-and-bike from Doi Pui to Huay Tung Tao: jungle climb, hard downhill, and a refreshing lake swim.
“An incredible day that we will never forget. Tony and Danai were absolutely amazing guides, and extremely patient with us on the walk and bikes. The beginning of the walk had stairs and very steep jungle bushwacking. But after about 1.5km it changed to an ATV type trail and was a lot easier. Still up…”
Chiang Mai Doi Inthanon day tour: twin pagodas, Wachirathan waterfall, highest point views, and a 2-hour Kew Mae Pan hike plus hill-tribe markets.
“My wife and I had a great time with this day tour. Our guide, Nina, was also very approachable and professional. The twin pagodas were very serene while the Kew Mae Pan trail was undulating nad scenic! I’d recommend this for anyone who is visiting Doi Inthanon for the first time!”
A 9-hour Chiang Mai day trip to Doi Inthanon: rainforest trails, twin royal pagodas, rice terraces hike, Karen village coffee, and included lunch.
One-day Chiang Mai trip to an ethical elephant sanctuary and Doi Inthanon’s peak, pagodas, jungle trek, and mountain coffee.
“One of the best things we have done on our trip so far! Lucy was a great guide, so friendly and was with us the whole time. amazing elephant sanctuary, seemed like the animals were well looked after there. lunch was ok, nothing too great but filled a hole in the stomach. The hike was…”
Hike jungle trails, raft by bamboo, and meet elephants at Chiang Mai Elephant Home with small-group guides, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Amazing experience, would highly recommend. So much time up close and personal with elephants in their natural habitat. Thanks to our guide Su for the fun and adventure!”
One-day Doi Inthanon trek with the Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail, top viewpoints, pagodas, Hmong market, and Vachiratharn Waterfall.
See Doi Inthanon, the Royal Twin Pagodas, hike Kew Mae Pan, sip hill-tribe coffee, and finish at Wachirathan Waterfall on a full-day trip.
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