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.
“Completed the hike and downhill mountain bike in January 2025. I am an experienced hiker and novice mountain biker. The hike had interesting sections, especially at the start, while the higher elevation (thus cooler temperatures) and lack oRead more”
7-hour Chiang Mai Doi Suthep jungle hike with monk trails, Wat Suthep temples, and a Doi Pui hill-tribe village stop.
“Great guide - really friendly - challenging walk but great fun - would recommend”
A tough Chiang Mai hike-and-bike from Doi Pui to Huay Tung Tao: jungle climb, hard downhill, and a refreshing lake swim.
“I agree with others that the hike is not for beginners because some sections of the hike can be quite steep and challenging. But it was not an issue for me since i hike a lot. The mountain biking is fun, and our tour guide is of great help”
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.
“This was the best day of our 10 days in Thailand, the Tour is awesome and the Guide Easy is the best man! it was a great day, we are very happy we choosed this Tour, trank you very very much! Tabry!”
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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