Thailand · National Parks

Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Full Day Tour

8 Hours Round trip from Chiang Mai Easy pace

Visit Doi Inthanon National Park on a fun tour from Chiang Mai

Take a leisurely stroll along this short boardwalk and take in the scenic surrounds.

Learn about the Karen hill tribespeople by visiting a local village

Sirithan Waterfall: Nestled in the cool pine forest, this 50m drop can be seen clearly from a viewing platform.

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Doi Inthanon National Park from Chiang Mai
02 See Thailand’s highest point and summit sign
03 Walk the short Angka Nature Trail boardwalk
04 Admire panoramic views from the Twin Pagodas
05 Visit a Hmong hill tribe village
06 Learn about traditional coffee brewing
07 See the 80m Wachirathan Waterfall
08 Explore with a lower-impact eco-friendly tour concept

Escape Chiang Mai for a full-day journey into Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand’s highest point, cool mountain scenery, and some of the region’s most memorable natural landmarks. This eco-friendly experience combines panoramic viewpoints, forest landscapes, cultural encounters, and one of the park’s most impressive waterfalls in a single day.

Visit the summit area, walk the short Angka Nature Trail boardwalk, admire the Twin Pagodas, and stop at Wachirathan Waterfall. You’ll also visit a local Hmong village to learn about hill tribe culture and traditional coffee brewing, while exploring in a lower-impact way with glass bottled water and carbon-offset support included in the tour concept.

Wachirathan Waterfall: Next, we’ll witness the thundering 80m waterfall, often accompanied by a spectacular rainbow, showcasing Doi Inthanon’s natural beauty.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Chiang Mai, Doi Inthanon National Park

Languages English, French, German, Korean, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Doi Inthanon National Park

Whatever your plans for Chiang Mai, don’t miss the chance to visit Thailand’s highest point and explore Doi Inthanon National Park. Join us for an action-packed day trip filled with nature, culture, temples, and panoramic views. Ready? Let’s go!

Doi Inthanon: Explore stunning vistas and lush forests, and discover diverse wildlife in one of Thailand’s most beloved national parks. Visit Thailand's highest peak and capture unforgettable photos with the summit sign.

Angka Nature Trail

Angka Nature Trail: Enjoy a leisurely stroll along this short boardwalk, taking in the scenic surrounds and learning about local fauna from informative placards.

Twin Pagodas

Twin Pagodas: Dedicated to the late King and Queen of Thailand, these stunning pagodas offer spectacular views over the national park.

Hill Tribe

Hill Tribe: After lunch, we’ll head to a small village home to the Hmong tribespeople, where you can learn about their customs and participate in traditional coffee brewing.

Wachirathan Waterfall

Wachirathan Waterfall: Next, we’ll witness the thundering 80m waterfall, often accompanied by a spectacular rainbow, showcasing Doi Inthanon’s natural beauty.

Enjoy a low-impact way of exploring. With TripGuru, you explore sustainable experiences that prioritize providing water in glass bottles and offsetting carbon emissions in every tour, reducing your environmental impact and carbon footprint.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Chiang Mai 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
English-speaking tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water

What's Not Included

Entrance fees (Doi Inthanon National Park THB 320, King & Queen pagoda THB 100)
Lunch
Personal expenses

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Please bring the e-voucher when joining the tour. If you cancel at least 24 hrs before the activity date, TripGuru will provide a full refund of the price paid at booking. If you cancel less than 24 hrs before the activity date, or if you don’t show up on the Date, no refund.
Free pick-up areas for Small Group Tour: Free pick-up and drop-off only for customers located in the central city of Chiang Mai (within 2km radius of Tha Pae Gate) and the surrounding areas of the Old City Wall in Chiang Mai Province including Chang Klan Road, Thapae Road, Wualai Road in zones of the Night Bazaar, Ton Lam Yai Market and Kad Luang. Your exact pickup time depends on participants' respective locations. The driver will contact you the evening before your activity date to confirm the exact time.
Free pick-up areas for Private Tour: Your accommodation in major areas of downtown Chiang Mai within a 5 km radius of the Tha Pae Gate (Chiang Mai City area), the Old City Wall in Chiang Mai province, and the surrounding areas of the Old City Wall in Chiang Mai province including Chang Klan Road, Thapae Road, Wualai Road in the zones of the Night Bazaar, Ton Lam Yai Market, and Warorot Market (Kad Luang). Your tour guide will be holding a TripGuru sign waiting for you at the hotel lobby.
Meeting Point: If your hotel is outside the free pickup area, the designated meeting point is the McDonald's at Thapae Gate in Chiang Mai Old City. Your tour guide will be holding a TripGuru sign waiting for you.
Kindly note that the Angka Nature Trail is a short 360-meter board walk and not a full hiking trail.
The driver will contact you the evening before your activity date to confirm the exact pickup time. Please check your email for the update.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Kindly be at your meeting point/hotel lobby (please ensure your accommodation is within our free pickup areas) at least 10 minutes before the stated meeting/pick up time. Our tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes for you before proceeding to the next stop. If you are headed to a meeting point, we would like to stress that heavy traffic in the mornings is expected, and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Please make sure to consider leaving with enough time to reach your destination. IMPORTANT: IF AVAILABLE, PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR HOTEL NAME AND ADDRESS BEFORE COMPLETING THE PAYMENT