Two-day trek in Doi Inthanon national park

A great trekking tour for those who wish to explore the highlights of Doi Inthanon. Spend the night as guest in Karen tribe village!

From 170 USD per person on a 4 person tour, to 360 USD per person on a 1 person tour

Quick facts

Tour type: Private
Operated by: Next Step Thailand
Location: Doi Inthanon national park
Tour duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Pickup: 8 AM in Chiang Mai
Drop off: Afternoon in Chiang Mai
  • Trekking difficulty
Explore unique flora and fauna in Thai premier national park. On this Doi Inthanon trekking tour you get a chance to stay in a traditional Karen village, nestled in the mountains. This is a nice trek if you are feeling energetic, but it is not too strenuous as it takes in numerous stops along the way – rice paddies, the King’s agricultural project, waterfalls, lush farmland and ethnic minority villages.

Pickup and drop off

Peak of Doi Inthanon

King and Queen Pagodas

Royal Agriculture Project

Mae Klang Luang home stay

Watchiratan waterfall

Tour highlights

Hiking in rice fields
Trekking in the jungle
Jungle waterfall
Karen village home stay

Itinerary

Day 1

We pick you up at 8 AM from your accommodation or convenient location in Chiang Mai city and drive straight to the highest peak in Thailand – Doi Inthanon. We have a short hike at the top and then drive a short distance to King and Queen pagodas.

From there we have another short drive to our trekking start point and begin to trek for two hours before lunch to enjoy the surrounding flora and fauna. This is a wonderfully scenic trek in the jungle.

<p>During rainy season (May to November), some trails are closed, and trek before lunch might not be possible. In this case we will only do an afternoon trek.</p>

After the trek we have a lunch break at a local Hmong village near park’s headquarters. Your guide can show you around the village and explain about the daily life of the villagers. We also explore the Royal Agriculture Project where villagers plant a variety of farm crops, fruits, orchids, and other flowers.

After lunch we start a 1,5 hour trek in an area studded with waterfalls and you can also stop and refresh along the way. This is an area with virtually no tourists where you can enjoy the pristine beauty of this natural park.

Our final destination is Mae Klang Luang village surrounded by rice terraces and coffee plantations. We have dinner in the village and spend the night as guests of the villagers in a home stay.

Meals included: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Karen village home stay

Day 2

After breakfast in the village, your guide shows you the village and tells you about the local community. When the school is open, you can stop by and say hi to the kids. Then we explore the surrounding farmland, rice fields and coffee plantations and learn about farming methods in the area. Depending on season, you could join the farmers for some hands on experience.

From the village, we set off on a trek in the forest to Watchiratan waterfall. This trek takes about three to four hours, depending on your pace and the number of stops we make. The trail is unknown to tourists, so we rarely meet any. On the way, we stop for a lunch break in the lush forest.

At Watchiratan waterfall, our driver waits to take us back to Chiang Mai. We arrive to the city in the late afternoon.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Tour options

Based on your wishes there are several options for customization of Two-day trek Doi Inthanon.

Visit Mae Ya waterfall

Instead of driving to the peak and visiting King and Queen pagodas, we can take you to see Mae Ya cascading waterfall. We can also do both, but in that case, you will only have a short afternoon trek.

Itinerary with more trekking

For the trekking enthusiasts, we can prepare an itinerary that includes more trekking than the default itinerary. We skip the peak and pagodas which leaves us plenty time for trekking.

Add elephant camp and/or bamboo rafting

These activities can be added instead of the trek on second day. Additional price for bamboo rafting is 500 THB per person and additional price for elephant camp visit (bathing and feeding elephants) is 1,000 THB per person.

Skip the visit to the peak and pagodas

This is suggested for those who would like to stay off the beaten path.

More info

Pickup & drop off

Pick up and drop off in Chiang Mai city is included in the price for this trip. Pick up and drop off locations include accommodations in Chiang Mai city (15 km area around the old city centre), Chiang Mai airport, Chiang Mai train station and bus stations.

If you would like us to pick you up outside of Chiang Mai city, for instance in Mae Rim, Sankampaeng and similar, additional charges might apply, please enquire about options.

Meals
All meals are prepared with fresh ingredients by your guide or bought fresh at a local market. Each meal consists of several northern Thai dishes. For breakfast, we also prepare some western dishes, such as toast or pancakes for instance. Let us know if you would prefer to eat only Thai dishes.

If you have any kind of dietary restrictions, let us know in advance, and we will make sure to provide suitable meals for you. We can cater to most dietary restrictions and prepare vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, milk free meals and more.

Guides
Your private guide will be with you at all times, from pick up to drop off. He is local and speaks good English and will be able to tell you a lot about local plants, animals, culture and traditions. He will also adjust trekking route and difficulty according to your wishes, but please let us know in advance how long and difficult you would like your trek to be, so we can prepare a suitable route. You will also have an assisting guide.
How to pack
We have prepared a packing guide with instructions on how to pack for our tours. We hope you find it useful. You can also have a look at our article that covers how to dress for activities.
Insurance
In accordance with Tourism Authority of Thailand regulations, we provide accident insurance for every traveller for the duration of the booked trip.

Tour pricing

One guest

Private tour for one guest

USD

360

Per person

Two guests

Private tour for two guests

USD

240

Per person

Three guests

Private tour for three guests

USD

210

Per person

Four+ guests

Private tour for four or more guests

USD

170

Per person
Included

Prices include:

  • Transportation – choice of JEEP (up to six passengers) or covered pickup with benches
  • Accommodation in Karen tribe village
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Private guide
  • Guide’s assistant
  • All entrance fees
  • Compulsory insurance
Excluded
Prices do not include:

  • Drinking water
  • Drinks
  • Snacks
  • Personal expenses

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