Doi Inthanon jeep safari
$ 190 – $ 450 / person
Explore the biggest northern Thai national park by jeep
This is a great trip for those who wish to explore Doi Inthanon national park, but are not up for a lot of trekking. We go jeep driving in national park, visit the highest mountain in Thailand; Doi Inthanon, explore the park’s unique flora and fauna and stop at some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand. We also do a short cycling trip to see some traditional Karen and Hmong tribe villages that can’t be reached by jeep.
Chiang Mai city
Doi Inthanon
Mae Ya waterfall
Royal Agriculture Project
Day 1
We pick you up at 7:30 AM from your accommodation in Chiang Mai and drive to Doi Inthanon national park. On the way we make a short stop at a local market to stock up on anything we might need during the two days in national park.
Once inside the national park, our first stop is Mae Ya waterfall, a huge cascading waterfall. This is a great place for a break from driving, you can stretch your legs and enjoy the scene.
From the waterfall we keep driving towards the peak of Doi Inthanon. Before we reach it, we stop at King’s and Queen’s twin pagodas, and have a walk in the arboretum surrounding the pagodas. Then it’s straight to the highest point in Thailand where we enjoy misty and cool air at high altitude. We have a lunch break.
Then we drive down the mountain to a trekking start point and trek to Mae Klang Luang hill tribe village where we have dinner and spend a night in jungle bungalows. This is a great chance to learn about their culture and taste their traditional food.
Day 2
After breakfast we set off to explore traditional Hmong and Karen hill tribe villages around the headquarters of Doi Inthanon national park. We also visit a waterfall and village school if it is open.
We have lunch before the final part of our driving in national park when we visit Royal Agriculture Project, which is our King’s project to help local hill tribes grow organic produce instead of opium. We also visit another big waterfall and take a break before we head back to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
Pick up and 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.
Meals
You will have lunch and dinner on the first day, and breakfast and lunch on second day. Dishes are traditional northern Thai.
Bring along some snacks, you might not be able to buy any during the tour.
If you have any kind of dietary restrictions, let us know in advance, and we will make sure to provide suitable meals for you.
Guide(s)
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.
Accommodation
You will spend a night in a bungalow in Karen village.
Insurance
In accordance with Tourism Authority of Thailand regulations, we provide accident insurance for every traveller for the duration of the booked trip.
How to pack
You can bring your luggage along for the trip, but you should also pack a smaller backpack that will be comfortable to carry while cycling and trekking. Make sure to pack the essentials, such as a change of clothes, swimming suit, toiletries, sunscreen, torch light, mosquito repellent, snacks and water. Make sure to bring clothes that cover your shoulders and knees. During rainy season a raincoat is a must.
Solo traveller
Price for a solo traveller on a private tripTwo travellers
Price per person for a private trip for twoThree travellers
Price per person for a private trip for threeFour+ travellers
Price per person for a private trip for four or more travellersPrices do not include: water, drinks, personal expenses, any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
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