Doi Suthep & Doi Inthanon Trek: Private Chiang Mai Tour

Two mountains, one day: temple at dawn, then trekking through the park

A private tour from Chiang Mai visits Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple and Doi Inthanon National Park, where you trek with a local guide and see Wachiratharn waterfall. The 9–10 hour day includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch and park entry; you choose the pace and the guide handles the route.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Doi Suthep and Doi Inthanon

• Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple
• Private tour transfer
• Trek in Doi Inthanon National Park
• Visit Wachiratharn waterfall
• Have lunch

The Experience

The day starts at your hotel in Chiang Mai and heads to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the temple that sits on a mountain overlooking the city. You walk the grounds and see the shrine at your own pace, then move on to Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand's highest peak. This is where the trekking happens — you walk through the park with your guide, who knows the trails and can point out the landscape as you go. The trek takes you to Wachiratharn waterfall, the largest in the park, where the water drops into a pool below.

Lunch is included partway through the day, so you eat before or after the trek depending on the timing your guide suggests. Bottled water comes with you, and the guide speaks English, so there's no translation gap when you have questions about what you're walking through. The driver is also your guide, which means one person handles both the route and the stops — no handoff, no waiting for someone else to arrive.

A moderate level of fitness helps here; the trekking is not a casual stroll, and the day runs long. The park entry fee and temple donation are included in the price, so you don't stop to pay at either gate. Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don't arrange transport to the starting point.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Chiang Mai.
• English-speaking guide and driver.
• entry to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple and Doi Inthanon National Park.
• trekking through the park to Wachiratharn waterfall.
• lunch.
• bottled water.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Pagoda View Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see both the temple and the national park in one day and don't mind a moderate trek — the private format and fixed itinerary mean you move at a steady pace without waiting for a group to catch up, and the single guide who drives and narrates keeps the day simple.

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Top questions

What is Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and why is it on this tour?

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is the most famous temple in Chiang Mai, built on a mountain with views over the city. It's the symbol of the region and the first stop on this tour, so you see the shrine and the grounds before heading to the national park.

How much trekking is involved in Doi Inthanon National Park?

The tour includes trekking through Doi Inthanon with your guide, ending at Wachiratharn waterfall. The distance and pace depend on your fitness level and what your guide suggests; it's not a casual walk, but the guide adjusts the route to match the group.

Is the guide the same person driving the vehicle?

Yes, your driver is also your guide and speaks English. One person handles both the driving and the commentary, so you don't switch guides between stops.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay separately?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, the guide, lunch, bottled water, and entry to both Doi Suthep temple and Doi Inthanon National Park. No additional fees at the gates.

How long is the whole tour?

The tour runs 9 to 10 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, including the temple visit, the trek, lunch and travel time between sites.