Doi Inthanon National Park Tour: Thailand's Highest Peak

Ten hours in Thailand's highest national park, from summit to waterfall to village

A full-day guided tour of Doi Inthanon National Park from Chiang Mai takes you to Thailand's highest peak, the Twin Pagodas, a Hmong village and an 80-meter waterfall. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, park entrance fees, an air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup (depending on the option you choose). Lunch is on your own. The operator is GSTC-certified for sustainable tourism, meaning the tour is designed to reduce its carbon footprint.

Options for this experience

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From US$ 43 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Small group tour, with a meeting point 08:30 Guide in English Meeting point; entrance fees are not included

English-language private tour 7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00 Private tour; entrance fees are not included; pickup is included

Small group tour with pickup from the hotel 08:30 Guide in English Entrance fees not included, hotel pickup included

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Tour conducted in Japanese, private Available from 1 Feb 2027 Private tour in Japanese: entrance fees and hotel pickup included

Small group tour in Spanish 08:30 Entrance fees included, with hotel pickup included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Doi Inthanon National Park

• Trek through mountain paths and forests
• Stroll along scenic boardwalk
• Visit King and Queen pagodas
• Learn about Hmong village and coffee brewing
• See the 80m waterfall and rainbow

What’s included

• English-speaking guide (or Spanish, French, German and other languages depending on your option).
• Doi Inthanon National Park entrance fees.
• Twin Pagodas entry.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled drinking water.
• hotel pickup and drop-off (on the Private Tour and Small Group with Hotel Pickup options).

Times

• Every day 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00

Before you book

Group Up to 9 4 private ›

Live guide English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese and Japanese

Audio guide English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, Japanese, Korean and Russian

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Ages Adult (12 to 70 years) · Child (under 12)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby

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The experience

The day starts with a trek through mountain paths and lush forest to reach Thailand's highest point at the summit of Doi Inthanon. You'll stop at viewpoints along the way and have time to photograph the summit sign. A short boardwalk walk follows, where informational placards explain the local wildlife and ecosystem as you move through the terrain.

After the summit section, you visit the Twin Pagodas, which were built in honor of the late King and Queen of Thailand. The pagodas sit at a vantage point overlooking the national park, and the views are the main draw. Lunch happens on your own time in the park. Then the tour heads to a small Hmong village where you can watch and participate in traditional coffee brewing, learning about the customs and daily life of the hill tribe people who live there.

The final stop is an 80-meter waterfall that often produces a rainbow as water crashes down. The waterfall is the park's most dramatic natural feature and usually the last major sight before the drive back to Chiang Mai. The whole outing runs about ten hours from pickup to drop-off. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide who speaks English (Spanish, French, German and other languages are available depending on which option you book).

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English, with 7 departure times. In Japanese. In Spanish, at 08:30.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the highest point in Thailand, and do I get to go there on this tour?

Doi Inthanon is Thailand's highest peak, and yes. The tour includes a trek to the summit where you can photograph the summit sign and take in views across the national park.

Is hotel pickup included, or do I need to meet the tour somewhere?

Hotel pickup is included if you book the Private Tour or Small Group with Hotel Pickup option. The Small Group with Meeting Point option requires you to meet the tour at a designated location in Chiang Mai instead.

What is the Hmong village part of the tour like?

You visit a small village home to Hmong tribespeople, where you can learn about their customs and traditions, and you'll have the chance to participate in traditional coffee brewing with the villagers.

How much time do I spend walking or trekking on this tour?

The tour includes mountain path trekking to the summit, a short boardwalk stroll, and walking around the Twin Pagodas and waterfall area. The itinerary is designed to suit all physical fitness levels, with no single section described as strenuous.

What does the entrance fee to Doi Inthanon National Park cost?

Park entrance is 300 baht for adults and 150 baht for children. This is included in the Private Tour options and the Small Group with Hotel Pickup option, but check your specific option at checkout to confirm what is covered.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included. You'll have time to eat on your own in the park during the tour.