Doi Inthanon National Park Private Tour from Chiang Mai

Reach Thailand's highest point without arranging the drive or the stops yourself

A full-day private tour of Doi Inthanon National Park departing from Chiang Mai hotels, with an English-speaking guide, park entrance fees, and visits to Wachirathan and Sirithan waterfalls, the twin royal pagodas at the summit, a Karen tribal village, and an upland market. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Lunch is on your own.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Doi Inthanon National Park

• Visit Wachirathan Waterfall
• Explore Sirithan Waterfall
• See Napamatanee Don and Napaphon Bhumisiri pagodas
• Have lunch at nearby restaurant
• Walk Angka Nature Trail
• Visit Karen Tribe village at Sobhad
• Browse Hmong Tribe upland market

What’s included

• English-speaking guide.
• entrance fees to Doi Inthanon National Park and the royal pagodas.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Chiang Mai.

Times

• Every day 08:30

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Before you book

Group Private 8 group tours ›

Live guide English and German Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Ages Adult (6 to 60 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

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 at your hotel in Chiang Mai and heads straight to Wachirathan Waterfall, one of the country's largest at over 80 meters high. The mist from the cascade cools the air and feeds the forest around it. The trail lets you walk closer if you want a better look. From there the route climbs into the pine forest to Sirithan Waterfall, a 50-meter drop fed by the Mae Klan River from Doi Inthanon's peak. The spray and the sound of the water are strongest near the base, and the paths around it let you choose how close you go.

The twin pagodas (Napamatanee Don and Napaphon Bhumisiri) sit at Thailand's highest point, built for the Royal King and Queen and surrounded by flower gardens and Alpen Roses. After the pagodas, lunch happens at a restaurant in the park. The afternoon includes a short walk on the Angka Nature Trail, a 360-meter platform boardwalk through the mossy rocks of the cloud forest, then a stop at Sobhad Village where you meet Karen tribal people and learn about their daily life and culture. The tour ends at an upland market run by the Hmong tribe, where you can browse textiles, local foods and handicrafts before heading back to your hotel.

The guide speaks English and knows the park well enough to point out details most visitors miss. The vehicle is air-conditioned, which matters on the climb up and the long afternoon. Park entry fees and bottled water are covered. You pay separately for lunch, which gives you the freedom to eat where and what you want.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

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.

How high is Doi Inthanon and what's at the summit?

Doi Inthanon is Thailand's highest mountain, and the summit holds the twin royal pagodas Napamatanee Don and Napaphon Bhumisiri, built to honor the King and Queen. The site includes flower gardens and Alpen Roses, and the views from the peak stretch across the surrounding ranges.

What are the waterfalls like and how much walking is involved?

Wachirathan Waterfall is over 80 meters high with a powerful mist. Sirithan Waterfall is 50 meters and hidden in a pine forest. Both have paths that let you walk as close as you want to the water. The Angka Nature Trail in the afternoon is a 360-meter boardwalk through the cloud forest, not a steep hike.

Will I meet the Karen people and what do they show you?

Yes, the tour stops at Sobhad Village where you meet Karen tribal people and learn about their culture and way of life. The visit is built around supporting the local community while you explore the village and understand how they live.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included, but the tour stops at a restaurant in the park after the pagodas so you can eat there or bring your own food. Bottled water is provided throughout the day.

What's included in the price and what do I need to arrange?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Chiang Mai, an English-speaking guide, park entrance fees, bottled water, and air-conditioned transport for the full eight hours. You pay separately for lunch and any personal expenses at the market.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit or haven't hiked before?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The walking is short and optional. The Angka Nature Trail is a boardwalk, not a steep climb, and you can walk as much or as little as you want at the waterfalls.