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Doi Inthanon Hiking Tours
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From
US$31
per group up to 1
Free cancellation
- 4.7 / 5 1,328+ Reviews
- 1 day Duration
- Chiang Mai Departure city
- 2-hour trek Selected format
- Free Cancellation
Choose a named trail when hiking is the reason for your Doi Inthanon visit. The booking below is the Pha Dok Siew route with around two hours of guided walking. Kew Mae Pan is a separate seasonal product, linked below for comparison.
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The Experience
Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek
A full-day park visit with a roughly two-hour guided trail through forest, waterfalls and Karen village scenery. Check the selected meal and admission package.
Highlights
- Follow Pha Dok Siew with a local Karen guide.
- Combine the trek with the summit and royal pagodas.
- Visit waterfalls and a Karen village; the listing does not offer swimming.
- See highland scenery and the Hmong market during a full-day route.
What's Included
- A tour guide and local trail guidance accompany the walking experience.
- The trekking trail fee, drinking water and insurance are listed as included.
- Return transport is arranged from the selected meeting point or eligible pickup area.
- Lunch and national park/pagoda fees depend on the package chosen when you book.
Not included: Admissions when the fee-excluding option is selected. Lunch when the no-lunch option is selected; personal spending and tips.
How to book your day trip
Make the route and package choices before confirming your place.
Choose the format
Read the named route and the service included. Check whether your choice provides a driver, a live tour guide or local trail guidance, and compare the walking commitment with everyone in your party.
Check your package
Enter all travellers and choose the date. Review hotel coverage, entry fees and meals in the selected option. Do not treat a listing-wide minimum as the quote for a package you have not chosen.
Confirm pickup
Give the operator your correct hotel name and requested contact details. Read the final confirmation and departure message. If your accommodation is outside the stated area, resolve the meeting arrangement before your travel day.
Prepare for the day
Pack suitable shoes, layers and rain protection in a small day bag. Read luggage and suitability restrictions, bring cash for excluded costs, and leave room after the estimated return time for traffic or itinerary changes.
Photo Gallery
A closer look at Doi Inthanon
Pagoda gardens, cloud forest and mountain views from the supplied destination photographs.
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Starting amounts were checked on 12 October 2026. Read the package conditions as well as the price.
| Feature | Featured Sightseeing | Pha Dok Siew | Kew Mae Pan | Private highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | TripGuru Thailand | LOCAL CNX. TOURS 99 CO., LTD. | CHIANG MAI DAY TRIP | Chiang Mai Private Tour |
| Starting price | US$34 per person | US$31 per group up to 1 | US$42 per person | US$74 per person |
| Best fit | First park visit | Forest & village walking | Seasonal ridge hiking | Own vehicle, short walks |
| Listed duration | 9 hours | 1 day | 11 hours | 8 hours |
| Walking | Short Ang Ka boardwalk | About 2-hour trek | About 2-hour hike | No extended trek |
| Transport | Shared sightseeing vehicle | Shared tour; 10–12 guests listed | Shared air-conditioned van | Private car |
| Guide | Tour guide; language choice | Tour guide + local trail guide | English-speaking guide | Driver + English e-book |
| Entry fees | Only in selected package | Depends on package | Full Package only | Excluded |
| Lunch | Excluded | Depends on package | Included | Excluded |
| Pickup | Depends on option | Option and area dependent | Hotel details required; no airport | Chiang Mai city hotels |
| Main trade-off | Brief walks rather than hiking | Walking commitment and package choices | November–May trail season | No live tour guide included |
| Check dates | Check dates | Check dates | Check dates |
Compare the routes
Find your kind of mountain day
Six verified listings, with different walking commitments and inclusion packages.
SightseeingChiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour
A nine-hour introduction to the summit, Ang Ka boardwalk, royal pagodas and Wachirathan Waterfall. Choose pickup and entry-fee options separately.
Forest trekChiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek
A full-day park visit with a roughly two-hour guided trail through forest, waterfalls and Karen village scenery. Check the selected meal and admission package.
Seasonal hikeChiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip
An eleven-hour day combining a roughly two-hour Kew Mae Pan hike with the summit, pagodas and waterfall. The listing operates this trail from November to May.
Private driverChiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Private Highlights (No Hiking)
An eight-hour private vehicle outing to the summit, pagodas and waterfall. Includes a driver and English e-book; live guiding, admission and lunch cost extra.
Canyon comboPha Chor Canyon & Doi Inthanon National Park: Private Tour
A ten-hour private guided day joining Pha Chor Canyon with Doi Inthanon, pagodas, waterfall and a village coffee stop. The canyon has a listed March–April closure.
Elephant comboChiang Mai: Doi Inthanon and Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Tour
A full-day combination of mountain sightseeing, lunch and an elephant sanctuary visit. The listed activities include feeding and bathing, rather than observation only.
Plan your route
Check the differences before booking
Pha Dok Siew: a walking day with village scenery
The Pha Dok Siew trek combines forest, streams, waterfall scenery and a Karen village with the park’s main sightseeing stops. A local Karen guide accompanies the trail. The operator describes approximately two hours of trekking, so this is more than the brief boardwalk included on a sightseeing itinerary.
Pickup, lunch and admission inclusions depend on the selected option. The trail fee and drinking water are listed as included. Read the option title and full conditions before comparing its starting amount with another tour. Our Pha Dok Siew product page sets out the package differences.
Kew Mae Pan: verify the month and route
The Kew Mae Pan day trip advertises approximately two hours on its trail within an eleven-hour excursion. The operator lists November–May operation for the trail. If you are travelling outside those months, do not assume the same named hike is available.
The package includes lunch and an English-speaking guide. Entrance fees are included only in the Full Package; Economy guests pay them separately. Mountain views depend on cloud and weather. Choose the hike because the walking experience interests you, with clear panoramas as a possibility rather than a guarantee.
Check walking suitability and the vehicle rules
Both hiking listings set age and suitability restrictions. Read these before payment, especially for young children, older travellers or anyone whose circumstances appear in the exclusions. Bring appropriate walking shoes and rain protection, and ask the provider about any requirement you are uncertain about.
Keep luggage small. The Pha Dok Siew tour excludes large bags; Kew Mae Pan has a small personal-item allowance and an extra-seat rule for heavier luggage. These are day-trip vehicles rather than automatic hotel-to-hotel luggage transfers.
A shorter alternative
If a two-hour trail is more walking than you want, the featured sightseeing day includes the short Ang Ka boardwalk and the park’s main stops. Our three-trail comparison explains the distinction, while the packing guide covers footwear, layers and pagoda clothing.
Guest Reviews
What travelers say
4.7/5
from 1328 GetYourGuide reviews
Review summaries are paraphrased from the featured TripGuru listing. Names, dates and scores are preserved. Rating and price data checked 12 October 2026.
Amanda appreciated the guide’s care during less favourable weather.
Review summaryLuca felt the sightseeing stops allowed a reasonable amount of time.
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A tour guide and local trail guidance accompany the walking experience. The trekking trail fee, drinking water and insurance are listed as included. Return transport is arranged from the selected meeting point or eligible pickup area. Lunch and national park/pagoda fees depend on the package chosen when you book.
Pickup or meeting point depends on the option. The listing describes Old City and Nimman pickup, typically 7–7:30am. Supply your hotel name and correct WhatsApp number.
The shared tour is described as 10–12 guests. Tell the operator if separate bookings need to travel together. No large luggage or big bags; wear walking shoes and bring a raincoat.
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