Top 10 National Park Hikes in Chiang Mai

1.Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · from $75Our pick

Start with a steep jungle hike beside Mon Da Than Waterfall, rest at Khun Chang Khian Hmong village, then ride an off-road mountain bike downhill through Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. Guides such as Tui, Tony, Donai, and Jane are praised for patient trail support.

“Absolutely exhilarating! DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE HIKE! We had marathon runners in our group that were struggling at times, especially after the waterfall. Also, please have some level of experience mountain biking. While categorized as beginner by the company, the trail is definitely in between beginner and intermediate and we saw several folks wipe out on the downhill portions of the trail. KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GETTING INTO! Also, to the tour company, please work with different restaurants. My fiancé and I contracted severe food poisoning from one of the meals consumed that day. But we’ve since recovered :)”

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2.7-Hour Doi Suthep National Park Summit Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 191 reviews · 7 hours · from $60

Spend a demanding day on Doi Suthep with a small group of up to 15. Walk the monk trail to Wat Pha Lat and Wat Doi Suthep, then continue through highland jungle toward Doi Pui and a Hmong village. Guides such as A and Nop are praised for humor, safety, and local insight.

“This was an incredible adventure ! The point of view really worth it, and thank you to our guide who was so nice (but it is an activity that requires you to be used to trekking)”

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3.Suthep National Park Hiking & DH Mountain Biking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 6 hours · from $62

Start with a steep jungle hike from Montha Than Waterfall to a Hmong village at 1,400 meters, then ride a rocky 14-kilometer trail downhill to Huay Tueng Thao Reservoir. Guides such as Tony, Danai, A, and Tiram are praised for patient coaching. This suits fit hikers and confident bike riders.

“This was a really fun activity. Our guide Tiram was clearly very skilled at hiking, but especially mountain biking, and took us on some challenging routes. I would say you have to be quite fit for this, as on the hike you encounter some quite tough terrain, and we scaled the side of a waterfall on all fours which was tough, but doable. You need to be quite proficient and confident with a bike; this was fine for me as I cycle regularly, but this is definitely not for the leisurely rider, as some of the trails were quite difficult, but I enjoyed the challenge having not really mountain biked…”

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4.Doi Inthanon National Park Day Trip & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 125 reviews · 9 hours · from $106

Spend nine hours exploring Doi Inthanon with an English-speaking guide such as Tui, Pae, Aom, or Yaw-an G. Visit Thailand’s highest point, twin pagodas, a Hmong market, rainforest trails, waterfalls, rice terraces, and a Karen village.

“Look no further when in search for a quality-oriented trip in Chiang Mai area! Team at TC did an AMAZING job during our Doi Inthanon trip with a short trekking. Everything from the hotel pickup, ride, guidance and overall vibe was top notch. Tui and his lovely friend (sorry, I'm terrible at remembering names!) were very informative, spoke great English and created a very unique opportunity to learn not only about places we've visited – but also about Thai society, culture and more. We were extremely satisfied and we honestly wish we stayed loner in Chiang Mai to experience more moments like that.”

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5.Doi Inthanon National Park & Hike at Kew Mae Pan

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 11 hours · from $41

Travel from Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest peak, the Royal Pagodas, Hmong market, and Kew Mae Pan trail. The two-hour hike brings mountain views and mossy forest, while village coffee and Wachirathan Waterfall round out the day. The trail operates from November through May.

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6.Mount Doi Inthanon National Park Sunrise and Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $126Top rated

Leave Chiang Mai at 4 a.m. for sunrise at Doi Inthanon’s 2,565-meter summit, the twin pagodas, and a guided Pha Dok Seaw hike. A local Karen guide leads you past waterfalls and rice fields to village coffee. Breakfast, lunch, park fees, and transfers are included.

“My friend and I was initially hesitant and skeptical to book this trip. We wanted to so a sunrise hiking and due to the Thai New Year holiday, this is the only tour we could find that fit into our itinerary. The price was not cheap, and most importantly, the reviews were extreme, either very good or disappointed. However, we decided to give it a try. Driver Ming (I hope I didn't misspell his name) picked us up at hotel on time at 4am, first drove up to the place to see the sunrise and luckily we saw it. It was really foggy on the way up the mountain but…”

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7.Doi Suthep National Park Leisure Hiking & Biking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $60

Spend six hours above Chiang Mai with a small group of up to 10. You’ll hike to Montha Than Waterfall and a Hmong village, visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Wat Pha Lat, then ride downhill on a mountain bike. English, German, and Thai guides are available.

“Agréable journée, le guide donne énormément de détails et explique bien. Descente sympa à vélo et marche jusque à la cascade fatigant mais ça vaut le coup d’œil. Une bonne fatigue en perspective.”

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8.Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail & Doi Inthanon National Park From Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · from $33Best value

Travel from Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest mountain, hike the two-hour Pha Dok Siew trail with a local guide, visit waterfalls and hill tribe communities, and stop at the King and Queen Pagodas. The small group is limited to 15 people, with lunch, water, transport, and insurance included.

“Abholung hat gut geklappt. Reiseleiter nett und kompetent. Ablauf eher nicht so gut: Schon nach kurzer Zeit Fast 30 Minuten Pause und dann viel zu hohe Geschwindigkeit. Der Bus überholte fast jedes andere Fahrzeug! Die Wanderstrecke wunderschön, aber sie war völlig überlaufen. Anfangs hohes Geh- Tempo, später Schlange stehen.”

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9.Doi Inthanon National park and 2 hours hiking with private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $100

Spend about 10 hours with a private guide exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai. Visit Wachiratan Waterfall, the summit, Ang Ka Nature Trail, the King and Queen Pagodas, a hill tribe village, rice terraces, and a coffee farm, with lunch and hotel transfers included.

“extreemly recommend on paul . he was emazing pation and full with knowladge. verry nice and understanding person. we were in chang may, chang ray abd all around spending great rime and best memories. wow.”

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10.Inthanon National Park Tour with Soft Hike at Pha Dok Siew Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $107

Travel from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon National Park for Ang Ka rainforest, royal pagodas, a Hmong market, lunch, and a two-hour Pha Dok Siew hike. An English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, admissions, lunch, water, and Karen coffee are included. Guide Ms. Poongkie may lead the day.

“We got a one day tour to the mountains. Thank you for a great experience with fantastic guide:) we will definitelly come back again.”

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