CHIANG MAI · TREKKING TOURS
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 chiang mai trekking tours walkers book most, gathered in one place. How far you go, how high you climb, who guides the route, and what a place on the trip will cost.
A full Chiang Mai day mixing ethical elephant care, Doi Inthanon peak pagodas, and a guided trek to Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall.
Most Popular“Fantastic experience! Absolutely loved being with the elephants and the calming trek through the national park!”
Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai with a guided Pha Dok Siew trek, Karen village culture, waterfalls, pagodas, and Thailand’s highest point.
“Daniel is a fantastic and phenomenal guide!! Recommend 👍🏼”
Two days of Chiang Mai jungle trekking with a Karen village stay, ethical elephant sanctuary visit, bamboo rafting, and waterfall swim.
“a brilliant trek. Some tough uphill bits but worth it. Lee, our guide, was amazing and showed us a tarantula in its nest. Honestly was cosy and comfy. Food was delicious and I loved the campfire.”
A full day from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon’s summit, King and Queen Pagodas, a guided Pha Dok Siew hike, coffee tasting, and Wachirathan Waterfall.
“The programme was great, we enjoyed the trecking and stops to local mountain village. The king and queen monuments offer an amazing view on the valley. We would have liked more detailed explanations during trecking and visits but overall it was worth it !”
A private 9-hour day trip from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon: waterfalls, a real forest trek, tribe coffee, pagodas, and a satisfying lunch.
“Yut Yut Yut!! Such a great experience, all thanks to our guide Yut. A lot of these tours are so dependent on the guide and he did not disappoint. Everything was as described and it was so helpful to have him describe all the extra info tips around the temples, villages, etc. Ask for Yut…”
Full-day Chiang Mai escape to Doi Inthanon, Twin Pagodas, and the Pha Dok Siew waterfall trek, plus Karen coffee and lunch.
“The activity was great! the guide, Steven, was very clear and what we were going to do and provided enough information without boring us. Van was very comfortable. The trek is mostly downhill but has a lot of stairs and steps, be aware if that's an issue for you! and take a sweater/rain jacket because…”
Trek through Mae Kampong’s jungle, taste local herbs, visit a waterfall, and have a real shot at wild gibbons near Chiang Mai.
“If you like nature, this is the best trip you can take in Chiang Mai. The animals, the plants, and the whole jungle are astonishing! The guide, Nee (sorry if I misspelled the name), is very kind and explains everything with passion and great attention to detail. I highly recommend this excursion!”
Full-day Doi Inthanon tour with a guided trek, seasonal waterfall/view walk, royal pagodas, Karen and Hmong stops, plus lunch.
“Full day tour, very busy, with short stops along the way. Felt a bit rushed at times, with lots of other bus loads of tourists around”
Small-group hike and temple day in Doi Inthanon with waterfalls, Thailand’s highest summit, pagodas, village coffee, and lunch.
“Nice and friendly guide, wonderful places. The hike is amazing views and quite easy. There was a vegetarian option for the food and plenty of it.”
Spend a full day at Kerchor Elephant Eco Park: feed and bathe elephants, make herbal medicine balls, bamboo raft, then hike to a waterfall.
“Great experience getting close to the elephants. Bamboo rafting also great. Communication before the trip very poor. No answer to WhatsApp messages sent 3 weeks before the trip”
Full-day Chiang Dao caves and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall from Chiang Mai, with small-group guiding, A/C transport, and optional lantern cave access.
“an incredible experience with an incredible lady - our tour guide was amazing and so informative. she put a smile on our face throughout - the trip is fun and varied. a great day”
Chiang Mai High Mountain Day Trek: small-group jungle hike, hill-tribe villages, and a Thai lunch with tea or coffee, pickup included.
“It ended up being a private tour due to lack of bookings but we weren't complaining. The guides were fab, really friendly nice guys. Three (one of the guides) was funny and they were both informative about the flora and fauna in the area. The walk through the lush jungle was stunning. It was a…”
Chiang Mai day trip to Doi Inthanon: pagodas, waterfalls, and a 2-hour Pha Dok Siew trek with Karen guides and set-menu lunch.
“Great trip overall. A shout-out to Daniel, our tour guide, for making the experience unforgettable with his purely joyful energy and his humour- he's literally born to do this job!”
Roast and brew coffee in Chiang Mai’s Karen Highlands. Jungle trek, coffee-tree planting, vegetarian lunch, and V60 workshop.
“Where coffee meets community and purpose. Jack and Jeff delivered one of the most inspiring and meaningful tours I’ve ever experienced. This was not just about coffee — it was about people, culture, and the environment. The tour took us Read more”
A 2-day Chiang Mai jungle trek with Karen villages, waterfall swims, and a night by the campfire in the Mae Wang jungle.
“Amazing people, food was great and also a very generous amount. Not talking about the views ‘cause you need to see them with your eyes to see they’re true. 5 stars and if I could, I would give them more”
Guided treks in every great range, basecamp town by basecamp town.
