TREKKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 trekking tours in thailand 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“It was incredible! I recomendo everyone who is on a tight schedule and doesn’t want to miss these experiences”
Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai with a guided Pha Dok Siew trek, Karen village culture, waterfalls, pagodas, and Thailand’s highest point.
“The trip was very enjoyable. The Doi Inthanon hike was beautiful and easy to do, the waterfalls we saw were impressive. Lunch was generous and tasty. Our guide was very nice too. We also enjoyed the visit to the King and Queen pagodas. All in all a great day out which we highly recommend”
Two days of Chiang Mai jungle trekking with a Karen village stay, ethical elephant sanctuary visit, bamboo rafting, and waterfall swim.
“We had a great experience, and our guide Witoon was excellent, he was very friendly and patient. He took photos for us during the tour and sent them afterwards on WhatsApp, which was a really nice touch. The elephant sanctuary was amazing and the views throughout the tour were absolutely stunning. Highly recommend this tour,…”
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.
“Our guide May was great, the pha dok siew trek was the higlight for us”
A private 9-hour day trip from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon: waterfalls, a real forest trek, tribe coffee, pagodas, and a satisfying lunch.
“Our tour guide, Yut was amazing! He picked us up at our resort and was prepared for anything. Had umbrellas, snacks, water, and even toilet paper for me because he knew the women’s bathroom never had it. He was respectful, knowledgeable and a great driver. During the trek portion to a hill tribe and were…”
Full-day Chiang Mai escape to Doi Inthanon, Twin Pagodas, and the Pha Dok Siew waterfall trek, plus Karen coffee and lunch.
“Bobo was our guide and he was great! He was funny and informative, I would recommend!”
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!”
Khao Sok half-day trek with an English guide: monkeys and gibbons, waterfall swimming at Bang Hua Raet and Wing Hin, transfers included.
“Aanni was an absolute gem. I did the tour alone and he made sure to make me feel comfortable and like a friend rather than a guide. He was very knowledgeable of the flora and fauna of the rainforest which as an animal/insect/bird lover, I can confirm he knew the what he was talking about…”
Full-day Doi Inthanon tour with a guided trek, seasonal waterfall/view walk, royal pagodas, Karen and Hmong stops, plus lunch.
“Completed this trek, just a couple of days back. It was really worth it!! The jungle walk and the hike to the top of the mountain was very beautiful. The trek was not at all difficult, just a few elevation for very shorter period. A person with average fitness can also complete this trek and…”
Small-group hike and temple day in Doi Inthanon with waterfalls, Thailand’s highest summit, pagodas, village coffee, and lunch.
“Booked this as a solo traveler since it is a must-do from Chiang Mai. Mediocre experience. Lots of time wasted before getting to the national park (~1h picking up from hotels, ~40 min stop at gas station for food) meaning the actual 2h hike takes place during the hottest part of the day (1-3p). The…”
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”
Jungle hike, river tubing, and a waterfall slide in Mae Taeng, with hotel pickup, lunch, and elephant-spotting chances.
“The river tubing to me was boring. It was very short and slow. I have gone tubing in Texas and in Helendale Ga and that’s fun. I Would not have wasted one of my only 3 days doing this activity. It is also on the more pricey side than the other tRead more”
Private Khao Sok jungle trekking, waterfall swim, bamboo jungle dinner, then night safari wildlife spotting in Khao Sok National Park.
“This was a highlight of our trip and one of the best tours we've had EVER. Big Boy was an extraordinary private tour guide, from the second we met him, he was welcoming, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. He kept us at a good pace and lead us off the main trail…”
Sunrise trek and no-crowd James Bond adventure in Phang Nga Bay with longtail boat, canoe lagoons, caves, and included breakfast and lunch.
“Early departure to get on all most famous places in the bay, it was mainly empty and quiet! The guide (MJ) had plenty of nice stuff to tell us about spots we visited and super good at capturing cool pictures! Tour operator was super reactive and on time”
Phuket Big Buddha jungle trek with temple visits and lunch, small-group eco tour from Kata, $52 with pickup.
“The guide was excellent. We had our 7 year son do the trek. It was not easy but he did it. We took plenty of rest breaks and no pressure was put on us. Very enjoyable.”
Guided treks in every great range, basecamp town by basecamp town.
