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Discover Doi Inthanon National Park on a full-day tour from Chiang Mai, combining Thailand’s highest peak, royal heritage, waterfalls, and authentic highland village life in one well-paced journey. Your day begins with a comfortable hotel pickup and a scenic drive into Doi Inthanon’s cool, green mountains.
Upon arrival, stand at Thailand’s highest point at 2,565 meters and take a short walk through the mossy summit forest. Continue to the iconic Royal Twin Pagodas, surrounded by alpine gardens and sweeping views across the highlands.
Next, explore the lively Hmong market for fresh produce and handmade crafts. Enjoy a Thai set lunch before heading to Ban Mae Klang Luang, a peaceful Karen village framed by cascading rice terraces, where you’ll learn about daily hill-tribe life and local coffee.
End the day at Wachirathan and Mae Klang waterfalls, where misty cascades and jungle scenery reveal the raw beauty of Doi Inthanon.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Alternatively, pickup is available directly from your hotel within Chiang Mai's Old Town or Nimman area. Pickup times are scheduled between 07:30 AM and 08:00 AM. Your precise pickup time will be communicated to you via email; therefore, we advise you to consult your inbox. Kindly meet your driver in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup. Arriving more than 10 minutes late or after our departure may result in a no-show designation.
Your precise pickup time will be communicated to you via email; therefore, we advise you to consult your inbox. Kindly meet your driver in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup. Arriving more than 10 minutes late or after our departure may result in a no-show designation.
Itinerary
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Arrive at Thailand’s highest point, 2,565 meters above sea level. Enjoy cool mountain air and take an easy 15–20 minute walk along the summit nature trail, passing mossy trees and drifting mist in a cloud forest setting.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon And Phra Mahathat Naphapholphumisiri
Leave the summit and visit the King’s Pagoda, built in 1987 for King Bhumibol. Walk through manicured alpine gardens and stop at open viewpoints with time for photos overlooking the highlands below the clouds.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Across the valley, explore the Queen’s Pagoda, completed in 1992 for Queen Sirikit. Stroll through colorful flower terraces and enjoy panoramic views that highlight Doi Inthanon’s cool climate and layered green landscape.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Thai Hmong Community Market
As the road descends, visit a lively Hmong market filled with handmade crafts, seasonal mountain fruits, and fragrant herbs. Take time to browse, snack, and observe everyday highland trading in a relaxed local setting.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Ban Mae Klang Luang
Continue into the valley to Ban Mae Klang Luang, a Karen village surrounded by rice terraces. Walk among the fields, meet local farmers, and visit a small coffee roasting house to smell and taste fresh mountain-grown beans.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Wachirathan Falls
Next comes Wachirathan Waterfall, one of the park’s most dramatic sights. Hear the roar before you see it, feel the cool mist, and take striking photos as powerful water plunges down jungle cliffs.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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End the day at Mae Klang Waterfall, where wide rock tiers and flowing streams create a calmer setting. Take unhurried photos, enjoy the soothing sound of water, and relax in the forest atmosphere before the comfortable return to Chiang Mai.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child ticket: Children aged 3–6 years are eligible for the child rate.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child ticket: Children aged 3–6 years are eligible for the child rate.
- Please dress modestly. Dress code for the Pagodas: To visit the King’s and Queen’s Pagodas. Closed-toe shoes (sneakers/sports shoes) are OK; no flip-flops. T-shirts are OK; no tank tops. Long pants/jeans are required; no shorts.
- Shared pickup note: This is a joint tour. Please wait in your hotel lobby as the driver picks up guests one by one. If the wait feels too long, call the tour operator immediately. Thank you for your patience.
- Booking details must match: If the details in your booking are incorrect on arrival (for example, a child’s age/height or the total number of guests), you will need to pay any additional charges at that time.
- Return time estimate: Expected hotel drop-off is 5:00–5:30 PM, but this may change depending on your hotel location and traffic.
- Minimum participants: This experience requires at least 2 guests. If it’s canceled, you’ll be notified in advance and offered a reschedule, an alternative tour, or a full refund.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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