Fantastic! Famous Doi Inthanon National park tour with 2hr trekking
Description
This tour will introduce you to one of Thailand’s most famous attractions and a must-visit place in Chiang Mai that is Doi Inthanon National Park (Thailand’s highest mountain of over 2,565 meters above sea level). This national park is so famous for its natural beauty and is home to stunning landscapes, best sights and great activities such as trekking and birds-watching. If you are a nature and adventure lover, then this is the perfect program for you. Enjoy the outstanding view at the summit and walking in the nature trail to see many kinds of birds, historical sightseeing and flowers admiring. The trek is about 2hours through the lush cloud forests of Doi Inthanon National park. Get the amazing clear view at the Kew Mae Pan view point and experience the natural beauty as you walk along the nature trail; pristine forests, mountain views, flora and fauna. (We trek Kew mae pan trail only from the first of Nov. to the end of Apr.)
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Itinerary
You will be picked up from your place lobby between 7.00 and 7.30 am. (7.30-8.00 depending on your location). Drive 2hr. then enjoy the outstanding view and its natural beauty at the highest spot in Thailand.
These twin pagodas were built to honor the 60th birthday of the King and Queen in 1987 and 1992 respectively. One is called Naphamethinidon, meaning "by the strength of the land and air", and the other, Naphaphonphumisiri, meaning "being the strength of the air and the grace of the land". These mirrored buildings are pagodas that have been located at the highest altitude in Thailand. Here admire the huge structures and beauty of the flower garden.
** You can choose this course only during "Winter season (from 01 Nov. until the end of Apr.)" : except this season, you will trek at Pha Dok Siew trail. ** Lets’ enjoy the most beautiful panoramic view you will ever see in Thailand while Trekking at the Kew Mae Pan trail. The trek is about 2hours through the lush cloud forests. Get the gorgeous clear view at the viewpoint and experience the natural beauty of Thailand as you walk along the nature trail; pristine forests, mountain views, flora, and fauna.
**You can choose one of "Pha Dok Siew" and "Kiew Mae Pan" nature trails.** In trekking Pha Dok Siew trail, you will walk for 2 hours through the jungle following a narrow mountain trail that leads you to a stunning hidden waterfall in the middle of lush jungle. Along the way before reaching the Karen hill tribe village, you will pass through the farmland where you will see the coffee plantation, and beautiful rice terraces. the possibility to see is around July - the middle of November)
Enjoy the breathtaking view and walk around at Wachiratharn waterfall (a 70 meters high thunderous waterfall).
At Ban Mae Klang Luang, a Karen hill-tribe village, Witness their lifestyle, culture, and traditions. Observe the local women performing traditional clothing weaving. They also grow organic coffee and you will be able to sample and buy Chiangmai's best coffee. Then stop at the Hmong hill tribe’s market. You can try and buy some local fruits and treats.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
* Pickup time will be sent via chat within 12 hours of booking. Please check the chat window. * This list includes hotels only. If your place is in Old Town, Nimman Haemin, Night Bazaar, or parts of Santitham but not on this list, please leave your place’s name in the chat window. Addresses without a name cannot be accepted. *For accommodations located far from the city center, pickup may not be possible. In that case, please come to the designated meeting point.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- From May to October it is the rainy season. The tour runs even on rainy days, so please bring an umbrella or raincoat.
- Please note that carry-ons or large luggage cannot be accommodated in the van. (only items that can be placed on your lap are allowed .)
- This schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather condition, other unforeseen interruptions ※ All timings are approximate
- If the pickup time is between 7:00 and 7:30, the van could arrive anytime between 7:00 and 7:30, but it does not mean that the van will wait for 30 minutes. Pickup times cannot be predicted in advance, so you should wait in the lobby from 7:00. As this is a join-in tour that van visits several accommodations, please understand the pickup may be slightly delayed later than 7:30 if there are delays at other locations.
Reviews(18)
Overcast, not much of a view during the 2 hour tracking Lunch was awful, poor quality with flies flew around.
Very well organised tour, friendly guide and everything was timely and well managed. Good that they offer hotel pickup as it's a fairly early start. Even better that there was a quick pit stop shortly after heading out to make sure anyone who hadn't had breakfast could grab a bite to eat as it'd be a long day. Would recommend for other solo travellers too
A great day trip with fabulous views and waterfalls. Locals were very knowledgeable and shared lots of insights - the day was very relaxed and we never felt under pressure to move on. The day was an actual reflection of the trip description and didn’t feel like a ‘tourist trap’. We loved it all 🙂 The only slight improvement that could be made was the lunch which was very basic, very bland and lukewarm. That was disappointing and not reflective of Thai food at all
This tour made it easy to visit various areas of the park and get history along the way. WEAR your poncho when you get out to see the water falls!
This was a very well organised tour with good communication from operator, an enthusiastic guide who spoke good English and a comfortable mini bus. A lot was done and seen and at no stage felt a stop too long or too short besides the walk which felt a bit rushed, but then, it was wet. We were 15 in our group, aged 10-60, and 7 different nationalities - good fun! It was low season but can imagine that in high season it gets busy with queues and bumbing into the same groups at the different stops. Oh, do bring proper walking shoes, the trail was slippery (rainy season) and a raincoat or jumper as well.
Our guide was amazing - really friendly and funny and told us lots of interesting facts. We were also accompanied by 2 local Karen guides on the hike portion of the trip who were invaluable! They'd point out interesting plants and animals that I would have completely missed otherwise because they blended in so well with the environment. Great tour - highly recommend, especially if you like nature!
It was very good. Thailand is often associated with temples and the sea, but this tour gave me an opportunity to learn about another Thailand. The guide lady was very enthusiastic and kind.
A good experience, they fit alot into the day. Was unfortunately very foggy when we went so didn't get to see any views but the cloud forest trek was a highlight
My partner had food poisoning so couldn't come. Trip was great but a long day with just a little too much packed into it. Coffee was good and partner was upset to miss it.
We had a fantastic time on this trip. The best thing we’ve done in Thailand so far. It’s quite a way out of the city but the air conditioned bus was comfortable. We stopped at an amazing waterfall first, then went on to trek in the national park. We saw 3 snakes and a giant spider which were pointed out by our local guide. The walk was really interesting and not too challenging. Lunch in the Karen village was delicious and the coffee is amazing. After the hike we went on to the highest spot in Thailand. The cooler air was a welcome relief (19c). Then we went on to the twin pagodas which were also well worth seeing. We stopped at a market on the way back before being dropped off at our hotel. The whole day lasted from 7:30am till 6 pm. The day was very well organised and our guide, Q, was absolutely brilliant. He knew everything we wanted to know at each stop and even taught us some Thai phrases during the day, he was a really lovely guy. Great trip. 10/10. Definitely recommend.
