CHIANG MAI · TREKKING TOURS
The trails worth the climb.
The 15 chiang mai trekking tours walkers rate most, gathered in one place. Where the trail goes, how many days you are on it, who guides the route, and what a spot on the team costs.
Chiang Mai 3-in-1 day: ethical elephant sanctuary, Doi Inthanon peak and pagodas, and a waterfall trek with lunch and pickup.
Most Popular“Great day trip! Very well organized and everything was thought off. 100% would recommend! The elephants were very friendly.”
Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon day trip with a 2-hour Pha Dok Siew trek, Karen village culture, twin pagodas, waterfalls, and the highest peak.
“We had such a lovely day out. Our guide was fun and engaging. He explained and showed us the different vegetation/wildlife, local traditions, local survival skills, history, and answered all our questions. He took us to his village for lunch and to try different teas and coffees. It felt respectful of the Karen village whilst…”
Two days in Chiang Mai Province: jungle trek, Karen village overnight, rescued elephants, bamboo rafting, and waterfall swim for $97.
“Great experience overall. Loved the trekking part, the nature and all activities. I'd recommend improving the beds for the night. But overall an authentic experience for living the nature and the outdoors of Chiang Mai”
One day from Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest peak, pagodas, a jungle nature trail, coffee tasting, and Wachirathan Waterfall.
“What an incredible trip. Steve, our guide for the day was great, communicated clearly both before and during the trip. Firstly, be prepared for the day ahead, bring water, plenty of it and good walking/hiking sandals or shoes. Insect repellent is a must as those pesky insects will make good the selection of fine specimens…”
Private day trip to Doi Inthanon with trekking, waterfalls, Twin Pagodas, hill-tribe coffee, and lunch from Chiang Mai.
“Fun experience, our guide Tong was knowledgeable and friendly and the mountain trek was a nice break from the city heat. Lunch was really good!”
A full-day trip from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon: Twin Pagodas, an easy jungle waterfall trek, and Wachirathan Falls with great local food.
“We had an amazing day with Matthew. He’s such a kind person and a nice guide. He made sure everyone was doing ok throughout the day. The activities and different stops are great. You’ll see and do a lot during this day waterfalls, hiking, Karen Village, rice plantation if you’re lucky you’ll see some monkeys…”
Small-group trek from Chiang Mai to Mae Kampong for gibbons in the wild, secret jungle walking, herb tastings, waterfall, and great food.
“Aside from the rain, it was so beautiful to be hiking and experiencing the gibbons of Mae Kam Pong! The architecture is stellar, and the hospitality and food were 10/10.”
Full-day Doi Inthanon tour with a 2-hour trek, twin royal pagodas, waterfalls, Karen coffee and Hmong market. Lunch and pickup included.
“Would recommend highly. Great day out with a relatively moderate hike, fabulous views, a visit to the spectacular twin pagodas of the former queen and king. In addition a simple, but extremely delicious lunch, with as much as you wanted, Read more”
Doi Inthanon day trip with waterfalls, summit, King & Queen pagodas, and a seasonal nature-trail hike plus coffee tasting, entry fees included.
“Every stop was full of beauty Guide was excellent and funny Hike was much more challenging than expected (not moderate) but worth it”
A full-day Chiang Mai adventure with elephant eco time, bamboo rafting, and a waterfall trek, plus herbal medicine-making for elephants.
“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 trek through Chiang Dao caves and the climbable Bua Thong sticky waterfall from Chiang Mai, with small-group comfort and hotel pickup.
“This was the best trip so far. I forget the tour guide name but she was very caring helpful and knowledgeable. Well worth it the money. Also the driver was a safe driver which is very important.”
A small-group mountain trek from Chiang Mai with jungle trails, hill-tribe village life, and Thai lunch in the hills.
“Our trek was fascinating. Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and helpful. Highly recommend for a great adventure out in the forest.”
See Doi Inthanon’s waterfalls and pagodas, then trek Pha Dok Siew with a Karen guide on a small-group day trip from Chiang Mai.
“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!”
A small-group Chiang Mai jungle coffee trek with Karen village culture, tree planting, and hands-on roasting plus V60 brewing.
“This tour is so authentic and special, you will not regret booking it! It exceeded our expectations!”
Two-day Chiang Mai jungle trek with waterfalls, White Karen village stay, and campfire stargazing. Small-group hike for $96.
“Me and my brother where the only ones on this tour and we had the BEST time! Pat (our guide) showed us a lot of cool things (like making bamboo rings, leaf crowns,…). The homestay was very well organised and had the most beautiful view.”
