Doi Inthanon Trekking Tour from Chiang Mai – Kew Mae Pan & Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail
Doi Inthanon Trekking Tour from Chiang Mai (Full Day with Lunch)
This is the trekking version of our Doi Inthanon National Park day tour — the same highlights on the summit, plus a 2-hour guided walk along one of the park's forest nature trails. From 1 November to 31 May we walk the Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail, a scenic ridge trail with sweeping views over the mountains (permit and local guide required, included in your price). From 1 June to 31 October, when Kew Mae Pan is closed for the rainy season, we walk the Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail instead, a lush forest and waterfall route that stays open year-round.
Alongside the trek you'll still visit the twin royal pagodas, stand on the highest point in Thailand, cool off at Wachirathan Waterfall, and browse a Hmong hill tribe market and White Karen village. Lunch, entrance and trekking permit fees, transport and an English-speaking guide are all included — and there's no minimum group size, so we depart even for a single traveller.
💰 Tour Prices
Price Per Person – No Minimum Group Size
✨ Tour Highlights
- ✨ A 2-hour guided walk on the Kew Mae Pan or Pha Dok Siew nature trail, depending on season
- ✨ Stand on the highest spot in Thailand at 2,565 metres above sea level
- ✨ Visit the King's and Queen's Pagodas, the twin royal chedis with their terraced flower gardens
- ✨ Feel the spray at Wachirathan Waterfall, one of the most powerful falls in northern Thailand
- ✨ Browse the Hmong hill tribe market for coffee, dried fruit and highland produce
- ✨ Meet a White Karen village family and see traditional hand-weaving
- ✨ Trekking permit, local trail guide, lunch and insurance all included
📅 Detailed Itinerary
📍 Hotel Pick-up in Chiang Mai
Your guide and air-conditioned vehicle collect you from your hotel in Chiang Mai city centre. We drive south-west towards Chom Thong district and begin the climb into Doi Inthanon National Park.
📍 Guided Nature Trail Trek (2 hours)
Walk the Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail (1 November – 31 May), a ridge-top trail with panoramic mountain and cloud views and a local park guide required by the park authority, or the Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail (1 June – 31 October), a forest trail that winds past streams and a waterfall. Both are moderate, unpaved walking trails of about 2 hours.
📍 Summit & the King's and Queen's Pagodas
Visit the marker for the highest spot in Thailand and the twin pagodas built by the Royal Thai Air Force to honour Their Majesties the King and Queen, with terraced gardens and sweeping mountain views.
📍 Lunch
Enjoy a set Thai lunch at a local restaurant. Vegetarian and other dietary requirements can be arranged if you tell us at the time of booking.
📍 Wachirathan Waterfall
Cool off in the spray of Wachirathan Waterfall, a wide and powerful cascade that often throws a rainbow across the pool on sunny afternoons.
📍 Hmong Market & White Karen Village
Browse the Hmong hill tribe market, where highland families sell locally grown coffee, dried fruit, handicrafts and fresh produce. Then visit a White Karen village and watch traditional weaving on wooden looms.
📍 Return & Arrive at Your Hotel
Drive back down towards the city and drop-off at your hotel in Chiang Mai city centre. End of service.
✅ Tour Includes
- Round-trip hotel transfer (Chiang Mai city hotels only)
- Air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
- National park entrance fees and trekking permit / local trail guide fee
- English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Travel accident insurance
- Drinking water
❌ Tour Excludes
- Meals, drinks and optional activities not mentioned in the programme
- Personal expenses and souvenir shopping
- Trekking poles and personal hiking gear
- Gratuities for the guide and driver (optional)
- Pick-up or drop-off outside Chiang Mai city centre (extra charge applies)
💡 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which trail will I walk — Kew Mae Pan or Pha Dok Siew?
A: It depends on the season. Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail runs 1 November to 31 May; Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail runs 1 June to 31 October, when Kew Mae Pan is closed for the rainy season. You cannot choose — your guide will confirm which trail applies on your travel date.
Q: How difficult is the trek?
A: Both trails are moderate, roughly 2 hours on unpaved forest or ridge paths with some uneven ground. No technical climbing is involved, but you should be reasonably fit and comfortable walking outdoors for 2 hours.
Q: What should I wear and bring?
A: Closed walking or trail shoes, a light jacket (the summit is cold year-round), sun protection, and a rain layer if travelling during the Pha Dok Siew season.
Q: Is there a minimum number of people for this tour?
A: No. There is no minimum group size — we operate the tour even for a single traveller.
ℹ️ Important Information
👶 Child Policy
- Free: under 2 years old (0–90 cm height) — no seat provided
- Child rate (1,400 THB): ages 3–12 years old (91–140 cm height)
- Adult rate (1,500 THB): over 140 cm height
🎒 What to Bring
- Closed walking or trail shoes suitable for uneven forest paths
- Sweater, fleece or light jacket — the summit is cold all year round
- Camera or smartphone
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Light rain jacket during the Pha Dok Siew (June–October) season
- Cash in Thai Baht for souvenirs at the market and village
⚠️ Booking & Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation: 24 hours or more before the tour departure — full refund.
- No refund: less than 24 hours before the tour departure.
- For any last-minute change, please contact our reservation team as early as possible.
🚫 Out of Route Area
The following areas are considered out of area for pick up and drop off: Mae Rim area, Sa Moeng area, Hang Dong area, San Kampang area, Veranda High Resort and some others outside of the city center. We will suggest the hotel in the city center as a meeting point at the time of confirmation.
A request for pick up and drop off at an out of area hotel is possible at an extra charge of 700 Baht per transfer per way (not per person). For Hmong Lodge and Panviman Resort & Spa: extra charge 1,100 Baht per transfer per way. We will send separate payment link upon request.
📋 General Terms and Conditions
The given time frame is an estimate only and may deviate due to traffic, road conditions, weather, the pace of the group and/or any unforeseen circumstances.
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