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15 Best Chiang Mai Hikes

The trails worth the early start.

The 15 chiang mai hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.

15 Best Chiang Mai Hikes

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip - Doi Inthanon’s 2,565-Meter Summit: Why the Highest Peak Matters
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

1.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

Chiang Mai day trip to Doi Inthanon: Twin Pagodas, Wachirathan Waterfall, Kew Mae Pan hike (Nov–May), and hill-tribe villages.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“James was such a fun guide. He has a great sense of humor and kept everything light and engaging, but also did a fantastic job explaining the history and significance of each place we visited. When we arrived at the Twin Pagodas, we had the whole area to ourselves, there weren’t many other tourists around.…”

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Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike - Wat Pha Lat: the forest temple hike that slows your pace
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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program - Mo Hom clothing, feeding, and bathing (and why those rules matter)
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program

4.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program

Ethical elephant sanctuary plus Doi Inthanon hiking, Twin Pagodas, and Karen coffee in one long Chiang Mai day with hotel pickup.

★ 4.6

“I loved the hike in the forest to the village. The elephant sanctuary is a truly ethic one. Overall a nice experience well organized I would recommend.”

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Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike - Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: the gold temple and the Dragon Staircase
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Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike

From Chiang Mai: Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch - Midday Crossing to Lunch: Eating in the Jungle and Learning Fruit Truths
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From Chiang Mai: Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch

6.From Chiang Mai: Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch

Doi Saket jungle hike from Chiang Mai with village herb tastings, waterfall shower, and lunch in the trees for $57.

★ 5.0

“This was an amazing and unforgettable experience! Our guides Troy, Mr Mapik and their 3 dogs were amazing guides and i will recommend this activity to everyone who likes a nice non touristy hike trough the jungle! I would recommend some hiking experience and good shoes. Overall 5 star experience!!”

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Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park - Khun Chang Khian: rest, views, and light lunch at the village
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Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park

7.Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park

Hard hike then fast downhill biking in Doi Suthep National Park. Small group, hill-tribe lunch, lake swim, pickup included.

★ 4.5

“Guide: 10/10 Bike Maintenance: 3/10 Great experience, the tour was planned well, with a nice hike, good lunch, some great views, and fun biking. We did not actually see a waterfall on our hike, and we had to stop on the bike 12+ times for Read more”

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Chiang Mai: 7-Hour Doi Suthep National Park Summit Hiking - Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: temple views before the deeper trek
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Chiang Mai: 7-Hour Doi Suthep National Park Summit Hiking

Chiang Mai: Suthep National Park Hiking & DH Mountain Biking - The hike up: jungle stairs, steep work, and a climb that actually means something
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Chiang Mai: Suthep National Park Hiking & DH Mountain Biking

9.Chiang Mai: Suthep National Park Hiking & DH Mountain Biking

Hike to a Hmong village in Doi Pui National Park, then ride 4,000 feet downhill and swim at Huay Tueng Tao lake.

★ 4.8

“I agree with others that the hike is not for beginners because some sections of the hike can be quite steep and challenging. But it was not an issue for me since i hike a lot. The mountain biking is fun, and our tour guide is of great help”

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From Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Day Trip & Hike - Angka Nature Trail and the rainforest intro you can actually feel
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From Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Day Trip & Hike

10.From Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Day Trip & Hike

From Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon: guided jungle hike, twin royal pagodas, Karen village coffee, lunch, and hotel pickup in 9 hours.

★ 4.8

“The day trip was excellent, very good value for the price. Our guide Bee was very thorough and friendly yet never intrusive. We will remember the hike in the jungle and the coffee at the Karen tribe village for a very long time! Totally recommended”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park Tour & Kew Mae Pan Trail Hike - Pagoda time: King and Queen Chedi, views, and a dress code that’s easy to follow
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park Tour & Kew Mae Pan Trail Hike

11.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park Tour & Kew Mae Pan Trail Hike

See Doi Inthanon’s waterfalls, twin pagodas, Thailand’s highest point, then hike the Kew Mae Pan trail and shop hill-tribe markets.

★ 4.3

“My wife and I had a great time with this day tour. Our guide, Nina, was also very approachable and professional. The twin pagodas were very serene while the Kew Mae Pan trail was undulating nad scenic! I’d recommend this for anyone who is visiting Doi Inthanon for the first time!”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park Hiking & Elephants Sanctuary - Ethical Elephant Sanctuary: Watching Rescued Elephants the Right Way
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park Hiking & Elephants Sanctuary

12.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park Hiking & Elephants Sanctuary

Chiang Mai day trip: ethical elephant sanctuary, Doi Inthanon trek to Thailand’s highest peak, pagodas, and hill-tribe coffee.

★ 4.6

“I had a great day on this tour. My tour guides had snacks for us in the morning. They were so educated at the elephant sanctuary and honestly the whole tour. I felt like I had enough time at each destination. I really enjoyed this and it made my day, so happy I signed up…”

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One Day Hiking and Elephant experience by Chiang Mai Elephant Home - Bamboo rafting hour: a calm break before the hike
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One Day Hiking and Elephant experience by Chiang Mai Elephant Home

13.One Day Hiking and Elephant experience by Chiang Mai Elephant Home

Jungle hike, bamboo rafting, and close elephant time at Chiang Mai Elephant Home, with small-group pickup and lunch.

★ 5.0

“We arrived in the morning and Limbo welcomed us and took care of us all day long taking pictures and explaining everything with detail. The elephants were kept in very good condition and had a lot of space to stay and food to eat. ThRead more”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park Day Trip with Kiw Mae Pan Hike - Thailand’s Highest Point at 2565m: What the Altitude Stop Feels Like
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park Day Trip with Kiw Mae Pan Hike

14.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park Day Trip with Kiw Mae Pan Hike

Chiang Mai day trip to Doi Inthanon: Kew Mae Pan hike, 2565m summit, pagodas, Hmong market, and Vachiratharn Waterfall for $61.

★ 4.6

“Transport with comfortable bus and driver was driving nice and smoothly. Out guide (Steve) contacted one day before to adjust pickup details. At the beginning he briefly described the agenda of the tour and then, on every stop he was very helpful and said a few words about the place. During the hiking part, he…”

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