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Doi Inthanon Day Trip: Thailand's Highest Peak, Royal Pagodas and Waterfalls

Chiang Mai, ThailandAbout 9 hoursGuided in English

Drive into Doi Inthanon National Park for waterfalls, the cloud-forest summit of Thailand's highest mountain and the twin royal pagodas, with a guide and lunch.

About 9 hoursExplore at your own pace
Small group (size confirmed in your quote)Keeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • The summit of Thailand's highest mountain
  • The twin royal pagodas and gardens
  • Wachirathan waterfall
  • A cloud-forest boardwalk near the top
  • Lunch in the national park

Full description

Doi Inthanon rises to 2,565 m south-west of Chiang Mai, and a day in its national park feels a world away from the city’s heat. The road climbs past thundering waterfalls such as Wachirathan into cool, moss-draped cloud forest near the summit, where a short boardwalk loops through the trees.

Just below the top stand the two royal pagodas built for the late King and Queen, set in flower gardens with wide views when the cloud lifts. Lunch is served in the park, and depending on the season your guide may include a hill-tribe market or a short nature trail.

Itinerary

  1. Pickup in Chiang Mai

    Drive about two hours south-west to the national park.

  2. Waterfalls

    Stop at one or two of the park's big waterfalls.

  3. Summit

    Walk the short boardwalk through the cloud forest at the top.

  4. Royal pagodas

    Visit the twin pagodas and their gardens.

  5. Lunch and return

    Lunch in the park, an optional market or trail stop, and the drive back.

Included

  • Pickup from central hotels (the exact area and time are confirmed in your quote)
  • Return transport
  • English-speaking guide
  • National park and pagoda entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Bottled drinking water

Not included

  • A warm layer for the summit
  • Tips for your guide and driver (optional)
  • Personal expenses

Meeting point

Pickup from central hotels (the exact area and time are confirmed in your quote)The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • It can be 10–15 °C colder at the summit; bring a jacket
  • Some trails (such as Kew Mae Pan) are closed in the rainy season
  • Views depend on the weather
  • Park fees can change; we confirm them with your quote

Frequently asked questions

Is there much walking?

Only short, easy walks at each stop; you can skip any of them.

Do vegetarians get a choice at lunch?

Yes, tell us your dietary needs when you enquire.

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