DOI INTHANON TREKKING
Embark on a 2-day trekking journey through the majestic Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand’s highest peak. Explore lush forests, visit the impressive Wachirathan Waterfall, and hike to a remote White Karen Village for an authentic overnight experience. On the second day, enjoy a scenic jungle walk, relax at a hidden waterfall, and end the adventure with an exciting bamboo rafting trip along the Mae Wang River before returning to Chiang Mai.
DAY 1: CHIANG MAI – DOI INTHANON – KAREN VILLAGE (-/L/D)
 Your guide will meet you at the hotel. Drive to Doi Inthanon National Park for your two day Doi Inthanon trek. Doi Inthanon is with 2,565 meters elevation above sea level the highest mountain of Thailand. The mountain is the source of many rivers and is an important watershed area. Forest types include moist evergreen forest, pine forest and mixed deciduous forest. The park supports the most significant number of bird species of any site in Thailand. We will stop at a local market to buy some supplies after which we will continue to the summit of Doi Inthanon.
Along the way, we will visit the Wachirathan waterfall. After a brief forest walk around the summit, we will descend and stop at the two pagodas that were erected in the honour of the King and Queen of Thailand. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will drive to the start point of trekking. We will hike through dense forest. Your guide will explain the different forest types in Northern Thailand. The trek to the White Karen Village will take approximately 2.5-3 hours. Dinner and overnight will be in the village.
Overnight at homestay in Doi Inthanon
Distance:
- Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon National Park: 67 miles -> 2 hour driving transfer
DAY 2: KAREN VILLAGE – BAMBOO RAFTING – CHIANG MAI – TREKKING TO MAE WANGÂ (B/-/-)
Second day of your Doi Inthanon trek. After an early morning breakfast, we will say goodbye to the village. We will hike downhill for almost one hour to a pretty waterfall where we will spend some time relaxing, swimming and enjoying nature. After this, we will continue down to the main road. Views are beautiful. There is time enough for taking pictures. After our relaxed morning hike, it is time for lunch.
Bamboo rafting
We will enjoy a simple Thai lunch. After lunch, we will drive to a rafting camp for a 45 minutes bamboo raft adventure on the Mae Wang River. Bamboo rafts were in the past an essential means of transportation. Roads were abysmal and sometimes totally impassable in the rainy season. Enjoy a relaxed, rafting trip. Return to Chiang Mai where you will arrive in the late afternoon.
Distance:
- Doi Inthanon National Park – Chiang Mai Central: 67 miles -> 2 hour driving transfer
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Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- Accommodation in a local house
- Experience English speaking tour manager on tour
- Private transfer and transportation on tour
- Bamboo rafting (about 45 minutes)
- Use of sheetbag or sleeping bag
- Use of Mosquito net
- Use of Backpack (on request)
- A flashlight is provided in the village
- Meals are mentioned on program (B: Breakfast, Br: Brunch, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Entrance fees are mentioned on the itinerary
- Daily mineral water (2 bottles/ pax/ tour day)
- All flights with tax
- Visa Approval Letter and Visa Stamping fee at arrival counter
- Travel Insurance
- Early check in or late check out
- Drinks and Beverages
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Surcharge for Public Holidays:
o New Year: 31 December 2025 – 02 January 2026 (inclusive)
o Surcharge for festivals (Loy Krathong, Sonkran…)
o Christmas: 23 – 25 December 2025 (inclusive
o Compulsory Gala Diner on 24 & 31 Dec 2025 (if any). - TIPPING for local guide, cruise team, tour manager and driver (compulsory)
- All other services are not mentioned on Inclusions
- Bank fee
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