Chiang Mai Private Driving Tours - Explore Doi Inthanon

Trip Overview

Doi Inathon National Park has so much to offer from its extraordinary views to unique experiences. It’s one of the beautiful national parks in Thailand, and it is also the highest mountain in Thailand. The park has long been home to settlements of Northern Hilltribes, allowing these unique villages to maintain their traditional cultures. This tour is perfect for adventurers and culture enthusiasts alike. Find tranquility at the beautiful cascades of the Sirithan and Wachiratharn waterfalls. Hike above the clouds of Chiang Mai, walk through lush forest filled trails, admire the gorgeous rice terraces, and eat at a traditional market. Doi Inthanon is located approximately 90 km from Chiang Mai and will take about 1.5 hours to reach.

Highlights

The Summit: Highest Point of Thailand

Doi Inthanon Summit has an elevation up to 2,565 metres (8,400 feet), many locals and tourists love to go high up the mountain and see Thailand from the top of the country. After all, Doi Inthanon is also known as “The Roof of Thailand”.

Ang Kha Nature Trail

Ang Ka Luang Natural Trail (Also known as Angkha Natural Trail) is a scenic 340 meters looped broadwalk trail, where you can take a stroll through beautiful cloud forests and some patches of rare swamp forest. Trail is mostly flat except for around 30 meters of sloped trail near the start and end and takes around 20-30 minutes to walk.

Kew Mae Pan Trail: Open Seasonal

Closed between June 1 to October 31

Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail is a must-do hiking and trekking trail not to be missed by nature lovers. This short hike led by a Hmong guide, takes you through the pristine forest and hillside for about 3.2 kilometres. Enjoy lush green tropical and evergreen forests, rolling mountainsides, deep valleys, and stunning skies. You will also be able to see incredible wildlife such as rare species of wildflowers (best from December through February) and birds (best from November through March). Please note this can take 2-4 hours depending on your speed.

Additional Costs (Per Group): Required Hmong Walking Guide: 200 Baht

Royal Twin Pagodas

The Royal Twin Pagodas at the top of Doi Inthanon is rather a famous spot for both locals and tourists. The two impressive pagodas (also called chedi) was built by the Thai Air Force to commemorates the 60th birthday of the King Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon and Queen Phra Maha Dhatu Naphapholphumisiri.

Entrance Fee (Per Person): 20 Baht

Hmong Hill Tribe Market

Here you’ll find fruit, vegetables, and tea that are grown on the nearby mountainside by local farmers using sustainable farming techniques. In fact, the produce cannot grow elsewhere in Thailand due to the mountain's year-round cool temperatures. By buying from them, you are supporting the local economy and the farmer’s families.

Toliet (Per Person): 5 Baht

Sirithan Waterfall

Sirithan Waterfall is one of Inthanon's most spectacular cascading waterfalls. Just a short walk from the road side. There is a nice wooden viewing platform where you can enjoy the magnificent view.

Wachirathan Waterfall

The Wachirathan Waterfall is one of the three main waterfalls in the Doi Inthanon National Park. It is a multi-level fall. Although the falls are flowing all year, the biggest quantity of water will be flowing during the wet season from May to November.There is a lot of spray from the falls which creates a rain-like mist that flows down the valley. The mist can be at times very impressive to look at and you will almost always see rainbows in the mist. This makes it a popular spot for taking movies and photos.

Ban Mae Klang Luang

Immerse yourself with nature in Ban Mae Klang Luang, a small and beautiful village located in rice field layer mountains. The main occupation in the villages is the rice terraces farming, this field of agriculture helps protect the natural resources and nature.

Included

Engish Speaking Driver I can help you learn Thai if you wish
Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off Trip starts & end at your hotel
Private Tranportation Comfortable air-con Sedan Car or Van
No Rushing Take your time at the places you love
No Addional Tranportation Fees Fuel & Milage included in cost
Drinking Water With Thailand's heat, its important to stay hydrated

Not Included

Meals & Sacks Estimate 100-200 Baht Per Person
Guide This private tour includes only transportation and driver.
Entrance Fees Please see: Royal Twin Pagodas, Kew Mae Pan Trail & Inthanon National Park Fees are 300 Baht per person
Cold Weather Wear Please bring appropriate clothing for cold weather.

Tour Cost

4500 Baht | 1-4 Persons Comfortable air-con Sedan Car
7000 Baht | 5-7 Persons Comfortable air-con Van

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