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Doi Inthanon National Park: Thai Eco-Tourism with Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail and Ethnic Villages
4.6
9 Ratings
Tambon Chang Khlan
Experience the beauty of Doi Inthanon National Park in Thailand with a visit to the Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail and ethnic villages. Discover the highest peak in Thailand, stunning waterfalls, and immerse yourself in eco-tourism.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Doi Inthanon - Doi Inthanon stands as the tallest peak in Thailand. Embark on a day-long excursion to this National Park, renowned for its crisp air, diverse plant and animal life, cascades, indigenous communities, and picturesque vistas. Traverse the Pha Dok Siew path with our expert guide and discover how the tribes thrive in the woodland. Don’t forget to pack some cozy attire, as the weather remains cool throughout the year, with summit temperatures averaging between 10
and 15
C.\n\nKey highlights at Doi Inthanon National Park include Thailand’s loftiest elevation, the twin stupas offering breathtaking panoramas, Wachirathan waterfall, and three additional waterfalls along the trail. The pinnacle of the excursion is a two-hour trek on the Pha Dok Siew trail led by a native hill tribe guide. Our guide will enlighten you on how the indigenous people utilize the forest for medicinal, culinary, and tool-making purposes. Additionally, we’ll visit the White Karen hill tribe village and the Hmong hill tribe market, where these communities are celebrated for their coffee, giving you an opportunity to sample their brew.
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned car/minivan from Chiang Mai’s Old Town and Nimman area
- Lunch (set menu), drinking water
- Tour Guide
- Insurance
What's Not Included
- National Park fee (300THB/Adult and 150THB/Child)
- King and Queen Pagodas Admission Tickets (100THB/Adult and 50THB/Child)
Additional Information
Visit the highest peak of Thailand with the Stupa of the last King of Chiang Mai. Walking at Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail and Doi Inthanon National Park. Walk follows the course of the Mae Klang river that supplies the village and farms with water. Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail has become a more popular destination over the years. It’s an Eco-tourism place that convinces many tourists to see the 7-story waterfall among Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail. If you see numerous Dok Siew flowers, it means that you have arrived. It is the present from nature for any travelers, that’s why you shouldn’t wait any longer to release your exhaustion in the clear and cool water! Explore the park’s stunning Wachirathan waterfall. Explore Hmong Market and visit Karen Village at Ban Mae Klang Luang.
- Child ticket age between 4-7 years
- For visiting the Chedi’s of the King & Queen, You must honor the place by dressing in a casual dress code (or better). No flipper shoes (sneakers, sports shoes, or cut shoes are OK), No tank top (T-Shirt is OK), No short pants (long pair of jeans is OK).
- This is a joint tour, the operator will be picking up each guest in order, so please kindly wait patiently at your hotel. If waiting for too long, please contact the operator immediately.
- In any case, if your booking isn’t matched with reality when you show upfront (such as child’s age, child’s height, the number of people and etc), you are responsible to pay the additional charge upfront for the tour.
- On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund
Location
Tha Phae Gate
Tha Phae Road
Or, you can also get picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai's Old Town and Nimman area.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(9 Ratings)
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Sara_p
Jan 16, 2024
Excellent trip fro. Chang Mai - Guide and driver were great. The trip was well organised. The only thing I would say is if you have any mobility issues or are nit used to a 2 hour walk on uneven and leaf covered paths the trip isn't for you. You wi need trainers with a good grip. Fantastic day out .
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H6001fzninas
Dec 6, 2023
- - The guide was amazing! So friendly and funny. The group connected really well and we all enjoyed the trip very much :)
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Alina2212000
Nov 8, 2023
Great trip and great guide - The day trip was wonderful. There was enough time at each destination and you didn't have to stress. You also see a lot during the tour. The guide was great and shared a lot of information and input with us.
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Essenziall
Oct 19, 2023
On your own - and still super great - On our trip to Doi Inthanon National Park we also walked the Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail.
At the entrance to the trail we had to pay 50Thb - then we set off with a guide - about 3km / 1.5 hours. There was a lot to see along the way - and the guide explained a lot to us. The path was quite steep in places but easy to manage even in sneakers.
From the greenhouses to forest reforestation to the spectacular waterfalls, the terraced rice fields - the water supply through canals and coffee cultivation, there was a lot to see here.
And there were endless opportunities for pictures.
At the end there was a free coffee from our own cultivation - of course with the option to buy it too.
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R2thebizel
Aug 13, 2023
Unreal - I didn’t take the tour, I did it myself. This nature trail was spectacular and the best up close waterfall and rice paddies I’ve seen in Thailand. The tribal village at the end has been there since the 1800s and wonderful to see and sample their traditional tea and coffee. The guide is worth it, although little English, he saw 2 snakes and 3 spiders I never would have! Cash only 220THB entry with guide and 10 minute 50THB pick-up truck ride back to the start at the end - amazing experience.
The peak was a 25 minute drive from the trail and absolutely mesmerising due to the top being shrouded in cloud. It truly was a cloud forest up there a other worldly and at 8,000+FT, an incredible experience!
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Breanne_d
Aug 7, 2023
Hiking and temples, what more could you ask for - Very cool experience, the views were breathtaking, the tour guide was fun, happy and knew so much about the park. Highly recommended booking this tour, a must do while staying in Chiang Mai.
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Robert_d
Jun 5, 2023
Excellent tour - Great tour locations timing driver guide lunch sights coffee and company. Everything great recommend to all.
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998amreiw
May 13, 2024
Beautiful hike, beautiful nature - It was very nice, our guide was very personable and nice. The hike was very easy, just downhill, so it wasn't too strenuous. We would have preferred a "real" hike. Karen Village is very nice, but you are only there for a short time and not much is explained to you, you can only try one type of coffee and different teas. Lunch was good, with some vegetarian options. On the bus, we were asked beforehand whether anyone was vegetarian. As with many trips like this, the individual stops are always very short and we move on quickly. Overall, though, it was a nice trip.
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Denizs173
Jan 13, 2024
Good for slow, elderly people - If we had known we would spend 5 hours in the van, we would never have joined this trip. This trip is ok for elderly people. If you look for dynamics and adventure, don’t do it. The hike was a slow stroll, a few meters behind another group. The guide was a sweet man, no complaints about him. But I feel misguided by the description of this tour.
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