Feb 1, 2026
Highly recommended for bird enthusiasts! - Very good tour with four stops and very bird. “GoWithJoe” is a knowledgeable and very nice guide. Please bring a good telephone on the first three stops, on the fourth at the top of the mountain were the beautiful sunbirds so close that a telephoto of 100-400 mm would have been perfect. I had one of those with me but it was still in the car! Had my 400 mm with 1.4 extender. Even when I removed the extender, the birds were too close.
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Jan 30, 2026
Birdwatching with Joe - We had a great day out with Joe, who was very knowledgeable about the birds we saw and knew which habitats to find them in. He accommodated us being vegan and even brought home made fruit snacks, which was very kind. We saw some rare endemic birds and were very lucky on the day. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone with an interest in birds. It was refreshing to get out of the city too for some tranquility.
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Dec 11, 2025
Birdwatching - Birdwatching at Don Iathanon. Joe was an experienced guide. Flexible in itinerary when we wanted to see the waterfall. Good lunch provided.
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Nov 16, 2025
Bird watching with Joe - We started at 5:30 a.m. when Joe picked us up at the hotel. After a one hour drive we had breakfast at a gas station near the national park. After that we drove to a village in the national park where we did one hour of bird watching. The next stop was at the road side which was a bit noisy but we saw some birds as they like that area and it's pretty open near the road. After that we went to the top of the mountain where we saw the Green-tailed Sunbird. We did one other spot in the forest as well. After that we drove for lunch in a local restaurant which was very nice. We returned to the hotel at 2:30p.m.
Although we didn't have the best luck with many species, but still had a great time with Joe who knew the species and always showed us the birds in his book afterwards as well.
Birds we saw (plus some other common species):
Small Nintava, Spectacled Barwing, Flavenscent Bulbul, Verditer Flycatcher, Scarlet Minivet, Black-crested Bulbul, Ashy Drongo, Mountain Bulbul, Large Woodshrike, Bar-throated Minla, Dark-back Sibia, Green- tailed Sunbird
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Oct 14, 2025
A highlight of our trip - Our day birdwatching with Joe on Doi Inthanon was one of the highlights of our Thailand trip.
We are casual birdwatchers rather than experts and Joe gave us a great experience. As well as spotting some gorgeous birds we visited a fascinating Karen village, did a lovely walk at the summit and learned a lot about life in Thailand from Joe who is a very interesting fellow.
It was great to support a locally owned business.
The day was well organised. Joe lent my husband binoculars and provided breakfast, locally grown and brewed coffee and a delicious lunch at a local Khao soi restaurant.
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Aug 4, 2025
Great day - We had a great day with Joe! It was an early morning but very relaxed. We went to 4 stops in the National Park and Joe knows where all the cool birds are and where to spot them. He also knows a lot about them. It was very nice just walking in nature and listening to all the birds. Would recommend if you like birding and a relaxed day!!!!
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Mar 6, 2025
Birding with Joe - Thanks to Joe for taking us up into Doi Inthanon for a birding trip. He provided both os us with binoculars which was obviously crucial. With the Merlin bird long app not really working in Thailand, Joe’s knowledge of birds in the region was key! We identified 20 birds on the tour. And he was gracious enough to add the temples at the top into the tour for us which were breathtaking.
The actual tour consisted of 3 locations. One at the beginning of the road, which wasn’t much to look at but definitely gave good views for birds. The second was halfway up the mountain in slightly more jungle environment. And the 3rd was on the nature walk at the top of Doi Inthanon.
Don’t expect to be hiking around Doi Inthanon as 2 of the spots are just off the road. But DO expect for Joe to help you find beautiful birds of the area.
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Feb 14, 2025
Go with Joe, you'll be glad you did - Had a wonderful morning birding with Joe along the road up Doi Inthanon. He is very knowledgeable about the best locations (and times) for finding birds and has a keen eye for spotting them. He was very accommodating and understanding, as my travel partner was unable to fully participate as hoped but content to rest in the car at most stops.
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Dec 20, 2025
Great daytrip from Chiang Mai! - Doi Inthanon is a very nice place to see birds and a nice getaway from Chiang Mai. Do not forget to bring a warmer vest as it can get cold at the top (7degrees of C when we were there). Itinary as in earlier posts. We especially loved the first stop at the Karen village, where we saw a variety of birds and could als0 enjoy local coffee! Thanks Joe!
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Feb 21, 2025
One for the proper birders - A very professional and enthusiastic guide. Joe picked us up early morning and took us to the Doi Inthanon national park. Stopping enroute at some birding spots. Not the most glamorous of sites, but Joe knew where to find the birds. Numerous sightings were spotted plus some endemic species also. Visited the summit, take a coat it gets cold early morning, then back for a fine lunch at a local restaurant. If you like birding choose GoWithJo.
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