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15 Treks in Thailand to Build a Trip Around

31 treks  ·  from $39 a head

Good treks fill up months ahead and the permitted ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ on the ground.

3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail - Reaching Doi Inthanon at 2,565 meters
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3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail

1.3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,087 reviews · from $48Our pick

Set out around 7 a.m. from Chiang Mai for Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, Doi Inthanon’s summit, the royal pagodas, Pha Dok Siew Waterfall, and Ban Mae Klang Luang. Expect a long day, curvy mountain roads, a local lunch, and a trek that can turn slippery after rain.

“Picked up right on time. Started off with a white knuckle drive including an unnecessary stop at a coffee shop ( someone must be getting kickbacks). Driver was very aggressive and unsafe in our opinion. If you’re prone to car sicknesRead more”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek - The early ride from Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek

2.Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 910 reviews · 1 day

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park with an English-speaking guide, a two-hour Pha Dok Siew walk, Karen village lunch, waterfalls, twin pagodas, and Thailand’s highest point. Guides such as Toey, Bobo, Mint, and Daniel are known for adding humor and local insight.

“I absolutely loved this trip! Our guide, Mint, was everything you could want and more—super friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and kept us laughing all day long. The hike itself was stunning, featuring beautiful waterfalls and rice terraces at a very comfortable, easy pace. Lunch was both delicious and plentiful, providing a great taste of the local cuisine. We also appreciated that the stop at the King and Queen Pagodas felt relaxed and not at all rushed. This tour covers a lot of ground and is truly great value for money. Highly recommended!”

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Chiang Mai: 2-Day Jungle Trek with Elephant Farm & Raft Ride - The waterfall stop is your first real reward
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Chiang Mai: 2-Day Jungle Trek with Elephant Farm & Raft Ride

3.2-Day Jungle Trek with Elephant Farm & Raft Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 881 reviews · 2 days · from $97

Spend two days hiking from rice fields into northern Thailand’s bamboo forests, sleeping in a Karen village, and meeting rescued elephants. Guides such as Witoon, Moon, Sammy, and Louie are known for warm, personal care. Expect steep sections, simple lodging, local food, and a relaxed bamboo raft ride.

“really down to earth and back to basics, deep sacred jungle very nice”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek - The summit at 2,565 meters
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek

4.Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 752 reviews · 1 day · from $61

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park with an English-speaking guide such as May, Chai, Paul, or Nine. Visit the summit and royal pagodas, hike the Pha Dok Siew trail, eat lunch in a mountain village, taste local coffee, and see Wachirathan Waterfall.

“I really enjoyed the trip. The guide was excellent, ready to answer all our questions. This is truly a wonderful opportunity to climb to the highest peak of Thailand, visit the fascinating King and Queen Pagodas, walk through stunning nature by the waterfalls, and finally enjoy a traditional Thai lunch and coffee tasting in a local village. The only thing I would recommend changing is the forest walk—although it lasted over an hour, it still felt too short, as if we were rushing the entire time. There were so many beautiful spots to stop and take photos. I think the local guide from the village should walk a bit slower…”

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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai - The Highest Point in Thailand and the Twin Pagodas
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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

5.Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 622 reviews · from $135

Spend about nine hours exploring Doi Inthanon with a private guide and vehicle. Visit Wachirathan Falls, Thailand’s highest point, the Twin Pagodas, a Karen village coffee stop, and Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall. Lunch, park admissions, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.

“Our tour guide, M, was amazing! Not only was he highly knowledgeable and informative, but he was also extremely kind and very fun. We shared lots of laughs learned quite a bit while seeing some of the most amazing sites in Thailand. He also ensured we had everything we needed with cold waters, snacks, and tips on how to get the most out of the tour. Plus, he was nearly a professional photographer with our iPhones, constantly capturing perfect moments of us so we didn’t have to. Thanks M! We miss you already!”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek - The van ride and the first coffee stop
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

6.Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 527 reviews · 1 day · from $39Best value

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon with guides such as Bobo, Mint, Matthew, or Chai, depending on the date. You’ll visit the Twin Pagodas, walk the Pha Dok Siew trail downhill through forest and rice terraces, taste local coffee, meet Karen villagers, and see Wachirathan Waterfall.

“Amazing! Comfortable van, our guide showed a lot of knowledge of the places we visited and the trekking and food was nice too. A lot of steps to go down at the trekking, not suitable if you have knees or ankles issues.”

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Chiang Mai: Gibbons, Trekking & Mae Kampong Small Group Tour - The Drive From Chiang Mai to Mae Kampong
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Chiang Mai: Gibbons, Trekking & Mae Kampong Small Group Tour

7.Gibbons, Trekking & Mae Kampong Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 504 reviews · from $77

Travel from Chiang Mai to Mae Kampong with guides such as TK or Nee, a local forest guide, and a gibbon caretaker. Walk steep forest trails, seek wild gibbons, visit a waterfall, sample edible plants, enjoy coffee with a view, and eat a local lunch.

“We really enjoyed our trip today to Mae Kampong. Nee and Golf were great guides and hosts and made us feel very welcome! We saw the gibbons and enjoyed learning about different plants. When our son did not feel so well they kindly adjusted the programme a bit so he could still participate. It was great to get out of the city and be in nature with a bit cooler temperatures!”

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Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek - The rainforest walk, from easy path to rougher shortcuts
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Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek

8.Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 337 reviews · 4 hours · from $48

Spend four hours in Khao Sok National Park with a private or small-group guide such as Aek, June, Diamond, or Big Boy. Walk rainforest trails, search for monkeys, gibbons, snakes, spiders, and insects, then swim or rest at Bang Hua Raet and Wing Hin waterfalls.

“June and I did a trip together and she was pointing out lots of wildlife that other guides were missing She is very knowledgeable and she made the experience very enjoyable”

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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch - The early pickup and long ride to the summit
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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

9.Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · from $50

Spend about 11 hours exploring Doi Inthanon with an English-speaking guide and trekking leader. Hike Pha Dok Seaw or Kew Mae Pan by season, visit the twin pagodas, share lunch near a Karen village, and finish at Wachirathan Falls. Guides such as New, Mit Mew, and Yo-yo have earned special praise.

“It was very crowded, and we were in a group with people all coming from the same country, so we were the only ones from another. The guide was very nice and enthusiastic, which is what makes it three stars. The nature was beautiful as well.”

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Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour - The early drive from Chiang Mai
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Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

10.Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · from $47

Travel from Chiang Mai in a small air-conditioned group to Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest peak. You’ll see Wachirathan Falls, royal pagodas, a hill-tribe market, and a seasonal 2-hour nature trek, then taste coffee in Ban Mae Klang Luang. Guides vary, with Choo, Billy, Oliver, and Kalaya among those named by guests.

“What a hike but we had a great guide who made sure I didn’t get left behind. Foggy day so you couldn’t see most of the view from the top but it was still a good trip. Seeing the pagodas and the amazing gardens and was a treat.”

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Chiang Mai: Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek - Watching elephants bathe, play, and socialize
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Chiang Mai: Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek

11.Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 224 reviews · 8 hours · from $57

Meet guides such as F or Rocky, learn how Kerchor cares for its elephants, feed them bananas and sugar cane, make herbal medicine balls, and watch them bathe without riding. Thai lunch, a waterfall hike, and bamboo rafting round out this active eight-hour day from Chiang Mai.

“Overall, I enjoyed meeting the amazing people at the Elephant Eco Park and Elephants. It was a breathtaking experience. The ride there and back was quite bumpy, but that’s all part of the adventure. My Guide was really entertaining and ready to take photos/videos. The only issue I faced was showing up at the pickup address, which was different than the actual suggested meetup point. I would ask the organization to improve the accuracy of the pickup address and meetup point.”

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Khao Sok: Private Day Trekking, Jungle Dinner & Night Safari - The first two hours, walking through Khao Sok
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Khao Sok: Private Day Trekking, Jungle Dinner & Night Safari

12.Khao Sok: Private Day Trekking, Jungle Dinner & Night Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 206 reviews · 7 hours

From Khlong Sok, your private guide, often guides such as Big Boy, June, Bom, or Pom, leads a two-hour jungle walk to a waterfall, cooks a Thai meal over an open fire, then takes you on a two-and-a-half-hour night safari. Expect wildlife, river views, and a slow, active day.

“Top experience of a lifetime for me and my son - authentic eco-friendly and didn't compromise the wildlife. June our guide was amazing what a woman total girl power ! lived experience of a diverse landscape and showed us amazing wildlife during the day and night. She cooked an authentic Thai meal jungle style for us before we came back cannot recommend this enough. Go June we love you thanks so much we will never forget it !!”

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Phang Nga Treasures Sunrise Trekking and No-crowd James Bond by longtailed boat - Longtail boat travel with a local captain
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Phang Nga Treasures Sunrise Trekking and No-crowd James Bond by longtailed boat

13.Phang Nga Treasures Sunrise Trekking and No-crowd James Bond by longtailed boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $132

Leave Phuket before dawn for a 20 to 30 minute trek to Samet Nangshe viewpoint, then travel by longtail boat and canoe through Phang Nga Bay. You’ll visit James Bond Island, caves, mangroves, and a shell cemetery with a group of no more than eight. Guides such as Kim, Paul, MJ, and Pai are praised for friendly, capable service.

“Thank you Paul for making a spectacular day of adventures relaxing, fun and interesting! The day trip made our trip to Phuket…beautiful scenery with a small group, avoiding the crowds, and ending with a delicious lunch has given us great memories.”

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Big Buddha Jungle Trekking and Temple tour with Lunch - Wat Luang Phu Supha brings a quieter pause
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Big Buddha Jungle Trekking and Temple tour with Lunch

14.Big Buddha Jungle Trekking and Temple tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $52

Start with a steep 1.5 to 2 km jungle trek, then pause for coconut, fruit, and views before taking a shuttle to Phuket’s Big Buddha. Visit Wat Luang Phu Supha and Wat Chalong, then finish with lunch. Guides such as Kong, Bon, Ice, and Miu lead small groups of up to 10.

“The jungle hike was a true jungle hike and difficult. The guides Money & Freeze (not sure of the spelling) were exceptional. The temple visits were informative and included a special ceremony. The lunch place really exceeded expecRead more”

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Chiang Rai: Jungle Adventure-Group Trekking & Bamboo Cooking - Bamboo forest, rice fields, and village life
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Chiang Rai: Jungle Adventure-Group Trekking & Bamboo Cooking

15.Jungle Adventure-Group Trekking & Bamboo Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 166 reviews · 1 day · from $80

Walk 10 to 12 kilometers through bamboo forest, rice fields, farmland, and hill villages with an English-speaking guide. Wat, James, Mo, and other guides are known for humor, plant knowledge, and bamboo craft. Lunch is cooked with handmade bamboo tools, followed by a waterfall swim and hot spring soak.

“Awesome experience! The guides were incredibly nice, we visited local villages and tribes along the trail in the jungle. The cooking experience with bamboo was great, the food was delicious and we also got to try local liqueur. If you are in Chiang Rai, you should totally try this, it has been a unique experience, totally recommended!”

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