Departing from Chiang Mai, set off on a full day of hiking off the beaten path in Doi Inthanon National Park, rich in wildlife and flora.

This incredible scenic trail remains wonderfully untouched by mass tourism. Your approximately 6-hour trek will lead you deep into the tropical forest. You'll stop at two stunning waterfalls where you can swim and enjoy magnificent views over the valley.

During lunch, we'll learn to craft our plates using banana leaves.

Vistas unfold along the trail before we reach a Karen hill tribe village.

Along the way, you'll learn to identify traditional herbs and discover the different edible treasures of the tropical forest. We'll see local rice paddies and orchards, then visit a Karen village where you can glimpse their way of life firsthand.

Highlights

• Doi Inthanon National Park
• Trekking through the jungle
• Swimming opportunity at the waterfalls
• Visit to a Karen hill tribe village
• Stunning viewpoints throughout the day

Itinerary

Your English-speaking driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel between 7:00 and 7:30 AM. From there, we'll drive for approximately 2 hours to Doi Inthanon National Park, with a stop at a local market along the way.

Our trek begins near a school in an ancient hillside village, with views overlooking rice paddies.

The first section of our trek will last between 2 and 2.5 hours, taking us through tropical forest with a stop at a viewpoint for lunch.

After lunch, we'll trek for another 2 hours through the tropical forest, enjoying the 2 waterfalls along the trail.

Our trek concludes at Khun Poy village, where we can enjoy locally-grown coffee from the tribe after our hike.

Return to Chiang Mai around 6:00 PM.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, water, English-speaking guide, national park entrance fees, and insurance.

What to Bring

Wear shoes with non-slip soles suitable for hiking, bring a swimsuit to enjoy the waterfall, and pack a warm layer—mornings in the mountains can be cool.