Journey to Doi Inthanon National Park and hike at Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail
* Operates every day from November to May Only*
Overview
Explore Doi Inthanon National Park and hike along the famous Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail. Visit Thailand’s highest peak, hill-tribe villages, and beautiful waterfalls. Perfect day trip from Chiang Mai.
Tour Code: TCM-006
Duration:
07.30 a.m – 06.00 p.m.
Type
Trekking,Sightseeing, Combinations
Pick-up time
07.00 – 7.30 a.m.
Highlights
- Visit Wachirathan Waterfall
- Visit the highest spot of Thailand
- Visit King's and Queen's Pagoda
- Visit Hmong Hill Tribe Market, and have lunch
- 2 - 3 hours trekking at the famous Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail
- Visit Ban Mae Klang Luang
Program Details
07:00–07:30 : Pick-up from hotels located in Chiang Mai's old town area.
09:30: Arrival at Doi Inthanon, the highest peak in Thailand.
- Insight into the significance of Doi Inthanon in Thai culture and its ecological importance.
10:30: Visit the elegant King and Queen Pagoda, also known as the Royal Pagodas.
- Explore the pagodas, learn about their cultural significance, and enjoy the serene atmosphere.
11:30: Proceed to the Hmong Hill Tribe Market.
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture and explore traditional handicrafts, textiles, and fresh produce.
- Engage with the local community and support their livelihoods.
11.45: Lunch at a nearby restaurant with delicious Thai cuisine (vegetarian options available on request).
12.30: Embark on a 2-hour hike on the renowned Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of mountains, valleys, and dense forests.
- Educational insights on local flora and fauna from the guide.
15:00: Visit Ban Mae Klang Luang, a charming village inhabited by hill tribe residents.
- Sample locally brewed coffee made from village-grown beans.
- Learn about the coffee production techniques and cultural traditions of the residents.
16:00: Visit Wachirathan Waterfall, located in Doi Inthanon National Park.
- Admire the breathtaking beauty of the waterfall, with its impressive cascades and lush surroundings.
18:00: Return to Chiang Mai.
🌿 Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail
- Distance: ~3 km (loop trail)
- Elevation Gain: Moderate (~200-300m)
- Duration: ~2-3 hours
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Landscape:
- Open mountain ridge with panoramic views
- Montane forest with mossy trees
- Famous for sea of mist at sunrise
- Less shade, stronger sun exposure
- Best for:
- People who enjoy scenic views and photography
- Those with moderate fitness (not suitable for beginners with weak stamina)
- Can be challenging for people with knee problems due to steep steps
- Health Benefits:
- Good for cardio & lung function (due to high altitude)
- Improves leg muscle endurance
- Boosts mental well-being with fresh air and stunning views
Inclusion:
- English-speaking tour guide (Chinese - speaking tour guide on request)
- Lunch (vegetarian on request)
- All entrance fees as in the program
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off within a radius of 5 km from the Three Kings. Monument.
- Insurance: To ensure insurance coverage for accidents, we kindly request a copy of your passport. Please send it to us via email or WhatsApp at least one day before the tour begins.
- Reservations are required at least two days in advance. For last-minute bookings one day before tours start, kindly contact us.
Pick-up Information:
✨ Free hotel pick-up & drop-off within 5 km of Three Kings Monument
📍 Staying outside the area? Simply choose a convenient meeting point (click images for directions)
🤍 No worries if you don’t select one — we’ll arrange the nearest pick-up point for you
📌 Final pick-up details will be confirmed after booking
If you choose a meeting point, please fill in the booking form as follows:
Hotel Name for Pickup: Meeting point name
Address for Pickup: Meeting point
- Any other expenses not mentioned in the package.
- Tips and gratuities
- Suitable shoes for the trailing
- Proper clothes for entering Thai temples.
- Sunscreen
- Insect spray
- Pick-up time may be delayed due to traffic.
- This itinerary is subject to change due to weather or interruptions.
- All the timings provided are approximate.
- This is a join-in group tour .
- This tour includes travel insurance provided by the operator.
- This tour start in Chiang Mai
- Please make sure to enter the exact hotel name as shown on Google Maps when booking, so we can arrange your pick-up correctly.
- If your group made separate bookings, please provide all booking references. We cannot guarantee seats in the same vehicle without this information.
- Please provide a WhatsApp-enabled phone number so our team can contact you easily on the day of the tour.
- If you have a flight after the tour, please inform us. Airport drop-off is not included, and travel times may vary due to traffic.
- This tour is operated by our business partner(s).
You’ll get confirmation within 24 hours . If you don’t receive any confirmation, please contact us at [email protected] or +66 62 289 5343
- Booking required 3+ days in advance to secure seats
- Bookings made within 2 days must confirm availability with us first
- Passport copy required for train ticket – email after booking
- Train tickets are non-refundable
- Tour cancellation: 50% fee if canceled 2+ days prior to the travel date are eligible for a refund.
- Credit card processing fees, payment gateway fees, bank charges, and other transaction fees are non-refundable and may be deducted from the refund amount.
- Refunds will be processed through the original payment method whenever possible. If this is not possible, a refund will be issued by bank transfer or cash.
- In the event of a force majeure or unforeseen event such as bad weather or cancellation by our business partner(s), we reserve the right to cancel the tour.
