Escape Chiang Mai for a full-day climb to Thailand’s highest peak: Doi Inthanon. Taste local highland coffee, visit twin pagodas, and take a one-hour jungle hike through cool montane forest.
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Morning mist clings to the ridgeline as you climb out of Chiang Mai’s warm valley into an air that cools with every kilometer. The road climbs through montane forest, waterfalls begin to dare you to stop, and the twin pagodas at the summit sit above the clouds like an observatory for the highlands.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: comfortable walking up to an hour on uneven terrain and tolerating brief altitude change.
Wildlife
History
Doi Inthanon is named after a former Lanna king and the national park, established in the 1970s, protects high-elevation forests important to local hill-tribe communities.
Conservation
The park conserves fragile montane ecosystems—stay on trails, avoid single-use plastics, and support local farms to help maintain traditional land use and biodiversity.
Reserve your spot on the Doi Inthanon National Park Day Trip today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Dress in layers
Temperatures drop substantially toward the summit—bring a lightweight fleece and wind shell even if it’s warm in Chiang Mai.
Sturdy footwear
Trails can be rooted, muddy or steep; closed-toe hiking shoes with grip will make the one-hour hike easier and safer.
Hydrate & bring snacks
Pack a refillable water bottle and light snacks—there are limited food options on the trail and you’ll be at elevation for several hours.
Respect local farms
Ask before photographing people or farm plots and buy coffee from local vendors to support community-run initiatives.
Lightweight hiking shoes
Provides traction on rooted, wet or steep trail sections.
Layered clothing (fleece + shell)
Keeps you warm and dry as temperatures drop near the summit.
winter
Refillable water bottle (1L+)
Hydration for hiking and to reduce single-use plastics.
summer
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Highland sun can still be strong at elevation; protect exposed skin.
summer