Doi Inthanon Day Trip from Chiang Mai including Karen Hill Tribe and Twin Pagodas

Doi Inthanon Day Trip from Chiang Mai including Karen Hill Tribe and Twin Pagodas

Enjoy the astonishing scenery of Doi Inthanon National Park on a full-day tour from Chiang Mai. The highlights including Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand's highest mountain, a grand stupa that sits at 6,561 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level, and the spectacular Wachiratharn Waterfall. The perfect way to discover Chiang Mai's remarkable mountain scenery.
• Gorgeous view from Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain
• Pass by rural sights like rice terraces and get a glimpse of ethnic culture at a Hmong market and a Karen village
• Fresh, invigorating mountain air with cool climate
• Relaxing stops at waterfalls & ancient pagodas
• Includes guide, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off from Chiang Mai

Itinerary
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Stop At: Night Bazaar, 104/1 intersection of Tha Pae and Chang Klan Road Chang Klang, Chiang Mai 50100 Thailand

Start the tour with morning pickup from your central Chiang Mai city hotel or meeting point by a professional tour guide

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: 119 Moo 7 Ban Luang Subdistrict, Doi Inthanon National Park 50160 Thailand

You will be transported by air-conditioned vehicle to the south of Chiang Mai, where you will head to Inthanon National Park, passing different scenery including villages, communities, rice fields, fruits orchards, and more. 

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon, 202 Moo 7 Khun Klang Village, Chom Thong 50160 Thailand

You will be transported by air-conditioned vehicle to the south of Chiang Mai, where you will head to Inthanon National Park, passing different scenery including villages, communities, rice fields, fruits orchards, and more. 

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kew Mae Pan, Doi Inthanon, Chom Thong 50160 Thailand

Upon arrival at Inthanon Mountain, also known as "The Roof of Thailand", visit the highest summit of Thailand, 8415 feet (2,565 meters) above sea level. Find the remains of the previous king of Chiang Mai enshrined here; then, walk along the Angka Luang Natural trail to a lookout where you can enjoy the forest from above, covered with lichens and wild orchids. You might even catch a glimpse of some rare species of birds along the trail.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Twin Royal Stupas (Phra Maha Dhatu Nabha Metaneedol and Nabhapol Bhumisiri, Doi Inthanon National Park, Chom Thong Thailand

Continue the trip with a visit to the twin pagodas (Phra Mahathat Napha Methanidon and Phra Mahathat Naphaphon Bhumisiri), built for King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit to commemorate their fifth cycle birthdays. Each pagoda also enshrines Buddha’s relics.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Phra Maha Dhatu Naphamethinidon and Naphaphonphumisiri Pagoda, Doi Inthanon National Park Thailand

Continue the trip with a visit to the twin pagodas (Phra Mahathat Napha Methanidon and Phra Mahathat Naphaphon Bhumisiri), built for King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit to commemorate their fifth cycle birthdays. Each pagoda also enshrines Buddha’s relics.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Doi Pui Mong Hill Tribe Village, Chiang Mai Thailand

After exploring here, drive down the hill and make a short break to visit a local market, Hmong Market, where fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other local products are sold by the Hmong villagers. 

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ban Mae Klang Luang, Baan Luang Subdistrict, Chom Thong 50160 Thailand

In the afternoon, visit the famous Karen Hill Tribe village, at the Mae Klang Luang village. Here, villagers make their living growing rice and the coffee.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mae Khlang Luang Village stay, Moo 17, Baan Luang km 26 Doi Inthanon National Park, Chom Thong Thailand

In the afternoon, visit the famous Karen Hill Tribe village, at the Mae Klang Luang village. Here, villagers make their living growing rice and the coffee. Visit the rice terrace and coffee orchard; then taste some fresh coffee, before continuing to Wachirathan Waterfall to enjoy the scenery.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ban I Mat-I Sai Hill Tribe Cultural Centre and Karen Village, Tambon Kaen Ma Krut, Amphoe Ban Rai, Ban Rai Thailand

In the afternoon, visit the famous Karen Hill Tribe village, at the Mae Klang Luang village. Here, villagers make their living growing rice and the coffee.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Wachirathan Falls, Doi Inthanon National Park, Highway 1009 Ban Luang Subdistrict, Chom Thong 50160 Thailand

Visit the rice terrace and coffee orchard; then taste some fresh coffee, before continuing to Wachirathan Waterfall to enjoy the scenery. Tour ends with return transfer to Chiang Mai, an approximately 1.5 to 2-hour drive depending on the traffic conditions. Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, you will be dropped off at your centrally located hotel.

Duration: 1 hour