Doi Inthanon Exploration: Immerse in Serene Nature and Karen Tribe Culture
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51 Ratings
Immerse yourself in the serene nature and vibrant Karen Tribe culture on a unique day trip to Doi Inthanon. Explore hidden gems, connect with locals, and support sustainable tourism.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

  • Cu Corner Chiang Mai Thailand - You will be picked up anywhere in Chiang Mai. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point. The trip is 90 minutes by car

  • Doi Inthanon - Enjoy the ride to the national park, while your host fills you in with stories about the biodiversity that you’ll see.

  • Ethical Elephant Karen Tribe - One of the Karen hill tribe members will greet you and your host. They will lead you on an easygoing trek filled with stories, animals, and stunning waterfalls

  • Ban Mae Klang Luang - Coffee Experience

Enjoy a coffee experience filled stories, coffee grinding, tasting and even get a coffee bag to take home

Lunch with a view

Enjoy an authentic Thai lunch in an idyllic terrace looking over the mountains

Orientation Walk

Discover the quaint village and experience what local daily life is like

Hidden Temple

Discover a temple deep in the forest, it will just be you and the monks enjoying the spectacle

  • Cu Corner Chiang Mai Thailand - Your host will drive you back to your hotel in Chiang Mai Zoo in time for dinner
What's Included
  • Tickets for Doi Ithanon included
  • Tickets for the car included
  • Tickets for the village included
  • Private Tour
  • A/C Car
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Extra food and drinks
Additional Information

This isn’t your average day journey; it’s a day journey tailored to YOU!

Venture beyond the city limits of Chiang Mai and immerse yourself in the richness of Doi Inthanon for a deeper look into the region’s wonders. Relax and feast your eyes on the picturesque panoramas characterizing the terrain as you travel. Pause your journey to experience famous locations like the Karen Hill Tribe, National Park, Ban Mae Klang Luang, and of course, uncover the secret treasures that your guide has prepared for you. They are eager to share personal tales and help you engross into their traditions in an engaging and inspirational manner. So brace yourself for an exhilarating ride!

The Withlocals City Escape Private Day Trip™ is a trademarked tour offering from Withlocals, available in major cities around the globe. We collaborate with enthusiastic local guides who receive fair compensation. We contribute to local economies by exclusively featuring local products and discourage overcrowding by hosting small, non-invasive groups only. Our tours have no carbon footprint and deviate from conventional tourist pathways.

  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Northstar640435
May 16, 2024
Doi Inthanan Day Trip - My Husband and I had a fabulous day exploring Doi Inthanon, from the waterfall , to the white Karen hill tribe , a little jungle trekking, and up to the twin pagoda's and the amazing gardens. Purichat ( Mae) was wonderful, she made each stop more interesting & engaging.. I feel very fortunate that Purichat was our guide ,who provided such a memorable day on our vacation to Thialand.
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Jandjs000
May 1, 2024
Wonderful guide! - We were very happy with the tours that we took with Purichat (May). We did the half day Chiang Mai hidden gems tour as well as the full day Doi Inthanon trip. May was very professional, highly informative and thought of the many little things that made the tours very comfortable and easy for us (she even recommends local restaurants which had delicious food!). For the hidden gems tour, she showed us around the local market and temples. For the Doi Inthanon trip, she even walked with us and the Karen hill tribe guide for the Mae Kew Pan nature hike and happily took many photos for us along the way and explained the various trees and plants. We would highly recommend May to show you around Chiang Mai and we would be happy to have her as a tour guide the next we are there. Thank you May!
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Readingroyal2
Mar 1, 2024
Memorable Trip - We enjoyed a fantastic day out with Purichat at Doi Inthanon. She was super helpful, creating a slightly customised itinerary for us prior to the trip and was really informative when responding to some of our questions. We wanted to combine the trip with a 2 hr trek to Kew Mae Pan and a visit to the Wachirathan waterfall. In addition to the twin Pagodas, we also visited both the Karen and Hmong tribes and had an amazing time with a hands on lesson on how coffee is made! We also went into one of the villagers houses and met the family! Purichat is a lovely, warm person with a great sense of humour and immediately makes you feel at ease. Don't hesitate to book a trip with her, you will not regret and and will have an amazing time.
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99susannab
Feb 20, 2024
An Amazing Day! - Naphat was an incredible tour guide. She was flexible when we wanted to change our plans and gave us a one of a kind experience. Her knowledge of her country is commendable. She is really plugged in and engaged and it made our time with her much more interesting. It felt like we had a good friend showing us the little gems in Chiang Mai and letting us see a part of Thailand through a completely new lens. We wanted to know a lot about Buddhism and the rituals of that religion and she did not disappoint. Our day with Naphat ended up being the highlight of the whole trip. Thanks Naphat!
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Wouterr818
Feb 14, 2024
Beautiful trip full of great sites and local culture! - Wutikorn (he goes by Boy) took great care of us. 10 hours is a long tour and he was always attentive to what we needed, water, coffee, a restroom or just quiet time, he was always on top of it. He was full of enthusiasm for what we were seeing, it never felt canned or rote. He took care of little details, like ordering food ahead at the local restaurant which is delicious, but slow, or adjusting the schedule to be out of sync with the crowds at various sites. In short, we saw lots of extraordinary things and Boy was a kind, thoughtful and knowledgeable guide.
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Ireney90
Feb 2, 2024
Fantastic custom tour in Chiang Mai - Kit is a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable, articulate and extremely accommodating. He has excellent command of English language and has lots of great stories to share. Our tour was so much fun, I highly recommend booking Kit while in Chiang Mai. We had an ambitious plan with lots of places to visit and Kit ensured we stayed on track and managed to get us everywhere on time. Thank you Kit for such a wonderful day!
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Sightseer63918714391
Jan 27, 2024
Great experience with a great guide - We had an amazing day with Kit at the Doi Inthanon national park. Despite having bad luck with the weather, Kit gave his best to make this day a blast!. We learned a lot about his time as a monk and he gave us an insight in his personal life. It felt like we are hanging out with a friend. We would definetely recommend him for any kind of tours around Chiang Mai! Thank you
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Q1197yfdanas
Jan 26, 2024
I Love Thailand! - The best day tour while in Chiang Mai! Wonderful, friendly and patient host. Highly recommend. From morning pickup, to each visit, to wonderful lunch, to drop off ( nicely exhausted), a wonderful day!
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Tramac
Jan 22, 2024
Great day at Doi Inthanon National Park - Purichat (Mae) was a very knowledgeable guide that created a great experience for us. We traveled with a wheelchair user and Mae was able to successfully navigate the days agenda to make sure our tour worked for our unique needs. I highly recommend Mae for any tour in Chiang Mai.
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Groundwaterdoctor
Jan 10, 2024
Coffee, local culture and nature - We had a wonderful day with our guide Sith. The long drive from Chiang Mai to his local village in Doi Inthanon was well worth it as Sith introduced us to his family and involved us in the various steps of artisanal coffee making. We harvested and stripped the fruits of their outer shell, saw how coffee is naturally sun roasted and the shell removed by hand. We roasted the grains in a clay pot over wood fire, ground the coffee after it cooled down and finally enjoyed a lovely cup of our own roast! Meanwhile, Sith's cousin sang story telling traditional songs. It was magical... After a lovely lunch at the village's only restaurant, we enjoyed a nice walk with a local guide along the river and numerous waterfalls, learning about the jungle flora and fauna.
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