The 15 Best National Park Visits in Thailand

1.Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,667 reviews · 9 hours · from $46Our pick

Spend nine hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai, with a guide such as Nom, Jin, or Sunny. Visit Thailand’s highest point, walk the 360-meter Ang Ka boardwalk, see twin pagodas and an 80-meter waterfall, then meet village residents and taste locally brewed coffee.

“A beautiful, refreshing escape from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon National Park impressed with waterfalls, cool mountain views, and peaceful nature. Our guide, Eikzy, was fantastic, she was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. she led with confidence and warmth, making the entire day smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended. 5 stars”

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2.Khao Yai National Park Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 704 reviews · 11 hours · from $46

Trade Bangkok’s traffic for Khao Yai National Park on an 11-hour small-group outing. You’ll hike the Nong Phak Chi Trail, look for elephants and hornbills, visit Haew Suwat and Haew Narok waterfalls, and stop where deer roam at Lamtakong. Guides such as Angie, Surina, Tank, and Niranya are known for warm, lively service.

“Our Tourguide "Angie" gave us a lot of information and we had a wonderful trip together. Thanks so much.”

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3.Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 527 reviews · 1 day · from $39

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Bobo, Matthew, or Mint. Walk the downhill Pha Dok Siew trail, visit Karen village, taste local coffee, see the Twin Pagodas and Wachirathan Waterfall, and return to Chiang Mai with lunch included.

“Lovely time with the elephants! Will never forget this experience!”

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4.Khao Yai National Park Full-Day From Bangkok – Including Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 523 reviews · from $78

Leave Bangkok for Khao Yai National Park on a small-group day trip with an English-speaking guide such as Bond, Jimmy, Nicky, or Tanya. Expect a 3 to 4 km forest hike, two waterfalls, steep steps, possible monkeys and deer, and about six hours on the road.

“Lovely trek in the jungle great guide Mr Bro and Mr Beer a great driver. Quite undulating around 400m above sea level. Frequent obstacles such as tree roots and fallen branches and steep steps but nothing as not described. Saw plenty of deer and monkeys and signs of elephants. Walk is around 2 mile 3.4km we had a great day. Plenty of great views.”

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5.Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project Day Tour From Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · from $31Best value

Travel from Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest point, two waterfalls, the King and Queen Chedis, and a Hmong and Karen village. This small-group tour includes hotel pickup, lunch, water, a guide, and insurance. Expect scenic stops, coffee and tea tastings, and limited walking rather than a serious hike.

“We had a great experience on this tour! It seems long at first but with the multiple locations and activities it goes by quick. We had Paula as our guide and she was so kind and helpful. She gave us great information, took pictures and even recommended other things to do in Chiang Mai. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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6.Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 301 reviews

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park with a small group of up to 10. Visit Thailand’s highest point, Wachirathan Waterfall, the twin pagodas, viewpoints, and a Karen village, with lunch and hotel pickup included. Check carefully whether park fees and pagoda tickets are included.

“this was such a good tour, our guide was excellent and had found the best resting spots along the route she was also very knowledgeable about any questions we had along the way.”

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7.Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · from $43

Travel from Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest mountain on a small-group tour of up to nine people. An English-speaking guide such as At, Nom, Nana, or Poon leads you to forest trails, twin pagodas, Wachirathan Falls, and a local village coffee stop.

“Ott was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide! We were picked up at our hotel on time and given the itinerary, with updates along the way. The tour was a long day in the van but broken up by a great variety of things to see and do. The highlights were visiting the twin pagodas Napamatanee Don and Napaphon Bhumisiri located at the highest point in Thailand and visiting several waterfalls. It was a good value for all that was provided. One recommendation: choose a different location for lunch that offers great and flavorful Thai food.”

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8.Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · from $50

Spend 11 hours exploring Doi Inthanon with an English-speaking guide such as Mit Mew, New, or Chin. Visit Thailand’s highest peak, royal pagodas, a seasonal forest trail, Karen and Hmong communities, and Wachirathan Falls. Lunch, water, park fees, transport, and insurance are included.

“A great tour of Doi Inthanon which mixed some activity (a short hike) with scenic views and culture.”

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9.Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · from $47

Travel from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon in a small air-conditioned group of up to 13. See Wachirathan Falls, Thailand’s highest point, twin pagodas, a hill-tribe market, and a seasonal 2-hour nature trek. Lunch, park fees, hotel pickup, and village coffee are included.

“Booked this as a solo traveler since it is a must-do from Chiang Mai. Mediocre experience. Lots of time wasted before getting to the national park (~1h picking up from hotels, ~40 min stop at gas station for food) meaning the actual 2h hike takes place during the hottest part of the day (1-3p). The tour guide provides no value (no explanation of history, doesn’t walk around the pagodas or waterfall with you).”

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10.Elephant Nature Reserve Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 223 reviews · from $37

Meet your English-speaking guide beside Hug Me Cafe at Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve. Prepare and offer food, hear each elephant’s rescue story, and watch them roam near jungle paths and water ponds. Touching, bathing, and riding are not part of this calm, educational visit.

“Amazing. 10/10 recommend. Our guide was great and explained everything so well. The elephants are looked after and are in good hands.”

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11.7-Hour Doi Suthep National Park Summit Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 191 reviews · 7 hours · from $60

Spend about seven hours, and often closer to nine with hotel transfers, hiking from Wat Pha Lat through Doi Suthep National Park to Doi Pui. Thai and English-speaking guides such as A, Nop, Jane, and Danai lead the steep jungle route, with lunch, water, transport, and a support truck included.

“Mr A is awesome! Super funny and great to spend time with it! Highly recommend having with him! This is a very challenging hike. Come prepared and be in good shape. Definitely a hard hike”

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12.Suthep National Park Hiking & DH Mountain Biking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 6 hours · from $62

This six-hour adventure takes you from Chiang Mai into Doi Suthep-Pui National Park for a steep jungle hike to a Hmong village, followed by a rocky downhill mountain-bike ride to Huay Tung Tao Lake. Guides such as Tony, A, Danai, and Tiram are praised for patience and safety.

“This tour is great for anyone wanting to experience the nature around Chiang Mai without encountering big crowds. We were only two people (+guide) and hardly saw anyone else along the way. Our guide was incredibly friendly without being overbearing or awkward. He tried to cater as much as possible to our level of experience during both the hiking and biking parts. From what I could tell, our bikes were in a good shape and all the necessary protective gear was provided. Note that the mountain biking part is quite challenging and not necessarily suited for beginners! Finally, this tour includes two local meals that tasted incredibly good. Overall, a…”

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13.Doi Inthanon National Park & Waterfall Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews · 9 hours · from $50

Spend nine hours in Doi Inthanon National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Mumu, Ize, or Piano. Visit Thailand’s highest point, the twin pagodas, Hmong Market, Ban Mae Klang Luang, and Wachirathan Waterfall, with lunch and transport included.

“The Doi Inthanon National Park and the waterfall are amazing. The paths around the waterfall need to improve for safety.”

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14.Sam Roi Yod National Park & Praya Nakhon Cave Join Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $81Top rated

Join a group of up to nine from Hua Hin for Khao Sam Roi Yod National Park. You’ll boat from Ban Bang Pu to Laem Sala Beach, hike 430 meters to Phraya Nakhon Cave and its pavilion, eat Thai lunch, and stop at a pineapple plantation. Guides such as Pom, Pao, and Noom are noted for attentive help.

“That the described trip has a caveat. Windy weather and you have to hile up and down 2 very strep mountains. I was orepared for 1 but 2 at my age was a real stretch.”

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15.Doi Inthanon National Park & Hike at Kew Mae Pan

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 11 hours · from $41

Spend 11 hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai, Thailand’s highest peak. An English-speaking guide leads you to the Royal Pagodas, Hmong market, Ban Mae Klang Luang coffee village, Kew Mae Pan trail, and Wachirathan Waterfall. The two-hour hike operates from November through May and requires moderate fitness.

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