City Escape: Doi Inthanon Day Trip in Chiang Mai - ef777f6ba9b98fa626608d5be17f46b1
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City Escape: Doi Inthanon Day Trip

  • 10 hours
  • Day Trips
  • Chiang Mai
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Choose one of 9 locals available

Experience hosted by Ratana, Kit & other locals

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Chiang Mai to explore Doi Inthanon with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!

Destination
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Category
Day Trips
Duration
10 hours
Transport mode
Car
Available languages
English, ไทย
Included
  • Private Guide
  • A/C car
  • Driver
  • Guest pick up and drop off
  • Tickets for Doi Inthanon National Park
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
  • Pick-up Included
Excluded
  • Lunch (on guest expenses)

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Discover the region off the beaten path
  • Check out Doi Inthanon National Park & Karen Hill Tribe
  • Connect with a local & discover their culture
  • Take in breathtaking sceneries & panoramas
  • Enjoy the freedom to make stops along the way
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes

What you can expect

City Escape: Doi Inthanon Day Trip in Chiang Mai - ef777f6ba9b98fa626608d5be17f46b1

Enjoy your trip to the max experiencing the treasures of Doi Inthanon. Explore the region's beauty and be delighted by the different highlights and hidden gems that you'll encounter along the way.

Forget about hopping on a tourist bus and let a local take you through Doi Inthanon; your way! Now you can spend the day discovering what other highlights lie outside Chiang Mai - trust us; they are worth the visit! As your knowledgeable host takes you on a fascinating road trip where the route is as scenic as it gets, you'll make frequent stops to check out the surprises this area has to offer. See from Doi Inthanon National Park, Karen Hill Tribe and Ban Mea Klang Luang , plus many spectacular views along the way.

And with a convenient pick-up and drop-off, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride! To make the trip even more enjoyable, you can choose your local host for the day. Each of the hosts available for this day trip will take you on a unique journey based on their passions and expertise, and of course, also taking into consideration your interests.

Our local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from arts and history to real foodies. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and let you connect with their culture in an enjoyable and inspiring way! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes.

Choose your local

Get to know these 9 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    You will be picked up anywhere in Chiang Mai. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Convenient Pick-up & Drop Off

    On the day of your day trip, your local host will pick you up from your accommodation or an agreed location. Once the day trip comes to an end, they’ll drop you off at your accommodation
  4. Scenic Trip

    This full-day trip is arranged for you, so all you have to do is enjoy the sights as your host takes you through Doi Inthanon while telling you incredible stories and insight
  5. Only You & Your Host!

    Forget about cramped touristy buses, on this private day trip, you’ll have all of your host’s attention. Get the chance to speak 1-1 and get all of your questions answered for a personal experience that will make this trip more memorable
  6. What’s in Store for You

    Check out from viewpoints, nature, and cultural gems such as Doi Inthanon National Park, Karen Hill Tribe and Ban Mea Klang Luang plus other stops your local host has prepared for you along the way
  7. Optional Lunch

    Along the way, your local host will recommend you typical and local places where you can stop to have lunch and catch a break. Lunch is not included in the price
  8. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Kata
(About local )
19 February 2025
We enjoyed every moment with Kit.
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Sherri
(About local )
16 February 2025
We had a wonderful day with Naphat. She was gracious and accommodating. We enjoyed the sites and appreciated her flexibility to tailor the trip to suit our interests. Great time
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Marc🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
1 February 2025
I booked and took a day trip to Doi Inthanon with Naphat. This excursion made a huge impression on me historically, scenically and spiritually. Naphat is a very experienced and versatile trained tour guide with a flair for captivating people. The in-depth conversations and detailed explanations of the various places visited far exceeded my expectations. Among other things, I was able to experience first-hand insights into coexistence in a mountain village. This and the explanations about Buddhism in everyday life touched me very much and I am very grateful to Naphat for that. I can highly recommend Naphat to anyone looking for something more than just landscape images.Very nice&educational trip to Doi Inthanon
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William
(About local )
25 January 2025
Minty met us in the Marriott lobby at 8:30 and we rolled out of Chiang Mai through a rush hour far less daunting than Bangkok’s. Minty is a very well informed and personable guide who gave us a brief and clear account of the absorption of the Chiang Mai’s Lanna kingdom into modern Thailand under Rama V and its development as a tourist destination and agricultural center. Minty is also an excellent photographer whose pictures never fail to capture the captivating beauty of the tour and the happy faces of her clients. The countryside was lush except where dried rice stubble awaiting burning. The air was acrid with smoke until we started ascending the foothills of the Thanon Thong Chai mountains toward the Doi Suthep-Pui National park. Along the way to the park, we stopped at the Wachirathai waterfall, an 80 meter cascade that drew hordes of awestruck tourists and made a beautiful rainbow at its base. The views from both vantage points were spectacular; from the upper one, the torrent seemingly just beyond arm’s reach. , We entered the park and visited the Rama IX and Queen pagodas, built on gorgeous twin peaks to commemorate the 60th birthday of the beloved late king Bhumibol and the 25th anniversary of his reign. They are serene and shapely, and surrounded by dreamlike mountains and valleys thinly veiled with mists, but breezy and cool, interspersed with gorgeous gardens filled with blooming snapdragons. Inside the queen’s pagoda has frescoes depicting the life of Buddha, and the king’s bas reliefs of the holiest places and moments of Buddha’s life: his birth, enlightenment, first sermon, and death. We drove to Thailand’s highest point, and the crypt of the last King of Chiang Mai. Beside the chedi is a rounded brass plate on which visitors are invited to balance a coin. After watching a succession of coins tilt and fall, I succeeded, and my secret wish will soon be granted. We celebrated with lunch at a Hmong restaurant Romphoti, where we a had the best tilapia ever. After lunch, we stopped at viewpoint overlooking a verdant valley where flowers and vegetables, perhaps including those we’d just lunched on, are grown beneath canopies. We drove to the entrance of the Dai Inthanon park, collected bamboo walking sticks, end set off into the forest led by Minty and assisted by a local guide, Miu, a young Karen girl. Rainforest trees towered above us, We trekked downhill near a river whose roaring cascades filled the forest with soothing sound and delighted the eyes with their beauty, so close it seemed possible to touch the whitewater as it raced by. We crossed a wobbly bamboo bridge backdropped by a torrent of falling water, then hiked past coffee trees, some with ripened red beans, growing in the shade of the forest canopy. We reached a Karen village where Miu left our group and stayed with a group of elder Karen women looming the textiles for which they are famous. Then Monty returned us to Chiang Mai just after sunset. A great tour near Chiang Mai with Minty
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Kyle
(About local )
22 January 2025
We absolutely loved our day trip with boy to Doi Inthanon. He was super chill, picked us up from our hotel, and provided us true local insight. He also recommended us our favorite meal from our entire trip 10 day trip - a local spot in a mountain village. We wholeheartedly endorse booking Boy if you're looking for a friend to explore a beautiful new place. Wonderful day trip with Boy
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Ashley
(About local )
19 January 2025
We had such a nice day traveling with Ae! ❤️ Hiking. Scenery. Pagodas. Thai language and facts. Really, it was a wonderful trip! Ae is cheerful, energetic, and full of information. She also is a foodie! We highly recommend this tour, with Ae as your guide. We got to places we probably wouldn't have reached on our own, and felt 100% on the journey and out on the trail. A great day with Ae!
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Tesia
(About local )
15 January 2025
We had a great time with Ratana trekking through the national park, learning about plants, seeing the waterfall and finally making it to visit a local Karen village. We saw weaving and got to drink some coffee and eat at a local restaurant before heading off to Doi Ithanon. Overall it was a long day but Ratana got us a rice snack and was great at giving a lot of relevant information and making it fun!Ratana is the best!
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Laurie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 January 2025
Purichat ["May"] was a wonderful and enthusiastic tour guide. She presented us with a variety of activity options to choose from and took us to see and do the things that interested us the most. May's also a great driver and very knowledgeable and flexible guide. We really appreciated the history of Thailand she shared with us as well as how the country was formed both geologically and politically. We chose the hike that goes along a rushing river filled with water falls and went through rice paddies and a Karen Hill Tribe village. It was a memorable hike and a memorable day, and while we noticed other guides were hurrying their groups along and limiting the time they could spend taking pictures, May let us go at our own pace and take as many photos as we wanted. I highly recommend her as a guide!Fun and Educational
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Sissi🇦🇹 Austria
(About local )
8 January 2025
Naphat hat uns viele philosophische, kulturelle und faszinierende Einblicke in die Welt von Chiang Mai gegeben. Sie ist eine sehr angenehme Begleitung.Lanna Land
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Mike🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 January 2025
My first time with this service and our guide could not have been better. She was extra communicative and friendly and gave us a lot of history about the areas we visited. She was knowledgeable but in a very down to earth way making us feel immediately comfortable. The day was packed with activity but also plenty of time for rest and also strolling leisurely through the markets. The lunch meal was wonderful as well. From 7am to nearly 5:30 pm, we experienced so much of what makes Doi Inthanon such a beautiful and historical Thai landmark. Excellent in every way.
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Carol🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 December 2024
We had a wonderful day and a wonderful experience with Naphat as our guide on the Doi Inthanon day trip. Naphat is not only knowledgeable about Thai history and culture, but was also able to provide us with insights on Buddhism, which we found not only interesting but also enlightening. Pace of sightseeing and driving was set to our preferences. Highly recommend Naphat as your guide in Chiang Mai. Enlightened
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Unknown
(About local )
30 November 2024
Esperienza bellissima consigliato! Ratana veramente carina e disponibile . Anche con la lingua è stata chiarissima e se non capivano qualcosa ce lo rispiegava affinché ci capissimo. Il parco ci è piaciuto molto. Lei ci ha proposto 3 trekking. Il primo di due ore di cammino leggere per arrivare in un punto panoramico tra i più alti del parco. È stato carino ma non lo rifarei. Piuttosto farei il percorso a piedi per vedere le pagode reali (secondo trekking ) che noi non abbiamo fatto per questioni di tempistiche, ma dal primo trekking siccome si è alti di quota e i due percorsi sono vicini in linea d’aria le abbiamo viste dal nostro sentiero. Terzo trekking è stato il nostro preferito, abbiamo ammirato la foresta, le cascate, le piantagioni di caffè e le terrazze di riso in compagnia di una ragazza della tribù dei karen! Veramente unica come esperienza. A fine giornata ci siamo fermati a bere il caffè tipico presso una delle abitazioni di questa tribù. Laura , Filippo, Diana, FabioDoi inthanon Park
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Marc🇧🇪 Belgium
(About local )
23 November 2024
We loooved the two tours we booked with Wuthikorn/Boy. The walking/driving tour in the old city was very informative, pleasant and funny. We learned a lot about those Buddhist temples and had some very pleasant 'intermezzos' (great coffee, delicious snack). He was always attentive to his customers, although I must say, we did not feel he treated us as customers, rather more like friends. The second tour he drove us all the way to Doi Inthanon. We visited a small village and had a delicious lunch, very tasty. We also visited various interesting spots and enjoyed every minute of it. He let us also enjoy nature and its different aspects. He drove skilfully and safe. After the tours he gave us also useful information on what to do where. We like to thank him a lot(again) for his guidance and his personality. Very informative !
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Nathan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 November 2024
We had the pleasure of having Boy as our tour guide in Chiang Mai, and he was fantastic. He made the experience enjoyable with his friendly and approachable nature, and it was easy to connect with him throughout the day. Boy's deep knowledge of the area, culture, and history really enhanced our tour, making it both informative and fun. Highly recommend him for anyone looking to explore Chiang Mai!Boy is your go to guide!
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Ana
(About local )
22 October 2024
We had an incredible experience with Naphat! She was amazing—warm, friendly, and made the entire tour so enjoyable. Her knowledge was impressive, and she had a deep understanding of the history and culture of the area, answering every question with great detail. She truly brought the experience to life, and her passion for what she does was evident.Amazing
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Peter 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 October 2024
Nephat has an infectious enthusiasm and natural talent helping people discover the history and culture of Thai people. She was very patient with me when I asked a lot of questions about the stone engraving in the twin pagodas. I appreciated the way she took her time with me Inever felt rushed on under pressure. Being an older man with asthma, I appreciated How she chooses trails in Doi Inthanon National park that were appropriate and still allowed me to experience Thai nature and wild life to its fullest. Again takin time to explain the natural land ecosystem. I have had many Quine’s, but would have to say that she was one of the best.Will recommend her to all my friends and will book her again when I come back to thailandA Great Day in Chiang Mai
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Louise
(About local )
17 September 2024
We booked a private tour not knowing what to expect and it was amazing! Purichat, May, was really friendly, professional, attentive and knowledgeable. She answered all our questions and gave us lots of information about the history and culture of her country. We visited the highest point, walked through rainforest, visited a village, made coffee and had local food. I highly recommend this private tour and highly recommend Purichat as a guide. Don’t hesitate to book her!Doi Inthanon - excellent private tour!
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Mike🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
16 September 2024
This was our second day with Ae and despite the weather it was an excellent day out to Thailand’s highest mountain. Unfortunately, the weather at the top was very poor but Ae still made the day memorable by just talking about the countryside and the peoples life. We had an excellent lunch and were back in Chiang Mai on time in the evening as planned. Ae is an excellent guide speaks very good English and goes out of her way to bring her city alive to people. Day out of Chiang Mai
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Jonathan
(About local )
11 August 2024
Napchat was a really friendly and kind guide. She really take care or our family and she was really interesting! She told us manu stories about the country and méditation it was a nice expérience. I recommend her as a guide for Family trip 100%. Thanks again
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Paula
(About local )
27 July 2024
Ae can speak English very well and knows a lot about the region and the country. She's a good driver and made our trip very nice, despite the bad weather and lack of view on top. A tip would be to advise us to bring about that can become dirty, and a suggestion would be to arrange boots for the guests in case of mud.Nice trip with a nice guide!
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twan🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
22 July 2024
Mooie dag, afwisselend met een inkijk in gebruiken en gewoontes , gebruiken van Thai bevolking en het boedisme. Een aanrader qua trip en gids. Enthousiast en onuitputtelijk vertelt Nathat en licht ze zaken toe. Fantastisch. Fantastisch
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Barbarann
(About local )
17 May 2024
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. Doi Inthanon a total 10
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Eros🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 May 2024
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Joice🇭🇰 Hong Kong
(About local )
1 May 2024
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! Wonderful guide!
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Kathy🇮🇪 Ireland
(About local )
1 April 2024
We had a wonderful day with Naphat. She planned a great itinerary to some special spots in the Doi Ithanin National Park including some local coffee tasting, the royal botanical gardens, Pagoda’s and brought us to the highest peak in Thailand. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about her country and we would highly recommend a guided tour with Naphat. The driver was also excellent, careful safe driving with clean comfortable car.Naphat planned a great day for our family
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Jennifer🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 March 2024
My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful day trip to Doi Inthanon National Park with Aei. Communication with Aei before and during this day trip was perfect. Our morning started with an incredible hike with a member of the Karen Hill Tribe. The lunch they served us was delicious and a very generous portion size. The twin pagodas were stunning and a visit to one final waterfall, on our drive back to Chiang Mai, was the cherry on top of a perfect day. Being surrounded by nature in the most beautiful setting was the perfect way to spend a day. Aei is a wonderful wealth of knowledge. We learned so much! If we had more time in Chiang Mai we would have loved to do another tour with her. I hope our paths can cross another day. Thank you, Aei! A soul enriching escape
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marc🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
24 February 2024
Sith was an amazing guy and guide. He speaks fluently English, what made our trip very interesting, because we could talk about a lot of things. He loves nature very much and was borne and raised in Doi Intahnon NP. He wants to give things back to nature and learn everybody about the beautiful culture of Karen people. We saw the green tailed sunbird!! After a delicious lunch we went to his home in the mountains to learn about roasting,grinding and brewing fresh coffee! In the end he came with a very nice and personal surprise! Thanks Sith! We had a day to never forget!Nature guy and guide
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Susanna
(About local )
21 February 2024
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!An Amazing Day!!
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Wouter🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 February 2024
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. Great day out of the city!
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Karen🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
12 February 2024
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. A wonderful day with Purichat
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Unknown
(About local )
5 February 2024
We had such an amazing day with May at Doi Inthanon National Park! She picked us up at our hotel at 7am. We stopped by Wachirathan waterfall on our way in before enjoying the Kew Mae Pan nature trail. The trail was beautiful with incredible views, blooming rhododendron and colorful birds. From there we visited the twin pagodas and then the summit, all while learning about Thai culture, the history of Buddhism and history of Thailand from May. We enjoyed local snacks and local lunch with May’s suggestions, food was incredible! On the way down, we stopped by the local Mhong village and market and enjoyed several tasty snacks while learning about the Mhong history and culture from May. Our last stop was the Karen tribe village where May took us to a local family’s house where they grow and roast coffee. It was exciting to get to roast our own coffee beans in a clay pot and help grind/make the coffee before thoroughly enjoying the final product! May also showed us all around the village where we got to learn about local Karen culture, their way of life and history before getting us back to our hotel early evening. We had such a wonderful day with May, we went on an evening local food tour with her the next night. There we enjoyed Northern Thai dishes at several local restaurants including amazing roasted chicken and pork made in a clay pot, papaya salad, larb, stewed pork leg and several Thai desserts. Another incredible and memorable day!! Day trip to Doi Inthanon and food tour
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Irene🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
1 February 2024
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! Superb experience with the best tour guide
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Daniel🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
27 January 2024
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 youGreat experience with a great story teller
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Dana🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 January 2024
Wuthikorn (Boy) is an absolutely amazing, friendly, and informed host, a safe driver, and very patient with my many, many questions. We spent the entire day exploring with no hurry, sharing wonderful stories, and it was a joy to share our love of plants and trees. From the highest point in Thailand to a wonderful hike to local villages, coffee growers, flowers, and an absolutely wonderful, unhurried lunch, I can only highly recommend this tour! I Love Thailand!
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Mihaela
(About local )
23 January 2024
I would highly recommend Purichat for any tours and activities. She was on time, very knowledgeable, excellent driver, attentive and went many extra miles for us. In addition to our tours, we visited a market and she introduced us to many snacks and fruits we would not have known to select. She recommended great sites and restaurants to visit. She managed to give us the right amount of information without being overwhelming at the right time. We learned a lot and are extremely happy with her services. If you are in luck and she has an availability, grab it while it lasts. She also took great photos and videos which we greatly appreciated. Thank you Purichat, I will recommend you to all our friends and family visiting Chiang Mai.Amazing, knowledgeable and kind
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tracie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 January 2024
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. Great day at DoiInthanon National park
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Michael🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 January 2024
We had a phenomenal time with Purichat. She was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about everything. Was very thoughtful and organized and plan ahead every step of the way. If you have the opportunity to take a tour with her, I highly recommend it. Amazing time.
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Francois🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
10 January 2024
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.Coffee, local culture and nature
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Rod🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 January 2024
Connected with our guide a few weeks before our arrival, he was very good at communicating with us and working out a good itinerary. He stayed in contact all the way up to our day of arrival, making sure to check in the night before our scheduled adventure. He arrived promptly and met us in our hotel lobby. We made our introductions and all packed into the car. We made a quick stop to get fuel and talked more about what we wanted to do for the day. My Brother had expressed an interest in seeing some elephants so we mentioned that. He said no problem and made a quick phone call, as we later learned, to his brother who worked with a local elephant sanctuary. So, our first stop for the day was to feed and interact with a small herd of elephants. From there we traveled further up the mountain to Doi Inthanon national park. The rest of our day was spent exploring the local area and visiting with Karen Hill Tribe locals, topped off with an immersive introduction to the art of coffee growing and roasting. Overall we had a fantastic day and made lifelong friends. Fantastic day with local
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5q8cmrrj6w🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 November 2023
My husband and I had a great day with Boy. He was very informative and shared a lot of information about the park, history and Chiang Mai in general. We made a number of stops, took a nice hike, had some local coffee and delicious lunch. Highly recommend this trip with Boy. Great day at Doi Inthanon
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Yi Lam🇭🇰 Hong Kong
(About local )
6 November 2023
Boy was very helpful & accommodating. He tailor made a hiking route for my daughter (6 years old) & I which was not too tiring but exciting enough. We enjoyed the day a lot. He also recommended some good spots for dinner & music.
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Kathrin
(About local )
5 November 2023
Purichat hat uns viele interessante Informationen über Chiang Ma, Kultur un Natur vermittelt. Unser Tag mit ihr war super organisiert und hat uns sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Wir empfehlen sie sehr gern.Tolle Reiseleitung
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Molly
(About local )
4 November 2023
Purichat is the best guide we could ask for. Kind, attentive, and she customized our trip to address all of our needs. Grateful for how she generously shared her knowledge. Thank you for the best day of my vacation!
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Bryony Joy
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2 November 2023
Naphat was an absolutely fantastic guide! Not only was she polite, organised and incredibly informative, but she also had a passion for sharing her knowledge and experience of mindfulness, meditation and Buddhist philosophies which added a richness to every experience. This was not at all preachy and Naphat regularly checked in with me as to whether she was giving too much information - but her passion was infectious! Naphat took me to some truly wonderful, fascinating places and shared in my joy in experiencing them for the first time, so much so that I thoroughly enjoyed her company. I met her a solo traveler seeking a guide and felt that, after our last trip together, I had made a new friend. Additionally, Naphat was flexible and non-judgemental in accommodating of my M.E. (myalgic encephalitis, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and adapted activities to fit a pace I could manage. She also didn't stop when the booked tours ended, but gave me recommendations for places to eat (very handy as I'm vegetarian), live music, and more.One in a million!
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Kelly🇺🇸 United States
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21 September 2023
Purichat was a wonderful tour guide. She taught us a lot and was able to add Pha Chor (a site important for our daughter and really neat as well) to the Doi Inthanon tour. We really made the most of our day!Great outing with extra destination
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kathrin🇩🇪 Germany
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18 August 2023
We really have to thank Naphat!!! We had the greatest time in Thailand due to her Thank you so much Naphtat!!! We had a really local tour of the Doi Ithanon and a spectacular hike through the ricefields and next to great waterfalls! As family with 4 kids Naphat was so great adapting her tour and explanations to all levels - she knows so much from the Buddhism and really discusses history and presence in depth with you. On top she showed us so many things from nature and explained as well her ways of meditation we loved that so much! She helped us so warmly with driver connections to the airport and had the best advices for local restaurants in Chiang Mai - we had the best dinner ever on our last night thanks to her!!! So if you want to have best ever Thailand experiences book most you can to explore the real and non touristic sides of Chiang Mai! Thanks again - We will see us again in some years! Best experience ever in Thailand 🫶
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Matthijs🇳🇱 Netherlands
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12 August 2023
We booked this trip as we wanted to see nature and culture around Chiang Mai in a family friendly setting. Long story short: it was great and better than expected. Purichat and her sister took us on the tour and arranged for everything in a perfect way. Clear communication upfront, very nice car, very friendly and willing to explain, yet also very sensitive to what 8- and 10-year old boys can handle. All the different kind of activities during the day make it very interesting and provide for good intervals and mix in experiences. The Karen village and coffee plantation were a good experience and the best was the walk through the jungle. It was very doable for the whole family but also provided the nice experience and introduction to the landscape with jungle, river, rice fields etc we were hoping for. So if you want to experience something very complementary to city and beach life, go for this tour and Purichat is an excellent guide!Perfect family day trip Doi Inthanon
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Maddy🇦🇺 Australia
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6 May 2023
Boy was a great guide telling us all about Doi Inthanon, the history of the park and thai culture The hiking trail was very easy, included a swim at a secluded waterfall and had many beautiful sights to see Definitely recommend!Amazing friendly guide
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Kelsey🇺🇸 United States
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17 March 2023
Boy was the absolute best guide we could have asked for. We did the Doi Ithanon tour and with his guidance, we got to learn so much about the people of Karon Village, how they live off the land and we got to dive deep into what the Thailand culture is truly about. It was not only the most culturally rich thing we did during our time in Thailand, but it was actually one of the most culturally rich things we’ve ever done on a trip. Boy’s knowledge of Thailand and Buddhism is incredibly impressive. His recommendations for local food and restaurants lead us to try places we never would have found on our own. He’s even a great photographer, huge foodie and an incredibly kind person as well! By booking a tour with Boy, you’re guaranteed to have a very special time in Chiang Mai! You MUST book with him!
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Samantha🇺🇸 United States
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28 December 2022
We had such a wonderful trip to Doi Inthanon with May. She had a lot of background knowledge and history that helped us put everything we saw into context. May was so generous and kept us well-fed and so many recommendations of what to see around Chiang Mai—she knows hidden gems we wouldn’t have known about on our own! We really enjoyed talking and learning from her and would happily take another trip the next time we’re in the city. Thank you May!! Amazing day trip!

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