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2 day Doi Inthanon Mountain Explorer - ex Chiang Mai

From $255 USD

(Approx. $410.32 AUD)

Trip Information
Starts In: Chiang Mai
Ends In: Chiang Mai
Duration: 2 Days.
Departs: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
Group Size: max 8
Transport: private vehicle minivan or 4WD
Accommodation: Basic dorm in village huts, with toilet and shower outside
Activity: Trekking
Ages: 18+
Tour Code: CNXDIM
Operator Code: ASIANTRL

Countries Visited
Thailand
Trip Highlights
  • Trek through Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest peak
  • Trek through valley and jungle
  • See many bird species, refreshing waterfalls and hill-tribe villages.
  • All transfers by private vehicle minivan or 4WD depending season.
  • English speaking tour guide.
  • All visits/excursions as mentioned in tour itinerary.
  • National Park entrance fees.
  • Accommodation is basic dormitory in village huts, with toilet and shower outside.
  • We provide sleeping bags, foam mats and mosquito nets.
  • Meals as mentioned
Full Itinerary
Doi Inthanon is Thailand's highest peak, rising to 2,565 metres above sea level. As part of a National Park, this area is covered with evergreen forest and offers splendid views. During theses 2 days of exploration, you will trek through valley and jungle, and have the opportunity to see many bird species, refreshing waterfalls and hill-tribe villages.

Day - Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday - Trek, overnight in hill-tribe village (-/L/D)
p> 08:30 Meeting at your hotel and depart by private vehicle heading South-West. We reach the mountain top for exploration and a short trek. Visit the two pagodas near the summit, offering fantastic views of the valley. After lunch at local restaurant depart for a two hours hike reaching a small Karen hilltribe village where we will spend the night. A Thai dinner is prepared by your guide. Meal : -/L/D

Day 2 - Wednesday/Friday/Sunday - Trek, back to Chiang Mai (B/L/-)
After breakfast, we start hiking from our village on the mountain, passing jungle forest and cultivated valleys in a scenic area on the foot-hills of the Doi Inthanon. Meet with our vehicle and transfer to Vachiratarn waterfall, one of the park's many waterfalls for a local Thai style picnic lunch.

Afternoon relax and explore the area before transfer back to Chiang Mai. Drop off at hotel or airport.

Notes: Elephant riding can be organized as an option. To be arranged on the spot with the guide. Meal : B/L/-

Meal : B = Breakfast / L = lunch / D = Dinner

Recommended items to take on a trek:
  • Good pair of running shoes, or lightweight trekking shoes, with socks.
  • T-shirts (cotton), one short or long pants.
  • Towel (or sarong), swimming suits, toilet and personal effects.
  • Personal prescription drugs, contact lenses, glasses.
  • Sun-cream (waterproof), hat, sunglasses.
  • Long sleeves sweater and pants, or jogging suits.
  • A small flashlight, camera and films.
During the cold season (December and January) we recommend to add a fleece and long pants as temperatures can drop down be cold at night in the mountain.

Note: Village overnight is very basic. Participants must be aware that there are no western-style toilets and washing facilities. Sleeping is on a bamboo floor in the villager’s hut. Sleeping bags, foam mats and mosquito nets are supplied.
 
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2 day Doi Inthanon Mountain Explorer - ex Chiang Mai
Doi Inthanon is Thailand's highest peak, rising to 2,565 metres above sea level. As part of a National Park, this area is covered with evergreen forest and offers splendid views. During theses 2 days of exploration, you will trek through valley and jungle, and have the opportunity to see m...

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