Doi Inthanon day trip
The Twin Royal Pagodas
Prices are per vehicle.
Up to 7 people Hyundai H-1
From 4,000 THB
8 to 13 people Toyota Hiace Commuter
From 4,000 THB
- Driver
- Fuel
- Parking
- Drinking water
Park entry, 300 THB for a foreign adult and 150 THB for a child aged 3 to 14, and the Twin Royal Pagodas, up to 100 THB each, are paid on the day, with your lunch. The van’s own park fee is included.
The final price is agreed with me before your trip.
Ask about this tripA full day on Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand, with a van and a driver just for your group. You go up to the summit first, walk around the Twin Royal Pagodas and their gardens, and stop at Wachirathan Waterfall on the way down.
About 10 hours from your hotel and back, from 4,000 THB per vehicle.
The day, step by step
Times are approximate. Traffic and weather can change them.
- about Pickup at your hotel in Chiang Mai
- about The summit of Doi Inthanon, and the Ang Ka boardwalk through the forest at the top
- about The Twin Royal Pagodas and their flower gardens
- about Your choice: the Hmong market, the Karen village of Mae Klang Luang and its coffee, or Sirithan Waterfall
- about Lunch at a local restaurant on the mountain
- about Wachirathan Waterfall on the way down, a short walk from the road
- about Back at your hotel
What the price includes
Included
- Driver
- Fuel
- Parking
- Drinking water
Not included
- Entry fees
- Meals
Which vehicle fits your group
| People, children included | Vehicle | Large suitcases |
|---|---|---|
| 1–7 | Hyundai H-1 | 4 |
| Toyota Hiace Commuter | 6 | |
| 8–13 | Toyota Hiace Commuter | 6 |
Trip facts
- Trip type
- Day trip
- Duration
- About 10 hours
- Pickup
- Chiang Mai
- Group size
- 1 to 13 people in one vehicle
- Vehicles
- Hyundai H-1 and Toyota Hiace Commuter
- Driver
- Your driver may be one of my network drivers.
What to bring
- A warm layer, as the top of the mountain is cool all year and can be near freezing from November to January
- Clothes that cover your shoulders and knees, for the pagodas
- Comfortable shoes for short walks
- A rain jacket from June to October
- Cash: about 400 THB each for entry, plus lunch
Photos
Questions
Is the price for the whole group?
Yes. From 4,000 THB per vehicle, for everyone in it, not per person. It includes driver, fuel, parking, and drinking water.
What is not included?
The price does not include entry fees and meals. You pay these on the day.
Can we add a hike?
Yes. From November to May, the Kew Mae Pan trail, about 2 hours, with a local Hmong guide, who is required (200 to 220 THB a group). From June to October, when Kew Mae Pan is closed, the Pha Dok Siew trail. Tell me when you ask, and we plan the day around it.
Who will drive us?
Your driver may be one of my network drivers. Every driver knows the mountain roads well, and doesn’t smoke or drink alcohol.
What if it rains?
We still go. From June to October the Kew Mae Pan trail is closed, and cloud can hide the view at the pagodas. The weather on the mountain changes fast, so your driver may change the order of the stops. In the rainy season the waterfalls are at their biggest.
How do we pay?
In cash, in Thai baht, on the day of your trip. We agree the final price in chat before your trip.
