Bird Watching Doi Inthanon

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Chiang Mai, Thailand

9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

A protected area on Thailand’s highest mountain, Doi Inthanon National Park is a treat for bird-watchers, home to green-tailed sunbirds, silver-eared laughingthrushes, and many more. Get there in good time and visit several spots at different levels on this intimate tour led by a driver-guide. There’s no need to arrange a breakfast box: Your package includes a simple breakfast as well as an authentic local lunch.

Spot a wealth of tropical birdlife on a mountain not far from Chiang Mai
Savor beautiful sunrise views from the slopes of Doi Inthanon
The small group size guarantees personal attention from your guide
Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off for a seamless experience

What's Included

Breakfast
Lunch
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes

Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We pick up all travelers from the hotel in Chiangmai city.

Operating hours
.5:00 am

Itinerary

Doi Inthanon

7 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 32 reviews

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Birdwatching with Joe

Andrea_G, Jan 2026

We had a great day out with Joe, who was very knowledgeable about the birds we saw and knew which habitats to find them in. He accommodated us being vegan and even brought home made fruit snacks, which was very kind. We saw some rare endemic birds and were very lucky on the day. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone with an interest in birds. It was refreshing to get out of the city too for some tranquility.

Great daytrip from Chiang Mai!

Ariadne_O, Dec 2025

Doi Inthanon is a very nice place to see birds and a nice getaway from Chiang Mai. Do not forget to bring a warmer vest as it can get cold at the top (7degrees of C when we were there). Itinary as in earlier posts. We especially loved the first stop at the Karen village, where we saw a variety of birds and could als0 enjoy local coffee! Thanks Joe!

Birdwatching

winnie_c, Dec 2025

Birdwatching at Don Iathanon. Joe was an experienced guide. Flexible in itinerary when we wanted to see the waterfall. Good lunch provided.

Bird watching with Joe

Annika_v, Nov 2025

We started at 5:30 a.m. when Joe picked us up at the hotel. After a one hour drive we had breakfast at a gas station near the national park. After that we drove to a village in the national park where we did one hour of bird watching. The next stop was at the road side which was a bit noisy but we saw some birds as they like that area and it's pretty open near the road. After that we went to the top of the mountain where we saw the Green-tailed Sunbird. We did one other spot in the forest as well. After that we drove for lunch in a local restaurant which was very nice. We returned to the hotel at 2:30p.m. Although we didn't have the best luck with many species, but still had a great time with Joe who knew the species and always showed us the birds in his book afterwards as well. Birds we saw (plus some other common species): Small Nintava, Spectacled Barwing, Flavenscent Bulbul, Verditer Flycatcher, Scarlet Minivet, Black-crested Bulbul, Ashy Drongo, Mountain Bulbul, Large Woodshrike, Bar-throated Minla, Dark-back Sibia, Green- tailed Sunbird

Had a great time with Joe

Jeremiah_P, Jan 2025

I had a great time with Joe. He speaks excellent English and is clearly passionate about birds. We saw a variety of birds; many of which are unique to the area. We also had a good breakfast on the way up and a great lunch on the way back. I highly recommend this trip with Joe.

Great experience for intermediate birders

Bret_F, Nov 2024

We had a great time. Joe was warm, friendly, and knowledgeable about the birds and locations. He packed a light breakfast for us, which we ate on the way to Doi Inthanon. He picked us up at 5:30am at our hotel in his private car. He mentioned that he picks people up at 5am when the sun rises earlier. We visited 5 locations in the park at different altitudes and identified 30 bird species overall. Two of the locations were on the side of the road, which was a bit busy for my taste, but the other three locations were really nice - along a river, in a viillage, and on a boardwalk near the summit. We appreciated that the tour felt like a holistic tour of Doi Inthanon, including some local coffee and a visit to the top of the mountain, in addition to the birding. Joe has 5 years of birding experience and knew most of the birds that we saw. I would recommend this experience especially for intermediate birders.

Fantastic day bird watching at Doi Inthanon with Joe!

Hendrikus_O, Jan 2022

We enjoyed a wonderful day of bird watching with Joe. Everything was very well arranged. Nicely picked up at our hotel, we even got breakfast, very nice and expert guide, beautiful surroundings, we had a fantastic day with Joe and saw a lot of different species of birds, also some unique ones. This tour at GowithJo Travel is definitely recommended!

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Big smile with the great review, Doi Inthanon is the great destination for bird lover. Many rare species await. Thanks again, we're very happy to hear our customers are enjoy their hoiliday.