Mount Doi Inthanon Hiking & Bird Watching

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Chiang Mai, Thailand

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

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Overview

Combine two activities in one—hiking and bird watching—with this exciting private trip to Doi Inthanon National Park. Save yourself hours of research and planning time and get taken to a place where birdlife is prevalent, including migrant and resident species. Then after bird watching, head off on a guided hike through flower gardens, rice plantations, and waterfalls—with a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost.

Learn as you walk along nature trails: A guide provides commentary
Hassle-free day with round-trip transportation from Chiang Mai
Stay fueled for your trip: Breakfast and lunch are included
Enjoy the luxury of a private trip solely for your personal group

What's Included

Breakfast

Easy snack, bread, and freash fruit.
Lunch

Local lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes

Customers personal expense

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Operating hours
.5:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

Featured review

Jackie_D

Birding in the morning with Ming, who knows exactly where to be and when to find some of the local endemic species. Take a light jacket. A hike thru the jingle nature path with local Karen tribe member Nee was terrific. This tour is a peefect balance of birding, hiking, and culture. I am 75, female, with bad knees, and i did find some of the hiking challenging so take one of the walking sticks offered at the beginning of the hike. Waterfalls are spectacular. I rarely pay money to go birding. I would not have found these birds on my own. Thank you Ming and Nee!

Reviews

4.8

based on 15 reviews

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Absolutely wonderful day!...

Sharon_S, Feb 2026

Absolutely wonderful day! First time birdwatching. Joe was very knowledgeable and showed us some beautiful and rare birds. The hike with Boo was stunning.

Great birding and a beautiful hike

Jackie_D, Feb 2026

Fun birdwatching and beautiful, easy hike

Jeffrey_P, Jan 2026

You start early and get to Doi Inthanon and birdwatch at two different spots with Joe, who is knowledgeable about birds. Then you go on a really beautiful hike with a local guide, passing by a beautiful waterfall. At the end, you get a local, fresh cup of coffee and then drive to a local lunch. Overall, a really enjoyable day at Doi Inthanon (the views are great!). Would recommend!

A pleasant tour

Heather_B, Jul 2025

This tour was a lot of fun. The day started early with over two hours of bird watching at two locations at the park. It was a windy, wet day, so there were not as many birds out. I would recommend bringing a light jacket or hoodie as it can be chilly at the top of the mountain. After looking for birds, I went on a two hour water fall hike. The Hmong park guide was interested in birds, so I was able to continue doing some bird watching while hiking. The hike was fairly easy, but had some slippery spots due to rain. It can be done in less than 2 hrs, but it was nice to take my time and look at butterflies, birds, and plants. Lunch on the way back was tasty. Overall, this was a good tour.

Amazing amateur birdwatching experience

Piotr_G, Mar 2024

We really enjoyed this birdwatching experience with Joe! He was very knowledgeable about the birds, their names and enabled us to spot many different species (about 20, including multiple relatively rare ones - all beautiful). The guided walk through the forest was also interesting with a possibility of tasting and buing some local coffee. Everything run smoothly and the communication was on point.

As the other reviews...

Yushan_Y, Jan 2023

As the other reviews said, Joe is very knowledgeable in local birds. He showed us all the birds we saw in his bird book so we can note down their English names. The yellow truck that took us to the top of the Doi Inthanon mountain gave me some motion sickness, so be ready. After seeing three hotspots for bird watching, we went on a 2h hike with a local guide and visited a waterfall and their rice field to support local business. I recommend!

Response from Host, Feb 2023

All comment of our customers we'll improve to be better.

Birds and hike.

dianeboyle, Dec 2022

Joe took us on a wonderful bird watching trip up a mountain. We saw many different species. Then a hike on a beautiful mountain trail past wither falls and over bamboo bridges. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

We service you with our heart.

Trop cher pour la...

Julien_Z, Oct 2024

Trop cher pour la présentation. Les lieux choisi pour le bird watching sont moyens, bord de la route pour 1er, le 2nd est un parcours guidé qui est facilement faisable tout seul (il y a des panneaux avec les oiseaux que l'on peux croiser). La 2eme partie (randonnée cascade) est très bien mais le tout le vaut pas le prix.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Our pricing is based on the operating costs. Of course you feel it's expensive because you are solo traveler. The cost must be doubled. We offer the 2 places to watch birds those are 2 best places at Doi Inthanon, another birder come to those 2 places as well. Yes, look at the side of the road, but if there is no guide, will you know that the birds are in this area? Our bird watching price Sure! the best price in the online market. Nos tarifs sont basés sur les coûts d'exploitation. Bien sûr, vous trouvez que c'est cher parce que vous venez seul. Le coût doit être doublé. Les endroits pour observer les oiseaux sont les 2 meilleurs endroits de Doi Inthanon, oui, regardez sur le bord de la route, mais s'il n'y a pas de guide, saurez-vous que les oiseaux sont dans cette zone ? Notre prix d'observation des oiseaux est le meilleur rapport qualité-prix du marché en ligne.