Inthanon Small-Group with Kew Mae Pan Trail from Chiang Mai include Lunch

Summary

Start your tour with morning pickup from your hotel in Chiang Mai and travel in an air-conditioned minivan to the south of the city. Pass small villages, rice fields, and fruit orchards as you drive to Inthanon National Park in Jomthong District. Upon arrival at Doi Inthanon, visit Wachirathan waterfall, then go up the mountain to Mae Klang Luang village. In the village, taste fresh coffee from a farm, tour the village, and check out the rice field terrace. Continue to the Royal Agricultural Project to see the flower gardens, vegetable and flower nursery, and the fish pond. Have lunch at the Royal Project's restaurant, which features healthy Thai fare made with fresh locally grown vegetables. After lunch, take a guided walk on the Kew Mae Pan nature trail, covering about 2 miles (3 km) at a leisurely pace. Go through three types of forests: rain forest, semi-alpine, and rhododendron (blooming December-February) and look for rare bird species such as green-tailed sunbirds, flycatchers, and vivid niltava. Snack on the provided refreshments and drinks after your walk. Continue driving up to the highest summit of Thailand at 8,415 feet (2,565 meters) above sea level where you view a shrine for one of the last kings of Chiang Mai and take a short walk along Angka Luang Natural Trail. If time allows on the way back, visit twin pagodas built for King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, and a market run by Hmong villagers. The return drive to Chiang Mai can take up to two hours drive depending on traffic. Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel in Chiang Mai in the early evening.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Having a good day in the embrace of nature -one of the most fertile natural treasure and scenic trail in Thailand, the invigorating mountain and fresh air are waiting to welcome you at Inthanon National Park. Visit to waterfall and hill tribe village at the highest mountain in Thailand. Getting truly experience by walking along Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail through the beautiful green forest, passing giant Rhododendrons, waterfalls and streams which leads to a cliff where you can enjoy breathtaking mountain views. Lunch and round-trip hotel transportation is included.

What’s included?

  • Small group tour with professional English speaking guide

  • Thai set lunch with drinking water

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only in Chiang Mai city) by VIP 9 seats air-conditioned minivan with professional driver

  • Bottled water

  • Snacks

  • Pick up/Drop off Surcharge for hotel outside city centre(THB500/way; 6-15Km & THB1,000/way; 16-30Km)

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

  • Extra food and drinks

  • Personal expenses

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Touring Center

About operator:

Touring Center offers a wide range of day trips visiting many of Chaing Mai attractions: Elephant Safari, Doi Suthep Temple, Inthanon National Park and hiking trails, cultural dinner and many more. We provide professional tour guide and comfort in a luxurious van. We are known to give good value for money and unforgetable experience to our clients. Hope to see you soon.

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