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Camine más allá de las vistas de postal hacia las laderas en terrazas de Pa Bong Piang, luego alcance la cumbre de Doi Inthanon para pagodas reales, bosque nuboso y una atronadora cascada, todo en un día completo desde Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai: terrazas de arroz de Pa Bong Piang y Doi Inthanon: Datos clave
| Price | From $85 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 9.5 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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Pa Bong Piang Rice Terraces & Doi Inthanon
Descripción completa
El paisaje más llamativo del norte de Tailandia no es un templo o una playa, es una ladera esculpida en cientos de escalones verdes curvos por generaciones de agricultores de la tribu de las colinas Karen. Este viaje de día completo desde Chiang Mai lo lleva profundamente a las montañas para ver de cerca las terrazas de arroz de Pa Bong Piang, sus tonos esmeralda o dorados cambiando con la temporada, envueltas alrededor de las laderas en un patrón que parece casi pintado a mano desde arriba.
De ahí, la ruta sube hacia Doi Inthanon, el pico más alto de Tailandia, donde el aire más fresco y el bosque más denso reemplazan casi de inmediato el calor del valle. En la zona de la cumbre visitará las dos pagodas reales gemelas, Phra Mahathat Naphapholphumisiri y Naphamethanidon, construidas en honor al Rey y la Reina y enmarcadas por jardines cuidados con amplias vistas de las montañas en días claros.
Sigue una caminata por el sendero natural de Ang Ka, un camino de pasarela a través de un brumoso bosque nuboso denso en musgo, helechos y vida de aves que no se encuentra en ningún otro lugar del país. El día continúa hacia Mae Klang Luang, un tranquilo pueblo Karen enclavado entre más terrazas de arroz, antes de terminar en la cascada de Wachirathan, una de las cascadas más poderosas de Doi Inthanon, donde la fresca neblina y los sonidos del bosque ofrecen una refrescante parada final antes del regreso en coche a Chiang Mai.
Entre las terrazas, las pagodas, el bosque nuboso y la cascada, este tour empaca una gama desproporcionada de la belleza natural del norte de Tailandia en un solo día bien ritmado.
Itinerario
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Hotel pickup in Chiang Mai
Your guide meets you at your hotel in central Chiang Mai for a warm welcome before setting off toward the mountains.
Scenic drive to Pa Bong Piang
Ride comfortably by van through winding mountain roads, watching the scenery shift from city to countryside to highlands.
Pa Bong Piang Rice Terraces
Walk among the famed layered rice terraces carved into the hillside by local Karen farmers, one of the most photographed views in Thailand.
Lunch at Pa Bong Piang
Enjoy a local Northern Thai lunch with terrace views before continuing on to Doi Inthanon.
Ang Ka Nature Trail
Stroll a raised boardwalk through cool, moss-draped cloud forest near the summit of Doi Inthanon.
Twin Royal Pagodas
Visit Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon and its sister pagoda, set among manicured gardens near the summit with panoramic mountain views.
Mae Klang Luang Village
Explore this quiet Karen hill tribe village surrounded by yet more rice terraces and mountain scenery.
Wachirathan Waterfall
Stop at one of Doi Inthanon's most powerful waterfalls for photos and a refreshing burst of cool mist.
Return to Chiang Mai
Relax on the drive back as the mountains give way to city, arriving back at your hotel by early evening.
Itinerario detallado
The day begins early with pickup at your hotel in central Chiang Mai, where your guide and driver greet you for the roughly two-hour journey up into the mountains of Chom Thong district. The drive itself is part of the experience, as the flat city streets gradually give way to winding roads, forested slopes and glimpses of terraced farmland cut into the hills.
The first major stop is Pa Bong Piang, home to some of the most photographed rice terraces in Thailand. Farmed by local Karen hill tribe communities for generations, the terraces ripple across the hillside in tight, curling bands that shift color with the season, lush green after the rains, golden and ready for harvest later in the year. You'll have time to walk among the paths overlooking the terraces and take in views that rarely make it into typical Chiang Mai itineraries. A local lunch follows nearby, giving you a chance to rest and refuel with Northern Thai flavors before the higher-altitude portion of the day.
From Pa Bong Piang, the route continues toward Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain, where the air turns noticeably cooler the higher you climb. Near the summit, a boardwalk trail through the Ang Ka cloud forest offers an easy walk through moss-covered trees, ferns and mist, a habitat unlike anywhere else in the country. Close by stand the twin royal pagodas, built to honor the King and Queen of Thailand, set within landscaped gardens that on clear days open up to sweeping views across the surrounding peaks.
The afternoon brings a change of pace at Mae Klang Luang, a traditional Karen village woven into its own set of rice terraces, offering a quieter, more local counterpoint to the more visited summit area. The final stop is Wachirathan Waterfall, where a short walk leads to a wide, thundering cascade and a cooling mist that makes for a memorable last impression of the park. From there, it's a scenic two-hour drive back down the mountain, arriving back in Chiang Mai by early evening, tired, refreshed and full of photos.
Incluye
- Guía de habla inglesa
- Transporte de ida y vuelta desde Chiang Mai
- Almuerzo
- Todas las tarifas de entrada al parque
- Caminata por el sendero natural de Ang Ka
No incluye
- Propinas
- Gastos personales
- Bebidas y aperitivos más allá del almuerzo
- Tarifa de entrada para extranjeros del Parque Nacional de Doi Inthanon, si se cobra por separado por las autoridades del parque ese día
Información importante
Punto de encuentro
Hotel pickup in central Chiang Mai (exact point confirmed after booking)
Antes de ir
- Cancelación gratuita hasta 24 horas antes del inicio de la actividad
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Opiniones de viajeros
Went during the golden season and the Pa Bong Piang terraces were absolutely stunning, worth the early start. It got surprisingly cold at the summit near the twin pagodas so I was glad I brought a jacket. Our guide knew so much about the Karen village and local farming methods.
The rice terraces were bright green and gorgeous when we visited in August. Wachirathan Waterfall was a great stop to cool off after the chilly summit. Guide was punctual, spoke excellent English, and lunch was better than expected for a tour package.
Beautiful day trip overall. The Ang Ka cloud forest trail near the pagodas was misty and cool, quite different from the heat in Chiang Mai city. Only downside was the summit area got a bit crowded around midday, but our guide timed most other stops well.
Perfect timing for the golden rice terraces, the views from the viewpoint were incredible. Bring warm clothes, it was genuinely cold at the top of Doi Inthanon early in the morning. Our driver-guide was friendly and very knowledgeable about the royal pagodas' history.
Full day but never felt rushed. The Mae Klang Luang Karen village visit was a highlight alongside the terraces. Waterfall and nature trail were both lovely, and the guide made sure everyone, including my parents, could keep up comfortably.
Green season terraces were lush and photogenic even without the golden color. Cold at the summit compared to the city, definitely pack a layer. Good value for the price given transport, lunch, and all the entrance fees were covered.
Our guide's knowledge of the pagodas and the national park made this trip. The rice terrace viewpoint was breathtaking and the waterfall stop was refreshing. Highly recommend for older travelers too, my mother had no trouble with the walking involved.