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Doi Inthanon Park Hiking and Elephants Sanctuary in Chiang Mai

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Activity provider: Chiang Mai Footsteps Travel
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Full-day tour in Chiang Mai, including Round trip transportation and Hotel pickup and drop-off. Run by Chiang Mai Footsteps Travel, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs full day
  • Round trip transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All tickets
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Lunch

Doi Inthanon Park Hiking and Elephants Sanctuary: Key Facts

PriceFrom $97.5 per person
DurationFull day
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a experience in Chiang Mai. It is run by Chiang Mai Footsteps Travel, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Japan's outdoors is organised: trails are marked, mountain huts are booked, and the walking routes with history, the Nakasendo post road between Magome and Tsumago and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage in Wakayama, are done in comfortable day stages with luggage forwarded. Cycling tours use the flat river paths and back streets that cars avoid. The summer heat from July to September makes early starts essential in the cities and lowlands, while the mountains are cool. Winter turns Hokkaido and Nagano into ski country from December to March, with the powder that Niseko and Hakuba are known for.

The price covers Round trip transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, All tickets, tour guide and Lunch. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Hotel pickup in Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai Footsteps Travel confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Chiang Mai Footsteps Travel before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Round trip transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All tickets
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Travel accident insurance
  • Coffee tasting
  • Trek at Pha Dok Siew nature trail

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai Footsteps Travel confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration Full day
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Traveler Reviews

4.6/5
based on 109 reviews
Guide
4.1/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Courtney
June 20, 2025

I had a great day on this tour. My tour guides had snacks for us in the morning. They were so educated at the elephant sanctuary and honestly the whole tour. I felt like I had enough time at each destination. I really enjoyed this and it made my day, so happy I signed up for this! My favorite parts were the elephants, which were well taken care of and the people who worked there looked like they absolutely loved those elephants, and the end of the hike when we got to have tea. I loved swimming with the elephants on such a hot day. The people of the Karen village were so friendly and I loved le

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Matt
December 5, 2025

One of the best things we have done on our trip so far! Lucy was a great guide, so friendly and was with us the whole time. amazing elephant sanctuary, seemed like the animals were well looked after there. lunch was ok, nothing too great but filled a hole in the stomach. The hike was just beautiful and not too difficult. So many views and things to look at including waterfalls so you forget about the walk with views like that! mostly downhill and flat too. A few tricky parts to walk down but it was all manageable. Then stop off at the coffee for tasting and a chance to buy from the shop. dropp

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Indira
May 5, 2025

Such a beautiful tour. Day was packed and worth the money. Elephants look happy and free in their 30 km forested compound. Well fed and so playful. My kids in their 20s thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Twin temples very impressive with very nice gardens around worth the trip. Our guide for the tour and our guide on the trek difficult to understand but we understood English is not their first language so have some patience. They’re happy to repeat themselves so you understand. Lunch was very delicious and the ‘Starbucks’ coffee bar was nice also.

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Andrew
February 18, 2025

An unforgettable experience.Thank you Easy for you kindness and great sense of humor.You really made my day special!!!

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Prem
December 25, 2024

Lucy 10/10 Drive 10/10 Elephant s 10/10 Lunch 08/10 Locations 10/10 Overall trip was great

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Kirill
November 16, 2024

This was the best day of our 10 days in Thailand, the Tour is awesome and the Guide Easy is the best man! it was a great day, we are very happy we choosed this Tour, trank you very very much! Tabry!

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Thomas
November 15, 2024

I would highly recommend this tour ! You really have the time to enjoy the elephants, which is an incredible experience. The rest of the day is worth it too, as Doi Inthanon is a very nice natural parc. When proposed to choose between the “long” walk (about 3km / 1h30) and the short walk, I highly recommend to take the long one which is stunning and mostly (90/95%) downhill. Overall a great one day tour from Chiang Mai! For info, hotel pick up around 7.30 am and return to the hotel around 7.30 pm

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Inès
October 25, 2024

This was a very nice tour ! Be prepared for a long day as there are a lot of activities to do and places to see in one day. Nevertheless, our guide Easy (Izy ?) never lost his humour and was very funny throughout the day. You have a lot of freedom on the different places, which is nice. Our guide was always available for questions and explanations, and gave us a lot of facts on elephants (which is found super interesting as I did not know much). Our driver Anam was also very nice and made sure the journey was smooth enough to sleep on the way back.

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Melanie
October 19, 2024

This daytrip from Chiang Mai was worth every penny and getting to meet elefants will be a memory for a lifetime. Trekking in the dense montane forest of Doi Inthanon National Park was also a thrilling experience. Amazing nature! Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful, he really gave it all and gave us a lot of background knowledge regarding the national park and the tribes living in the surrounding area. Thumbs up, I definitely recommend this daytrip. Just a suggestion for the tour Operator on a practical note, you might want to provide your guide with a microphone in the van, as this wi

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Sacrifice12
September 25, 2024

Tour Guide was funny and knowledgeable. Day was packed from front to back with activities. You’ll see a lot in one day. It was a busy day but 100% worth it.

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Mathilde
July 7, 2024

Really good day! Guide was amazing ! Highly recommand

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Claudia
May 3, 2024

It was a great day and very nice tour. Our guide Goi gave us a lot of information about the Doi Inthanon National Park, the 2 pagodes, the Karen tribe and the elephant sanctuary. She is a sweet, funny and very helpful person and tries her best to make it an amazing, informative and fun tour for you. It was an beautiful day but the best part was swimming at the waterfall and being with the elephants. Thank you Goi!!!

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hotel pickup in Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai Footsteps Travel confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. The collection window is usually a little wider than a fixed minute, because the driver is working a route around several hotels.
No riding. This camp lets you feed, walk beside and bathe the elephants without riding, hooks or chains, which is the line we draw before listing a camp. Wear clothes you do not mind getting muddy; a change of clothes and a towel are usually provided, and the mud is part of the day.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Round trip transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, All tickets, English-speaking tour guide, Lunch, Travel accident insurance, Coffee tasting, Trek at Pha Dok Siew nature trail
The duration of the Doi Inthanon Park Hiking and Elephants Sanctuary is typically Full day. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$97.5