8 Hour Doi Ang Khang Trekking tour

Twin Royal Pagoda view in Chiang Mai

Highlights

Trek through Doi Ang Khang, a natural walking path

Visit the Vachiratharn Waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand

Bangkok, Chiang Mai

nature, rural, trekking

Group Tour

8 Hours

Medium

English, French, German, Lao, Thai

Description

Experience the spectacular panorama of mountains while trekking at Doi Ang Khang. Visit the Vachiratharn Waterfall to soak in the unrivalled natural beauty. Also, explore the Twin Royal Pagoda built by the Thai army as a present to the King and the Queen in the late 20th century.

Itinerary

Trekking tour
- Set out for a short trek to Doi Ang Khang, which offers a spectacular panorama of the surrounding landscape. The reserve is of great interest to trekkers and nature lovers with its unique ecosystem. Bird watchers can enjoy witnessing birds of different colours and sizes as this unique ecosystem is home to 362 species. During December and February, red and white rhododendrons bloom, which are not to be found anywhere else in Thailand.
- See the Twin Royal Pagoda, namely Phra Maha Dhatu Nabha Metaneedon and Phra Maha Dhatu Nabhapol Bhumisiri. They were built by the Royal Thai Army on the auspicious occasion of King Bhumipol’s 60th birthday celebration (1987) and Queen Sirikit’s 60th birthday (1992). The beautiful gardens and the panoramic view promise to leave anyone in an awe of this place.
- Shop for some delicious local fresh fruits and other locally made products at the hill tribe markets before stopping at Doi Inthanon Royal Project restaurant for lunch.
- Visit one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Chiang Mai, the Vachiratharn Waterfall, which is about eighty meters high.

What's Included

Specialist English-speaking Thai guide

Private car and driver

Admission fee to Doi Inthanon National Park and the Twin Pagodas

What's Excluded

Cost of lunch and drinks

Other optional program and personal expenses

Tips

Know Before You Go

Doi Inthanon is Thailand’s highest mountain at 2,565 meters above sea level. Take a 90-minute drive from the city, it is home to about 3,000 Karen and Hmong hill tribe people, residing in some 30 villages over an area of 1,005 sq. km.