Our 15 Favourite Chiang Rai Trekking Tours

1.Jungle Adventure-Group Trekking & Bamboo Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 166 reviews · 1 day · from $80Our pick

This full-day Chiang Rai trek covers 10 to 12 kilometers in about five hours, with hikes through bamboo forest, farmland, rice fields, and hill-tribe villages. Guides such as Wat, James, Mo, and Sammy add local nature knowledge, humor, and bamboo craft skills. Lunch is cooked with handmade bamboo tools, followed by a waterfall swim and hot spring soak.

“A fantastic day. Really great countryside. Very informative, Wat has a brilliant sense of humour and a good working knowledge of the fauna, the people who live in it and their way of life. He has built up a relationship with the people we came across along the way and they all seem to like him too. James is the A1 MasterChef and managed to produce a super tasty meal from very little. Thanks again to both of you. I had a brilliant day x”

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2.1 Day Trekking in Chiang Rai forest (walk only)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · 1 day · from $57Best value

Spend a full day walking from Chiang Rai hot springs through bamboo forest, farmland, Lahu and Akha villages, and tea plantations. Guides such as Thor, Addy, June, and Chai explain local plants, village life, and forest skills. You will help cook lunch in bamboo, swim at Huai Kaew Waterfall, and return after about five hours on foot.

“Amazing, entertaining, little challenging so if you have motion problems I wouldnt recommend, you will struggle. There are areas that are slippery and steep. If you’re moderately fit 100% recommend it was one of the best tours I dod in Thailand. The waterfall is beautiful, the way in the jungle was entertaining and educative. The guides love what they do. Bamboo lunch is actually delicious and it was a nice view to the jungle kitchen and life. I would do it again, absolutely worth the money.”

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3.Authentic trek only walk in Chiang Rai jungle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 9 hours · from $57Top rated

Pick up at 9 am for a proper jungle trek with guides such as James, Wat, Tee, or Sammy. Visit Lisu, Chinese, Akha, and Lahu villages, walk through tea plantations, swim at a waterfall, and cook lunch in bamboo. The route is scenic and sometimes steep, so bring grippy hiking shoes and reasonable fitness.

“It was the best day trip we've ever had in Thailand! Our guide James 008;) and his team did an excellent job. The jungle hikes, swimming at the waterfall, visiting the villages, and of course the bamboo cooking—one thing was better than the next. We had a great time together and lots of fun! We would come back anytime. Thank you very much, James. Best regards, Jonas and Flavia!”

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4.1-Day Trekking and Longtail Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 1 day · from $96

Spend a full day moving through Chiang Rai by long-tail boat and on foot. Guides such as June, Thor, Addy, and Mr Tor lead a small group from the Mae Kok River to tea plantations, Huay Kaew Waterfall, a hot spring, and Akha and Lahu villages. Expect about 3 to 4 hours of walking, a local lunch, and time to swim.

“Absolutely epic day, we loved everything about it. our guide Addy and Mr Tor were knowledgeable and entertaining. The trek was incredible, with our guides stopping to explain, flowers, bamboos, birds etc The waterfall was fabulous, so refreshing! As the for the meal, well, it's difficult tho explain how amazing it was....you needed to be there to believe it!! By fast our best day so far in Thailand!”

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5.1 Day Trekking Group Tour With Bamboo Cooking / Chiang Rai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $58

Spend about eight hours trekking 15 km through Chiang Rai’s jungle and mountain country with a small group of up to 12. Meet Lahu and Akha guides such as James, Watt, Sam, or Eat, visit hill villages and a Chinese tea plantation, cook lunch in bamboo over an open fire, and cool off at Huay Kaew Waterfall or a hot spring. Bring water, swimwear, long trousers, and bug spray.

“Very memorable experience in total. Banana trees, different plants and animal, very experienced guide who explains a lot Best to wear long trousers and bring enough bug repellent ;)”

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6.1 Day trekking : Chiang Rai popular activity,Fun in Nature.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 1 day · from $59

Spend a full day trekking with a local English-speaking guide, with Kai among the guides praised for clear explanations and good humor. Walk through bamboo forest to Lisu, Chinese, Akha, and Lahu villages, cook lunch in a bamboo hut over firewood, visit a tea plantation, swim at Huay Kaew waterfall, and finish with a hot-spring bath.

“Super activité très enrichissante pleins de découverte, dégustation de plantes, fleurs, fruits. Le guide était top petite attention en nous faisant une tasse en bambou, guide très sympathique et joyeux. randonnée dans la bonne humeur, le repas du midi était excellent on a même pu cuisiné au feu de bois et découvrir les spécialités locale. Baignade en cascade au top”

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7.Akha & Lahu village trekking 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · from $87

Spend a private day near Chiang Rai with an Akha guide, trekking through jungle, rice fields, pineapple farms, and bamboo forest. Learn how plants support village life, cook lunch in bamboo, visit Mae Sai waterfall, and stop at a Lahu village. Guide names appear as Acha or Achra in the tour details.

“Challenging trekking in some sections, shame about the view which wasn't exactly on the valleys”

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8.2-Day Jungle Trek only walk with Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 2 days · from $122

Spend two days hiking about 10 kilometers per day through Chiang Rai’s jungle, tea plantations, bamboo forests, and hill villages. Guides such as Mo, Ru, and Aryu teach bamboo cooking and jungle skills. You’ll swim at a waterfall, sleep in an Akha village, and finish at a hot spring.

“This 2 day trek is a must do. Our guide was fantastic and adjusted the walking to our fitness level. He is a local with vast knowledge of the jungle and local people. We got to walk through amazing countryside swim in waterfalls and spend a night with a wonderful welcoming family in the mountains. On the way back he cooked us a meal in bamboo over a camp fire which was delicious. If you are considering this trip just do it you won’t regret it.”

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9.Trekking with Lunch cooked by Bamboo in the Chiang Rai jungle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $58

Spend about eight hours trekking near Chiang Rai with local guide Aryu, crossing bamboo forest, mountain paths, villages, a tea plantation, and Huai Kaeo Waterfall. You’ll cook lunch in bamboo, then relax in mineral water at Pha Soet Hot Spring. Pickup, transport, lunch, water, insurance, and guide are included.

“This was an amazing experience! Aryu was a wonderful guide. The hike went through the jungle, tea plantation. Bamboo forest, villages, and an incredible waterfall. Aryu is a local from the area and knows the forest well. The trek was beautiful Read more”

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10.Chiang Rai Trek: 4 Hilltribes Villages & Waterfall Only Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · from $82

Spend about eight hours walking through Lam Nam Kok National Park from Chiang Rai. Your English-speaking guide leads you through four hilltribe villages, farms, forest, a tea plantation, and Huay Kaew Waterfall. You will cook lunch over firewood in a bamboo hut, swim if conditions suit, then finish with a mineral hot bath.

“This trip exceeded all my expectations! Everything went perfectly, including the pickup. Mr. Guide is a wonderful person and very knowledgeable about the different plants, animals, customs of the locals and very attentive. He will show you hidden gems like the waterfall we had all to ourselves, cooking and lunch directly with the locals. You will walk through the tea, pineapple, rice, coffee, chocolate fields of the locals and taste many fruits and spices from the rainforest during the trip. amazing experience and definitely recommend.”

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11.Chiang Rai Trek:Jungle Hike, Bamboo-Cooked Lunch & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $77

Spend a full day beyond Chiang Rai with a hotel pickup, Mae Kok River boat ride, jungle trek, bamboo-cooked lunch, waterfall swim, and visits to Karen, Akha, and Lahu villages. Guides including Aryu, Arju, or Ayu lead the walk, explain forest plants, and make cups, chopsticks, and cooking tools from bamboo.

“What a fantastic trip!!! we did this with our 2 children (age 9 and 11) and we were initially unsure if it would be too difficult for them. I would say that it wasn't an easy walk but it was manageable (weather was quite dry (but very humid) but i can imagine it is quite difficult in bad weather. The guide (Arju) totally made the experience. He kept the children (and parents) entertained all the way, making hats, bamboo toys and cups etc, while sharing some of his knowledge about what we saw. We even got to try fruits/plants that we found. We especially loved that we were alone in…”

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12.Full Day Trekking & bamboo cooking Tour in Chiang Rai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $57

Spend about nine hours trekking around Doi Hang with guides including Sammy Marley and Moe. Walk through bamboo forest and hill-tribe villages, make bamboo cups and chopsticks, cook lunch, visit a waterfall, and finish with a 30-minute hot-spring soak. Pickup is available from Chiang Rai city hotels.

“Wow Sammy Marley and Moe were precious guides. We went to some village, hike in the mountain, took photos, have Coffee with great views. I warmly recommend”

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13.Chiang Rai 1 Day Jungle Trek with Bamboo Lunch & Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $70

Join a small group of up to eight for a full day in Chiang Rai’s forest and rice country. Your English-speaking local guide, including guides such as Mo, leads you through Akha and Lahu villages, cooks lunch inside bamboo, and takes you to Huai Kaeo Waterfall. Hotel pickup, food, water, entrance fees, and insurance are included.

“As I’m generally quite critical of organized excursions, I was very pleasantly surprised. The route was fascinating, the jungle was stunning, and the guides and drivers were highly professional. Everything was perfect. I highly recommend it, provided you are in good physical condition, as the terrain can be quite rugged at times.”

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14.Chiang Rai Jungle Trek & Bamboo Tube Cooking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $58

Spend eight hours hiking from Chiang Rai through bamboo forest, hill villages, tea country, and countryside. Your English-speaking guide leads a small group of up to eight, teaches you to cook lunch in bamboo, then takes you to a waterfall and Pasoet Hot Spring. Expect 10 to 12 kilometers of walking, with hotel pickup included.

“The guide did a great job and created a great experience. Highly recommended.”

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15.Chiangrai: Group Trekking with Bamboo Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $59

Join a small group of up to 10 for a 10 to 12 km Chiang Rai jungle trek. Your local English or Spanish speaking guide leads you through Lisu, Chinese, Akkha, and Lahu villages, tea plantations, and forest trails. You will cook and eat Thai food in bamboo, then finish with a waterfall and hot spring stop.

“Tohle bylo nejvíc z toho, co jsme v Thajsku zažili. Tak neskutečně krásný trip jsme na našich cestách ještě nikdy neměli. Procestovali jsme toho mnoho, ale takhle přírodní, naprosto autentický, se skvělýma průvodcema, který pro vás ručně vyrobí dárek, vytvořený trekking po horách a vesnicích, to byl prostě zážitek! Moc děkuji za takto strávený den!”

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