10 Jungle Treks in Chiang Mai Worth the Climb

1.Off the Map Chiang Mai Jungle Coffee Trek Roast and Brew

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $123Our pick

Leave Chiang Mai with local guide Jack for a small-group day in Mae Wang National Park. Ride a 4WD into Karen highlands, walk among coffee plants and medicinal herbs, plant a coffee tree, eat a farm lunch, then roast and brew beans using a V60. You take home 150 grams of your own roast.

“This day trip was incredible. Not only did we get to roast and brew our own coffee, but we also got to go on a drive and hike through the the local town and jungle to learn more about the lives of the hill tribe. Our guide, Jack, was very knowleRead more”

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2.2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 103 reviews · 2 days · from $96

Spend two days trekking through Mae Win and Mae Wang, with waterfall swims, Karen village visits, local food and a simple overnight cottage stay. English-speaking guides such as Kong, Pat, Pong and Jo lead small groups of up to 13. Expect long uphill sections, roughly 5 to 6 hours of walking each day, and cold nights from November to February.

“Our guide Pat was awesome. On the way up it was just me and my cousin so he took us a longer harder way. Way back we went normal way with other group. Very very fun! Authentic jungle trek. 10/10 recomend”

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3.Elephant Sanctuary & Jungle Trek w/ Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 1 day · from $61

Travel south from Chiang Mai to Mae Wang for bamboo rafting, a rescued-elephant sanctuary visit, a jungle walk, a waterfall swim, and lunch in a Shan village. Guides such as Tony and Witoon add humor and local nature knowledge. The small group is limited to 12, with transport, tickets, lunch, and insurance included.

“Elephant feeding and bathing was the highlight of our trip, would d highly recommend this tour, tour guides were excellent and made the trip fun”

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4.Trek to a Jungle Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $64

Set out from 8Adventures Camp at 8:00 am for a family-friendly jungle hike of about 1.6 km each way. Your guide points out plants, fruits, and wildlife before you reach a 10-meter waterfall for a swim. Lunch, a snack, and water are included, with hotel pickup offered. Guides may include Noey or Mr Zak.

“The trekking journey and the AVT trip were wonderful. I got the chance to see Thailand’s beautiful jungles, unique trees, and fruits. Our guide Mr Zak was very nice, gentle and polite. He shared with us many stories about Thai people their liveRead more”

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5.8KM White Water Rafting and 3HRS Jungle Trekking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $96

Spend about 10 hours outside Chiang Mai with Asia Outdoor Co. Ltd, combining a 3-hour jungle trek and an 8km inflatable-kayak float on the Mae Taeng River. P’ Zak is known for making the hike lively with local plants and handmade bamboo cups. Expect small groups, trained guides, lunch, and modern safety gear.

“It was an excellent tour and we really enjoyed it. Everything was well organized and ran on time. The staff spoke good English, all the equipment was new, and the whole experience felt very professional while still being a lot of fun. The lunch was also great.”

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6.Guided Jungle and Waterfall Trek with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $64

Travel from Chiang Mai to Mae Taeng for a gentle three-hour jungle walk with a local English or Thai-speaking guide. Follow the river to a 10-meter waterfall, swim, learn about plants and wildlife, and enjoy lunch, snacks, and water. Guide Nine is praised for his thoughtful nature lessons and hands-on forest skills.

“This trip was great fun. our guide made it all the better by teaching us about some of the trees and plants along the way. he also made us a bamboo cup, a leaf hat, a bamboo ring and taught us how to make a whistle and grass instrument He also allowed us to taste some very sweet sap.in a flower. When we got to the waterfall he took pictures of us both and will WhatsApp them to us. The terrain was fairly easy going with a bamboo stick which was provided. After the trek a lot velt lunch was provided. I recommend this trip.”

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7.Jungle Trek, Elephants care & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $58Best value

Spend a full day in Chiang Mai Province with an English-speaking guide, traveling from the city to Mae Wang and Mae Win. You’ll stop at a local market, raft down a jungle river, hike through rainforest and rice fields, visit a Karen village, and possibly swim at a waterfall. The bamboo rafting and elephant-care details need special confirmation before booking.

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8.2D1N Mae Wang National Park Jungle Trekking Adventure from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $150

Leave Chiang Mai for two days of trekking in Mae Wang National Park. You’ll raft for about 40 minutes, hike to waterfalls, sleep at Huay Sua Thao Karenni Village, share meals, and return by truck. A licensed English-speaking guide, transfers, park fees, insurance, and a trekking backpack are included.

“Overall program was good but there were a few negatives. 1. Pickup was a truck with a canopy with no seat belt - very dangerous 2. Lunches on both days were terrible. 3. There were no backpack as shown in program 4. Guide is not consciRead more”

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9.Best Seller | 2-Day Jungle Trek: Elephants, Raft & Karen Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $120

Travel from Chiang Mai into Mae Wang for a Thai market breakfast, elephant care, waterfall swimming, and bamboo rafting. You’ll spend the night in a Karen village, then tackle a 14 km mountain trek with a picnic viewpoint. The small group has a maximum of 10 people, and guide Sunny is known for warm, thoughtful attention.

“We had an amazing time with Sunny. He has been a great guide with whom one feels directly at ease and with a lot of touching little touches. It is a real ray of sunshine that made our holiday in Thailand unforgettable.Auto-translated”

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10.Chiang Mai 2 Day 1 Night Jungle Trekking and Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $92

Spend two days trekking from Chiang Mai through forest, rice paddies, and bamboo groves. Swim at waterfalls, share a village stay with the Karen Hill Tribe, visit a Shan village, and float down a river on a bamboo raft. Guide Sammi is named in guest feedback, though guide assignments may vary. Pickup and mobile tickets are included.

“Was a super cool experience to have experienced. The guide Sammi has guided us super well in this! He took us to a very indigenous village. I definitely recommend this activity to other people just Sammi as a guide!!Auto-translated”

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