TREKKING · JUNGLE TREKS IN THAILAND

Our 15 Favourite Jungle Treks in Thailand

29 tours  ·  from $49 a head

Good jungle treks in Thailand fill up months ahead and the permitted ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Khao Sok: Private Day Trekking, Jungle Dinner & Night Safari - The afternoon hike through Khao Sok National Park
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Khao Sok: Private Day Trekking, Jungle Dinner & Night Safari

1.Khao Sok: Private Day Trekking, Jungle Dinner & Night Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 206 reviews · 7 hours Our pick

Spend seven hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Big Boy, June, Bom, or Bowee. Hike Khao Sok, swim in a cool jungle waterfall, help cook a Thai meal in bamboo over an open fire, then walk after dark looking for snakes, tarantulas, scorpions, monkeys, birds, and other wildlife.

“This was one of the best experiences we have ever booked. Our guide, whose nickname was Big boy 😊, was amazing. He was very motivated to find and show us as many animals as possible. We have seen a Pyton, several tarantulas, birds, monkeys, etc. And the dinner was amazing. We have helped him cook, was very nice experience folding banana leaves, etc. the food was amazing. It is also worth swimming in the location where we took the brake, the water was cool and refreshing. Overall, worth every cent, highly recommended.”

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Big Buddha Jungle Trekking and Temple tour with Lunch - Big Buddha: fresh fruit, island views, and restricted access
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Big Buddha Jungle Trekking and Temple tour with Lunch

2.Big Buddha Jungle Trekking and Temple tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $52Best value

Start with a steep jungle trek near Karon, then ride to Phuket’s Big Buddha, Wat Luang Phu Supha, and Wat Chalong. Guides such as Kong, Bon, Ice, and Miu lead the walk, explain local plants and Buddhist customs, and provide fruit, coconut, snacks, and lunch. Expect heat, sweat, and rewarding views.

“Great tour! Beautiful views with the reward of a short but rigorous hike. Our tour guide Ice was very friendly and knowledgeable.”

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Chiang Rai: Jungle Adventure-Group Trekking & Bamboo Cooking - From Pa Soert Hot Spring to bamboo forest
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Chiang Rai: Jungle Adventure-Group Trekking & Bamboo Cooking

3.Jungle Adventure-Group Trekking & Bamboo Cooking

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

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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Off the Map Chiang Mai Jungle Coffee Trek Roast and Brew - Planting a coffee tree for the next harvest
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Off the Map Chiang Mai Jungle Coffee Trek Roast and Brew

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

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

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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Chiang Mai: 2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village - Day 1 through Karen farms and Mae Win jungle
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Chiang Mai: 2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village

5.2-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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Authentic trek only walk in Chiang Rai jungle - The 9 am pickup and ride into the hills
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Authentic trek only walk in Chiang Rai jungle

6.Authentic trek only walk in Chiang Rai jungle

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

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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Phi Phi: Guided Jungle Trek & Night Swim with Plankton - The first climb and the four viewpoints
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Phi Phi: Guided Jungle Trek & Night Swim with Plankton

7.Phi Phi: Guided Jungle Trek & Night Swim with Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 86 reviews · 6 hours · from $68

Spend six hours crossing Phi Phi Don on an 8 km guided jungle trek. English guides such as Eduarda, Roman, Marcelo, and Rafa lead you to four viewpoints, a traditional village, a secluded bay, and a sunset beach. Finish with a longtail boat ride and a night swim with bioluminescent plankton.

“Marcelo was very knowledgeable and the activities were well planned. Highly recommend.”

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From Bangkok: Khao Yai National Park Jungle Trek with Lunch - The three-hour ride to the park
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From Bangkok: Khao Yai National Park Jungle Trek with Lunch

8.Khao Yai National Park Jungle Trek with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · from $181

Leave Bangkok at 6:30 a.m. for Khao Yai National Park with an English-speaking guide, park ranger, lunch, and hotel transfers. Walk the Nong Phak Chi trail, watch for gibbons and elephant tracks, visit Haew Suwat Waterfall, and learn about the park from guides such as Peter, Tee, Martin, or Yuth.

“The car was very comfortable and the driver very attentive, providing lots of information, bottled water and freshening wipes. The walk through the jungle was great - sadly we didn’t see elephants but saw lots of birds and insects toucans and gibbons swinging through the trees.”

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Phuket: Jungle Trekking Experience at Khao Phra Taew - What the 8 km route is really like
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Phuket: Jungle Trekking Experience at Khao Phra Taew

9.Phuket: Jungle Trekking Experience at Khao Phra Taew

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · from $77

Follow an 8 km trail between Ton Sai and Bang Pae Waterfalls with a licensed English-speaking Thai guide. Look for gibbons, snakes, spiders, red crabs, and tropical plants, then cool off in a waterfall and eat a local lunch. Transfers cover many Phuket beach areas, with extra fees for some locations and solo bookings.

“I had a very good time. Obviously I would have liked to see some animals but since we weren't in a zoo...that's how it went. The guide (I humbly apologize but I can't write her name) was competent and very nice, she made us have a nice day. Thank you very much!”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Jungle Trek w/ Waterfall - From Chiang Mai to Mae Wang by van
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Jungle Trek w/ Waterfall

10.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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Chiang Rai: 2-Day Jungle Trek only walk with Waterfall - Day one: hot springs, forest skills, and the Akha village
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Chiang Rai: 2-Day Jungle Trek only walk with Waterfall

11.2-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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Trek to a Jungle Waterfall - How the meal and camp setup affect the value
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Trek to a Jungle Waterfall

12.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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Trekking with Lunch cooked by Bamboo in the Chiang Rai jungle - Huai Kaeo Waterfall and the first stretch of trail
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Trekking with Lunch cooked by Bamboo in the Chiang Rai jungle

13.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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Khao Sok: Private Jungle Trek, Waterfall Swim & Bamboo Lunch - Walking beneath Khao Sok’s tall forest
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Khao Sok: Private Jungle Trek, Waterfall Swim & Bamboo Lunch

14.Khao Sok: Private Jungle Trek, Waterfall Swim & Bamboo Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $96

Spend five hours in Khao Sok National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Bom, Pom, or Big Boy. Walk rainforest trails, look for snakes, spiders, otters, and monkeys, swim at a waterfall, then watch your guide cook lunch inside bamboo. Hotel pickup, water, and a group of no more than 10 are included.

“Es war ein grandioses Erlebnis mit unserem Super Guide Big Boy, eine tolle Begleitung durch den Dschungel mit einer Vielzahl an Tieren und einem tollem Kocherlebnis und Dinner mit unserem Guide, wahnsinnig schöner Tag und“ Ja“!!! Diese Tour ist ein Muss und unser persönliches Highlight 🫶🇹🇭. Vielen lieben Dank Big Boy”

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8KM White Water Rafting and 3HRS Jungle Trekking Adventure - Getting ready at the base camp
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8KM White Water Rafting and 3HRS Jungle Trekking Adventure

15.8KM 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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