1 Day Hiking Doi Chiang Dao wildlife sanctuary

Doi Chiang Dao wildlife sanctuary is one of the most gorgeous and renowned paths to visit throughout the cool season in Thailand.

The Doi Chiang Dao forest is teeming with numerous animals and flora. We want everyone to experience true nature, to immerse themselves in the forest, and to take time to listen to the sounds of animals, birds, and insects in order to relieve mental fatigue.

Customers are picked up at hotels in Chiang Mai town at 7 a.m., and we drive them 2 hours to the north on Route 107, straight via Mae Rim and Mae Taeng, stopping in the Chiang Dao district. There are around 75 kilometers in total.

A stream runs through the center of the small settlement of “Ban Yang Pu Toh,” which is flanked by mountains and lush trees. The locals are lovely and welcoming!

There are 2 different paths for hiking :

Program 1 : Hiking 7 km. + Explore Chiang Dao Cave

Tour Overview

Getting a local guide and beginning the 7 km long trekking trail between Huai Mae Mat and San Kangjong. It takes about 3.30 hours to walk the distance. We’ll be hiking along this path near the Doi Luang Chiang Dao Nature Preserve. We trek along the trail and streams into the forest, passing by a variety of plants and listening to the sounds of birds, insects, and small creatures.

You will explain about the locals while hiking about how they process plants from various types to make medicines and about some of their ethical practices that they use to manipulate the forest into conserving its natural beauty and visit the most impressive tree along this route is also present.

After completing the hike around midday, we’ll stop for an hour to have lunch and recover by soaking and taking a dip in the natural hot spring pool, similar to a Japanese onsen. To alleviate stress both physically and psychologically, to support, revive weariness, and to lessen discomfort It also assists in restoring the body’s energy balance.

Then, we proceed to the Chiang Dao cave where we have the opportunity to explore a sizable limestone cave with a pathway and an inner hall that is separated into numerous sections.

After end of the program we depart to Chiang Mai, dropping off clients at their hotels between 17:30 and 18:00.

Program 2 : Hiking 13 km. 

Tour Overview

After meeting a local guide, hikers can begin the 13-kilometer Pa Miang-San Kom Phra trek. It takes us about seven hours to walk.

The Doi Luang Chiang Dao Nature Reserve is still where we go on this route, but we will trek in a different direction than we did on the first program. Hiking up and down the slope is time-consuming. But we shall be able to fully and unhurriedly appreciate the forest’s inactivity all day.

Next, we spend an hour soaking and bathing in hot mineral water to heal the body. To assist, relieve weariness and pain, alleviate physical and emotional stress, and lessen tension It also supports the body’s energy balance.

Around 17.30 to 18.00 p.m., we depart to Chiang Mai and drop off customers at their hotels.

Remark: These trekking route is in the area of ​​Doi Luang Chiang Dao which do not allow for overnight camping .