Mountainous terrain with forested ridges and ThailandÕs highest elevations. Cooler temperatures at altitude make this the countryÕs strongest region for trekking, trail running and sustained road cycling climbs. Seasonal rainfall influences trail condition, with the dry season offering firmer ground.
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Afternoon hike to Doi Inthanon's summit for sunset, taking in waterfalls, Twin Pagodas and a Hmong market, with hotel pickup.
From ฿ 3500
Pre-dawn trip up Doi Inthanon for sunrise above 2,000 metres, a nature trail hike, tribe market and khao soi lunch.
From ฿ 6400
Seven hour Doi Suthep National Park summit hike in Chiang Mai with hotel pickup, guide and lunch per person from ฿2,900 per person.
From ฿ 2900
Three hour monk trail hike to Wat Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai with hotel pickup and guide per person from ฿2,000 per person.
From ฿ 2000
90 km Samoeng road cycling day with support vehicle, lunch, guiding and road bike hire included from ฿2,300 per person.
From ฿ 2300
Two day Himalayan mountain bike route in Chiang Dao with overnight camp, meals and guides per person from ฿6,700 per person.
From ฿ 6700
Chiang Dao jungle river kayak day with hotel pickup, kayak hire, lunch and guides per person from ฿2,300 per person.
From ฿ 2300
Early morning trail hike through Doi Inthanon National Park to a waterfall and Pha Chor Canyon, with hotel pickup in Chiang Mai.
From ฿ 5000
12-day all-inclusive guided motorcycle tour through Northern Thailand mountains, temples, and the Mae Hong Son loop. From £3,800.
From £ 3800
Leisure Mae Taeng forest reserve kayaking with gear, lunch, guiding and peaceful paddling on forested water from ฿2,100 per person.
From ฿ 2100
Full day Himalayan mountain biking at Chiang Dao with shuttle support, lunch, guide and bike hire included from ฿2,700 per person.
From ฿ 2700
Two day Doi Suthep hike and mountain biking with overnight stay, meals, guides and bikes included from ฿5,700 per person.
From ฿ 5700
Chiang Dao caving and jungle kayaking day with guides, all gear, lunch and transfers included from ฿2,500 per person.
From ฿ 2500
Two day Mae Ping river kayaking at Chiang Dao with camping, meals, kayak gear and expert guiding included from ฿7,500 per person.
From ฿ 7500
Mae Ngat valley rice field cyclingwith hotel pickup, hybrid bike, plantation lunch and guide included from ฿1,950 per person.
From ฿ 1950
Sirilanna lake crossing kayak adventure with guiding, gear, lunch and hotel pickup included from ฿2,500 per person.
From ฿ 2500
60 km XC ride through Mae Ping valleywith support vehicle, lunch, guide and bike hire included from ฿1,950 per person.
From ฿ 1950
Jungle zipline across 20 platforms plus a 1-hour ATV ride, with hotel pickup in Chiang Mai.
From ฿ 8400
Rainforest and lake MTB day with guided trails, mountain bikes, lunch and hotel pickup included from ฿2,100 per person.
From ฿ 2100
Leisure mountain biking and kayaking on Mae Ngat reservoir with hotel pickup, lunch and all equipment included from ฿2,600 per person.
From ฿ 2600