Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai
Private day trip Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai: $150 sedan, $180 SUV, $195 van, $290 Alphard — per car, the driver waits all day. 220 km, about 9 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
Doi Inthanon is Thailand’s highest mountain (2,565 m), about 100 km south-west of Chiang Mai. A day with your own car covers the summit boardwalk, the twin royal pagodas, Wachirathan waterfall and a hill-tribe market, at your pace and with stops for photos.
- Distance220 km
- Drive time9 h
- Pricefrom $150
Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai: price per car
| Car | Per car driver waits, back the same day | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Corolla Altis or similar | $150 ≈ ฿5,040 | ≈ 75 | ≈ 50 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $180 ≈ ฿6,048 | ≈ 90 | ≈ 60 | ≈ 45 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $195 ≈ ฿6,552 | ≈ 98 | ≈ 65 | ≈ 49 | ≈ 33 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $290 ≈ ฿9,744 | ≈ 145 | ≈ 97 | ≈ 73 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · entrance and boat tickets not included.
The road
Route 108 south to Chom Thong, then the national-park road climbing steadily to the summit — about 2 hours each way.
Worth stopping
- Wachirathan and Siriphum waterfalls.
- The twin royal pagodas (Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon and Naphaphonphumisiri).
- Summit boardwalk (Ang Ka nature trail); a hill-tribe market on the way down.
Good to know
- It is cool at the top — 10–15 °C in the morning from December to February; bring a warm layer.
- The national park entrance fee is paid at the gate and is not included.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls, parking
- English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational English); Russian-speaking driver on request, free when available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Suvarnabhumi and Phuket airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee, toilets or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideTHA: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational rather than fluent English); Russian-speaking driver on request (free, subject to availability — mostly Pattaya and Phuket)
Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai: questions
How much is a private Doi Inthanon day trip?
$150 for a sedan, $180 for an SUV, $195 for a 9-seat van — the whole car for about 9 hours, fuel included.
Is the park fee included?
No, the entrance fee is paid at the park gate.
Is it good with children?
Yes: the walks at the top and at the pagodas are short and easy; take warm clothes in winter.