7 Forest and Jungle Hikes in Thailand to Build a Trip Around

1.Chiang Mai: 2-Day Jungle Trek with Elephant Farm & Raft Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 881 reviews · 2 days · from $97Our pick

Spend two active days outside Chiang Mai, walking from rice fields into bamboo forest, swimming at a jungle waterfall, and staying overnight in a Karen village. You will feed and bathe rescued elephants, raft for 40 minutes on the Mae Wang River, and travel in a group of up to 12 with English or Thai-speaking guides. Guides such as Witoon, Moon, Sammy, and Toon have led recent departures.

“This trip was so much fun, and our guide, Toon, was so lovely and friendly. The setting and the views were spectacular, especially waking up for the sunrise over the mountains. The elephant sanctuary was so cool as well, getting to feed them and wash them in the river. I would highly recommend this trip if you enjoy walking, stunning scenery, waterfalls, and want to experience seeing elephants up close in a setting where they are not mistreated for financial gain.”

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2.From Khao Lak: Khao Sok Jungle Hike & River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 688 reviews · 8h 30m · from $95

Travel from Khao Lak to Khao Sok for a guided rainforest hike, wildlife spotting, a swim in a freshwater stream, a generous Thai lunch, and a gentle river trip with a local paddler. Guides such as Ron, Mong, Gay, and Ken are especially good at finding snakes, monkeys, lizards, and insects. The day ends at Khao Sok View Point.

“Very interesting trip. We saw different animals and insects, swam in the jungle river, and had a relaxing trip on bambbo rafting. Special thanks to our guide, we learned a lot from him. Thank you!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 206 reviews · 7 hours

Join an English-speaking guide such as Big Boy, June, Bom, or Pom for a private seven-hour Khao Sok outing. You’ll hike for about two hours, swim at a quiet waterfall, help cook a Thai dinner over a fire using bamboo, then walk through the forest after dark looking for wildlife. Hotel pickup in the Khao Sok area, park fees, food, water, and insurance are included.

“Amazing trip! Our guide, Diamond, was great at spotting wildlife. We saw a purple tarantula, four snakes, monkeys, and many other incredible animals. Cooking with him was also really nice and the food was delicious! A big thank you to our guide once again.”

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4.Chiang Rai: Jungle Adventure-Group Trekking & Bamboo Cooking

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

Spend a full day hiking 10 to 12 kilometers from Pa Soert Hot Spring through bamboo forest, farms, rice fields, and hill villages. Guides such as Wat, James, Mo, and Sammy add humor, local insight, and handmade bamboo tools. Lunch is cooked in bamboo, followed by a waterfall swim and hot spring soak.

“Awesome experience! The guides were incredibly nice, we visited local villages and tribes along the trail in the jungle. The cooking experience with bamboo was great, the food was delicious and we also got to try local liqueur. If you are in Chiang Rai, you should totally try this, it has been a unique experience, totally recommended!”

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5.Chiang Mai: 2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village

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

Spend two days hiking through White Karen farmlands and Mae Wang jungle, with waterfall swims, village meals, and a simple cottage stay. Guides such as Pong, Kong, Pat, Jo, and Nu add plant knowledge, local skills, and good humor. Expect roughly 10 to 14 kilometers on day one and 8 to 9 on day two.

“The hike was awesome! Pepe and Nu were the best. They showed us so much and were very funny! I can totally recommend this activity! A lot of waterfalls, fresh fruits from trees, cool nature and good food”

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6.1 Day Trekking in Chiang Rai forest (walk only)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · 1 day · from $57Best value

Spend a full day walking from hot springs through bamboo forest, farmland, Lahu and Akha villages, and tea plantations. Guides such as Addie, Thor, June, and Chai lead the trek, explain local plants, and help you cook lunch in bamboo. Expect about five hours of walking, steep patches, a waterfall swim, and hotel pickup in Chiang Rai city.

“everything was just so god. our guide Thor really enjoys every part of his work and this is also what you feel. the nature is incredible, bamboo cooking is so interesting and tasty, waterfalls amazing. I really have not a single thing to complain about, thank you it was really a cool experience”

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7.Authentic trek only walk in Chiang Rai jungle

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

Start at 9 a.m. with guides such as James and Wat, then walk through Lisu, Chinese, Akha, and Lahu communities, tea fields, and jungle trails. You’ll cook lunch in bamboo, swim at a waterfall, and return to Chiang Rai after a full day outdoors. Expect steep slopes and rough ground.

“We had a excellent + private tour through the jungle with awesome guides, due to the raining season. The difficult level is surely not for everybody but it's definitely worth trying it. Sammy and James are really funny guys that gave us a really informative and entertaining crazy trip through the jungle and the landscape of the national park. We really enjoyed it, thanks for the wonderful experience. Definitely recommendable!”

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