Description
Home of the Thailand’s highest mountain, the 1,000 square kilometer national park offers great opportunity to explore the natural beauty with hiking trails, waterfalls and monumental stupas built to dedicate the king and queen. On this day trip, you can cool off in the mountainous fresh atmosphere; see a unique flora and fauna which cannot be found in other region and visit sacred pagodas. A day at the park is an ideal break from the city.
Detail Itinerary
This tour starts with a scenic drive through the mountainous countryside to the Doi Inthanon National Park, home to a preserved forest and Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand (standing at 8,514 feet above sea level). The tour continues with a visit Phra Mahathat Napha Methanidon and Phra Mahathat Naphaphon Phumisiri, twin pagodas which were built to commemorate the fifth cycle birthdays of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. Both pagodas share similar bases as well as a two-level walking path that surrounds them. The pagodas enshrine Lord Buddha’s ashes and Buddha images, and overlook the magnificent scenery of Doi Inthanon. The tour continues with a visit to the Karen Hill Tribe Village and the Royal Project, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Upon descending, guests will stop at the beautiful Vachiratharn waterfalls then drive to Baan Ta-Wai’ (Hang Dong District) a new cottage industries village that produces everything from woodcarving and pottery to classical Thai artworks. Even though it may be tropical, we recommend that you bring some warm clothing.
