Chiang Rai Trekking Tour: Jungle, Waterfall & Hot Spring
Overview
Let the lush green heart of Chiang Rai welcome you on this full-day jungle trekking adventure with round-trip transportation from Chiang Rai city. Travel in a small group to Lam Nam Kok National Park and enjoy around 5 hours of trekking through emerald forests and bamboo trails. Visit Lisu, Chinese, Akha, and Lahu hill tribe villages, stroll past rolling tea plantations, and swim at Huai Kaeo Waterfall. Cook lunch over firewood in a traditional bamboo hut with your local guide, then relax in the mineral waters of Pha Soet Hot Spring. With hotel transfers, lunch, and guide included, take a step toward sustainable travel and leave only footprints behind.
Package options
What’s Included
- Hotel transportation within a 5km radius of downtown Chiang Rai.
- A licensed, English-speaking local guide.
- A traditional bamboo-cooked lunch.
- Hot spring mineral pool fees.
- Drinking water (available for purchase).
- Gratuities & personal expenses.
Meeting Point
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1, Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai, Thailand
- For your convenience, we offer hotel pickups within a 5-km radius of downtown Chiang Rai between 9:00 AM and 9:20 AM. Please check your email for a message from our tour operator confirming your specific pickup time, and kindly be ready in the lobby at least 10 minutes prior; arrivals more than 10 minutes late will be considered a “no show” with no refund. Alternatively, if you are traveling independently, please arrive at Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 and wait at the Connect Café (located opposite the terminal) no later than 9:00 AM to ensure you are ready for the start of the pickup window.
Itinerary
3 stops with 1 pickup option
- Stop 1
Lam Nam Kok National Park
Arrive and begin approximately 5 hours of trekking through shaded jungle and bamboo trails. Visit Lisu, Chinese, Akha, and Lahu hill tribe villages to observe traditional homes and daily life. Midway, cook and share lunch over firewood in a bamboo hut with your guide.
- Stop 2
Huai Kaeo Waterfall
Reach this hidden forest waterfall where clear mountain water flows over natural rock tiers. Swim in the cool stream, sit beneath the gentle cascade, or relax on smooth stones while surrounded by vibrant jungle sounds.
- Stop 3
Pha Soet Hot Spring
Ease into warm mineral pools naturally heated from underground springs. The soothing water helps relax tired muscles after your hike, offering a calm and peaceful setting surrounded by greenery.
- Finish
You'll return to the starting point
What To Expect
Step into the fresh morning air and leave the city behind as your full-day jungle trekking adventure begins with round-trip transfers from Chiang Rai downtown. Travel in a small group along winding mountain roads, where every curve reveals layers of green hills and builds anticipation before you reach the wilderness.
Arrive at Lam Nam Kok National Park and begin around 5 hours of immersive trekking through shaded jungle and whispering bamboo forests. Visit Lisu, Chinese, Akha, and Lahu hill tribe villages to witness authentic daily life, walk through lush tea plantations, and cool off with a refreshing swim at Huai Kaeo Waterfall.
Cook lunch over firewood in a traditional bamboo hut with your knowledgeable local guide, then unwind in the warm mineral waters of Pha Soet Hot Spring. Includes small-group experience, English-speaking guide, lunch, hot spring access, and round-trip transfers from Chiang Rai downtown.
If you’re looking to go beyond sightseeing and experience the natural and cultural side of northern Thailand at a slower pace, this moderate-level eco trekking journey offers a meaningful and active way to explore it.
Additional Information
- This trek is only recommended for children aged 8 and over due to the 5 hours of physical activity and challenging jungle terrain.
- For safety reasons, this trek is not recommended for pregnant women due to the physical exertion and uneven jungle terrain.
- This tour is not suitable for individuals with high blood pressure, or those with back, knee, or mobility issues.
- To avoid land leeches during the damp monsoon season, wear long pants tucked into high socks for protection.
- Please apply and carry insect repellent to re-apply regularly to protect against daytime mosquitoes (especially after swimming or sweating).
- Please ensure you carry sufficient cash for drinking water (10THB per bottle), souvenirs, and gratuities.
- Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 2 participants to operate and is limited to a maximum of 10 guests to ensure an intimate and personalized experience.
- In the unlikely event of a tour cancellation, you will be notified in advance, and we will offer the choice of an alternative date, a different tour, or a full reimbursement.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Notification Confirmation
- You will receive a confirmation email and voucher instantly after booking completed.
- In the case that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email.
- You can present either a printing or a mobile voucher for this activity.
- Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
- Scheduling can change due to weather conditions without prior notice. You will be notified in advance.
- Due to bad weather the tour may be postponed or cancelled with a full refund.



































