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The World’s 15 Best National Park Treks

31 treks  ·  from $26 a head

Protected forest, a ranger or a park guide, and trails that stay wild. These 15 cover Doi Inthanon, Bach Ma, Volcanoes National Park and more, with park fees noted where they apply.

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek - Thailand’s highest mountain area and park viewpoints
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

1.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 527 reviews · 1 day · from $39Our pick

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park with an English-speaking guide, local hiking guide, and a gentle but stair-heavy downhill trek on Pha Dok Siew Trail. You’ll see Thailand’s highest mountain area, the Twin Pagodas, Wachirathan Waterfall, rice terraces, Karen village life, and locally grown coffee. Lunch and downtown Chiang Mai pickup are included.

“Despite the heavy rain, we had a fantastic trip! Our guide, Bobo ( I hope that is correct) was so cheerful and an excellent guide. The forest and thewaterfalls were incredible! We loved the trek through the jungle. Our local guide pointed out several snakes and interesting plants. It was great to see the rice fields as well. We enjoyed trying the teas and coffee at the coffee house. Would definitely recommend this trip.”

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From Kuala Lumpur: Taman Negara National Park Trek Day Tour - Kuala Tahan is your gateway to the forest
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From Kuala Lumpur: Taman Negara National Park Trek Day Tour

2.From Kuala Lumpur: Taman Negara National Park Trek Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 395 reviews · 15 hours · from $177

Spend a full day at Taman Negara with an English-speaking guide, jungle trek, lunch at a floating restaurant, Tembeling River rapid shooting, and a visit to a Bateq Orang Asli village. Guides such as Mushroom and Kopi are praised for making the forest easier to understand. Expect a long drive, steep steps, high humidity, and a soaking boat ride.

“Great day but wouldn't reccomend for anyone who is unfit. Over 2kms of steps up to lookout in the jungle. I was looking forward to the treetop walk listed as one of the highlights on the tour but disappointed when I found it was closed and has been since Nov last year. Apart from that the tour was really good. Loved the boat ride & lunch very tasty”

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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch - The twin pagodas and their mountain gardens
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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

3.Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · from $50

Spend about 11 hours exploring Doi Inthanon with an English-speaking guide, seasonal trekking, the twin pagodas, Wachirathan Falls, a Karen village, and a Hmong market. Lunch, park admission, transport, water, and hotel pickup are included. Guides such as Mit Mew, New, Chin, and Amy have helped make the day run smoothly.

“The hike was very picturesque and worth it. The top of the mountain was foggy and rainy so we could not see the pagodas clearly. The lunch was decent and the tour guide (Amy) and the driver did their best to keep us informed. The local guide for the trek was very sweet and tried very hard to inform us about the flora and fauna inspite of her limited English.”

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Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour - The early pickup and long road to the park
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Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

4.Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · from $47

Travel from Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest mountain on a small-group tour capped at 13 people. See Wachirathan Falls, the summit, King and Queen Pagodas, a Hmong market, and a Karen village coffee stop. The two-hour trek changes by season: Kew Mae Pan from November to May, and Pha Dok Seaw from June to October.

“My pickup happened without any issues at 7:45 am as I was the last one and we had 12 people onboard, all fun and nice people. Transport was good, an AC minivan and 2 hours journey was smooth. Oliver was our guide, he made sure to inform us about stops, restrooms/food breaks in advance which I really appreciate. For the main trek, there was another guide who couldn't communicate in English due to which we couldn't get much info on the trail, flora-fauna. He tried his best though. The trek was moderate and we were given breaks when exhausted. Lunch was provided with option of Veg/Non Veg. It was basic,…”

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Cat Ba National Park Full Day Trekking Tour to Viet Hai Village - Cycling the five kilometers to Viet Hai harbor
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Cat Ba National Park Full Day Trekking Tour to Viet Hai Village

5.Cat Ba National Park Full Day Trekking Tour to Viet Hai Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $39Top rated

This 7 to 8 hour Cat Ba tour combines a four-hour forest trek, lunch and a fish-stream foot massage in Viet Hai Village, a 5-kilometer bike ride, and kayaking in Lan Ha Bay. Aroma Viet Nam Travel keeps the group to 15 people, with pickup, mobile tickets, and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“A great day for us. It was an extremely interesting and useful trip. Highly recommend the activities of Aroma Travel company. We had interesting experiences in Cat Ba with our guide. He is very dedicated and thoughtful. The food was delicious”

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From Da Nang or Hoi An: Bach Ma National Park Trek & Lunch - Early pickup and the road to the park
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From Da Nang or Hoi An: Bach Ma National Park Trek & Lunch

6.From Da Nang or Hoi An: Bach Ma National Park Trek & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 95 reviews · from $71

Spend 10 to 12 hours exploring Bach Ma National Park in a small group of up to 10. Your English-speaking guide leads you through Five Lakes, slippery forest paths, streams, Do Quyen Waterfall, and Hai Vong Dai peak. Guides such as Linh, Tram, Thuan, and Thuy have helped hikers with footing, local nature, and history.

“It was marvelous to see it all and we were really challenged. It was Amazing. But the drivning was way too much. We were in the car for aproximatly 9-10 hours which is waaaaay to much.”

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Bach Ma National Park trekking deluxe daily tour from Hue - The 8:00 pickup and ride into the park
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Bach Ma National Park trekking deluxe daily tour from Hue

7.Bach Ma National Park trekking deluxe daily tour from Hue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $49

Spend about nine hours exploring Bach Ma National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Thuan, Thuy, or Linh. Ride toward the 1,450-meter summit, trek to Five Lakes, swim, enjoy a picnic, and tackle the steep route to Do Quyen Waterfall. Expect slippery trails, cold water, and a moderate-to-demanding workout.

“On a wet, rainy and misty morning in Hue - we were surprised that this tour went ahead due to the weather. However, despite a bit of nervous trepidation at the beginning due to slippery conditions, we soon began to enjoy the beauty of BRead more”

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From Bangkok: Khao Yai National Park Jungle Trek with Lunch - The 30th kilometer viewpoint starts the park visit
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From Bangkok: Khao Yai National Park Jungle Trek with Lunch

8.From Bangkok: Khao Yai National Park Jungle Trek with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · from $181

Leave Bangkok at 6:30 a.m. for Khao Yai National Park, where you’ll hike the Nong Phak Chi trail for about 2.5 hours, look for gibbons and wildlife, eat a local Thai lunch, and visit Haew Suwat Waterfall. Guides such as Peter, Petar, Martin, Yuth, and Tee have led departures, with hotel transport, park fees, water, and insurance included.

“Mr Peter best guide ever!! One of my best tour in Thailand! Very well organized, fantastic places!”

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Bach Ma National Park Trekking Tour 1 Day From Hue city, Vietnam - The Five Lakes trail and Lake No. 3
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Bach Ma National Park Trekking Tour 1 Day From Hue city, Vietnam

9.Bach Ma National Park Trekking Tour 1 Day From Hue city, Vietnam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $38

From Hue, you’ll climb to Bach Ma’s Hai Vong Dai at 1,450 meters, walk through forest to the Five Lakes, swim at Lake No. 3, and reach 300-meter Do Quyen Waterfall. Guides such as Sam and Ben lead the day, with lunch, drinks, tea, transport, and motorbike support on the mountain included.

“While I had a great time, the guide is both knowledgeable and attentive, and the food was great, certain parts of the trail are not “difficult.” Rather, they are very dangerous. I wish I had know this before embarking on this adventure. You can litRead more”

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From Hue/Da Nang/Hoi An: Bach Ma National Park Trekking Tour - The ride into Bach Ma National Park
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From Hue/Da Nang/Hoi An: Bach Ma National Park Trekking Tour

10.From Hue/Da Nang/Hoi An: Bach Ma National Park Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $39

Spend a full day in Bach Ma National Park hiking to Hai Vong Dai, swimming at Five Lakes, and resting beside Do Quyen Waterfall. You get an English-speaking guide, park entry, transport, picnic lunch, water, raincoat, helmet, and insurance. The 8-kilometer route includes a river crossing and an easy or adventure option.

“Stunning landscape and well preserved national park. The 8km hike was just enough to give impression of how big and stunning Bach Ma park is but it was not too much. We were lucky to have two guides- our guide Lin and local ranger Phuong. Particularly Phuong has great knowledge of the park, from 20years working there. He shared many interesting facts we would not learn anywhere else. Amazing trip. Thanks a lot!”

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3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali - Day one: Kigali, Musanze, and the Ugandan border
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3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

11.3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,940

Travel from Kigali through Musanze and across the Ugandan border to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Your permit, guide, transfers, full-board lodging, and meals are included. The gorilla hike may last several hours, and guides such as Fred, Herbert, Jackson, or Godfrey have led past trips. Golden monkey trekking is an optional extra.

“This is a few months overdue, but I wanted to share that my husband and I really enjoyed our 3-day Gorilla Uganda Trek tour with Bamboo Ecotours. Everything went smoothly from our emails with owner Edison who was very helpful is assistinRead more”

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1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park - Crossing Rwanda’s Northern Hills
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1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

12.1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $360

Leave Kigali at 4:30 am for Volcanoes National Park, where a ranger briefing leads into a 2 to 5 hour gorilla trek. Your private driver-guide handles the road, pickup, and return, while lunch and a possible visit to Iby’iwacu Culture Village round out the day. The gorilla permit is not included.

“I had the privilege of going on a Gorilla Trek today with John as my guide, and it was an absolutely flawless experience from start to finish!”

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Private Hoang Lien National Park & Tribal Village Trek - Silver Waterfall, Love Waterfall and Tram Ton Pass
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Private Hoang Lien National Park & Tribal Village Trek

13.Private Hoang Lien National Park & Tribal Village Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · from $75

Start from your Sa Pa hotel with a private guide and driver, then visit Silver Waterfall, Love Waterfall and Tram Ton Pass before a 10km trek through Hoang Lien National Park. Meet Black Hmong families in Sin Chai village, enjoy a picnic lunch in the hills and return to Sa Pa by about 3:00 PM. Guides Pang and Fam are praised for their care and clear English.

“Guide was soo lovely and friendly. I had a foot injury which I had mentioned to her the day before and she was very accommodating and helped me for parts of the trek! Guide spoke very good English and was very informative, friendly and helpful! Would definitely recommend”

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Full-Day Doi Inthanon National Park Tour with Trek and Pagodas - The King’s and Queen’s Pagodas
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Full-Day Doi Inthanon National Park Tour with Trek and Pagodas

14.Full-Day Doi Inthanon National Park Tour with Trek and Pagodas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $61

Travel from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon with a small group of up to 12 people. Visit the summit, King’s and Queen’s Pagodas, Hmong Market, Karen village, Pha Dok Siew Trail, Wachirathan Falls, and Baan Mae Klang Luang for local coffee. Guides such as Nine and Pad Thai lead the day.

“Took a tour on 2/6/25 which was great. There were 10 of us in van and we were able to trek a few km’s on mainly downhill or flat terrain that went through waterfalls, along creeks, with it ending by having a tasty lunch and coffee at a vilRead more”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park+Trek Pha Dok Siew - Starting early from Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park+Trek Pha Dok Siew

15.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park+Trek Pha Dok Siew

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 11 hours · from $64

Spend 11 hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 12. Visit Thailand’s highest point, the King and Queen Pagodas, Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail, Rak Jung Waterfall, Mae Klang Luang rice fields, a Hmong market, and Wachiratharn Waterfall. Lunch, transport, entrance fees, water, and insurance are included.

“The tour was very well organized and there was a lot of information about each point. Both the tour guide and the driver did an excellent job. Thank you very much!”

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