Trekking is one of Thailand’s most popular outdoor activities for visitors of all ages. Trekking in the fresh air and stunning scenery soothes the mind and spirit. Treks can range from a light, single day excursion, to physically challenging adventures lasting a week or more. Popular trekking destinations include:
Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima: a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most popular park for trekking
Kaeng Krachan National Park, Phetchaburi: the most extensive national park, famed for its 18-level waterfall: Namtok Tho Thip
Erawan National Park, Kanchanaburi: endowed with an amazing seven-tiered waterfall and a great stop-over point for trekkers and bikers
Doi Intanon National Park, Chiang Mai: Thailand’s highest peak offering one of the most spectacular scenery in Thailand
Huai Nam Dang National Park, Mae Hong Son: offers excellent views of the sunset, sunrise, and misty mountains
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai: famed for its tea plantations, small-town ambience, and hilltribe villages
Doi Pha Tang, Chiang Rai: a delightful scene for the river and the sea of mist throughout the year
Phu Chi Fa, Chiang Rai: the highest peak in the province, points out sharply towards the sky with breathtaking views of Laos
Mukdahan National Park, Mukdahan: beautiful landscapes with unusual mushroom-shaped rock formations
Pa Hin Ngam National Park, Chaiyaphum: famed for its strange rock formations and fields of Siam Tulip or Curcuma alismatifolia
Pha Taem National Park, Ubon Ratchathani: highlighted by numerous prehistoric cave paintings dating back 3,000-4,000 years
Sirindhorn Peat Swamp Forest Nature Research and Study Center, Narathiwat: one of the world’s largest peat swamps