Review Author: Swapna Jayakumar

Review Date: 06 Apr 2025

Review Body: I loved my trek up Doi Suthep mountain with Kui. He took me to see a small hidden temple at the start of my trek which was fun. The hike itself was not too difficult. It was just longer than I thought. Especially while going downhill as the going was slippery with fallen leaves. Doi Suthep temple is beautiful. Kui made sure I saw all the most important aspects of this temple and also gave me the chance to talk to a local monk and receive his blessings. That was very special for me! We also went and sampled some great coffee after a delicious lunch at the Hmong village which was very charming. Kui kept me entertained throughout the hike with interesting anecdotes about Thailand and its culture. Strongly recommend taking this hike with Kui - it’s a unique experience that you will treasure.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Maddie

Review Date: 18 Feb 2026

Review Body: Kui was absolutely amazing! He provided us with a unique hiking experience, commentating as we went. We tasted farm-fresh coffee beans, walked through the Hmong village and had lunch made for us, enjoyed the best coffee of our lives at a roaster’s cafe, hiked through beautiful landscapes and learned more about Thailand’s rich history. We finished the trek at Doi Suthep where Kui helped us with entry and guided us through the temple also. Absolutely loved it!! Just be wary it is an intermediate track - not easy. So expect ~30,000 steps at least. But so worth it if you’re up to it!!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Britt

Review Date: 04 Feb 2025

Review Body: This day was wonderful! Active, sporty, sweaty, but so wholesome! Kui is such a nice guide ready to answer all your questions. He is a trailrunner, so sometimes he will run away, but he always comes back, sometimes with a dog :-) He lets us taste several snacks on the way, showed us a local school and gave us a little detour to see cherry blossoms (unique to the season), all that besides the tasty coffee farm - yum! In the end I read my prophecy at the temple, and he translated the Thai poem on the paper. Loved it from the beginning until the end, thank you, Kui!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Madison

Review Date: 23 Feb 2023

Review Body: Chetthaphon was an amazing guide and led us on a route we never would've found on our own. This trip was a major highlight of our three weeks in Thailand. It was a long and sweaty hike, but so worth it for the views and feeling of accomplishment at the end! In addition to exploring the area's beautiful nature and enjoying good coffee and food, we especially appreciated Chet's openness, impeccable English, and willingness to answer our million questions and discuss difficult topics.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Nico

Review Date: 28 Mar 2025

Review Body: I'm 51 and in normal shape and this hiking day during end of March hot day was awesome to do. Kyi is a great guide with many regional explanation and specific story about the trail along the way. Our lunch and coffee break in the village was wonderful, and our afternoon path to the temple and the city super cool too. Really recommending this for hikers who wish to discover less touristy paths with a great local guide.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: 文皓

Review Date: 06 Oct 2023

Review Body: The day before my birthday, I completed my first hiking in my life, there was rain, fog, sunshine, unknown, but it was really worth it to experience and challenge myself!Along the way, Chetthaphon told me a lot about some of the gifts of nature, told me about the coffee history of Chiang Mai, where you can feel more than just the scenery in front of you, and a lot of knowledge along the way!It's worth it!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Suzanne Whisler

Review Date: 08 Jul 2026

Review Body: Kui took us on a great adventure around Doi Suthep and the Hmong Village. It was fun to explore the mountain without many tourists around. In the Hmong Village, we had a delicious lunch and really good coffee. Kui did a fantastic job leading us on the hike as well as educating us on Thai history and the Hmong experience in Thailand. Highly recommend if you're looking for something off the beaten path!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Patrice

Review Date: 28 Dec 2025

Review Body: Kui was a great guide, the hike was really an experience! Kui is knowledgeable about the trails, and shared more about the background of sights that we observe along the way. We hiked up slopes, climbed over and under fallen trees and crossed a few streams - it’s a fun experience! The hike is not for beginner hikers though, good fitness is required.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Lina

Review Date: 21 Nov 2023

Review Body: Loved the triangle peak trek! It's such a unique experience to be in a pine forest in South East Asia. Even cooler when you get the background story from Kui as to how it happened to be there. Also, to add a little spice to the trail, challenge Kui to a trail run! He's a marathoner and trail runner so makes it even more fun :)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jaidip Mitra

Review Date: 31 Jan 2026

Review Body: I couldn't have asked for a different/better experience up in the mountains of Chiang Mai. What makes it super fun and doable is Kui and special mention for my hike mates. What you see is the real, raw and pristine side of Chiang Mai. The entire journey was a highlight and not just anything in particular. Thanks Kui.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Maggie

Review Date: 25 Jun 2025

Review Body: He was excellent! Highly recommended for your next hike. He’s very knowledgeable about the history of Thailand and the world. He was friendly and made sure we were okay along the way! He shared great stories and was genuinely interested in learning about us and our cultures. Will definitely hike again with him.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Steve Als

Review Date: 01 Feb 2026

Review Body: Fantastic trip really really special Challenging at times but beautiful and one of the best guided trips I’ve done. Kui fantastic - great knowledge good fun supportive very personable - 20 out of ten if you’re an ok walker prepare and go on the walk of your life

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Christian

Review Date: 22 Jan 2023

Review Body: What a beautiful hike! It will take the whole day, but Chetthaphon will take you on this trail to truly beautiful landscapes, temples, a village. He is also funny, interesting, got lots of stories and knows a lot. Totally worth it!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jiaying

Review Date: 16 Mar 2023

Review Body: Chet's plan was incredibly well thought out and he had an amazing knowledge of Thai history and local trails. I loved his coffee and food recommendations. Definitely a perfect tour if you're keen for a hike or a train run.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Tijana

Review Date: 07 Dec 2022

Review Body: Highly personable host with great knowledge of local traditions and culture and nature. He works hard to cultivate relationships with local community members and is a true expert on the trail. We loved the hike and lunch!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: hillary

Review Date: 07 Dec 2025

Review Body: Very belated review! We had an amazing hike with Kui. As advertised, we took trails where we had them mostly to ourselves, and Kui showed us various flora and explained about the history of the area.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Carmen

Review Date: 16 Nov 2025

Review Body: Fantastic day! A whooping 17.6km in total through the ups and downs of the national park. Would recommend trail shoes if you have them but I did fine in trainers. Would highly recommend!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Madelen

Review Date: 26 Jul 2026

Review Body: Kui was a lovely guide! We had a super fun day exploring the mountains and jungle. A really cool non-touristy experience. Would recommend!

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Chaingdoa trip: Mae Mae village & 9km hike to Palo Village for Lahu homestay & dinner.

Itinerary Description: Hotel pick up at 8.15 am Travel to Chaingdoa, a 1.5-hour drive northward from Chaingmai City. Arrive at Mae Mae village, a secluded ์Northern Thai village tucked in a jungle valley. Explore the village and activities then have lunch at the village - local northern-style cuisine by the MaeMae stream. After Lunch - we then hike around 9km, with an elevation gain of +800m to Palo Village of the Lahu hilltribe. Stay at the Lahu Homestay, enjoy the view from the mountain at the dinner served with hilltribe Lahu cuisine.

Itinerary Day 2

Itinerary Summary: Hike from Palo to Sanpakia, experiencing Lahu & Hmong cultures, activities with Hilltribals & stunning mountain views.

Itinerary Description: Have breakfast in the morning while enjoying the panoramic view of the mountains. Immerse ourselves into Lahu's way of life - Luhu people are one of the hill tribe minorities of Thailand who migrated from southern China centuries ago. Activities include tea picking and processing, and making Luhu Mochi (sticky-rice Pounding) to pack during hiking. Start hiking From Palo to Sanpakia, our 2nd night destination. it take around 9km with an elevation gain of 500m The hike is pleasant and rewarding, the easiest hike out of 3 days. We will notice the change in terrain and climate as we navigate from tropical jungle to pine forest. the climate will be 5-10 C difference. The view along the ridge during hiking is one of the picturesque views. Arrive at Sanpakia, The village of the Hmong people - another hill-tribe minorities who populated mountainous areas of Thailand centuries ago. Say at the Hmong owned accommodation front facing the iconic Doi Laung which is the 3rd highest mountain top in Thailand . it has unique shape and ecology system of its own. Actual photos below.

Itinerary Day 3

Itinerary Summary: 15km downhill hike through pine ridges, lunch with panoramic views at Pha Sam Liam Peak, transfer back to the city.

Itinerary Description: Greet guests with morning local coffee and breakfast Hike 15km, mostly down (-1500m elevation loss) - Hike through iconic pine ridges which were once full of opium poppies, allegedly one of the best opium in the region thanks to the cool, win,dy and dry climate of the ridge. Have lunch at Pha Sam Liam Peak, the peak where we enjoy 360-degree panorama of the area. On clear days, we can see as far as the Pai Mountains in Maehongsorn. - approx 12km - we will arrive at Kupkap village, Lahu village where we take a break drink water, and have some snacks. - arrive at the end of the hike in the afternoon, we will be picked up by air-coned van back to the city in 1.5 hours. - Hotel dropoff and Luggage delivery are included free of charge.