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: 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

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

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Off the beaten trail on Doi Suthep

Itinerary Description: 8AM: Hotel Pickup** (city center area only) 9AM: Start of the hike 12PM: Arrive at Hmong village called "Khun Chang Kien" (8.5 km, 950 elevation gain totalled). Along the way, you will encounter a lush evergreen forest, a pine forest, a small waterfall, as well as farms and coffee plantations. Once we arrive at the village, you are welcomed to leisurely explore how the Hmong lives in this tiny settlement. For coffee connoisseurs, beans produced here are regarded as one of the best in Thailand so let's try "from beans to cup" coffee here. Afternoon : After refreshment and a meal, we then hike down (9km) to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of the most sacred temple of Chiangmai. I will also provide a brief history of Chiangmai and related interesting facts. **the hike will conclude at Wat Doi Suthep with a stunning note - 17Km distance and 1200 ele gains covered. We will take taxi or Red Truck CM back to the city center. 5-6PM : End of the trip - We will get transport back to our hotels. Total hiking distance is approximately 17 kilometers. It takes about 7-12 hours to complete depending on guest's pace.