Doi Inthanon Mountain Explorer
Additional information
Our vehicle meets participants at hiking places and can access the overnight village, therefore participants don’t need to carry their luggage while hiking.
Recommended items to take on this trek, all packed in a small pack that can stay in the vehicle (the overnight pack):
- Good pair of running shoes, or lightweight trekking shoes, with socks
- T-shirts, one short or long pant
- Towel (or sarong), swimming suits, toilet and personal effects
- Personal prescription drugs, contact lenses, glasses
- Sun-cream (waterproof), hat, sunglasses
- Warm outfit as fleece, sweater or jogging suit (it’s always cool at night)
- Flashlight, camera
And important: take a small day pack to carry water and other equipment during the hike.
Remarks
- This program is designed for active people in good physical condition. As a private tour, the hiking can be modified to suit your needs.
- Suitable for families with younger children.
- Our support vehicle is coming into the village for overnight, therefore participants don’t need to carry their full overnight pack while hiking.
- The itinerary/route is for guideline only and can slightly change according to the season, local conditions, climate, or participant’s fitness or abilities.
A night in a hill-tribe village
During this Doi Inthanon Trekking trip, the night is spent at a local villager’s house in a Karen hill-tribe village. There is no hot shower, and toilet facilities are outside in the yard. Very basic sleeping conditions, but a great experience. We will provide quality sleeping bags or warm blankets during the cold season, and a mosquito net all year.
Participants should bring warm clothing for the night, as temperatures can drop down. Fairly wide temperature change can occurs between day and night, so the nights are very chilly. During the cold season, temperatures of around 5°C (40° F) or even below, can be observed at night in the mountain. The coolest season is during months of December through February.
Best time to visit
Doi Inthanon trip is pleasant to visit throughout the year, as it’s mild climate makes it cool even during the hot season. We like the winter as it is cool and fresh, and the raining season is just stunning.
Some of the trails are closed by the rangers during the raining season, but our trek program remain unchanged.
Do not hesitate to send us an e-mail for further information!