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Popular Routes

North(95 Trails)

  • Mo Ko Ju
    Mo Ko Ju
    Kamphaeng PhetSailboat Rock
    Difficulty 5
  • Khao Khanun
    Khao Khanun
    Kamphaeng Phet
  • Khao Yen 1900
    Khao Yen 1900
    Kamphaeng Phet
  • Namtok Tao Dam
    Namtok Tao Dam
    Kamphaeng PhetBlack Waterfall
  • Namtok Khlong Lan
    Namtok Khlong Lan
    Kamphaeng PhetNamtok Khlong Lan
  • Doi Chang
    Doi Chang
    Chiang RaiWorld-class coffee origin
  • Doi Pha Tang
    Doi Pha Tang
    Chiang RaiMekong river mist
  • Phu Chi Fah
    Phu Chi Fah
    Chiang RaiIconic Pointing Peak
    Difficulty 1
  • Doi Mod
    Doi Mod
    Chiang RaiPanoramic View
  • Rice Terraces Doi Li Khai
    Rice Terraces Doi Li Khai
    Chiang RaiRice Terraces
  • Langka Noi Langka Luang
    Langka Noi Langka Luang
    Chiang RaiDragon Ridge
  • Doi Inthanon
    Doi Inthanon
    Chiang MaiHighest peak in Thailand
  • Kew Mae Pan
    Kew Mae Pan
    Chiang MaiSpectacular sea of mist
    Difficulty 1.5
  • Doi Luang Chiang Dao
    Doi Luang Chiang Dao
    Chiang MaiHighest limestone mountain
    Difficulty 4
  • Pha Sam Liam
    Pha Sam Liam
    Chiang Mai
  • Pong Ngen
    Pong Ngen
    Chiang Mai
  • Pha Song Rue Du
    Pha Song Rue Du
    Chiang Mai
  • Doi Pha Hom Pok
    Doi Pha Hom Pok
    Chiang Mai2nd highest peak
  • Namtok Pha Wia
    Namtok Pha Wia
    Chiang Mai
  • Doi Mon Chong
    Doi Mon Chong
    Chiang MaiLion Head Cliff
    Difficulty 3
  • Doi Wiang Pha
    Doi Wiang Pha
    Chiang Mai
  • Namtok Huai Nam Yen
    Namtok Huai Nam Yen
    Chiang Mai
  • Doi Pha Khao
    Doi Pha Khao
    Chiang MaiThailand's Switzerland
  • Doi Mon Angket
    Doi Mon Angket
    Chiang MaiForgotten Mountain
  • Doi Nang Mo
    Doi Nang Mo
    Chiang MaiDoi Nang Mo
  • Namtok Mae Sa
    Namtok Mae Sa
    Chiang MaiNamtok Mae Sa
  • Doi Luang Tak
    Doi Luang Tak
    TakGrassy hills
  • Mon Khloei
    Mon Khloei
    Tak
  • Doi Thu Le
    Doi Thu Le
    TakGolden Mountain
    Difficulty 3
  • Thi Lo Su Waterfall
    Thi Lo Su Waterfall
    TakLargest waterfall in Thailand
  • Thi Lo Le Waterfall
    Thi Lo Le Waterfall
    Tak
  • Namtok Pre To Lo Su (Alt)
    Namtok Pre To Lo Su (Alt)
    TakHeart-shaped waterfall
  • Mon Pui Mok
    Mon Pui Mok
    TakMorning sea of mist
  • Doi Ber Batu
    Doi Ber Batu
    TakMysterious Rock Peak
  • Doi Montha
    Doi Montha
    TakTak's Knife Edge
  • Doi Mamuang Sam Muen
    Doi Mamuang Sam Muen
    TakHeart-shaped Waterfall
  • Doi Luang Mae Lamao
    Doi Luang Mae Lamao
    TakPine Forest
  • Doi Huai Tu
    Doi Huai Tu
    TakSea of Mist
  • Mon Si Sahai
    Mon Si Sahai
    TakWide Grassy Hill
    Difficulty 3
  • Le Kwa Do
    Le Kwa Do
    TakAngel Mountain
  • Namtok Wa Mae Khi
    Namtok Wa Mae Khi
    Tak
  • Doi Hua Mot
    Doi Hua Mot
    Tak
  • Khao San Aen
    Khao San Aen
    Tak
  • Doi Tako Lo Jo
    Doi Tako Lo Jo
    TakPanoramic View
  • Namtok Pa Mak
    Namtok Pa Mak
    TakDeep Jungle Waterfall
  • Namtok Phue Noi Le
    Namtok Phue Noi Le
    TakHeart Waterfall
  • Jo Wa Le
    Jo Wa Le
    TakSwitzerland of Tak
  • Klo Ba Jo
    Klo Ba Jo
    TakHeavenly Mountain
  • Phu Wae
    Phu Wae
    NanMountain Meadow
  • Namtok Khun Nam Pua
    Namtok Khun Nam Pua
    Nan
  • Den Chang Non
    Den Chang Non
    Nan
  • Doi Phu Kha
    Doi Phu Kha
    Nan
  • Khun Sathan
    Khun Sathan
    NanWild Himalayan Cherry
  • Phu Lo - Phu Khe
    Phu Lo - Phu Khe
    NanThai-Lao Border Peak
  • Doi Luang
    Doi Luang
    Phayao
  • Doi Nok
    Doi Nok
    PhayaoSacred Peak
  • Phu Langka
    Phu Langka
    Phayao
  • Suan Ya Luang
    Suan Ya Luang
    PhayaoCoffee Plantation on Peak
  • Doi Sam Liam
    Doi Sam Liam
    PhayaoMekong River View
  • Thung Non Son
    Thung Non Son
    PhitsanulokWildflower Field
  • Khao Long Ruea Ta Muen
    Khao Long Ruea Ta Muen
    Phitsanulok
  • Namtok Kok Hai
    Namtok Kok Hai
    PhitsanulokNamtok Kok Hai
  • Phu Thap Boek
    Phu Thap Boek
    PhetchabunCabbage fields mist
  • Pha Ji
    Pha Ji
    PhetchabunSteep Cliff
  • Pha Tat
    Pha Tat
    PhetchabunKnife Edge
  • Doi Pha Klong
    Doi Pha Klong
    PhraeMaharach Rock Garden
  • Khun Nam Ngao
    Khun Nam Ngao
    Mae Hong Son
  • Klo Se Lo
    Klo Se Lo
    Mae Hong SonTwo-land sea of mist
  • Wao Wa Cho
    Wao Wa Cho
    Mae Hong Son
  • Yai Doi Pui
    Yai Doi Pui
    Mae Hong Son
  • Doi Phui Ko
    Doi Phui Ko
    Mae Hong SonGolden Meadow
  • Mae Ho
    Mae Ho
    Mae Hong Son
  • Le Jo
    Le Jo
    Mae Hong SonGolden Mountain
  • Ngon Kai
    Ngon Kai
    Mae Hong SonRock Cliff
  • Pi Lo Jo - Pha Lu Thu
    Pi Lo Jo - Pha Lu Thu
    Mae Hong Son
  • Doi Thong
    Doi Thong
    Mae Hong Son
  • Doi Pui Luang
    Doi Pui Luang
    Mae Hong Son
  • Mon Kong Khao
    Mon Kong Khao
    Mae Hong Son
  • Doi Un
    Doi Un
    Mae Hong SonHidden Peak
  • Doi Mak Phrik
    Doi Mak Phrik
    Mae Hong SonKnife Ridge
  • Pha Ti Do Mue Ka Do
    Pha Ti Do Mue Ka Do
    Mae Hong SonSky-piercing Peak
  • Pong Sa Yen
    Pong Sa Yen
    Mae Hong SonHigh Peak
  • Doi Mue Ka Do
    Doi Mue Ka Do
    Mae Hong SonTwin Peak
  • Doi Pha Ti Do
    Doi Pha Ti Do
    Mae Hong SonDoi Pha Ti Do
  • Doi Ko Mu Le
    Doi Ko Mu Le
    Mae Hong SonThree Peaks
  • Le Poe Her
    Le Poe Her
    Mae Hong SonLe Poe Her
  • Doi Jik Jong Khong Kham
    Doi Jik Jong Khong Kham
    Lampang
  • Doi Jong
    Doi Jong
    LampangPha Nok Aen-like Viewpoint
    Difficulty 3
  • Doi Pha Daeng Dan Song Tawan
    Doi Pha Daeng Dan Song Tawan
    LampangTwin Sun Viewpoint
  • Doi Fa Ngam
    Doi Fa Ngam
    LampangDoi Fa Ngam
  • Doi Khun Tan
    Doi Khun Tan
    LamphunHike through Train Tunnel
    Difficulty 2
  • Pha Daeng Luang
    Pha Daeng Luang
    Lamphun
  • Namtok Tad Dao
    Namtok Tad Dao
    SukhothaiBeautiful Waterfall
  • Phu Soi Dao
    Phu Soi Dao
    UttaraditPine forest & Purple flowers
    Difficulty 2
  • Phu Miang
    Phu Miang
    Uttaradit

Central(35 Trails)

  • Khao Chang Phueak
    Khao Chang Phueak
    KanchanaburiThrilling knife-edge ridge
    Difficulty 4.5
  • Namtok Do Kui
    Namtok Do Kui
    Kanchanaburi
  • Khao San Nok Wua
    Khao San Nok Wua
    KanchanaburiSharp mountain ridge
  • Erawan Waterfall
    Erawan Waterfall
    Kanchanaburi7-tier waterfall
  • Lam Khlong Ngu
    Lam Khlong Ngu
    KanchanaburiWorld's Tallest Cave Column
  • Khao Kamphaeng
    Khao Kamphaeng
    Kanchanaburi
  • Tham Than Lot
    Tham Than Lot
    Kanchanaburi
  • Namtok Pha Taek
    Namtok Pha Taek
    Kanchanaburi
  • Noen Chang Suek
    Noen Chang Suek
    KanchanaburiBorder Viewpoint
  • Namtok Jok Kra Din
    Namtok Jok Kra Din
    KanchanaburiNamtok Jok Kra Din
  • Namtok Trai Trueng
    Namtok Trai Trueng
    KanchanaburiNamtok Trai Trueng
  • Namtok Huai Mae Khamin
    Namtok Huai Mae Khamin
    KanchanaburiNamtok Huai Mae Khamin
  • Hup Khao Tin Kai
    Hup Khao Tin Kai
    Nakhon NayokTrail Running Route
  • Namtok Salad Dai
    Namtok Salad Dai
    Nakhon NayokValley Waterfall
  • Khao Nor
    Khao Nor
    Nakhon SawanMonkey Stairs Climbing
  • Phraya Nakhon Cave
    Phraya Nakhon Cave
    Prachuap Khiri KhanKuha Karuhas Pavilion
  • Khao Lom Muak
    Khao Lom Muak
    Prachuap Khiri KhanClimb for 3-bay view
  • Khao Luang Prachuap
    Khao Luang Prachuap
    Prachuap Khiri Khan
  • Namtok Pa La-u
    Namtok Pa La-u
    Prachuap Khiri KhanNamtok Pa La-u
  • Khao Phanoen Thung
    Khao Phanoen Thung
    PhetchaburiMist near Bangkok
  • Khao Krathing
    Khao Krathing
    Phetchaburi
  • Khao Tham Din - Ang Kaeo
    Khao Tham Din - Ang Kaeo
    PhetchaburiReservoir Viewpoint
  • Namtok Pha Nam Yot
    Namtok Pha Nam Yot
    PhetchaburiNamtok Pha Nam Yot
  • Pha Daeng Pakeor Yor
    Pha Daeng Pakeor Yor
    PhetchaburiPha Daeng Pakeor Yor
  • Phu Hin Rong Kla
    Phu Hin Rong Kla
    PhetchabunLan Hin Pum, Pha Chu Thong
  • Khao Laem
    Khao Laem
    RatchaburiKhao Laem
  • Khao Thalu
    Khao Thalu
    RatchaburiKhao Thalu
  • Khao Raeng
    Khao Raeng
    RatchaburiKhao Raeng
  • Namtok Krok I Dok
    Namtok Krok I Dok
    SaraburiPink Burn Cup Mushroom
    Difficulty 3
  • Chet Khot - Pong Kon Sao
    Chet Khot - Pong Kon Sao
    SaraburiReservoir Camping
  • Namtok Haew Suwat
    Namtok Haew Suwat
    SaraburiWaterfall from The Beach movie
  • Khao Cho
    Khao Cho
    SaraburiMysterious Mt. Saraburi
  • Namtok Chet Khot
    Namtok Chet Khot
    SaraburiNamtok Chet Khot
  • Khao Luang Sukhothai
    Khao Luang Sukhothai
    SukhothaiConquer 4 Summits
    Difficulty 3
  • Yod Khao Thewada
    Yod Khao Thewada
    Suphan BuriHighest Peak in Suphan

Northeast(11 Trails)

  • Namtok Tad Ton
    Namtok Tad Ton
    ChaiyaphumNamtok Tad Ton
  • Naka Cave (Nakhi)
    Naka Cave (Nakhi)
    Nakhon PhanomNakhi Cave
  • Naka Cave
    Naka Cave
    Bueng KanSnake Scale Rock
  • Phu Wua
    Phu Wua
    Bueng KanSandstone Plateau
  • Hin Sam Wan
    Hin Sam Wan
    Bueng KanThree Whale Rocks
  • Phu Kradueng
    Phu Kradueng
    LoeiSunset at Pha Lom Sak
    Difficulty 3
  • Phu Luang
    Phu Luang
    LoeiDinosaur footprints
  • Phu Bak Dai
    Phu Bak Dai
    LoeiHanging Legs Rock
  • Phu Ruea
    Phu Ruea
    Loei
  • Pha Chu Thong
    Pha Chu Thong
    LoeiCliff Viewpoint
  • Noen 1408
    Noen 1408
    LoeiNoen 1408

South(44 Trails)

  • Khao Ngon Nak
    Khao Ngon Nak
    Krabi360-degree Viewpoint
  • Khao Sai Thai
    Khao Sai Thai
    Krabi
  • Khao Phanom Bencha
    Khao Phanom Bencha
    Krabi
  • Khao Pho Ta Mang Khre
    Khao Pho Ta Mang Khre
    Chumphon
  • Khao Thung Yang
    Khao Thung Yang
    ChumphonKhao Thung Yang
  • Khao Jet Yot
    Khao Jet Yot
    Trang
  • Wang Pha Mek
    Wang Pha Mek
    TrangTrang's Sea of Mist
  • Khao Luang Nakhon
    Khao Luang Nakhon
    Nakhon Si ThammaratRoof of the South
    Difficulty 5
  • Khao Hmen
    Khao Hmen
    Nakhon Si Thammarat
    Difficulty 4
  • Wang Hip
    Wang Hip
    Nakhon Si Thammarat
  • Khao Nan
    Khao Nan
    Nakhon Si Thammarat
  • Yod Ta Fan
    Yod Ta Fan
    Nakhon Si Thammarat
  • Yod Song Nom
    Yod Song Nom
    Nakhon Si Thammarat
  • Namtok Krung Ching
    Namtok Krung Ching
    Nakhon Si ThammaratFon Saen Ha Waterfall
  • Pha Asok
    Pha Asok
    NarathiwatMist of the South
  • Namtok Sai Khao
    Namtok Sai Khao
    Pattani
  • Phu Ta Jor
    Phu Ta Jor
    Phang Nga
  • Khao Phang
    Khao Phang
    Phang NgaMysterious Valley
  • Ton Sung Ton Phrai
    Ton Sung Ton Phrai
    Phang Nga
  • Khao Khai Nui
    Khao Khai Nui
    Phang Nga
  • Khao Lon Nom Sao
    Khao Lon Nom Sao
    Phatthalung
  • Khao Lak
    Khao Lak
    Phatthalung
  • Namtok Nan Yipun
    Namtok Nan Yipun
    Phatthalung
  • Khao Fok Fuem
    Khao Fok Fuem
    Phatthalung
  • Namtok Ton Sai
    Namtok Ton Sai
    PhuketNamtok Ton Sai
  • Gunung Silipat
    Gunung Silipat
    Yala360-degree mist
    Difficulty 2.5
  • Hala Bala
    Hala Bala
    YalaAmazon of ASEAN
  • Namtok Sai Rung La Ong Dao
    Namtok Sai Rung La Ong Dao
    RanongStar dust waterfall
  • Khlong Yan
    Khlong Yan
    RanongNature Rafting
  • Mueang Chon
    Mueang Chon
    Ranong
  • Khao Hua Waen
    Khao Hua Waen
    Ranong
  • Khao Nam Khang - Nam Phu Ron
    Khao Nam Khang - Nam Phu Ron
    Ranong
  • Khao Pho Ta Chong Dong
    Khao Pho Ta Chong Dong
    Ranong
  • Phato Lak Kai To
    Phato Lak Kai To
    RanongPhato Rafting
  • Namtok Ngao
    Namtok Ngao
    RanongNamtok Ngao
  • Namtok Ton Nga Chang
    Namtok Ton Nga Chang
    Songkhla
  • Khao Kho Hong
    Khao Kho Hong
    SongkhlaKhao Kho Hong
  • Khao Phap Phoeng
    Khao Phap Phoeng
    Satun
  • Khao Nong
    Khao Nong
    Surat ThaniRoof of Surat Thani
  • Khlong Saeng
    Khlong Saeng
    Surat Thani
  • San Yen
    San Yen
    Surat Thani
  • Khao Wong Waen
    Khao Wong Waen
    Surat Thani
  • Namtok Khlong Pha
    Namtok Khlong Pha
    Surat Thani
  • Pha Phaya Mai
    Pha Phaya Mai
    Surat Thani

East(10 Trails)

  • Pha Hin Koob
    Pha Hin Koob
    ChanthaburiElephant-shaped rock
  • Khao Khitchakut
    Khao Khitchakut
    ChanthaburiBuddha Footprint
  • Namtok Khao Soi Dao
    Namtok Khao Soi Dao
    ChanthaburiNamtok Khao Soi Dao
  • Khao Laem Chabang
    Khao Laem Chabang
    Chon BuriHarbor Viewpoint
    Difficulty 2
  • Khao Cha Ang On
    Khao Cha Ang On
    Chon Buri
  • Khao Chalak
    Khao Chalak
    Chon BuriKhao Chalak
  • Khao Laem Salak Phet
    Khao Laem Salak Phet
    TratKhao Laem Salak Phet
  • Namtok Hew Ee Am
    Namtok Hew Ee Am
    Prachinburi
  • Khao Yai Da
    Khao Yai Da
    RayongKhao Yai Da
  • Namtok Pha Takhian
    Namtok Pha Takhian
    Sa Kaeo
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Checklist (Beginner Trekking)

Day Hike

1-8 Hours

Beginner Trekking

Light Overnight

Long Trekking

Long Distance Adventure

Backpack & Storage

  • Backpack 30-40 L
    Required
  • Rain Cover
    Required
  • Waist Pack/Chest Pack
  • Foldable Daypack
  • Packing Cubes

Shoes & Protection

  • Hiking Shoes (High-cut/Waterproof)
    Required
  • Thick Hiking Socks
    Required
  • Hiking Gloves
  • Sandals (for camp)

Clothing

  • Quick-Dry Shirt/Pants (No Cotton)
    Required
  • Buff (Sun/Dust Protection)
    Required
  • Raincoat/Windbreaker
    Required
  • Warm Jacket
    Required
  • Hat
    Required
  • Arm Sleeves

Safety & Health

  • Trekking Pole
    Required
  • Headlamp
    Required
  • Portable Mini Fan
    Required
  • Personal Meds/First Aid
    Required
  • Bug Spray
    Required
  • Leech Socks
  • Emergency Foil Blanket

Camping

  • Microfiber Towel
    Required
  • Lightweight Tent
  • Sleeping Bag/Pad
  • Cookset
  • Cutlery Set
  • Hammock
  • Tarp
  • Pillow
  • Pegs/Stakes
  • Ground Sheet
  • Hammer
  • Rope
  • Sleeping Pad
  • Electric Air Pump
  • Portable Stove
  • Camping Chair

Others

  • Water Bottle / Filter
    Required
  • Instant Meals
  • Passport / National Park Pass
  • Power Bank
  • Camera
  • Waterproof Zip Lock
  • Trash Bag
  • Toothbrush
  • Soap
  • Face Wash
  • Compass
  • Tripod
  • Wet/Dry Wipes
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Popular Routes

Phu Soi Dao (Uttaradit)

Hard2 Days 1 Night / 3 Days 2 Nights

Conquer 5 challenging hills to reach the pine field at the summit. See purple flowers and sea of mist.

Krok E-Dok Waterfall (Saraburi)

Moderate1 Day

The highest 7-tier waterfall in Central Thailand. 8km round trip trek. Perfect for a One Day Trip.

Gunung Silipat (Yala)

Moderate3 Days 2 Nights

The sea of mist of the South.

Essential Gear to Invest In

Hiking Backpack

Choose one that fits your body type, distributes weight well, and has hip straps. *Should try it on personally.

Hiking Shoes

Must be comfortable, good grip, waterproof or quick-dry. Prevents ankle injuries. Break them in before the trip.

Trekking Pole

Helps balance and distributes up to 30% of weight, reducing load on knees and legs.

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