I thought I would start a thread about hiking and trekking in Thailand, and also neighbouring countries if anyone have experience, and hopefully others can share their experiences, favourite routes, places to stay overnight, and some hidden gems along the way.

Our first hike will be Phu Kradueng National Park. It looks like a good place to start with a proper mountain hike and overnight stay. The main climb is around 5.5–6 km up to the plateau, where you can camp or stay overnight, then spend more time exploring waterfalls, pine forest and viewpoints before walking back down.

I am interested in places where the journey itself is part of the experience, not only driving to a viewpoint and doing a short walk.

What are your favourite hikes or treks in Thailand, from easy day walks to proper overnight trips?

https://www.thainationalparks.com/phu-kradueng-national-park

A hiking page you need to log in which I have never used before now.

https://www.alltrails.com/parks/thailand/loei/phu-kradueng-national-park

https://maps.app.goo.gl/TQVAurW242U1Q8FS7?g_st=ic

Id like to try Khao Sok

Long time ago, but there was/is a place in Chaing Mi called 'Family Tribal Trekking'.

Hired a group guide for 4-5 days and hiked up the Hill Tribe villages and camped in the villages.

Most people on the trip liked it so much that we hired the guide again and motorbikes and went on a motorbike adventure.

I like it so much I hired the guide again and 2 MTXs and went on a month's journey along the Burma boarder, mostly dirt road then.

Brilliant.

Need to get fit- humping the length of Soi 6 is tiring enough for most!

In my home province of Chumphon there are a number of trails up into the mountains. The best known is Doi Tapang where you can look across the valley to the mountain with a hole in it. Normally people opt to go up by 4x4 in the early morning for the mist but a slower 5/6km walk up is far better to take in the beauty of the area. Camping is also available here.

My Blog - https://chumphonplaces.blogspot.com/2020/07/doi-tapang-viewpoint.html

My favorite is the one the locals have named Khao Tianmenshan, Heaven's Gate. Just like the original one in China the climb up involves going through a cave to the other side of the mountain.

My Blog - https://chumphonplaces.blogspot.com/2017/07/buddhist-shrine-above-nam-lot-cave.html

A number of other hikes can be found in the viewpoint section of my blog - https://chumphonplaces.blogspot.com/search/label/View%20Points

I don’t have any hikes to recommend but I do enjoy this YT channel:

https://youtube.com/@karlsthailand?si=BnVzL3zpTjSVhOgC

“Welcome to Karl’s Thailand, the channel for Thailand travel lovers, adventure seekers, and anyone drawn to the magic of Thailand’s natural beauty! I’m Karl, a fluent Thai speaker with over 38 years of experience traveling across every province of Thailand, usually multiple times. Join me as I uncover Thailand’s hidden gems—from breath-taking hikes in lush mountains to serene, untouched beaches and vibrant local villages that tourists rarely see.”

This is his most recent one:

Edited August 8Aug 8 by TimBKK

20 hours ago, Hummin said:

I thought I would start a thread about hiking and trekking in Thailand, and also neighbouring countries if anyone have experience, and hopefully others can share their experiences, favourite routes, places to stay overnight, and some hidden gems along the way.

Our first hike will be Phu Kradueng National Park. It looks like a good place to start with a proper mountain hike and overnight stay. The main climb is around 5.5–6 km up to the plateau, where you can camp or stay overnight, then spend more time exploring waterfalls, pine forest and viewpoints before walking back down.

I am interested in places where the journey itself is part of the experience, not only driving to a viewpoint and doing a short walk.

What are your favourite hikes or treks in Thailand, from easy day walks to proper overnight trips?

https://www.thainationalparks.com/phu-kradueng-national-park

A hiking page you need to log in which I have never used before now.

https://www.alltrails.com/parks/thailand/loei/phu-kradueng-national-park

https://maps.app.goo.gl/TQVAurW242U1Q8FS7?g_st=ic

I am interested in places where the journey itself is part of the experience

Of course.

But know what you might find in the forest. Not sure where you are going but get a local guide.

Waking up a wild elephant makes them extremely violent and will attempt to trample you to death.

That will really make you feel alive if you survive! 😄

I prefer level ground, slight inclines, up / down, steps are good. Just a path that is walkable, even if up or down. Been to some place, and it's rocky path, or not cleared enough for me to see what's lurking in the brush that's too close to my legs.

Where I stay and go to, always nice places to stroll around, and why I go to them, with nice views.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1298442-leaving-the-bar-stool/page/7/

Doyle always finds nice place, for those needing some ideas. First place in this vids, at 10 minute mark, you can hike up, then around to different peaks. We were there, but late in day, and don't think my kind of trail, first leg up. Though will take a peek next time there.

Edited August 8Aug 8 by KhunLA

45 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

I am interested in places where the journey itself is part of the experience

Of course.

But know what you might find in the forest. Not sure where you are going but get a local guide.

Waking up a wild elephant makes them extremely violent and will attempt to trample you to death.

That will really make you feel alive if you survive! 😄

As an outdoor person, and having seen all the ignorant tourists coming into my backyard, I surely know when to use local knowledge. So yes, we will not go walkabout in Asian forests or jungles without a guide.

I have always wanted to do the overnight trek up to these boulders (Pha Hin Koob) at Khao Soi Dao in Chantaburi. Sunrise over Cambodia would be pretty awesome from there. Friends tell us it's a pretty good trek up, not for the weak. You must have a guide from National Park join you. Only open in the dry season. https://maps.app.goo.gl/MJ3cFmefNyPuiED97

Hopefully this winter we can get there and combine the trip with some kayak touring on Kheereethan Dam reservoir which looks to have some awesome scenery surrounding it. https://maps.app.goo.gl/qFhtceqAxKhxnAgv6

In my experience, the best ones are: Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail, Doi Suthep Monk's Trail, Khao Yai National Park Trails. All easy day walks. Moderate, for me, are: Khao Ngon Nak, Kew Mae Pan, Doi Mon Chong, Khao Sok National Park.

Sounds like a nice plan. I’ve heard Phu Kradueng is one of the better hiking spots in Thailand. The overnight stay and early morning views are probably the highlights.

On 8/8/2026 at 11:38 AM, TimBKK said:

I don’t have any hikes to recommend but I do enjoy this YT channel:

https://youtube.com/@karlsthailand?si=BnVzL3zpTjSVhOgC

“Welcome to Karl’s Thailand, the channel for Thailand travel lovers, adventure seekers, and anyone drawn to the magic of Thailand’s natural beauty! I’m Karl, a fluent Thai speaker with over 38 years of experience traveling across every province of Thailand, usually multiple times. Join me as I uncover Thailand’s hidden gems—from breath-taking hikes in lush mountains to serene, untouched beaches and vibrant local villages that tourists rarely see.”

This is his most recent one:

Karl goes all over Thailand. Bet there's not a better source for treks IN ENGLISH than his youtube channel.

25 minutes ago, Bredbury Blue said:

Karl goes all over Thailand. Bet there's not a better source for treks IN ENGLISH than his youtube channel.

Agree..one of the utubers well worth watching. Some excellent vids.