- Full day, about 9.5 hours
- pickup 8:30
- Moderate walking
Doi Inthanon National Park
The highest mountain in Thailand, two royal pagodas, a hike through the forest to a Karen village, and the biggest waterfall in the park.
Price on request
Your private driver in Chiang Mai.
I'm Boon. I drive small groups from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon, Chiang Rai, the elephant sanctuaries and the waterfalls, in my own air-conditioned van for 2 to 9 people. Choose one of my day trips or tell me what you'd like to do. It's a private tour, so we can do anything you like.
290 reviews on TripAdvisor, 286 of them five stars. Ranked #2 of 223 transport services in Chiang Mai as of 2026-09. Private van for 2 to 9 people.
Day trips from Chiang Mai
The trips people ask me for most often. Each one can be changed, and the price is for the whole van.
- Full day
- Flexible, set by your sanctuary booking
- Light walking
Elephants, Bamboo Rafting & Sticky Waterfall
A morning with elephants at a sanctuary that does not offer riding, a bamboo raft down the Mae Wang river, and a limestone waterfall you can walk up barefoot.
Price on request
- Full day
- Flexible, you choose
- Light walking
Doi Suthep Temples & Craft Villages
A forest temple on the side of Doi Suthep, the golden temple above the city, the umbrella makers of Bo Sang, and a hot spring to finish.
Price on request
- Full day, about 12 hours
- pickup 7:30
- Easy walking
Chiang Rai Day Trip
The White Temple, the Blue Temple, the Black House and the Guan Yin statue at Wat Huay Pla Kang, with a stop at the hot springs on the way. A long day, about twelve hours.
Price on request
“I can do everything a tourist would like to do, because it's a private tour.”
Boon, in an email, September 2026.
You can change any stop, join two trips together, add a night in Chiang Rai, or ask for something that isn't listed. Guests have asked me for sunrise hikes, a zipline, a birthday party at an elephant sanctuary and a pickup at the airport at two in the morning. Planning is free and happens over WhatsApp.
How booking works
There is no booking form. You message me, I answer, and we plan the day together.
- 1
Say hello
Send me a WhatsApp message or an email with your dates, how many of you there are, and what you would like to see. If you don't know yet, that's fine.
- 2
Get a plan
I reply with a route, the timings and one price for the whole van. Fuel, tolls, parking and water are in the price. Entrance fees and meals are not. No deposit: I only ask for your flight details and hotel address.
- 3
Enjoy the day
I'm at your hotel at the agreed time. If you want to stay longer somewhere or skip a stop, just say so.
About Boon
I was born in the north of Thailand and I have been driving visitors around Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai for more than twenty years, first in a tuk-tuk and now in a Toyota minivan. It is just me and my van. You deal with me from your first message to the last drop-off.
I speak English well, I drive carefully on mountain roads, and I know where to eat. Guests mention those three things in most of my reviews, so I try to keep it that way.
From the reviews
Short excerpts from public TripAdvisor reviews. Each one links to the full review.
“Sixteen years ago, on our honeymoon, he met us at the train station holding a small handwritten sign: 'MR BOON, TUK TUK FOR HIRE'. We came back with our family in 2025 and he was still there, now with a minivan. He is kind, humble, caring and gentle, with outstanding English and a deep love for his city.”
“He was honest and told us it is cheaper by metered taxi, but I wanted peace of mind and to meet him before our 4 days of trips. He was a very safe driver and so friendly, it was like being driven by a friend.”
“It was a truly memorable experience for our family of 5 with Mr. Boon. He is very polite, kind, patient, and professional. His pricing is very reasonable, and communication via WhatsApp was incredibly easy.”