Thailand's highest peak (2,565m) is a 2-hour drive from Chiang Mai. Cool weather, waterfalls, twin pagodas, hill tribe villages.
Hire a driver (1,500–2,000 baht) or join a small-group tour (1,000–1,500 baht/person, including national park fee).
Bring a jacket; summit temperatures can be 10–15°C even in dry season.