Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong

Outty Ranking 76 4.9 · 51 traveler reviews7 hoursFrom $76
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Outty Ranking

76/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 51 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong worth booking?

Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong is a 7-hour experience in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from $76 per person. It scores 76 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 51 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
76 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (51)
Duration
7 hours
From
$76 per person

Journey through the rainforest, high up in the mountains east of Chiang Mai on this 1 day trip in and around Mae Kampong. We'll explore a stunning village nestled among towering mountains, meet and have a chat with the locals and enjoy some local treats and even have a chance at spotting gibbons in the wild! Before we arrive at the village we'll go for a short hike to try and spot the resident gibbons, these majestic creatures were released in the past as part of a rehabilitation project and now live in a secluded area known to only a few people. We'll continue to journey up into Mae Kampong and enjoy a wander around the network of streets before the jungle hike begins. The hike takes you along a secluded 3km trail through the forest, which is seldom visited and not well known except to locals. We'll see one of the oldest trees in Chiang Mai, and the local guide will explain about the flora and fauna along the way. Then it's time for lunch before returning to the city!

What you get

    About this experience

    Journey through the rainforest, high up in the mountains east of Chiang Mai on this 1 day trip in and around Mae Kampong. We'll explore a stunning village nestled among towering mountains, meet and have a chat with the locals and enjoy some local treats and even have a chance at spotting gibbons in the wild! Before we arrive at the village we'll go for a short hike to try and spot the resident gibbons, these majestic creatures were released in the past as part of a rehabilitation project and now live in a secluded area known to only a few people. We'll continue to journey up into Mae Kampong and enjoy a wander around the network of streets before the jungle hike begins. The hike takes you along a secluded 3km trail through the forest, which is seldom visited and not well known except to locals. We'll see one of the oldest trees in Chiang Mai, and the local guide will explain about the flora and fauna along the way. Then it's time for lunch before returning to the city!

    What's included

    Included

    • Local Guide Fee
    • Lunch
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Donation to Gibbon Caretaker

    Not included

    • Tea and coffee
    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Mae Kampong Village

      After an hour drive we arrive in Mae Kampong village. We will explore the intricate network of alleys in this beautiful village before heading into the jungle to explore a seldom visited trail with ancient trees, streams and verdant jungle.

      240 minutes here

    2. Mae Kampong Waterfall

      Hike up Mae Kampong waterfall and cool off in refreshing pools and enjoy a coffee in a delightful coffee shop looking over the village.

      30 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 4 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Eco Tours Chiang Mai

    Know before you go

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 51 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    6 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    4 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Good for families

    4 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Physical effort

    2 mentions

    Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

    Traveler reviews

    51 verified traveler reviews for Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Christina_S · October 2026

    Best day!

    Best tour ever! Yes that sounds excessive but hear me out! The lady driver Gos, was the best driver I ever had on tour in Thailand and the roads around Mae Kampong are no joke! Our guide Smile, with the most fitting name ever, had answers to all questions we threw at him, quite many over the day, and made sure we had a great time. The local guide that joined us, P'John, gave us so many Infos abouts plants in the jungle and how to use them as food or medicine. Everyone was just absolutely amazing in their job and you could see they truly love their job and the places we visited! The highlight of the trip were obviously the Gibbons, we saw a family of three and the baby was so tiny! We were asked to stay in a respectful distance so we don't disturb them and had plenty of time to watch them be their lovely selfs. It was so heartwarming to see the parents playing with the baby! Mae Kampong Village itself is really beautiful and such a cute photo opportunity. The food we got was super tasty and the coffee place we stopped by was super cozy. Altogether it was a very exhausting, it's steep and slippery at times, but so rewarding and amazing to see! I hope to be back someday and can just recommend this tour to anyone!

    via Viator

    541katys · September 2026

    The best tour in chang mai!

    katy Local Guide·78 reviews·2 photos just now New We have just returned from the Hidden Jungle Trek in Mae Kampong, and I don't even know where to start with praising it! It has been truly the best tour we have ever experienced! To start with our amazing guide Nee, she is truly one in a million, her knowledge, kindness and fantastic personality made this day truly special. From the moment we stepped out of the van in the little village she started teaching us all about the different plants we could see and the history of the land. Golf our incredible driver who not only was the best and safest driver we ever had in Thailand showed her kindness to each animal we met along the path which just shows what a wonderful lady she is. We had the opportunity to try coffee and tea grown locally overlooking the beautiful which was extremely tasty! Mr Noon our local tour guide through the jungle pointed out some very interesting things along the was that otherwise we would not of noticed! We had at the end of the tour the chance to see a family of Gibbons which we feel extremely fortunate to see in there natural habitat. Not only was it amazing to spend the day learning and observing but to know that there are wonderful companies like this that are truly supporting local initiatives and protecting the wildlife Book this tour!! You will not regret it for a minute!!

    via Tripadvisor

    zjedzkartofla · September 2026

    Anazin experience in Mae Kampong

    One of the best excursions of our lives! We have just returned from what was one of the best—if not the best—excursions of our lives. Our guides were amazing: Nee, our superb driver and comedy relief Golf, and our local guide, Mr Noon. We are beyond impressed. Their kindness and wholehearted approach to the excursion left us speechless. The knowledge Nee possesses about the land, plants and local traditions is simply incredible. She explained everything to us, including each plant and its purpose. She let us try Thai coriander leaves, a Thai toothache plant, the “toilet-paper plant” 😉, cinnamon-tree bark and so much more. Nee showed us things we could never have learned from a book or documentary. On top of that, she was incredibly kind and wonderful to be around. She adjusted the pace to suit us and the needs of the excursion. We enjoyed amazing homegrown coffee and tea, while lunch was an explosion of local flavours. Along the way, we saw plenty of insects, a snake, a stick insect and many other examples of the local fauna. We were accompanied by Mr Noon and his amazingly friendly dogs—Thong became my special friend! At the end of the day, we were blessed to see a family of gibbons with their little one-year-old baby. This was THE BEST experience ever. Nee, Golf and Mr Noon have such beautiful hearts and souls, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have met them. Special greetings as well to our excursion buddy Emily from Southern California. What an amazing day!

    via Tripadvisor

    Mordechai_R · September 2026

    Great experience, guide...

    Great experience, guide was very warm, personable, and kind, as well as all staff. A nature and vegetation tour as much as a gibbon tour.

    via Viator

    Olivia_Abroad · January 2026

    Really beautiful and interesting jungle walk with a knowledgable guide.

    We loved our day with Eco Tours Chiang Mai. Seeing the gibbons was wonderful and we enjoyed our trek through the jungle. The guide was really knowledgeable and we learned a lot. The lunch was great, in a beautiful restaurant by the river. It was well run and organised, with good communication. We were collected and dropped off at our hotel.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    7 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $76 to $2,499
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    18
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Why this scores 76

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)90
    Review evidence (18% weight)61
    Booking momentum (14% weight)54
    Value for money (12% weight)71
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)64
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chiang Mai.

    How much does Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong cost?

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    Prices start at $76 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Chiang Mai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong take?

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    Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Chiang Mai is not rushed.

    Is Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 76 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 51 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Chiang Mai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong?

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    Around 18 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Chiang Mai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Chiang Mai and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Chiang Mai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Chiang Mai?

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    On Outty we rank every Chiang Mai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai, Full Day Thai Cooking at Farm (Chiang Mai), Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Chiang Mai?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong?

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    Included: Local Guide Fee; Lunch; In-vehicle air conditioning; and Donation to Gibbon Caretaker. Not included: Tea and coffee; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 122 listed pickup locations in and around Chiang Mai. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Chiang Mai. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Gibbon Spotting, Hiking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong?

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    Across 51 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

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