DOI ANG KHANG SIGNATURE — Royal Project Winter Birding
3 Days / 2 Nights private winter birding tour to Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, focusing on highland forest species, winter migrants, and photography-friendly birding with Chiang Mai return transfer included.
About this tour
A premium private birding and wildlife photography tour to Doi Ang Khang, one of Northern Thailand’s most scenic and productive winter birding destinations.
This itinerary combines excellent highland birding with the unique landscapes of the Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, offering forest-edge habitats, gardens, and mountain viewpoints that attract a wide variety of birds—especially during the winter season.
The best time of year is the short peak window when the Himalayan Cherry (Thai Sakura / Pink blossoms) blooms, usually for around 15 days in mid-January, creating a spectacular atmosphere and very strong bird activity.
This itinerary combines excellent highland birding with the unique landscapes of the Doi Ang Khang Royal Project, offering forest-edge habitats, gardens, and mountain viewpoints that attract a wide variety of birds—especially during the winter season.
The best time of year is the short peak window when the Himalayan Cherry (Thai Sakura / Pink blossoms) blooms, usually for around 15 days in mid-January, creating a spectacular atmosphere and very strong bird activity.
Birds you can spot
Itinerary ▼
Day 1
Chiang Mai → Doi Ang Khang – Afternoon Birding
Highland forest & forest-edge habitats
Pick-up from Chiang Mai hotel or airport and transfer to Doi Ang Khang.
After arrival, begin afternoon birding around the Royal Project area and nearby forest-edge habitats.
This first session is ideal for sunbirds, bulbuls, and mixed flocks.
Check-in at accommodation.
Overnight: Fang area or Doi Ang Khang area (depending on availability)
After arrival, begin afternoon birding around the Royal Project area and nearby forest-edge habitats.
This first session is ideal for sunbirds, bulbuls, and mixed flocks.
Check-in at accommodation.
Overnight: Fang area or Doi Ang Khang area (depending on availability)
Day 2
Full Day Doi Ang Khang – Royal Project & Highland Birding
Highland forest, gardens, forest edges, selected highland trails
Early morning departure for a full-day birding session on Doi Ang Khang.
Focus on productive areas around the Royal Project, gardens, forest edges, and selected highland trails.
During mid-January, this day can be exceptionally rewarding due to blossom season and strong bird activity.
Return to accommodation in the evening.
Dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Fang area or Doi Ang Khang area
Focus on productive areas around the Royal Project, gardens, forest edges, and selected highland trails.
During mid-January, this day can be exceptionally rewarding due to blossom season and strong bird activity.
Return to accommodation in the evening.
Dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Fang area or Doi Ang Khang area
Day 3
Morning Birding → Chiang Mai
Early morning birding session for any missed targets and final photography opportunities.
Return to accommodation, check-out, and transfer back to Chiang Mai.
Drop off at hotel or airport.
End of services.
Return to accommodation, check-out, and transfer back to Chiang Mai.
Drop off at hotel or airport.
End of services.
Locations & map
Open in MapsIncluded
- Private Chiang Mai ↔ Doi Ang Khang round-trip transfer by private vehicle
- 2 nights accommodation (twin/double share) including breakfast
- Private birding & wildlife photography guiding (3 full days)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (every day as per itinerary)
- Drinking water during the tour
- Entrance fees (as specified)
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Tips / gratuities (optional)
- Alcoholic beverages & desserts
- Any services not mentioned in the itinerary