Doi Lang Bird Watching 7 Days Trip
Doi Lang Bird Watching – 7 Days / 6 Nights is an extended birding journey through northern Thailand’s highland forests and mountainous habitats. Over seven days, explore diverse birding sites with expert guides to search for rare, endemic, and high‑altitude species, enjoy scenic landscapes, and experience the rich avian diversity of the region. This tour is ideal for dedicated birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts seeking a deep, immersive birding experience.
About this tour
Doi Lang Bird Watching – 7 Days / 6 Nights Tour
Embark on an unforgettable seven‑day birding expedition through the remarkable highland forests and mountainous landscapes of northern Thailand. This immersive tour is designed for serious birdwatchers and nature lovers who want to explore a wide variety of habitats and encounter some of the region’s most sought‑after and rare bird species.
Over six nights, you’ll visit multiple high‑altitude birding hotspots, each offering its own unique mix of forest types, mountain slopes, and ecological niches. With the support of experienced local bird guides, you’ll explore misty trails, dense woodlands, bamboo groves, and mountain ridges — all while listening for bird calls and scanning the canopy for stunning species.
Throughout the week, the itinerary includes early morning and late afternoon birding sessions to take advantage of peak activity times. You’ll search for elusive and specialized species such as highland pheasants, colorful flycatchers, mountain barbets, sunbirds, laughingthrushes, and a variety of endemic and migratory birds that thrive in cool forest ecosystems. With each new location, you’ll expand your chances of spotting unique birds that are rarely seen elsewhere.
The tour includes comfortable accommodations near the best birding areas, daily guided birding excursions, meals, transportation between sites, park entrance fees, and bird checklists. In addition to birds, the stunning scenery and rich biodiversity of northern Thailand’s highlands provide opportunities to observe butterflies, mammals, and other wildlife.
Whether you’re photographing your sightings, ticking new species off your life list, or simply enjoying the beauty of pristine mountain forests, this seven‑day journey offers a rich and rewarding experience. By the end of the tour, participants will have explored diverse habitats, broadened their knowledge of Asia’s montane avifauna, and immersed themselves in nature at its most vibrant and wild.
Embark on an unforgettable seven‑day birding expedition through the remarkable highland forests and mountainous landscapes of northern Thailand. This immersive tour is designed for serious birdwatchers and nature lovers who want to explore a wide variety of habitats and encounter some of the region’s most sought‑after and rare bird species.
Over six nights, you’ll visit multiple high‑altitude birding hotspots, each offering its own unique mix of forest types, mountain slopes, and ecological niches. With the support of experienced local bird guides, you’ll explore misty trails, dense woodlands, bamboo groves, and mountain ridges — all while listening for bird calls and scanning the canopy for stunning species.
Throughout the week, the itinerary includes early morning and late afternoon birding sessions to take advantage of peak activity times. You’ll search for elusive and specialized species such as highland pheasants, colorful flycatchers, mountain barbets, sunbirds, laughingthrushes, and a variety of endemic and migratory birds that thrive in cool forest ecosystems. With each new location, you’ll expand your chances of spotting unique birds that are rarely seen elsewhere.
The tour includes comfortable accommodations near the best birding areas, daily guided birding excursions, meals, transportation between sites, park entrance fees, and bird checklists. In addition to birds, the stunning scenery and rich biodiversity of northern Thailand’s highlands provide opportunities to observe butterflies, mammals, and other wildlife.
Whether you’re photographing your sightings, ticking new species off your life list, or simply enjoying the beauty of pristine mountain forests, this seven‑day journey offers a rich and rewarding experience. By the end of the tour, participants will have explored diverse habitats, broadened their knowledge of Asia’s montane avifauna, and immersed themselves in nature at its most vibrant and wild.
Itinerary ▼
Day 1
Doi Chiang Dow National Park
Overnight at Resort near the Park-Pick-up from Chiang Mai Air-port or Hotel,Transfer to Doi Chiang Dow.
We'll spend a full day bird watching in Doi Chiang Dow, Explore Black-tailed Crake ,Giant Nuthatch and other birds.
12:00 Lunch
Afternoon transfer to Doi Ang Khang.
We'll spend a full day bird watching in Doi Chiang Dow, Explore Black-tailed Crake ,Giant Nuthatch and other birds.
12:00 Lunch
Afternoon transfer to Doi Ang Khang.
Day 2
Doi Ang Khang National Park
06:00 - 18:30
Overnight at Resort near the Park
06:00 We will spend full day of bird watching in Doi Angkhang National Park, Explore Hume's Pheasant around stand of pine trees above 1000 metres, you will see Common Buzzard, Rufous-winged Buzzard, Mountain Bamboo-Partridge and other birds.
12:00 Lunch.
13:30 Continue to second program.
18:30 Dinner
06:00 We will spend full day of bird watching in Doi Angkhang National Park, Explore Hume's Pheasant around stand of pine trees above 1000 metres, you will see Common Buzzard, Rufous-winged Buzzard, Mountain Bamboo-Partridge and other birds.
12:00 Lunch.
13:30 Continue to second program.
18:30 Dinner
Day 3
Doi Ang Khang National Park
06:00
Overnight at Resort near the Park
06:00 We will spend full day of bird watching in Doi Angkhang National Park
12:00 Lunch.
13:30 Continue to second program.
16:00 Transfer to Air-Port or Your Hotel in Chiang Mai Town.
06:00 We will spend full day of bird watching in Doi Angkhang National Park
12:00 Lunch.
13:30 Continue to second program.
16:00 Transfer to Air-Port or Your Hotel in Chiang Mai Town.
Day 4
Doi Lang or Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
Day 4-5
Overnight at Thaton Garden River Side-We will stay at Thaton Garden River Side ,and We'll spend 2 days birdwatching in Doi Lang or Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park.
You'll see Scarlet Finch, Red-tailed Laughingthrush, Rusty-naped Pitta, Spotted Wren Babbler, Golden Bush Robin,Green Cochoa, Jerdon's Bushchat, Fire-tailed Sunbird, Mountain Bamboo Partridge. Another bird to present such as Black-breasted Thrush, Grey-sided Thrush, Eyebrowed Thrush, Spot-winged Grosbeak, Black-eared Shrike-Babbler, Spot-breasted Laughingthrush, Red-faced Liocichla, Orange-flanked Bush-Robin, White-tailed Flycatcher, Black-throated Tit, Whiskered Yuhina and other birds.
Day 5 : afternoon transfer to Chiang Sean LakeDay
Overnight at Thaton Garden River Side-We will stay at Thaton Garden River Side ,and We'll spend 2 days birdwatching in Doi Lang or Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park.
You'll see Scarlet Finch, Red-tailed Laughingthrush, Rusty-naped Pitta, Spotted Wren Babbler, Golden Bush Robin,Green Cochoa, Jerdon's Bushchat, Fire-tailed Sunbird, Mountain Bamboo Partridge. Another bird to present such as Black-breasted Thrush, Grey-sided Thrush, Eyebrowed Thrush, Spot-winged Grosbeak, Black-eared Shrike-Babbler, Spot-breasted Laughingthrush, Red-faced Liocichla, Orange-flanked Bush-Robin, White-tailed Flycatcher, Black-throated Tit, Whiskered Yuhina and other birds.
Day 5 : afternoon transfer to Chiang Sean LakeDay
Day 6
Chiang Sean Lake
05:30
Day 6-7
05:30 Breakfast.
06:10 We'll spend 2 days bird watching in Chiang Sean Lake,Explore Spot-billed Duck, Common Teal,Northern Pintail,Ferruginous Pochard, Bear's Pochard,Tuft Duck and other birds.
12:00 Lunch.
Day 7: afternoon transfer to Chiang Rai air-port/take a flight to Bangkok.
05:30 Breakfast.
06:10 We'll spend 2 days bird watching in Chiang Sean Lake,Explore Spot-billed Duck, Common Teal,Northern Pintail,Ferruginous Pochard, Bear's Pochard,Tuft Duck and other birds.
12:00 Lunch.
Day 7: afternoon transfer to Chiang Rai air-port/take a flight to Bangkok.
Locations & map
Open in MapsIncluded
- English-speaking Bird leader
- Bird check list
- Park entrance fees (400 Baht/per/person)
- Meals, Fruits, Coffee and Tea
- Refreshment
- Transportation
- Insurance
- Vat 7%
Not included
- Any other service not mentioned in the programs
- Personal expenses
- All alcoholic
Policies & FAQ
What to bring?
Light walking boots or sports shoes
Spotting Scope and binoculars
Long trousers and long sleeved shirt for walking in the forest
Mosquito repellent, sun hat and sun cream