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It all began with an idea in 2012: open up – and run the length of – the first network of long-distance cross-country paths in Thailand. There was not any long hiking or running trail in Thailand and we wanted to be the 1st to create one. Passionate about nature and trail running, we wanted to go far from the standard tourist itineraries and create our own route, explore our own paths. Read more about our story.
Our agency is officially registered at the Thai Authority of Tourism (TAT) under the license 21/00912. We work only with guides that are certified by the same organization. Thailand Mountain Trail has also worked for many years with international partners in Europe and America. Our company is affiliated with the main trekking and trail running associations nationally and internationally.
Our tours are all inclusive. From the pick-up at your hotel in the city center until your return, there is nothing to pay in addition. We provide all meals (at restaurants, in villages or to take away with local quality food) and all snacks during the trip. We manage our own accommodation in mountain villages with local people. Our exclusive homestays have all the comfort needed, with private rooms, real beds, clean sheets and blankets, hot showers. All National Park fees and insurance are included as well. Joining a TMT trip is a guarantee to get the highest attention and the best service possible.
We are very focused on details to offer one of the best trekking experiences you will have. We have spent several years finding and creating all our routes; we have worked all these years too in deep relationships with local people to provide the best customer service. Our target is to offer unique challenging trekking and running trips with best service and in the best conditions. We want you to keep your best memories of Thailand from your experience with TMT and we are proud of the amazing feedback we get from all our customers. Trip Advisor and Google.
PJN
03:40 19 Jul 25
Share is a real good guide who know perfectly his country and give us a lot of very interesting explanations. The trail was great. He adapts his rythme for everyone. Despite a very rainy weather, we really appreciate this trail which give us a good view of the Thai jungle.
Ayrton Eblé
04:57 11 Jul 25
Had a really great experience with them. They were able to plan a morning till noon hike for us on the next day. Our guide May, was very nice. She knew a lot about the things we saw on our hike and she had a genuine interest in nature herself.
We forgot an item in the truck that was used to pick us up and they even did the effort to send this back to our hotel the next day.
We forgot an item in the truck that was used to pick us up and they even did the effort to send this back to our hotel the next day.
Paul Grünbein
12:05 30 Jun 25
Superb and very friendly advice, they also take their time and are very flexible in responding to personal requests. I can 100% recommend this provider to anyone who wants cool nature tours planned by locals, rather than just standard tourism.
Response from the owner 12:59 30 Jun 25
Thanks Paul !
Lanher Juliette
13:39 24 May 25
We completed a two-day Lahu trek. While the second day went well and more closely met our expectations, the first was unfortunately very disappointing, even worrying.
Our guide, although friendly, was not up to par. He set off in a raincoat with the aim of "losing weight," as he put it, but given the heat and humidity, he acted recklessly, which put him in a very difficult situation during the climb. He vomited upon reaching the summit, which really made us feel unsafe and seriously undermined our trust in the team. He didn't speak English well and wasn't present during the social gatherings.
The first day of the trek lasted barely 2.5 hours, even though the website advertised a 5-6 hour hike. We reported these issues upon our return, requesting a gesture of goodwill, given the discrepancy between the service offered and the actual experience. Unfortunately, we never received any feedback, which we find unfortunate given the price of the experience.
In summary: a great second day that doesn't make up for a failed first day, and especially the lack of after-sales service. It's a high-priced trek, and at this level, we expect more professionalism, responsiveness, and safety.
Our guide, although friendly, was not up to par. He set off in a raincoat with the aim of "losing weight," as he put it, but given the heat and humidity, he acted recklessly, which put him in a very difficult situation during the climb. He vomited upon reaching the summit, which really made us feel unsafe and seriously undermined our trust in the team. He didn't speak English well and wasn't present during the social gatherings.
The first day of the trek lasted barely 2.5 hours, even though the website advertised a 5-6 hour hike. We reported these issues upon our return, requesting a gesture of goodwill, given the discrepancy between the service offered and the actual experience. Unfortunately, we never received any feedback, which we find unfortunate given the price of the experience.
In summary: a great second day that doesn't make up for a failed first day, and especially the lack of after-sales service. It's a high-priced trek, and at this level, we expect more professionalism, responsiveness, and safety.
Response from the owner 05:25 09 Jun 25
Bonjour Juliette, je suis Sébastien le fondateur de Thailand Mountain Trail. Je ne comprends pas du tout votre message. Ou alors ce que vous avancez n'est volontairement (pourquoi ?) pas conforme à la réalité.Votre guide (Mit) travaille pour nous depuis 8 ans. Je vous laisse regarder ici tous les messages qu'il a reçu : 100% d'entre eux sont dythirambiques, son expérience, son attention, sa gentillesse, son professionnalisme sont loués. Votre retour est à l'opposé de ce que 100% des autres personnes ont vécu. D'ailleurs après le séjour, vous lui avez donné un pourboire (THB 500). Pourquoi donc lui donner une telle somme s'il n'était pas bon?!La 1ère journée n'a jamais durée 2 heures 30 comme vous dites. Elle fait 12-13kms et 700-800m+ : à moins que vous soyez champion de trail, il est impossible de la faire en si peu de temps. Je tiens d'ailleurs à votre disposition la trace gps du guide pour vous le montrer, si besoin.Si vous trouver que nos séjours sont trop chers (et que c'est donc la raison de votre commentaire), vous n'avez alors pas compris que la qualité avait un prix. En choisissant une autre "agence de trekking" moins cher, vous n'auriez d'abord jamais fait de vraie randonnée, nous sommes les seuls à organiser ce type de séjour. Vous n'auriez jamais emprunté ces sentiers que nous seuls connaissons et que nous maintenons tout au long de l'année avec nos contacts locaux. Vous seriez allés marcher 2-3h dans la forêt avec un groupe de plus de 10 personnes, vous ne seriez jamais allés sur des hauts sommets et dans des hauts villages de tribus de montagne, vous n'auriez jamais dormi et mangé dans de telles conditions, vous auriez rejoint l'endroit à l'arrière d'un pick up avec 10 autres personnes, et non dans un van...C'est quand même terrible de penser que l'on peut avoir du haut de gamme au prix du hard discount, puis de s'en plaindre en racontant des choses inexactes. Je suis vraiment désolé pour vous que vous ne soyez pas capables d'apprécier ce que 99% de nos clients adorent. Heureusement ce sont eux qui nous font avancer...
Manu Dechamb
05:19 28 Mar 25
March 2025
Chiang Mai Heights Full-Day Trek: “The Ancient Opium Route”
It was truly fabulous!
We started with 2.5 hours of hiking in the jungle, followed by a typical meal in a Hmong village. (coffee producer among others)
Then, climb to a summit at 1700 m altitude with magnificent landscapes, before descending via another village.
In total, 17 km of hiking and 900 m of elevation gain.
A big thank you to the TMT agency for the welcome and the organization as well as to our guide for his skills and professionalism.
It’s truly an experience to be had.
I highly recommend "Thailand Mountain Trail" in Chiang Mai and hope to return one day!
Thank you 🙏
Chiang Mai Heights Full-Day Trek: “The Ancient Opium Route”
It was truly fabulous!
We started with 2.5 hours of hiking in the jungle, followed by a typical meal in a Hmong village. (coffee producer among others)
Then, climb to a summit at 1700 m altitude with magnificent landscapes, before descending via another village.
In total, 17 km of hiking and 900 m of elevation gain.
A big thank you to the TMT agency for the welcome and the organization as well as to our guide for his skills and professionalism.
It’s truly an experience to be had.
I highly recommend "Thailand Mountain Trail" in Chiang Mai and hope to return one day!
Thank you 🙏
K K
09:42 24 Mar 25
I did the 2 days Lahu High Country at the beginning of March. It was such a wonderful experience. Joining one of the TMT-Tours again would be a pleasure at any time! Thank you! Kirsten
Xavier Fitzpatrick
05:34 06 Mar 25
Brilliant 'Escape to Chiang Dao' experience. Our guide was awesome - 5 stars! Loved staying at Lahu and Hmong villages, trying local food and coffee. Sunsets, sunrises and waterfalls! It wasn't easy - there were some very steep sections - but it was so rewarding. An absolute highlight of Northern Thailand. Only note is that it wasn't clear that the Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary was closed (it closes annually in the dry season to mitigate risk of fires) and therefore our itinerary was changed on the last day. Also the company is not Thai owned (actually French)
Bart Slot
02:43 28 Feb 25
I had the opportunity to meet amazing people on the trekking. I’m sure they will stay my friends. The nature is breathtaking, and it feels so good when you reach the summit and you can relax again after hiking up the mountain. The food that you take with you, the lunch and dinner, is so tasty. It’s an excellent experience overall.
Timon Dooley
08:09 08 Feb 25
I enjoyed a fantastic trail running experience with a friend on the TMT01 tour over 5 days. Approximately 141 km and 10,000 metres elevation gain. The tour was well organised, good value and fun. Our guide Kui was brilliant. I highly reccomend. Warning, this tour is suitable for experienced trail runners and involved challenging ascents and descents on technical trails. Thanks TMT and Kui!
Bryan Miller
14:31 31 Jan 25
I was in Thailand on vacation to bike from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai and also added-on TMT's "The 2 Summits"--it was a 29km trail run--as a one day trip. TMT accommodated my last minute request and even arranged transportation for me. The trekking and trail run was challenging and exhilarating at the same time - running up to Doi Pui, having lunch at a Hmong village and then running up to Doi Suthep. The views were spectacular. I am known for being a bit clumsy, particularly on trail runs, and rolled my ankle at one point - and the guide was fantastic and supportive and changed the group pace to let me recover a bit (he also provided so much education about the area and made this trek feel so personal). This day trip was a great value and a unique way to see some of the natural beauty of this area. I highly recommend this for any avid trail runners.
Many media have been interested in our project that relives ancient footpaths used by hill tribes. Several press and TV came to Chiang Mai to write articles and make documentaries about TMT. Thanks to our experience and knowledge of mountains, in the last years we have worked with major actors of the outdoor industry on different projects: National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Raid Amazones or Ultra Trail Mont Blanc UTMB. Thank you all for your trust.
