Doi Luang Chiang Dao opens online bookings for 2026–27 treks
Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary opens online bookings for Doi Luang Chiang Dao nature trails and overnight stays from October 26 to 30, ahead of the 2026–27 season.
- Online reservations for the 2026–27 trekking season will be accepted from 8am on October 26 until 4pm on 30 October.
- Bookings must be made exclusively through the official Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary website.
- The trekking season for which bookings are being taken runs from November 16, 2026, to February 12, 2027.
- The online system is part of strict conservation measures to manage visitor numbers and protect the mountain's fragile ecosystem.
Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary in Chiang Mai will begin accepting online reservations on October 26 for nature-study treks and overnight stays at Doi Luang Chiang Dao during the 2026–27 season.
Bookings will be available exclusively through the sanctuary’s official website, wildlifesanctuaryfca16.com/chiangdao, from 8am on October 26 to 4pm on October 30.
According to the sanctuary's announcement, visitors will be permitted to explore the designated nature trail between November 16, 2026, and February 12, 2027, under conservation measures designed to protect the mountain's natural environment.
Conservation measures to protect fragile ecosystems
Krairoek Rueankham, head of Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, explained that the programme aims to encourage environmental education while carefully managing visitor numbers to minimise ecological damage.
Doi Luang Chiang Dao supports rich biodiversity, including many rare species of plants and animals. Its sensitive ecosystem requires strict protection to minimise the impact of visitor activities.
The sanctuary has therefore requested that all visitors follow its regulations and conservation guidelines to help preserve the area's natural resources.
The mountain's nature-study trail is particularly significant for visitors interested in limestone landscapes and one of Thailand's important subalpine ecosystems.
Visitor numbers subject to strict controls
For the 2026–27 season, the sanctuary will regulate the number of people entering the area to reduce environmental pressure, limit waste and prevent disruption to wildlife habitats.
Visitors with confirmed reservations must attend a compulsory orientation covering environmentally responsible trekking practices, including the Leave No Trace principles, before entering the protected area.
These requirements are intended to ensure that recreational activities remain compatible with the sanctuary's conservation objectives.
Online reservations to improve visitor management
The sanctuary expects advance registration to improve the efficiency and transparency of visitor management while ensuring that places are allocated fairly among applicants.
Anyone planning to visit Doi Luang Chiang Dao should review the booking conditions and prepare the necessary registration information before the reservation period begins.
Further details and official announcements are available through the sanctuary's website and public information channels.
