I think it's a great day trip for exploring chiangmai surroundings. It's relatively doable even for a non athletic person like me and evek my 5 year old could do it. We started with waterfall visit (no hike). Followed by a hike thru the jungle (with 2 local guides/rangers), going thru rivers, rice fields, small waterfalls, and thr trail is very proper with bambook handles at some parts. Then we had lunch (just okay). Then we were taken to he highest spot in Thailand (a bit chilly, can bring light jacket/sweater if you can't handle cold), then a visit to king and queen giant pagoda, built by the thai airforce to honor the king and queen. Followed by a quick stop to Hmong Market. Then we make our way back to the city. The only complaint was it started late. We were supposed to get picked up 7 to 7.30 AM, but didn't get picked up until 8.15. Which got us worried for a bit because there was no communication that they are running late. I was afraid the reservation got lost or something. But he tour guide (amnon) was nice. He said they were delayed because the other tour members were not ready yet when picked up, and our hotel was the last pick up spot due to the location.