From Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son
Duration: 4 days
Place: Chiang Mai - Pai - Mae Hong Son
Meals: 3 Breakfast, 0 Lunch, 0 Dinner
Highlights
Pai and Mae Hong Son tour 4 days for a short getaway to Pai and Mae Hong Son to discover long-neck women, vibrant markets
- Chiang Mai, immerse yourself in the "Rose of the North," a city adorned with 300 temples, preserving the rich heritage of the Thai Lanna culture
Itinerary
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Chiang Mai - Pai: 130 km - 3h
Departure for Pai, a scenic route takes you to the north – western mountains of Thailand, with waterfalls and rocky peaks.
Visit the Mae Malai market and Pong Duead waterfall,
Visit Pai and three ethnic villages: Ban Bang Paek (Lisu tribe), Ban Mae Ping (Karen tribe), and Ban Jabo & Ban Payang (Lahu tribe).
Free time to enjoy the surroundings.
Overnight at a hotel
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Pai - Mae Hong Son: 190 km - 4h
Departure for Mae Hong Son.
Begin your journey with a stop at Baan Phang Paek, home to the Lisu community, a Sino – Tibetan ethnic minority.
Continue to Ban Tham Lod and explore the Tham Lod Caves by bamboo raft.
Enjoy a scenic cruise on the river flowing through the cave system, marveling at limestone formations and prehistoric coffins.
On the way to Mae Hong Son, visit three temples near the scenic Jong Kham Lake, a central attraction in Mae Hong Son. The western part of the lake features restaurants, a night market, and a lakeside promenade.
- Visit Wat Chong Kham,
- Explore Wat Chong Klang,
- Visit Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, perched above Mae Hong Son, this temple offers breathtaking views.
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
A day of in – depth exploration of Mae Hong Son.
Enjoy a boat excursion along the Pai River,
- Visit the Karen Long Neck Village,
- Explore the Su Tong Pae Bridge, the longest bamboo bridge in Thailand.
- Visit Baan Rak Thai Village,
- Discover the Shan Village of Baan Ruam Thai.
- Visit Pang Oung Village, nestled in rugged mountain ranges. This area, often referred to as the "Switzerland of Thailand,"
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
Mae Hong Son - Chiang Mai: 240 km - 5h
In the morning, head south to Mae Chaem and visit Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand's highest mountain, standing over 2,565 meters.
Enjoy stunning views from the peaks and take a walk along the nature trail.
Visit the stunning Nopamaytanidol Chidi and Phra Mahatat Nopaphon Bhumisiri architecture,
Enjoy the beauty of the royal flower garden surrounding the area.
Visit the mountain tribes' market
Visit the Wachiratharn waterfall,
Arrival in Chiang Mai,
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
The travel cost varies depending on the season, type of accommodation, and number of travelers
Included
- All accommodation in suggested hotels
- All meals as mentioned in the program
- All transfers by private car and a professional driver
- All other transportation used for travel: sampan, small boat, etc...
- A professional English – speaking guide at each stage the entire time (except during free time)
- All tours as per the designed program
- All entry fees for places you visit
- All the entertainment and shows mentioned in the program
- All program activities (bike, kayak, or others...)
Excluded
- International flights to and from your home country
- Beverages, personal expenses and other services not clearly mentioned
- Tipping guides and drivers, which are of course not mandatory, but always appreciated, are subject to your discretion
- Travel insurance of any kind that you subscribe to personally
- Any free time services: including car and driver, tour guide, lunch and dinner
BOOKING POLICY
To make the booking, please fill out the reservation form and personal form and return to us by email. Then make a deposit payment 20% of the total amount. The balance to be paid on the first day of arrival in the country
As soon as our agency has collected your deposit, within 10 days, you will receive our confirmation of your travel reservations, by email
Flexible cancellation policy with a small charge deducted from the total deposit
Various payment options available, including:
- International bank transfer
- Credit card
- Cash at our office
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hanoi Voyages offers a complete and varied range of accommodation options, where comfort, charm and warmth of welcome are always at the forefront. These hotels range from 3 stars to 5 stars depending on your budget.
Of course, Hanoi Voyages offers tailor-made and custom tours, so all changes are possible before departure, even after confirmation.
In case of cancellation, please contact us so that we can offer you a suitable solution.
We prioritize having a local guide specialized by region: one for the north, one for the central area, and one for the south. However, we balance the itinerary to minimize the tour guide's presence so you can save costs and enjoy other services.
It’s best to make your reservation as early as possible to find attractive prices and availability of services.
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