Northern Thailand Adventure: Pai, Mae Hong Son & Doi Inthanon 04 Days

Overview
Itinerary
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Overview

Start/End: Chiang Mai/Chiang Mai
Route: Pai - Mae Hong Son
Duration: 04 Days
Theme: Authentic, Mountain & Minority, Nature & Discover
Tour type: Private tour
Tour schedule: Daily departure
Tour guide in: English, Français

Highlight

Discover the enchanting landscapes and rich cultures of Northern Thailand on this four-day journey. Begin in Pai, a charming hillside town, stopping at hot springs, scenic viewpoints, and historical sites along the way. Continue to Mae Hong Son, where you’ll explore ethnic minority villages, bamboo rafting through prehistoric caves, and visit stunning Burmese-style temples. Experience the serene beauty of Baan Rak Thai and Pang Oung, known as the "Switzerland of Thailand." Conclude your adventure at Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand’s highest peak, royal pagodas, and breathtaking waterfalls before returning to Chiang Mai.

Itinerary

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Day 1Wed, Mar 12, 2025
Chiang Mai - Pai
Travel to Pai, visit the Mae Malai market, Pong Dueid hot spring, Pai Memorial Bridge, and Pai Canyon viewpoint.
Pick-up from your hotel in Chiang Mai and departure northward to Pai. Along the way, visit the Mae Malai market, where you can sample local foods, including exotic fruits. Then, stop at Pong Dueid, one of the most beautiful hot springs in Chiang Mai province. This natural spa remains relatively untouched by commercial development and is set within a well-maintained park in a picturesque wooded valley. Downstream from the bubbling geysers, rock formations create shallow pools where you can enjoy a relaxing swim.
Next, stop at the Pai Memorial Bridge, a historic bridge over the Pai River dating back to World War II. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Pai.
Pai is a charming small town nestled in a beautiful, hilly landscape with a warm, refreshing atmosphere. Its diverse ethnic communities, both from the plains and the mountains, contribute to unique cultural traditions through their religious beliefs and languages.
If weather permits, visit the Pai Canyon viewpoint (also known as Kong Lan), an incredibly scenic canyon offering breathtaking valley views—one of the best spots to watch the sunset in Pai!
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: L
Transportation
Belle Villa Resort(Deluxe Room)
113 Moo.6, Huaypoo-Wiengnua Road, T. Wieng Tai, Mae Hong Son, Thailand
https://www.bellevillaresort.com/th/pai
Day 2Thu, Mar 13, 2025
Pai - Mae Hong Son
Depart for Mae Hong Son, visit Ban Jabo village, discover Tham Lod caves by bamboo raft, explore Wat Chong Kham, and Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu.
Visit the local market before departing for Mae Hong Son. En route, stop at Ban Jabo village, home to the Black Lahu community. Here, you’ll meet local Lahu people dressed in traditional attire and playing wooden instruments.
Continue to Ban Tham Lod, where you’ll explore the stunning Tham Lod caves by bamboo raft. Cruise along an inland lake to admire limestone formations and ancient prehistoric coffins. The cave system spans nearly 500 meters in height and has been shaped by water erosion for over a million years. The site consists of three main caves: Sao Hin, Tukta, and IP Man, accessible via a 1,600-meter raft ride.
Lunch will be served along the way.
Upon arrival in Mae Hong Son, visit three scenic temples near Jong Kham Lake—a central landmark of the city, surrounded by restaurants, a night market, and a scenic walkway.
Explore Wat Chong Kham, the older of two neighboring temples, built in 1827 by the Shan sovereign of Mae Hong Son. It houses a 5-meter-tall seated Buddha in the Burmese style. Next, visit Wat Chong Klang, built in the 1860s, featuring a distinctive Burmese-style chedi visible from the lake.
End the day with a visit to Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, Mae Hong Son’s main hilltop temple, overlooking the city like a sentinel. The best time to visit is at sunset, between November and February, when the surrounding mountains are draped in mist.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Boat: Mae Hong Son
Transportation
Fern Resort(Deluxe Garden View Room)
64, Pha Bong, Mueang, Mae Hong Son, Thailand
http://www.fernresort.info
Day 3Fri, Mar 14, 2025
Mae Hong Son
Take a boat trip along the Pai river, visit the Long-Neck Karen village, Su Tong Pae Bridge, Baan Rak Thai, and Shan village.
Embark on a boat ride along the Pai River, offering scenic views of the lush landscape and simple riverside lifestyles. Visit the Long-Neck Karen village, where the women wear traditional brass rings around their necks.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Afterward, visit the Su Tong Pae Bridge, Thailand’s longest bamboo bridge, built by monks and villagers to connect their temple with nearby rice fields.
Next, head to Baan Rak Thai Village, a fascinating community near the Thailand-Myanmar border, situated by a scenic lake. Then, continue to Baan Ruam Thai (Pang Oung), a peaceful Shan village surrounded by rugged mountains. Often referred to as the Switzerland of Thailand, this hidden gem features a breathtaking reservoir, pine forests, and colorful winter flowers, with cool weather year-round.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Boat: Mae Hong Son
Transportation
Fern Resort(Deluxe Garden View Room)
64, Pha Bong, Mueang, Mae Hong Son, Thailand
http://www.fernresort.info
Day 4Sat, Mar 15, 2025
Mae Hong Son - Chiang Mai
Visit Doi Inthanon National Park, the Royal Pagodas, a hill tribe market, the Vachiratharn waterfall, and return to Chiang Mai.
Depart in the morning, heading south toward Mae Chaem, with a visit to Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand’s highest peak at 2,565 meters. Enjoy panoramic mountain views and a refreshing nature walk.
Visit the Royal Pagodas, Napamaytanidol and Phra Mahathat Napaphon Bhumisiri, built to commemorate the King’s and Queen’s 60th birthdays. Stroll through the surrounding Royal Flower Garden, renowned for its vibrant blooms.
Continue to a hill tribe market, where locals sell fresh produce, flowers, and vegetables from their farms. Then, stop at Wachirathan Waterfall, one of Thailand’s largest and most beautiful waterfalls, which flows year-round.
Arrive in Chiang Mai.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Transportation

Inclusions

English speaking tour guide following itinerary
Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
Boat: Mae Hong Son
Transportation
Meal: Breakfast: 03, Lunch: 04
Service charges and Taxes

Exclusions

International flight from/to your country
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping and Gratuities
Other not mentioned in the program

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