From Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son
Duration: 4 days
Place: Chiang Mai - Pai - Mae Hong Son
Meals: 3 Breakfast, 3 Lunch, 0 Dinner
Group size: Min , Max
Operated in: English
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
- Start your journey in Chiang Mai and departure northward to Pai
- Visit the Mae Malai market, where you can discover local foods such as exotic fruits
- Explore Pong Deuid, one of the most beautiful hot springs in Chiang Mai province
- Lunch at a restaurant before arriving in Pai
- Depending on the arrival time, visit the remote village of Pai, and three other local ethnic villages: Ban Bang Paek (Lisu tribe), Ban Mae Ping (Karen tribe) and Ban Jabo & Ban Payang (Lahu tribe)
- Free time for dinner and overnight stay in Pai
- Overnight in homestay
Meal: Lunch | Stay: Homestay -
Pai - Mae Hong Son: 190 km - 4h
- After breakfast, visit the local market before departing for Mae Hong Son
- Stop at the village of Baan Phang Paek, home to the Lisou community, a Sino-Tibetan ethnic minority
- Continue to Ban Tham Lod and take a bamboo raft tour through the stunning Tham Lod caves
- Cruise on the inner lake and discover the limestone formations and prehistoric coffins
- Enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing your journey
- Explore to Mae Hong Son and visit three temples near the picturesque Jong Kham Lake
- Visit Wat Chong Kham: located next to Wat Chong Klang, it is the older of the two wats (temples), founded in 1827 by the Shan ruler of Mae Hong Son
- Visit Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, the iconic landmark of Mae Hong Son
- Overnight in homestay
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch | Stay: Homestay -
- Take a boat trip along the Pai River
- Visit the long-neck Karen village where women wear brass coils around their necks. Lunch is served at a local restaurant
- Visit the temples of Wat Jong Kham and Wat Jong Klang
- Visit the Su Tong Pae bridge, which is the longest bamboo bridge in Thailand
- Road to Village Baan Rak Thai, located at the Thailand-Myanmar border, features a large lake nearby
- Visit the Shan village of Baan Ruam Thai
- Overnight in homestay
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch | Stay: Homestay -
Mae Hong Son - Chiang Mai: 240 km - 5h
Travel to the Southwest of Chiang Mai, we head to Doi Inthanon National Park and hike up the highest peak of Thailand. The area is covered with lush green forest, waterfalls and the drive up the mountain rewards you with amazing views. The main attractions of the Park are two temples built on the peak of Doi Inthanon, surrounded by beautiful gardens and even more amazing panoramas
- Admire the stunning architecture of the Royal Pagodas Nopamaytanidol and Phra Mahatat Napaphon Bhumisiri
- Continue to the mountain ethnic market
- Visit Vachiratharn Waterfall, one of the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand, with water flowing year-round
- Arrive in Chiang Mai, transfer to the hotel or airport, end of the journey
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
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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