Our Mae Hong Son Explorer itinerary includes most of the attractions from the full Mae Hong Son Loop itinerary.
Rather than visiting Doi Inthanon National Park you can explore Mae Hong Son province traveling via Pai in both directions. This route is a full day shorter than the loop itinerary.
Mae Hong Son Explorer [4D3N Private Tour]
2 pax = ฿13,200 per person = ฿26,400 total
3 pax = ฿11,200 per person = ฿33,600 total
4 pax = ฿9,000 per person = ฿36,000 total
5+ pax = ฿7,700 per person
7+ pax = ฿6,250 per person
(lunch is included each day, but other meals & accommodation not included).
This is a private tour with your own licensed, English-speaking guide and transport.
Day 1 – Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son
- Pickup from your hotel in Chiang Mai
- Pai Memorial Bridge (free)
- Lunch in Pai (included)
- Take a break at Doi Kiew Lom Viewpoint (free)
- Wat Doi Kong Mu Temple (free)
- Check in to Mae Hong Son City (1 night)
Day 2 – Mae Hong Son to Ban Rak Thai
- Huay Pu Keng Long Neck (entry & ferry tickets included)
- Su Tong Pae Bamboo Bridge (free)
- Lunch (included)
- Phu Klon Mud Spa (optional, own cost for spa treatments)
- Drive to Ban Rak Thai & check in to accommodation early afternoon
- Afternoon free for lake/boats/shops and walking (own cost)
Day 3 – Ban Rak Thai to Pai
- Check out from Ban Rak Thai accommodation around 9am
- Visit Ban Jabo Village (free, coffee included)
- Tham Lod Cave (entry, bamboo raft, and local guide included)
- Lunch (included)
- Yun Lai Viewpoint (entry included)
- Check in to Pai hotel
- Free time for dinner in city and walk through night markets (optional / free)
Day 4 – Pai to Chiang Mai
- Pai Canyon (free)
- Lunch (included)
- Option (Choose 1):
- Mok Fa Waterfall (entry included)
- Smart Elephants Family (additional expense) – no-riding elephant sanctuary
- Tea-picking tour at Araksa Tea Garden (additional expense)
- Return to your Chiang Mai hotel
Day 1 – Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son
Pai Memorial Bridge
Doi Kiew Lom Viewpoint
Doi Kong Mu Temple
Mae Hong Son City
Suggested Hotels
Fern Resort
4 star tranquility outside of town
The Imperial Mae Hong Son
3.5 star hotel on the outskirts of town
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Day 2 – Mae Hong Son to Ban Rak Thai
Huay Pu Keng
Su Tong Pae Bamboo Bridge
Optional activity, time permitting, additional expense for mud spa
Phu Klon Mud Spa
Ban Rak Thai
Day 3 – Ban Rak Thai to Pai
Ban Jabo Village
Tham Lod Cave
Yun Lai Viewpoint
Pai
Suggested Hotels
Pai Village Boutique
4-star value in the center of town
The Quarter
4-star relaxation in a quieter part of town
The Oia Pai Resort
Unique 5-star concept with shuttle transport to night markets
Reverie Siam Resort
5-star comfort with shuttle transport to night markets
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Day 4 – Pai to Chiang Mai
Pai Canyon
Option: Choose 1, additional expense for premium options
Mok Fa Waterfall
Smart Elephants Family
Araksa Tea Garden
Return to your Chiang Mai hotel
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