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]
SUV (1 guide/driver)
2 pax = ฿14,300 per person = ฿28,600 total
3 pax = ฿10,500 per person = ฿31,500 total
Van (1 guide & 1 driver)
3 pax = ฿13,700 per person = ฿41,100 total
4 pax = ฿11,000 per person = ฿44,000 total
5+ pax = ฿9,400 per person
7+ pax = ฿7,500 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
- 8:00am pickup from your hotel in Chiang Mai
- Pai Memorial Bridge (free)
- Lunch in Pai (included)
- Take a break at Doi Kiew Lom Viewpoint (free)
- Visit the viewpoint at 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
- Return to your Chiang Mai hotel
Day 1 – Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son
Suggested Hotels
Day 2 – Mae Hong Son to Ban Rak Thai
Optional activity, time permitting, additional expense for mud spa
Day 3 – Ban Rak Thai to Pai
Suggested Hotels
See our Accommodation Guide for Pai.
Day 4 – Pai to Chiang Mai
Option: Choose 1, additional expense for premium options
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