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 full loop itinerary.
Mae Hong Son Explorer [4D3N Private Tour]
2 pax = ฿12,800 per person = ฿25,600 total
3 pax = ฿10,600 per person = ฿31,800 total
4 pax = ฿8,600 per person = ฿34,400 total
5+ pax = ฿7,300 per person
7+ pax = ฿5,900 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, additional cost for optional boat ride from Ban Huai Duea)
- 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
- Pha Suea Waterfall (tickets included)
- Tham Pla Fish Cave (tickets included)
- Lunch (included) at Ban Jabo Village (free)
- Tham Lod Cave (entry, bamboo raft, and local guide included)
- Check in to Pai hotel
- Mae Yen Temple for valley views (free)
- Free time for dinner in city and walk through night markets (optional / free)
Day 4 – Pai to Chiang Mai
- Yun Lai Viewpoint (entry included)
- 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
Pai Memorial Bridge is located south of Pai, on the main highway as you approach from Chiang Mai. The bridge was constructed in WWII as part of the Japanese push into Burma. The steel sections …
Doi Kiew Lom Viewpoint
Doi KIew Lom is a popular roadside break point to the northwest of Pai. On a clear day, there are spectacular views in all directions. On overcast days you will often be surrounded by low-lying …
Doi Kong Mu Temple
Wat Prathat Doi Kong Mu is a hill-top temple complex that overlooks Mae Hong Son City. The central feature of the temple grounds are a pair of white pagodas. The larger of the two pagodas …
Mae Hong Son City
Mae Hong Son City is the administrative capital of Mae Hong Son Province. The ‘city’ moniker comes from consistent translation of the Mueang district name – commonly used to identify provincial capitals in Thailand. Mae …
Day 2 – Mae Hong Son to Ban Rak Thai
Huay Pu Keng
Huay Pu Keng is a remote village in the north-west of Mae Hong Son Province. Quite close to the Myanmar border on the banks of the Pai river, the town is home to Kayan and …
Su Tong Pae Bamboo Bridge
Su Tong Pae is a lengthy bamboo walking bridge to the north of Mae Hong Son town. The bridge spans rice fields and waterways, connecting the village of Ban Gung Mai Sak with Wat Phu …
Optional activity, time permitting, additional expense for mud spa
Phu Klon Mud Spa
Phu Klon Mud Spa (also known as Phu Klon Country Club) is a massage & spa treatment facility built arounda natural mud spring in scenic surroundings. The springs / mud were discovered by a tour …
Ban Rak Thai
Ban Rak Thai is a stunningly beautiful village in Mae Hong Son Province, right next to the Myanmar border. This is one of several Yunnanese enclave towns found in Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son. …
Day 3 – Ban Rak Thai to Pai
Pha Suea Waterfall
Namtok Pha Seua is a scenic waterfall located in National Parkland the north-west of Mae Hong Son Province. It is a short drive south from Ban Rak Thai. Nearby Attractions Pha Suea Tour Itineraries
Tham Pla Fish Cave
Tham Pla FIsh Cave is a refreshing stop, conveniently located along the roads joining Pai, Ban Rak Thai, and Mae Hong Son town. Tham Pla Fish Cave is a ticketed attraction under the management of …
Ban Jabo Village
Ban Jabo is a Black Lahu village in Mae Hong Son. Long known for its spectacular view, it is more recently famous for Jabo Noodle – a restaurant with floor-seating where you may dangle your …
Tham Lod Cave
Tham Lod is a cave system located between Pai and Mae Hong Son City. It is a popular stop as it breaks up the journey on the winding mountain road. Exploring Tham Lod Cave There …
Mae Yen Temple
Mae Yen Temple (Wat Phra That Mae Yen) Wat Phra That Mae Yen (also known as Chedi Phra That Mae Yen) is a temple west of Pai. Best known for a large white Buddha statue …
Pai
Pai is an ever-popular destination in Mae Hong Son province, yet it still retains a small-town charm. Pai is the most accessible town in Mae Hong Son province from Chiang Mai and has many great …
Day 4 – Pai to Chiang Mai
Yun Lai Viewpoint
On the hill behind Santichon Village is a great viewpoint where you can look east across the valley. The Pai river winds through the valley past soybean, rice, lychee and many other crops. In Winter, …
Pai Canyon
Pai Canyon is just outside the town of Pai, beside the main road outside town as you approach from Chiang Mai. Best viewed in morning or evening light, you can get a great view after …
Option: Choose 1, additional expense for premium options
Mok Fa Waterfall
Mok Fa Waterfall is located about 1.5 hours drive north from Chiang Mai. This scenic waterfall is accessed via a short walk through shaded forest. The waterfall is located just to the east of the …
Smart Elephants Family
Smart Elephants Family is a family-run elephant camp to the north of Chiang Mai in Mae Taeng district. This elephant sanctuary is open to small groups of visitors who may interact with the elephants ethically. …
Araksa Tea Garden
Araksa Tea Garden is located about 1.5 hours drive north from Chiang Mai. As such it is the most accessible tea plantation if you are staying in Chiang Mai city. It is quite different from …
Return to your Chiang Mai hotel
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