The classic way to explore the whole province of Mae Hong Son is via the Mae Hong Son Loop. The ‘Loop’ refers to the circular route taken which is an optimal way to cover a lot of sights and activities.
Our Mae Hong Son Loop Itinerary shows you the highlights of Doi Inthanon National Park, local villages, and the natural beauty of mountains, waterfalls and cave formations. You spend one night in each of:
Mae Hong Son Loop [5D4N Private Tour]
SUV (1 guide/driver)
2 pax = ฿17,900 per person = ฿35,800 total
3 pax = ฿13,200 per person = ฿39,600 total
Van (1 guide & 1 driver)
3 pax = ฿16,200 per person = ฿48,600 total
4 pax = ฿13,100 per person = ฿52,400 total
5+ pax = ฿11,200 per person
7+ pax = ฿9,100 per person
(lunch is included each day, but other meals & accommodation not included)
This is a multi-day private tour with your own licensed, English-speaking guide and transport
Day 1 – Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon
- 8:30am pickup from Chiang Mai hotel
- Doi Inthanon National Park (park entry fee included)
- Visit Wachirathan waterfall. (free)
- Go to the mountain summit – the highest point in Thailand (free)
- Visit the Cloud Forest boardwalk / Ang Ka Trail near the summit. (free)
- Visit royal pagodas and gardens (entry included)
- Set menu lunch (included)
- Trekking with local Karen guide along Pha Dok Siew nature trail to Mae Klang Luang, 2 hours easy walk (mostly downhill) through forest and past waterfalls and Karen farmland (local guide fee included).
- Finish trek at the Karen village where you can sample locally grown and freshly roasted arabica coffee. (free)
- Check in to accommodation at Mae Klang Luang – optional walk around village
Day 2 – Doi Inthanon to Mae Hong Son City
- Depart Mae Klang Luang 8:30am
- Drive through Mae Hong Son province and stop for lunch (included)
- Huay Pu Keng Long Neck (entry & ferry tickets included)
- Wat Doi Kong Mu Temple (free)
- Overnight stay in Mae Hong Son City
- Evening free time for dinner and walking street / night markets
Day 3 – Mae Hong Son City to Ban Rak Thai
- Visit Morning Markets (free)
- Pa Ying’s Peanut Factory (free, optional, time-permitting)
- 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
- Afternoon free for lake/boats/shops and walking (own cost)
Day 4 – 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)
- Take a break at Doi Kiew Lom Viewpoint (free)
- Yun Lai Viewpoint (entry included)
- Check in to Pai hotel
- Free time for dinner in city and walk through night markets (optional / free)
Day 5 – Return to Chiang Mai
- Check out from your hotel after breakfast
- Pai Canyon (free)
- Lunch (included)
- Drive across mountain towards Chiang Mai
- Option (Choose 1):
- Mok Fa Waterfall (entry included)
- Smart Elephants Family (additional expense) – no-riding elephant sanctuary
- Return to your Chiang Mai hotel late afternoon.
Day 1 – Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon
The itinerary for the first day has all the inclusions of our Doi Inthanon Day Tour, with the main differences being:
- Instead of returning to Chiang Mai, you get to stay overnight in the Karen village of Mae Klang Luang.
- Since you do not have return travel, you can choose to relax at your accommodation or explore more of the village.
Doi Inthanon National Park
Spend a full day exploring Thailand’s highest peak and other attractions within the national park.
Pha Dok Siew Trail
Kew Mae Pan Trail
Royal Pagodas
Mae Klang Luang Village
Day 2 – Doi Inthanon to Mae Hong Son City
On the second day, we have an early start after breakfast. We can take breaks as needed, but the drive from Doi Inthanon to Mae Hong Son city is quite long.
Huay Pu Keng
Mae Hong Son City
Suggested Hotels
Palmhouse
Simple but clean. Excellent location with easy walk to night markets.
Fern Resort
4 star tranquility outside of town
The Imperial Mae Hong Son
3.5 star hotel on the outskirts of town
Day 3 – Mae Hong Son City to Ban Rak Thai
Doi Kong Mu Temple
Su Tong Pae Bamboo Bridge
Optional activity, time permitting, additional expense for mud spa
Phu Klon Mud Spa
Ban Rak Thai
Day 4 – Ban Rak Thai to Pai
Ban Jabo Village
Tham Lod Cave
Doi Kiew Lom Viewpoint
Yun Lai Viewpoint
Pai
Suggested Hotels
Family House @ Pai
Great value in the center of town
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
23 Pai House Boutique
Boutique comfort in a central location.
Reverie Siam Resort
5-star comfort with shuttle transport to night markets
Day 5 – Return to Chiang Mai
Pai Canyon
Option: Choose 1, additional expense for premium options
Mok Fa Waterfall
Smart Elephants Family
Return to your Chiang Mai hotel early evening.
Want to book, discuss details or request a custom itinerary? Let us know your interests, dietary needs, time constraints, etc. The more we know, the better we can serve your needs.
Accommodation for Mae Hong Son Loop
For the larger towns of Mae Hong Son City, and Pai (and Chiang Mai of course), you can search and book your own accommodation online. For the remote locations of Mae Klang Luang, and Ban Rak Thai, we will need to book the accommodation for you in most cases.
