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😎 😎 😎 UPDATED PROGRAM FOR 2024 😎😎😎
At a glance
The classic Mae Hong Son loop, Active-Thailand way. An awesome adventure in the heart of Mae Hong Son province! Two short hikes, visit hill tribe, Karen and Lahu in remote villages. Discover the impressive Tham Lod limestone cave system with a bamboo raft descent through the cave. Spend a day exploring the trendy little Pai town. Discover Mae Sarieng, and explore Doi Inthanon mountain. Go at your own pace and visit the places of interests along the route.
Trip code: CT526 (sample / suggested program)
Departure/return: Chiang Mai
Trip duration: 6 days/5 nights
Level: Easy to moderate active trip. The trek part can be adapted to clients and suitable for families with children.
Departure: Departure from Chiang Mai, and return to Chiang Mai.
Activities: Jungle trekking, cave exploration, guided visits
Fitness Level: This trip is an active tour and recommended for people in good physical condition.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Trip Outline
DAY 1 – Drive the scenic mountain road to Pai
Meeting and picking up at your Chiang Mai accommodation around 8:30. Drive the scenic mountain road to Pai valley and reach the town in time for lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the afternoon at your own leisure, exploring the area independently; try the hot spring for relaxation or join an optional guided cycling tour in the valley. Spend the night in a comfortable hotel. In the evening, discover the Pai walking street on your own, where you can find plenty of restaurants and "street food". Overnight in Pai.
(Meals: L)
DAY 2 – Explore Tham Lod limestone caves
After breakfast, visit a two principal Temples. The Wat Mae Yen is perched on a hill, overlooking the valley. Drive to reach Soppong. Lunch at a local restaurant followed by an afternoon exploring the mind-blowing Tham Lod caves; this unique cave system is said to be one of South-East Asia’s largest. Depending on the period of the year, we can bamboo raft on the stream (the lang river) going through the cave! Overnight and dinner at a local bungalow (basic guesthouse) in Soppong.
(Meals: B, L, D)
DAY 3 – Trek and Karen village experience
We depart by vehicle to the mountain area where we begin our hike to reach a small Karen village. Begin our jungle trek, hiking a loop with our local guide. Spend 2 hours through jungle, bamboo forest and limestone rock formations, followed by a jungle lunch prepared by your local guide.
Back to the village and transfer to our hotel/ home-stay in Soppong (for a second night). Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight home-stay, and dinner at your own expenses.
(Meals: B, L,-)
DAY 4 – Overland to Mae Hong Son town and Shan Temples
Drive along the scenic winding road to Mae Hong Son town, with several stops along the way.
Stop at a Lahu village, where we can see the mountain views and try a local coffee. Visit the village and a local family. Overland to Mae Hong Son, our last stop is at the bamboo bridge, spanning over rice fields across the valley. Continue to the town for a brief orientation, with the lakeside Shan Temple of Wat Jongkham. Check in at the hotel and afternoon at leisure. In the evening, you'll be taken to the Wat Prathat Doi Kong Mou, a hilltop temple overlooking the city, for sunset.
Back to town and dinner at your own leisure; there is a choice of good restaurants by the lake.
Overnight in Mae Hong Son, tourist class hotel.
(Meals: B, L)
DAY 5 – Mae Hong Son to Mae Sarieng - relax in Mae Sarieng
After breakfast, we can explore the local market and drive the sinuous southern road to Mae Sarieng province, with stops along the way.
Option: drive to visit the Kayan hill tribe village to pay a visit to our friend's family. This village is the original Kayan village, and we could reach the village by motorboat, depending of the season. (*)
Roat to Mae Sarieng. We'll make a stop at the Japanese memorial museum. Drive south with a few stops along the way, to reach the town of Mae Sarieng, where we’ll spend the night. Afternoon at leisure in Mae Sarieng. Overnight at the hotel and dinner at leisure.
Overnight in Mae Sarieng, tourist class hotel.
(Meals: B)
DAY 6 – Mae Sarieng and back to Chiang Mai via Doi Inthanon National park
Start the morning with a stroll through the local market, and take the road toward Chiang Mai. Our main stop will be the Doi Inthanon, the tallest mountain in Thailand and part of a stunning National Park. Explore the area, with beautiful views, waterfalls, and a go for a short hike accompanied by a local villager. Lunch at the local restaurant. Drive back to Chiang Mai and drop off at your hotel. Arriving approximately at around 5pm.
(Meals: B)
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Inclusions
Exclusions
Note: this program is a sample itinerary and can vary slightly depending on the season and other factors. Places are changing quickly in this area, and we might modify the program until it's fully confirmed.
More information
TAILOR MADE TRIP
This program can be tailor made to your needs, and shortened. Please inquire.
In Soppong, we also can propose a unique hotel, recommended for the discerned travelers (100$/night approximately).
A Shorter trip is possible also, a 4 days/3 nights, with an overland return to Chiang Mai via Pai, can be organized, skipping Mae Sarieng and Doi Inthanon.
At the moment there are NO FLIGHTS from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Mai (January 2024 update) as the local airline NOK AIR has discontinued their flights.
There is a flight with Bangkok Airways from/to Lampang (not convenient), so the overland trip seems to be the only option.
There are no direct flights neither from Mae Hong Son to Bangkok. Only Bangkok Airways flights, with a stop-over in Lampang. Please check online for possible updates, or contact us.
Illuminated at night: Wat Jongkham Temple in Mae Hong Son town
Send us an inquiry regarding Mae Hong Son explorer trip with Pai and Tham Lod caves loop program, and our reservation officers should reply shortly.
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Please contact us by email if you cannot find an answers to your questions.
Accommodation is a wide range of tourist class hotels and possible home-stay with villagers. we are also looking at availability depending of the travel period. We aim to work with our partner hotels, and we do not offer a wide choice of accommodation, except perhaps in the town of Mae Hong Son town. (Upgrade to the Fern Resort if you wish). Contact us for more info with your special request.
Yes, during the cold season (November to end of February) nights can get chilly in the mountains. Bring a fleece and some long pants for the night. A packing list and season information will be sent to you after your trip registration.
All activities and visits in the program can be skipped if you want, but please note there are no refunds for unused parts of the program. If you prefer, contact us for a tailor made program instead.
The local airline NOK AIR has DISCONTINUED ALL flights on the Mae Hong Son to Chiang Mai route. Only airline Bangkok Airways is flying to/from Lampang. At the moment all travel must be overland. (update January 2024)
Yes, we also propose an overland package tour 4 days/3 nights departing from Chiang Mai and going to Pai and Soppong. The main destination in Soppong is visiting the Lod Caves, which is an amazing place. This short overland trip is departing from and return to Chiang Mai town. Our program is available upon request, please inquire with the above inquiry form.
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