Pai and Mae Hong Son Tour 4 days / 3 nights

Tour Itinerary

Pai and Mae Hong Son Tour 4 days / 3 nights. A 4-day, 3-night tour of Pai and Mae Hong Son offers an incredible journey through Thailand's mountainous northwest, famous for its 762 curves, mist-shrouded valleys, and vibrant hill tribe cultures. This itinerary starts and ends in Chiang Mai, optimizing your travel time while hitting every major highlight.

Day 1

Chiang Mai – Pai (L)

Pick up in Chiang Mai (in the hotel booked by yourself) and depart for the North, up to Pai. On the way, visit the market of Mae Malai, where you can experience local foods like some exotic fruits. Then you'll stop at Pong Deuid, one of the most beautiful hot springs in the province of Chiang Mai. This Spa is little exploited commercially, in fact, and is part of a well maintained in a very picturesque wooded Valley Park. Downstream of bubbling geysers, the rock formations are shallow pools where you can have a nice swim.

On the way, stop at Pai Memorial Bridge, is a bridge over the Pai River with a long history dating back to World War II.

You will then have lunch in a restaurant before arriving in Pai.

It is a small community located in a hilly and beautiful, natural environment with a clean, refreshing and warm atmosphere. Its different ethnic groups of the Plains or mountains, with their religious beliefs and their different languages, are mixed to form singular and common cultural traditions together.

If the weather permits, you will have a chance to visit Pai Canyon viewpoint - (also known as Kong Lan) is an incredibly scenic canyon with stunning valley views and it’s one of the most reputable locations to catch a Pai sunset!

Have dinner by yourself. You can also discover Pai walking street market.

Overnight to Pai.

Day 2

Pai – Mae Hong Son (B, L)

After breakfast, visit the local market then depart to Mae Hong Son. Stop at Ban Jabo village where the black Lahu community is located. You can get a chance to see the local Lahu people dressed in traditional costumes and playing wooden instruments. You continue along the road towards Ban Tham Lod and visit the caves of Tham Lod by bamboo raft. Cruise on the inland lake; discover its calcareous concretions and its prehistoric coffins. Since the entrance to the exit of the cavity, a water course follows a circular path at nearly 500 meters of height, by eroding it for more than a million years. The site includes three separate caves, in fact, those of Sao Hin, Tukta and IP Man; to visit, tourists must climb aboard a raft on 1600 meters.

Lunch is served along the way.

You then take the road to Mae Hong Son with the visit of three temples near the picturesque lake of Jong Kham. It is one of the central points of the city, the western part of the Lake has a few restaurants, a night market, and a walk along the Lake path. Visit to Wat Chong Kham: located next to Wat Chong Klang, it is the oldest of the two wats (temples), founded in 1827 by the Shan of Mae Hong, his sovereign. The Buddha, Burmese style, 5 meters high, is sitting. Wat Chong Klang was built in the 1860s, his Burmese style chedi can easily be seen from the banks of the Lake. Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu is the main attraction of Mae Hong Son, keeping the city like a Sentinel. The best time to visit is during the sunset between November and February when the surrounding mountains are shrouded in fog. Stay overnight in Mae Hong Son.

Day 3

Mae Hong Son (B, L)

In the morning, we will begin the journey by taking a boat for sightseeing along the Pai River. You can catch sight of one of the most beautiful scenery and simple lifestyles along the Pai River. Drop in to visit Long-Necked Karen village, the women in this tribal village wear their one brass winding rings on their neck.

Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant. Continue the journey to visit the Su Tong Pae Bridge, which is the longest bamboo bridge in Thailand. Then taking the next programmed direct journey to “Baan Rak Thai Village.” This interesting village is located on the border between Thai and Myanmar with a big lake nearby. Next visit is the beautiful, calm and peaceful atmosphere in Shan village “Baan Ruam Thai”. Also known as Pang Oung, the village is located among the rugged mountain range. The reservoir or a big lake is such a spectacular landscape that it is entitled Switzerland in Thailand, surrounded by pine forest and colorful winter flowers including year-round cold weather.

Stay overnight in Mae Hong Son.

Day 4

Mae Hong Son – Doi Inthanon – Chiang Mai (B, L)

Morning heading South to Mae Chaem, visit Doi Inthanon national park (Thailand’s highest mountain of over 2,565 meters) Admire the stunning views of the peaks, and enjoy walking along the nature trail for a while, and then visit the beautiful architecture of Royal Pagodas Napamaytanidol and Phra Mahatat Napaphon Bhumisiri which build to commemorate the king’s and queen’s 60th birthdays, and enjoy the beautiful of Royal flower garden around the place. Continue to visit hill tribe markets where they sell their own products from the farm, such as flowers, vegetables etc. Visit Vachiratharn Waterfalls, one of the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand, which has water throughout the year. Arrive in Chiang Mai and transfer to the hotel or airport.

End of services.

	HIGH SEASON (from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027) Cost in USD per person based on private tour
Group size	1 pax	2 pax	3 - 4 pax	5-6 pax	7 pax	8-10 pax	11-12 pax	13-14 pax	15-16 pax	Single Supp
3* (superior)	$1,519	$821	$638	$443	$425	$488	$433	$409	$435	+$111
4* (First class)	$1,628	$875	$693	$497	$480	$543	$488	$464	$489	+$165

	LOW SEASON (from 1 April 2027 to 31 October 2027) Cost in USD per person sharing in Twin/Double room - based on private tour
Group size	1 pax	2 pax	3 - 4 pax	5-6 pax	7 pax	8-10 pax	11-12 pax	13-14 pax	15-16 pax	Single Supp
3* (superior)	$1,473	$798	$615	$420	$402	$465	$410	$386	$412	+$88
4* (First class)	$1,555	$839	$656	$460	$443	$506	$451	$427	$453	+$129

Accommodation

Superior
Location	Name	Room	Site
Pai	Belle Villa Resort Pai 3* **Peak season surcharge: + 24 Dec, 2026 - 02 Jan, 2027: 11 USD per room per night	Deluxe	http://www.bellevillaresort.com/pai/index.html
Mae Hong Son	Fern Resort 3* **High season surcharge: + 01 Jul - 31 Aug, 2027; 01 - 31 Oct, 2027: 10 USD/room/night	Garden Zone	http://www.fernresort.info/rooms.php

 

1st  Class
Location	Name	Room	Site
Pai	Pai Village Boutique Resort 4* **Peak season surcharge: + 01 Nov - 20 Dec 2026: 13 USD per room per night + 21 Dec 2026 - 10 Jan, 2027: 92 USD/room/night + 11 Jan - 28 Feb 2027: 17 USD/room/night + 01 Jul - 31 Aug 2027: 39 USD/room/night + 01 - 30 Sep 2027: 26 USD/room/night ***Minimum 3 nights stay on 21 Dec 2026 - 10 Jan, 2027	Boutique Garden	https://www.paivillage.com/offers.php
Mae Hong Son	Imperial Mae Hong Son Resort 4*	Deluxe	http://www.imperialmaehongson.com/

 

Trip includes:   English-speaking guide during the visit time of your trip. All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle. Accommodation in the hotels mentioned or similar. All the excursions and visits mentioned. Entrance tickets/boat/bamboo raft.  Meals mentioned. (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner). Taxes and service charges.

Trip excludes:   International/domestic flights. Early check-in/ late check-out. Alcoholic beverages, bottled water, beverages other than those included with meals. Telephone call charges. Laundry. Travel insurance (compulsory). Personal purchases such as souvenirs, cigarettes, etc. Tips for guides, drivers, porters. Visa. Surcharge for festivals (Loy Krathong, Sonkran…), X-Mas & New Year Eve. Compulsory Gala Diner on 24 & 31 Dec 2022 (if any).