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4-day Highlights of Chiang Mai Pai Mae Hong Son
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4 Days
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Offered in: English
Overview
Explore Northern Thailand on a four-day excursion to Mae Hong Son, home to a collection of untouched ethnic villages and traditional lifestyles. Discover multiple tribal communities and wildlife reserves in Pai, ancient temples and wats in the outskirts of Chiang Mai and the well-known Karen village, famous for tribal women’s custom of wearing heavy copper coils around their necks. Explore the most spectacular beautiful cave in Thailand and interact with the locals on an unforgettable journey that's equal parts cultural and experiential.
What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
- Entrance fees as mentioned in the program
- Water during transfer
- Dinner
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation based on DBL/TWN sharing with daily breakfast
- Bamboo rafting in Tham Lod cave
- Boat trip along Pai river
- International / Internal flight from or to Thailand
- Visa Letter / Visa stamp fee
- Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses
- Any services not mentioned in the program
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
08:00 AM
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Chiang Mai – Pai
1 Stop
Pai
Pai. It is a small community located in a hilly and beautiful, natural environment 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. According to the time to arrive, you can visit the isolated village of Pai, and three other villages of the local ethnic groups: Ban Bang Paek (Lisu tribe) - although they represent about 5% of the total population of the tribes, the Lisu are very present, including through their clothing in bright colors. They are established in areas of high altitude. Ban Mae Ping (Karen tribe) and eventually Ban Jabo & Ban Payang (Lahu tribe). The Lahu: called "Have" by the Thais, are hunters by tradition. Originally animists, as most of the tribes, many of them have converted to Christianity. The trait to identify: Lahu women wear red and black jackets with narrow black skirts
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight at Baan Krating hotel (3-star) or similar
Meals : Dinner
Pai – Mae Hong Son
2 Stops
Mae Hong Son
Stop at the village of Baan Phang Paek where the wider community Lisou, sino - Tibetan ethnic minority. You continue 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 on nearly 500 meters of height, by eroding it for more than a million years. The site includes three separate caves, in fact, those Sao Hin, Tukta and IP Man; to visit, tourists must climb aboard a raft on 1600 meters
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Wat Chong Kham
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
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Overnight at Fern Resort (3-star) or similar
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Mae Hong Son Full day tour
2 Stops
Karen Long Neck Village
we begin the journey by taking a boat for sightseeing along the Pai River. You can catch sight one of the most beautiful scenery and simply life style 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
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Mae Hong Son
Continue the journey to visit the Su Tong Pae Bridge, which is the longest bamboo bridge in Thailand. Then taking the next programmed directly journey to “Baan Rak Thai Village.” This interesting village 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 so spectacular landscape that it is entitled Switzerland in Thailand, surrounded by pine forest and colorful winter flowers including year-round cold weather
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight at Fern Resort (3-star) or similar
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Mae Hong Son – Doi Inthanon – Chiang Mai departure
3 Stops
Doi Inthanon
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 market where they sell their own product from farm, such as flowers, vegetable etc
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Visit Vachiratharn Waterfalls one of the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand, which has water throughout the year
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Chiang Mai
Arrive in Chiang Mai transfer to the hotel or airport, end of services.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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