◷ 4 Day Journey

Pai & Mae Hong Son Adventure – 4 Days / 3 Nights

Travel through Pai and Mae Hong Son across four days, combining villages, caves, mountain lakes, waterfalls and Doi Inthanon National Park.

Tour Overview

Travel through Pai and Mae Hong Son across four days, combining villages, caves, mountain lakes, waterfalls and Doi Inthanon National Park.

Chiang Mai → Pai

07:30–08:00 — Pick-up from your hotel in Chiang Mai
09:30–10:30 — Tad Mok Waterfall Beautiful multi-tiered waterfall in lush forest Clear cool water — relax & take photos
11:00–12:00 — Huai Nam Dang Viewpoint Panoramic mountain views & famous sea-of-mist valley
12:30–13:30 — Lunch — Northern Thai cuisine en route
14:30–15:15 — Pai Historical Bridge WWII memorial bridge across the Pai River
15:30–16:30 — Pai Canyon (Dok Lan) Dramatic sandstone ridges — best late-afternoon light
17:00 — Check-in to accommodation in Pai Overnight in Pai
18:30–20:30 — Pai Walking Street Night market, street food, live music

Pai → Mae Hong Son Hills

06:30–07:30 — Yun Lai Viewpoint Sunrise & sea-of-clouds over Pai Valley
08:30–09:30 — Ban Santichon — Chinese Yunnan Village Traditional clay houses, tea house & cultural experience
10:00–10:45 — Wat Mae Yen Iconic white pagoda on the hill — 360° valley views
11:15–12:00 — Tham Lod — Lod Cave Ancient limestone cave system with underground river & stalactites
12:15–13:15 — Lunch — Local village meal
13:45–14:30 — Ban Ja Bo Quiet hill village — scenic mountain pass views
15:00–16:00 — Luk Khwae Lam Viewpoint Panoramic valley overlook — sweeping mountain scenery
16:30 — Check-in to accommodation in Mae Hong Son area Overnight

Mae Hong Son → Pang Ung → Huai Pu Kaeng

08:00–08:30 — Breakfast + check-out
09:00–09:45 — Tham Pla — Fish Cave Sacred natural pool with hundreds of giant carp fish
10:15–11:15 — Ban Rak Thai — Chinese Tea Village Lakeside Yunnan village, tea plantations, traditional architecture
11:30–12:30 — Lunch — Authentic Chinese-Yunnan food by the lake
13:00–14:00 — Pang Ung — Pine Forest Lake Serene reservoir surrounded by pine trees — "Switzerland of Thailand"
14:30–15:15 — Mud / Mineral Hot Springs Natural hot spring area — relax & soak in mineral water
15:45–16:30 — Wat Doi Kong Mu Hilltop temple with twin white chedis — panoramic Mae Hong Son town views
17:00 — Check-in to accommodation at Huai Pu Kaeng Overnight in Huai Pu Kaeng area

Huai Pu Kaeng → Khun Yuam → Doi Inthanon → Chiang Mai

08:00–08:30 — Breakfast + check-out
09:00–09:45 — Kaew Phu Kaeng Waterfall Beautiful cascading waterfall in deep forest — Huai Pu Kaeng nature area
10:15–11:30 — Scenic drive from Huai Pu Kaeng → Khun Yuam — mountain ridges & forest
11:30–12:30 — Lunch — Khun Yuam local food
13:00–16:00 — Doi Inthanon National Park Summit — highest point in Thailand (2,565m) Royal Twin Pagodas — Naphamethini & Naphaphonphumisiri Wachirathan Waterfall & Ang Ka Nature Trail
16:00–18:00 — Return drive to Chiang Mai
18:00–18:30 — Drop-off at your hotel

Round-trip private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up & drop-off (Chiang Mai)
3 nights accommodation: Pai + Mae Hong Son + Huai Pu Kaeng
Admission/entry fees for included attractions (subject to confirmation of the final itinerary)
Professional English-speaking guide
Bottled water, seasonal fruits & accident insurance

Roads: Many winding mountain curves — motion sickness meds recommended if sensitive
Comfortable walking shoes for caves, waterfalls & viewpoints
Cover shoulders & knees at all temples
Cool at high elevations — bring light jacket, especially mornings & evenings
Order of stops may be adjusted for best timing & flow
Meal inclusions must be confirmed with the tour operator before booking.

YOUR JOURNEY IN PICTURES

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