Mae Hong Son, located in the remote northwestern region of Thailand, shines as one of the nation’s top destinations for experiencing unspoiled natural landscapes and traditional hill tribe communities.
Nestled amidst verdant, mist-covered mountains, the province features peaceful lakes, caves, hot springs, and breathtaking views waiting to be discovered by adventurers.
Furthermore, Mae Hong Son is celebrated for its enchanting temples constructed in the exquisite Burmese style, adding to the province’s cultural richness and allure.
For this tour, we exclusively enlist licensed local guides who are an integral part of the hill tribe community.
This allows us to explore the interiors of huts in villages and gain insight into their daily lives.
All our tours are private, customizable and depart daily.
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart from your Chiang Mai hotel in the morning with a private executive van, a personal guide, and a driver.
Visit Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand, including the King and Queen’s Chedis, Siritharn and Wachiritharn waterfalls, the Hmong market, and enjoy easy nature trail walks.
Heading to Mae Hong Son via Mae Chaem and stop at Wat Pa Daet, a gracious temple located in a rice field that features mural paintings.
Arrival in Mae Hong Son in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Mae Hong Son.
Day 2: Morning visit to the local market of Mae Hong Son with a local guide.
Visit the two twin temples on the lake (Jong Kham and Jong Khang), Wat Phra That Doi Kong Moo, the mountain temple of Mae Hong Son, which offers a superb view of the valley.
Visit the Karen Red and White villages. Nature tour with a hot spring.
Return to the resort in the afternoon and relax with a yoga session.
Overnight in MHS.
Day 3: Departure for Baan Rak Thai.
Stop at the Lisu Kung Patueng village, a very small and unspoiled village.
Visit the Su Tong Pae bamboo bridge, probably the longest bamboo bridge in Thailand, spanning over rice fields and the Mae Sa Nga River, connecting Wat Tham Poo Sa Ma temple to the Gung Mai Sak village.
Explore Baan Rak Thai and its tea shops; it’s a Chinese village near the Burmese border, founded by Kuo Min Tang nationalists on the eponymous lake after the communist takeover in China.
Visit the Hmong and Shan villages (8 km from Rak Thai).
Stop at the Bamboo complex (Huai Pang Tong).
Visit the picturesque Pang Ung Lake, home to Shan and Mong tribes.
Optionally, you can make a stop at the Mud Spa or unwind with a yoga session at the resort.
Overnight in MHS.
Day 4: Departure for Soppong.
Stop at the viewpoint and food market of the Black Lahu.
Visit the Lisu village in Soppong.
Explore the Lod Cave, which is reached by crossing the river on a bamboo raft. The cave, traversed by the river, consists of 3 large chambers with stalactites and stalagmites, and it also features prehistoric paintings.
Continue towards and visit the Mae Lana Cave and, the Black Lahu villages of Baan Jabo and Ban Huay Eia.
Proceed to Chiang Mai.
Check-in at a 5-star hotel.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day 5: Private transfer to Chiang Mai airport, end of services.
Remark: Some excursions may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, period of travel, etc.
Hotels
Stay in a superb eco resort in Mae Hong Son, surrounded by nature.
Enjoy wooden bungalows designed in the Shan style for a unique experience.
Puripunn, Chiang Mai.
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