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    Day 1 Chiang Mai – Pai (L)

    Pick up in Chiang Mai and departure 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. You will then have lunch by own in a restaurant before arriving in 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. Have dinner by own and night to Pai.

  • 2
    Day 2 Pai – Mae Hong Son (B, L)

    After breakfast, visit the local market then departure to 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. Lunch is by your own 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.

  • 3
    Day 3 Mae Hong Son (B, L)

    Morning 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. Lunch will be provided at 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 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. Stay overnight in Mae Hong Son.

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    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 market where they sell their own product from farm, such as flowers, vegetable etc. Visit Vachiratharn Waterfalls one of the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand, which has water throughout the year. Arrive in Chiang Mai transfer to the hotel or airport, end of services.

Standard
Location Name Room Website
Pai Pai Hotsprings Spa Resort 2* Standard http://www.paihotspringssparesort.com/
Mae Hong Son Ngamta Hotel 2* Superior https://ngamta.com/main/

 

 

Superior
Location Name Room Website
Pai Belle Villa Resort Pai  3* Deluxe Room http://www.bellevillaresort.com/pai/index.html
Mae Hong Son Fern Resort 3* Deluxe http://www.fernresort.info/rooms.php

 

 

1st class
Location Name Room Website
Pai Ai Pai Boutique hotel  4* Deluxe Room http://aipaihotels.com/
Mai Hong Son Imperial Mae Hong Son Resort 4* Deluxe Room http://www.imperialmaehongson.com/

Trip includes:

  • The English speaking guide as guided time
  • Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
  • Bamboo rafting in Tham Lod cave.
  • Boat trip along Pai river
  • Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
  • All transfers with the air-conditioned private car
  • All entrance fees
  • Mineral water
  • Government taxes & service charge

Trip excludes

  • International Airfares.
  • Early check in/ late check out
  • Meals not indicated
  • Drinks & beverage..
  • Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
  • Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills.
  • Tips and gratuities