Tour Detail

NORTH - 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS - MAE HONG SON (1) - PAI (1)

DAY 1 - CHIANG MAI - MAE HONG SON. Doi Inthanon (Wachirathan Falls, Ang Kha Trail, Pagode, Mae Chaem. (L.)
DAY 2 - MAE HONG SON - PAI. Local Market, Giraffe Women, Fish Caves, Lod Caves (B.L.)
DAY 3 - PAI - CHIANG MAI. Transfer. (B.)

Day 1

CHIANG MAI - MAE HONG SON. Doi Inthanon (Wachirathan Falls, Ang Kha Trail, Pagode, Mae Chaem. (L.)

07:00 Meeting with the Guide. Departure for Mae Hong Son. Along the way we will observe beautiful mountain landscapes, passing the Doi Inthanon National Park and beautiful waterfalls, for small rural centers such as Mae Cham and Khun Yuam. Arrival in Mae Hong Son is scheduled for the evening.
08:30 Arrival at the Wachirathan Falls, time available.
10:00 Arrival at the top of Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand, just over 2,500 Mt. Time available for a walk in the evergreen forest
11:30 Visit of the Pagodas dedicated to the King and Queen.
12:30 Lunch in a local restaurant.
15:30 We pass through the small rural town of Mae Chaem.
18:30 We arrive in Mae Hong Son. Check in at the selected hotel. Rest of the evening available, overnight.
DOI INTHANON NATIONAL PARK
Located in Chiang Mai province, Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand, with a height of 2,565 meters above sea level. Doi Inthanon National Park has many surprising variations in its lush geography and forest. It is home to the rainforest, mixed forest and pine forest. The climate is cool throughout the year, especially in the cold season, when there will be an almost constant coverage of the fog throughout the day and an extraordinary phenomenon of Mae Kha Ning (frost) in the early morning.
The main attractions of the park are the summit of Doi Inthanon for its spectacular early morning views, several waterfalls, a few paths and the two chedis (stupas) dedicated to the king and queen of sixtieth birthday anniversaries. Most of the waterfalls within the park have a relatively good flow of water all year round, but the best season is during the rainy season from May to November. One of the park's seasonal attractions is the flowering of Thai sakura trees that turn trees pink during the end of January and February. The park is also one of the main destinations in the country for bird lovers.
MAE HONG SON
On the border with Burma, in northern Thailand, lies the idyllic town of Mae Hong Son. Mountains and some of Thailand's highest waterfalls surround the city.
The easiest way to get here from Bangkok is to travel by bus or plane. Many passengers arrive from Chang Mai.
The climate varies from very hot in summer, it can safely drop to zero degrees in winter. Statistically April is the hottest month, while January is the best time to visit it.
The population of the province has long lived isolated from the outside world and are composed of an ethnic variety.
Mae Hong Son has a couple of nicknames: "The land of the three mists" and "The Switzerland of Thailand". Both are appreciated, but the second best is immersed in the scenery of this romantic refuge hidden on the border with Burma.
Mae Hong Son is one of the most wooded provinces in the nation, attractive for those who love cooler weather and slightly more mountainous terrain. It is one of the few places in the country that can reach 0 degrees Celsius on cold evenings, so it is advisable to be armed with some warmer clothing during November-January. Cooler temperatures are one of the reasons for the aforementioned mists, which appear throughout the year, most often in the early morning.
 

Day 2

MAE HONG SON - PAI. Local Market, Giraffe Women, Fish Caves, Lod Caves (B.L.)
Breakfast at the hotel.
At 08:00 meeting with the guide and we start to explore this beautiful green province.
We start with the local morning market, then visit the 2 city pagodas, Wat Chong Kham, Wat Chong Klang, followed by Wat Phrathat Doi Kong Mu.
Then we visit the so-called "Giraffe Women" village of Ban Huay Sua Tao. Lunch is served in a local restaurant.
On the way to Pai, stops at the Fish Caves and the Lod Caves, including a short path on a bamboo raft. We arrive in Pai in the evening. Free time to relax in this magical town. Overnight in Pai.
MORNING MARKET
The morning market is near Wat Hua Wiang on Sihanatbamrung
On the street, this lively market is crowded from early morning until
9:00. This is where visitors can see people's lifestyle and shop
various local food products and manufactures
WAT CHONG KHAM
This is an old temple on the bank of the Nong Chong Kham swamp. It was built in 1827 by Thai Yai craftsmen. The pillars are gilded with gold bows. The temple houses a large Buddha statue with a round width of 4.85 meters prepared by Burmese craftsmen. Another statue is a replica of the Buddha image in Wat Suthat in Bangkok.Wat

CHONG KLANG

Wat Chong Klang, next to Wat Chong Kham, is a temple where a replica of the Phra Phuttha Sihing is located on the altar. There are several interesting wooden objects

depicting humans and animals described in the Phra Vejsandon Jakata (pronounced Cha-dok which means one of the strange stories of former incarnations of the Buddha) created by

Burmese craftsmen and brought here in 1857, the paintings on the glass cover the Jakata and Prince Siddhartha, as well as also represent the lifestyles of the time.

 Captions are in Burmese. There are also notations that the paintings were by Mandalay Thai Yai craftsmen

WAT PRATAT DOI KONG MU

Wat Phrathat Doi Kong Mu erected by the first governor of Mae Hong Son, this temple reflects the strong influence of the Burmese. The highlights of this attraction are the two richly decorated pagodas. Additionally, this hill-top temple offers an exceptional aerial view of the city and surrounding mountains and valleys.

THAM PLA - PHA SUEA NATIONAL PARK

Tham Pla (Fish Caves) is located about 17 kilometers from the city on Highway No. 1095 (Mae Hong Son-Pai), the Tham Pla is a popular attraction

by Mae Hong Son. The surrounding areas are streams and cool hilly forests suitable for relaxation. A special feature is the cava cave full of numerous known freshwater fish

like Pla Mung or Pla Khang, which is from the same carp family. The fish, being considered sacred, are safe from being caught.

THAM LOT

Tham Lot is a huge cave system, once home to prehistoric men. Archaeologists discovered ancient clay pottery and a number of carved wooden coffins inside

of the "rooms" of the cave. Tham Lot is located approximately 77 kilometers from the city. Here nature has created an exotic underground wonder of darkness and mystery. A stream

flows from the mouth of the cave to the other side of the mountain. \

It is a path where visitors can raft or walk, which allows you to explore the about one kilometer long cave full of stalactites and stalagmites.

Day 3

PAI - CHIANG MAI. Transfer. (B.)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Between 07:00 and 08:30, meeting with the guide and departure for Chiang Mai. Arrival at the airport is expected after about three hours. For safety margins, the flight must be scheduled after 6 hours from departure (So starting at 07:00, the flight must be after 13:00 ... Starting at 08:00, after 14:00).