This sample program is designed for trends this year. It is very popular to visit Mae Hong Son and cover the north zone on Route 1095. The appropriate season is October to January, and some years can continue into February.
However, I still prefer traveling between June and October, even though it’s a rainy season and difficult to access, like Baan Rak Thai.
The trip will start in Chiang Mai. Whether you travel on your own, ride a motorcycle, or take a van, you will use Route 1095 as well, differing in the stops along the route.
An itinerary
Day 1: Chiang Mai to Pai
- Pick up from hotel or airport
- Visit the waterfall or hot spring on Route 1095
- Stop by for lunch or a cafe on the way to Pai
- Check-in at the hotel in Pai
- Visit Pai Canyon and Sunset Point
- Enjoy Pai Walking Street and dinner
Day 2: Pai to Baan Rak Thai
- Kew Lom viewpoint
- Explore Lod Cave and go bamboo rafting inside
- Stop by for lunch or a cafe on the way
- Check-in at Baan Rak Thai
- Free time and activities in the village
Day 3: Baan Rak Thai to Mae Hong Son
- See the sunrise, breakfast, and check-out
- Pang Oung pine tree garden and reservoir
- Phu Clone Mud Spa
- Bamboo Bridge
- Check-in at hotel
- Walking street and dinner
Day 4: Back to Chiang Mai
- A mini-walk to the morning market and temple by the lake
- Visit Longneck Village [option]
- Go back via Pai
- Stop by for lunch or a cafe
- Drop-off at the hotel or airport in Chiang Mai
Optional and how to plan
It is possible to add more days to discover the south area of Mae Hong Son via Mae Sariang [Route 108]. Or you can add more days to stay in Mae Chaem.
You just plan your trip and book your accommodations online yourself. I can recommend accommodations; please inquire via email. As for travel, I will support you and only provide cars with drivers.
If you are interested in other destinations and have more time, we will reschedule or add more days again.
Including rafting adventures
If you like fun, excitement, adventure, and rafting on the Pai River, you can modify or add the program as below.
Day 1: Chiang Mai to Pai
- Pick up from hotel or airport
- Visit the waterfall or hot spring on Route 1095
- Stop by for lunch or a cafe on the way to Pai
- Check-in at the hotel in Pai
- Brief for rafting at Pai Adventure and payment*
- Enjoy Pai Walking Street and dinner
Day 2: Rafting adventure tour
- Meeting at Pai Adventure
- Go on a rafting adventure tour
- Pick up at the end of rafting
- Drive to Mae Hong Son and check in at the hotel
- Walking street and dinner
Day 3: Mae Hong Son to Baan Rak Thai
- A mini-walk to the morning market and temple by the lake
- Visit Longneck Village
- Bamboo Bridge
- Phu Clone Mud Spa
- Bamboo Bridge
- Pang Oung pine tree garden and reservoir
- Check-in at Baan Rak Thai and do activities in the village.
Day 4: Back to Chiang Mai
- See the sunrise, breakfast, and check-out
- Drive to explore Lod Cave
- Go back via Pai
- Stop by for lunch or a cafe
- Drop-off at the hotel or airport in Chiang Mai
For rafting, there are only 2 travel agents doing this business specifically in Pai District: Pai Adventure and Thai Adventure. I’ve been familiar with Pai Adventure since the beginning. You can contact both of them according to your needs.
