Private Tour Program F

Explore the Mountainous Regions of Chiagmai, Mae Hong Sorn & Pai

7 Days – 6 Nights

Introduction

When you visit Mae Hong Sorn, you will feel an aura of utter remoteness. An array of mountains, waterfalls, caves and pristine forests lend the province much of its unspoiled charm. The road leading to Mae Hong Sorn was only established in 1965, which answers for the sense of calm, which this province possesses. Hidden deep in a valley fringed by majestic mountain ranges, the town of Mae Hong Sorn has a leisurely ambience that comes as a welcome contrast to the bustle of most other northern towns. The liveliest time of the day is between 6 and 8am, when a busy market springs up in the centre of the town, with stalls selling food, clothing and household goods, and colorful hill tribe people mingle with the locals. Go to Mae Hong Sorn for a lovely cool climate, over-whelming stunning nature and thrilling adventures in the forests.

Reference #: SPF

Destinations: Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Sorn ,Pai

Duration: 6 Days 5 Nights

Day by Day Private Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Check out of your hotel and drive to Bangkok International Airport to fly to Chiang Mai. On arrival at Chiang Mai, we will transfer to your hotel and the rest of your day we will explore around Chiangmai City, visit Temples in the old city, such as Wat Phra Singh, Wat Jedi Luang, Wat Suan Dok, These temple offer a service whereby monks, will chat to tourists and educate them in Buddhist beliefs and explain how a monk lives on a daily basis

Day 2

The most famous temple in Chiang Mai, located at the top of Doi Suthep Mountain, is our first port of call after breakfast. Once you have reached the temple, you can enjoy the best views of Chiang Mai city, from 3,000ft above the ground. Learn about the history of this temple and how it came to be constructed so high up the mountain. After lunch, we will take a trip to the town of San Kampaeng. This town is the home of Thailand’s famous Handicrafts. You can discuss specific handicrafts of your interest such as silk, teak wood, silver, umbrella and sa paper making etc., with your guide.

Day 3

In the morning, transfer to Elephant camp for experience to learn and interact with elephant as what the mahout would do daily. The training program includes: an overview of the elephant camp management and breeding program, a daily care procedure and instructions on how to approach, control, feed, bath, walk elephants and baby elephants, and hiking to find elephant in the bush. At noon, you setting of for a long uphill trip to the waterfall area for a picnic lunch and refresh in the water with the elephant.  After lunch, elephant riding back to meet with vehicle.  Then we take picture and farewell with the elephants. Transfer to hotel late afternoon.

Pick up time will be confirmed once the tour has confirmed.

Day 4

Morning, leave Chiangmai via the southern route, we will make a first stop to visit one of the most important temple, Wat Prathat Sri Chomthong, which house the relic of the Lord Buddha. The temple still preserves typical Lanna Thai architecture. Then we will stop to visit Pa Saeng Da cotton textile museum, or Baan Rai Pai Ngarm, Mrs. Saeng Da Bansiddhi National Folk craft Artist award in 1986. See the traditional hand woven and natural dye process that still preserved. Then we will continue driving to Hod town and carry on to visit Ob Luang National Park. Not quite the same as that of America, this canyon is a narrow defile with steep walls and is one of Thailand’s most celebrated beauty spots. We will then take the drive along picturesque roads to overnight in Mae Sarieng.

 Day 5

We will drive to Mae Hong Sorn, explore the quaint and charming town of Mae Hong Sorn. Visit Wat Phratat Doi Kong Mu. The temple itself is unique due to its classical Burmese architecture. We, then leisurely walk across to The Lakeside Temple of Chong Kham. Murals, multi-roofed Burmese style pavilions with filigree decorations. Take in all the temples historical features and surrounding natural charm before spending the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 6

This morning we will make an early start and take a trip down to the most famous of Thailand’s Hill tribes, The Long Neck Karen, find out what the story is behind the bronze rings adorning the necks of the females, where they originate from and why they choose to live their lives in such an independent fashion. Next, we will drive to a famous Fish cave. Our next call is Pai, The famous destination for nature lover, hit the road again to visit Tham Lod Forest Park to encounter an amazing cave. Raft through the prehistoric Cave of Tham Lord to explore the magnificent stalagmites and stalactites, by lantern light. Tonight will overnight in Pai. Opportunity to visit the Lahu village on the way to Pai

Overnight in Pai

Day 7

Morning, check out and start the journey back to Chiangmai. Along our scenic route, we will stop to visit Pong Deuad Hot Springs.  Absorb the beauty of the natural surroundings around the hot spring (Please prepare clothes for changing if you like to soak in the hot bath) late afternoon driving back to Chiangmai.