Duration: 3 days

Itinerary

Day 1: Chiang Mai – Pai (L)
Depart from Chiang Mai and embark on a scenic drive to Pai. En route, stop at the Mok Fa Waterfall for a refreshing break and the opportunity to take some stunning photos. Later, we will make a stop at Pong Duad Hot Spring (the highest natural geyser in Thailand). Here you have a chance to soak your legs in a hot stream or take a bath in the pool. Before arrival in Pai, we stop to see Pai Memorial Bridge, Pai Canyon and Coffee in Love. Check into your hotel. In the evening you can visit the Walking Street Market in Pai by your self, here you can browse through a variety of local crafts, clothing, and food stalls.

Day 2: Pai – Mae Hong Son (L)
Visit Lisu village to see how they live and do for living. Stop at the view point between Pai and Pangmapa. At 1,430 m. above the sea level, you can see the sea of mountains of this region. Next, you will be stunned with the beauty of Lod Cave, which consists of 3 caves inside, Big Pillar Cave, Doll Cave and Coffin Cave. You have to ride on a bamboo raft in the dark to get to these caves. The last two caves may not be accessible in rainy season due to high water level. Have lunch at a local restaurant and proceed to Lahu village and stop at the other view point before continuing on towards Mae Hong Son. Visit Doi Kong Mu Temple, the landmark of Mae Hongson, where you can overlook MaeHong Son town located in a small valley. Stay overnight in Mae Hong Son.

Day 3: Mae Hong Son – Chiang Mai (L)
This morning we start our journey with driving around 10 minutes to Huai Dua boat pier. Then, we will take a long tail boat on the Pai River through the forest to Nampiangdin Long Neck Village, the first village of the Long Neck people (called Kayan or Padong) in Thailand. After that, we will take the boat back to the pier and drive back to Mae Hong Son. Next, we will visit Wat Jongkam and Wat Jongklang, two beautiful Shan style temples attached to each other in the heart of the town. Afterwards, we will visit the fish cave before heading back to Chiang Mai and arrive in Chiang Mai in late afternoon.