Pai Hidden Gems in 2 Days: Discover Local Life Beyond the Usual Trails

Connect with northern Thailand’s unseen charms through local stories, hilltribe culture, and peaceful nature scenes.

Mae Hong Son, Thailand (Start from Chiang Mai and finish in Chiang Mai)

(2 Days 1 Night Private Tour)

Tour Overview

Join our Pai Hidden Gems in 2 Days tour to see more than the usual. Guided by locals, this route lets you dive deeper into Pai’s untouched corners. From quiet waterfalls to ancient caves, every moment brings cultural connection and peaceful beauty.

Day 1: You’ll start in Chiang Mai with hotel pickup around 08:00–08:30 AM. Travel through winding mountain roads until you reach the serene Mok Fa Waterfall, often visited by locals seeking a quiet nature break. Continue on to Huay Nam Dang National Park, known among Thai hikers for its early-morning mist views. After a local-style lunch in Pai, visit Santichon Village, where you’ll hear stories of Yunnan Chinese migrants and see clay houses built with tradition. Depending on the season, you’ll either unwind in Tha Pai Hot Spring during the cooler months, or take a swim in Mo Paeng Waterfall when the weather gets hot. At sunset, choose to climb to Phra That Mae Yen Temple or relax at Two Huts Pai—both perfect for ending the day. Explore Pai Walking Street in the evening, where street vendors and artists share their crafts. Stay overnight at Yoma Hotel, offering comfort and nature views.

Day 2: After breakfast, venture to Pang Mapha District, a less-traveled area where you’ll take a bamboo raft into the vast Tham Lod Cave. Local guides will share the cave’s spiritual past and prehistoric coffin sites. After lunch in a peaceful hill village, head back toward Pai. Stop at Coffee in Love or pick a café recommended by your guide—each with their own local story and mountain view. Before returning to Chiang Mai, visit Pai Canyon and the historic Tha Pai Memorial Bridge, both places locals cherish for photos and reflection. Arrive in Chiang Mai around 6:00 PM.

Itinerary

If you want more than tourist spots, this tour reveals the Pai locals know—quiet, scenic, rich with meaning and history.

Unplug and explore the Pai few tourists ever see. Reserve your Pai Hidden Gems in 2 Days tour today!

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Tour Included

• Air-conditioned hotel/guesthouse pick-up and drop-off.
• Two lunches, one dinner, and one breakfast.
• One night’s accommodation including breakfast.
• Local English-speaking driver.
• All specified entrance fees.
• All planned activities.
• Accident insurance

Tour Excluded

• Personal Spending: Any items of a personal nature.
• Tips: Gratuities for your guide and driver.
• Optional Guide Service: If you wish to have a guide, there’s an additional charge of 3800 THB for 2 days.
• Special Hotel Requests: Contact us regarding any other specific hotel needs.
• Car Seats Available: Child safety restraint seats can be reserved in advance for:
  • Infants (0-12 months, 0-9kg)
  • Toddlers (1-3 years, 8-18kg)

FAQ

• Tour Type: A private 2-day journey from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son.
• Vehicle Allocation:
  • 1-2 participants: Air-conditioned Car (1-4 seats).
  • 3-12 participants: Air-conditioned commuter van (9-13 seats).
• Dietary Needs: Halal meals can generally be arranged for our Muslim guests; kindly specify this in your booking.
• Optional Guide: An English-speaking guide can be added for an additional 1,500 Baht/day + 800 Baht/day accommodation. Please let us know during booking if you’d like a guide (guides in other languages available with different rates upon request).
• Lodging: Accommodation is part of the package.
• Medical Coverage: Insurance covers medical expenses up to 1,000,000 baht.
• Cancellation Terms: See our Cancellation Policies