A seven-day licensed-driver loop from Chiang Mai through Doi Inthanon, Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son and Pai, returning to Chiang Mai in daylight-sized stages. National-park trails, caves, rafting, hot springs, specialist village visits and other provider products remain optional and separately confirmed.
Mae Hong Son Loop is a 600 km loop (staffed road transport). It works best as a 7-day trip; the plan below is the 7-day version for December, built from 552 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.
Chiang Mai public heritage day→ 90 kmDoi Inthanon confirmed-open reserved-road day→ 100 kmMae Sariang reserved transfer and public town day→ 160 kmMae Hong Son reserved transfer and public heritage day→Mae Hong Son public culture day→ 110 kmPai reserved winding-road transfer and public town day→ 140 kmChiang Mai reserved loop-return day
What you'll see
Wat Chedi Luang
Witness the grand ruins of an ancient chedi toppled by an earthquake.
Chiang Mai public heritage day
Doi Inthanon Peak
Stand atop a sacred mountain with stunning views and historic stupas.
Doi Inthanon confirmed-open reserved-road day
Mae Sariang Museum
Discover local crafts and culture in a beautifully carved wooden building.
Mae Sariang reserved transfer and public town day
Mae Hong Son reserved transfer and public heritage circuit
Use the confirmed daylight transfer and a bounded public Mae Hong Son heritage circuit.
Mae Hong Son reserved transfer and public heritage day
Mae Hong Son public culture circuit
Use a second bounded public Mae Hong Son day without assuming a trek, village provider or remote detour.
Mae Hong Son public culture day
Village Farm
Enjoy fresh fruits, flowers, and alpacas, plus local coffee and snacks.
Pai reserved winding-road transfer and public town day
Chiang Mai reserved loop-return circuit
Complete the reserved daylight return to Chiang Mai with recovery margin.
Chiang Mai reserved loop-return day
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
Behold the iconic gilded chedi, a symbol of Chiang Mai from a mountain peak.
