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Mae Hong Son Loop: 7-Day Plan You Can Actually Do
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The 7-day version for December: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight.
7
days
600 km
distance
17.2 h
in transit
20
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Cooler, generally drier conditions suit the loop, but every mountain road and park remains a live check.
Before you go · check live details
This is a planning draft. Check these changing details for your dates before booking or travelling.
Some route advice is currently available in English.
- Check current road, rain, landslide and flood conditions.
The loop uses steep, narrow and winding mountain roads. Recheck each section and stop or reroute for closure, poor visibility, heavy rain or landslide risk.
Check source ↗ - Check live Air4Thai air quality and visibility.
Northern haze can affect the route, especially in March and April. Do not treat a calendar month as proof of safe air.
Check source ↗ - Check current Doi Inthanon and trail access.
National-park areas and trails can close seasonally or for weather. The baseline promises no particular trail, waterfall, cave or viewpoint.
Check source ↗ - Arrange every cave, rafting, hot spring and specialist visit separately.
The baseline includes no technical cave, river activity, spa, remote trek or provider-led community visit.
Check source ↗
Day 1 Chiang Mai public heritage day
- Transit
- none
- Finish
- ~15:00
- Temperature
- 13.6°C–24.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 10.9h
09:00
Chiang Mai public heritage circuit tourismthailand.org map ↗
Use a bounded public Chiang Mai heritage circuit before the separately reserved mountain loop.
300 min · Chiang Mai public heritage day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
14:00
Overnight here
e.g. 2230 Hostel · 7 Century Guest House
Day 2 Doi Inthanon confirmed-open reserved-road day
- Transit
- 3h07
- Finish
- ~17:55
- Temperature
- 14.5°C–25.6°C
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 10.9h
11:15
Doi Inthanon confirmed-open reserved-road circuit news.dnp.go.th map ↗
Use only confirmed-open public park roads and areas; no particular trail or summit access is promised.
240 min · Doi Inthanon confirmed-open reserved-road day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
16:00
17:05
Namtok Huai Sai Lueang search
Watch year-round water cascade down a medium-sized cliff into lush greenery.
50 min · Doi Inthanon confirmed-open reserved-road day
Overnight here
Day 3 Mae Sariang reserved transfer and public town day
- Transit
- 3h30
- Finish
- ~17:25
- Temperature
- 13.6°C–24.1°C
- Rainy days
- ~1
- Daylight
- 10.9h
12:20
Mae Sariang reserved transfer and public town circuit tourismthailand.org map ↗
Use the confirmed daylight transfer and a bounded public Mae Sariang town circuit.
180 min · Mae Sariang reserved transfer and public town day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
15:35
Mae Sariang Museum search
Discover local crafts and culture in a beautifully carved wooden building.
50 min · Mae Sariang reserved transfer and public town day
16:25
Inthira search
Savor flavorful curries and soups in a cozy, welcoming restaurant.
60 min · Mae Sariang reserved transfer and public town day
Overnight here
e.g. Northwest Guesthouse · Riverhouse Hotel
Day 4 Mae Hong Son reserved transfer and public heritage day
- Transit
- 3h30
- Finish
- ~17:05
- Temperature
- 12.3°C–24.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 10.8h
12:20
Mae Hong Son reserved transfer and public heritage circuit tourismthailand.org map ↗
Use the confirmed daylight transfer and a bounded public Mae Hong Son heritage circuit.
180 min · Mae Hong Son reserved transfer and public heritage day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
15:35
Mae Hong Son Loop search
Experience the vast, mountainous province on a scenic circular route.
90 min · Mae Hong Son reserved transfer and public heritage day
Overnight here
e.g. Look Tai Guesthouse · Friend House
Day 5 Mae Hong Son public culture day
- Transit
- 0h01
- Finish
- ~15:05
- Temperature
- 12.3°C–24.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 10.8h
09:05
Mae Hong Son public culture circuit tourismthailand.org map ↗
Use a second bounded public Mae Hong Son day without assuming a trek, village provider or remote detour.
300 min · Mae Hong Son public culture day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
14:05
JiJi Restaurant search
Relish budget-friendly vegetarian Western dishes near the airport.
60 min · Mae Hong Son public culture day
open: Closed Sun
Overnight here
e.g. Look Tai Guesthouse · Friend House
Day 6 Pai reserved winding-road transfer and public town day
- Transit
- 3h10
- Finish
- ~17:55
- Temperature
- 12.6°C–22.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 10.8h
11:45
Pai reserved winding-road transfer and public town circuit tourismthailand.org map ↗
Use the confirmed winding-road transfer and a bounded public Pai town circuit.
180 min · Pai reserved winding-road transfer and public town day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
14:55
Village Farm paivillage.com map ↗
Enjoy fresh fruits, flowers, and alpacas, plus local coffee and snacks.
50 min · Pai reserved winding-road transfer and public town day · 40 - 80 baht per person
open: 10:00 - 16:00
16:05
16:55
Boomelicious Cafe facebook.com map ↗
Indulge in the best breakfasts and brunches with great Australian coffee.
60 min · Pai reserved winding-road transfer and public town day · 60-180 baht
open: 08:00-20:00
Overnight here
e.g. Abodaya Guesthouse · Baan Pai Village
Day 7 Chiang Mai reserved loop-return day → back to start
- Transit
- 3h55
- Finish
- ~17:40
- Temperature
- 13.6°C–24.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 10.9h
12:20
Chiang Mai reserved loop-return circuit tourismthailand.org map ↗
Complete the reserved daylight return to Chiang Mai with recovery margin.
120 min · Chiang Mai reserved loop-return day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
14:35
Doi Suthep read more
Enjoy panoramic city views and temple sunsets.
50 min · Chiang Mai reserved loop-return day · As of December 2025 many places in the National Park have an entrance fee of 100 baht that used to have no entrance fee
15:40
Wat Chedi Liam read more
Discover Burmese-style decorations adorning this historic chedi.
50 min · Chiang Mai reserved loop-return day
16:45
Wat Si Suphan read more
Gaze at a silver-covered Ubosot building, beautifully illuminated at night.
50 min · Chiang Mai reserved loop-return day
🔍 Check before you book
Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.
Sources (8)
- Chiang Mai public heritage circuit — tourismthailand.orgOfficial public source; original paraphrase
- Wikivoyage — Chiang MaiCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
- Doi Inthanon confirmed-open reserved-road circuit — news.dnp.go.thOfficial public source; original paraphrase
- Wikivoyage — Doi Inthanon National ParkCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
- Mae Sariang reserved transfer and public town circuit — tourismthailand.orgOfficial public source; original paraphrase
- Wikivoyage — Mae SariangCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
- Wikivoyage — Mae Hong SonCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
- Wikivoyage — PaiCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)