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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. Prefer more or fewer days? 7-day plan · best time to go.
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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.
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
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