MAE HONG SON LOOP, THAILAND (2023) | How To Do The Mae Hong Son Loop (+ Itinerary & Tips)

Located in the Mae Hong Son province, the Mae Hong Son Loop is one of the most beautiful routes in northern Thailand. With vast mountain landscapes, cascading waterfalls, and authentic Thai villages, this is one of our favorite regions in the country. Starting and finishing in the fascinating city of Chiang Mai, this 600 kilometers or 372 mile loop takes at least 4 days to complete. In this video, we share our complete itinerary for the Mae Hong Son loop along with all the information you need to do the trip yourself and the must-visit stops along the way.

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Part 1: Chiang Mai to Pai
🛵 Distance: 130 km / 80 mi (3 hours)
⏳ Ideal length to stay: 1-3 days
🌄 Highlights: Mok Fa waterfalls, Huai Nam Dang National Park, Tha Pai Hot Springs, Memorial Bridge, Pai Canyon, Pam Bok waterfall, Kho Ku So Bamboo Bridge, Big Buddha Pai, Yun Lai Viewpoint, Mo Pang waterfall, Pai Night Market, River Floating
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😴 Where to stay: RimPai Cottage: https://www.booking.com/hotel/th/rim-...

Part 2: Pai to Mae Hong Son City
🛵 Distance: 110 km / 68 mi (2.5 hours)
⏳ Ideal length to stay: 2-4 days
🌄 Highlights: Doi Kio Lom viewpoint, Nam Lod cave, Pang Mapha Viewpoint, Wat Chong Klang, Chong Kam Night Market, Su Tong Pae Bridge, Wat Phra That Doi Kongmu, Mae Sakut Nature Trail, Huay Pu Keng, Ban Rak Thai village, Lee Wine Rak Thai Resort
😴 Where we stayed: Popeye House: https://www.booking.com/hotel/th/pope...

Part 3: Mae Hong Son City to Mae Sariang
🛵 Distance: 160 km / 100 mi (3 hours)
⏳ Ideal length to stay: 1-2 days
🌄 Highlights: Huay Pu Keng, Pha Bong Viewpoint, Thung Bua Tong Fields at Doi Mae U Kho (only visit in November-December), Thai-Japan Friendship Memorial Hall Khumyuam, Wat Chom Thong, Wat Chom Kitti, Wat Phrathat Chom Mon
😴 Where we stayed: Dream Riverside: https://www.booking.com/hotel/th/drea...

Part 4: Mae Sariang to Chiang Mai
🛵 Distance: 200 km / 124 mi (3.5 hours)
⏳ Ideal length to stay: 1-2 days
🌄 Highlights: Pha Chor Canyon, Mae Ya Waterfall, Wachirathan Waterfall, Pra Mahatat Noppamethanedon & Nopphonphusiri, sunrise from Kew Mae Pan parking lot, Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail, Doi Inthanon Summit
😴 Where to stay: TongLuang Inthanon Homestay: https://www.booking.com/hotel/th/otng...

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🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Keep Exploring by TURPAK
Rejoice In The Morning by The David Roy Collective
The Journey Home by Will Van De Crommert
Spring Moon (acoustic version) by Leva
Around The Sun by Ziv Moran

🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:33 Chiang Mai To Pai
3:02 Pai To Mae Hong Son City
5:52 Mae Hong Son City To Mae Sariang
7:45 Mae Sariang To Chiang Mai
9:17 Mae Hong Son Loop Tips

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