This morning, meet at the car rental agency to pick up your vehicle at 8:00 a.m

Welcome to the winding roads of northern Thailand! Head towards the highest point in the country, perched at 2,565 meters, in Doi Inthanon National Park.

• The two royal pagodas at the summit

• The panoramic view over the tropical forests

On the way back, take time for a break at the majestic Wachirathan waterfall.

A refreshing moment before the drive to Mae Sariang!

After lunch, head to the beautiful green city of Mae Sariang, on the border with Myanmar.

Verdant rice fields, fast-flowing rivers, Karen tribe villages, herds of elephants roaming freely in Salawin Park… Mae Sariang is a hiker’s paradise.

On the way, you can stop at Op Luang National Park

Check-in at Riverhouse Resort in a standard double room for 2 nights.

📍 Google Maps

Departure in the morning – Head towards Doi Pui Co, a peak overlooking the Sop Moei area.

A hike awaits you!

• Level: Moderate on trail

• Reward: A panoramic view of the Burmese and Thai border mountain ranges.

After lunch, get back behind the wheel and head to the absolute tranquility of Mae La Noi, made up of three traditional hamlets perched in the heart of the mountains.

Here, you will mainly encounter locals from the Shan, Lua, or Karen ethnic groups.

A true opportunity for exchange, far from the tourist crowds.

After this day immersed in nature and culture, calmly drive back to your hotel in Mae Sariang.

An evening of well-deserved rest to take in all these discoveries.

Start the day with a visit to this spectacular cave, nestled in the heart of the national park.

This cave is known for its glittering calcite formations, unique in the region.

Head to Wat Phrathat Doi Kong Mu

Perched on the heights of Mae Hong Son, this iconic temple offers an incredible panoramic view over the entire region.

The two white pagodas are true treasures of Shan architecture.

The day ends with a visit to the “twin” temples Wat Chong Kham and Wat Chong Klang.

These two temples, set on the shores of Chong Kham Lake, are true centers of life for the Thai Yai community.

Return to the heart of Mae Hong Son to discover small local shops, street markets, and typical mountain cuisine.

Check-in at Fern Resort for the night.

• 1 deluxe room with garden view (double bed)

📍 If needed

Before starting your day, you can stop at PTT Station Mae Hong Son 📍 GPS coordinates: 19.300711568267054, 97.98657501261201 | Google Maps

⛽ Everything you need to start your day right:

• Café Amazon ☕

• 7-Eleven convenience store 🛒

• Clean restrooms 🚻

This morning, drive to the Su Tong Pae Bridge, a true artisanal gem, offers you one last poetic view of the surrounding countryside.

Built by the Lahu community, this bridge is a strong symbol of local cooperation.
Return to your accommodation.

Enjoy your second peaceful night in nature.

🌾Su Tong Pae Bridge

📍 GPS coordinates: 19.387959, 97.951826 | Google Maps

On the way, make a stop at Phu Klon. Discover one of only three places in the world where natural mineral mud of thermal origin is found.

Phu Klon is renowned for its health and beauty treatments made from black mud rich in minerals.

Phu Klon Country Club Health Mud Spa

🛁 Hot baths, foot onsen, face and body masks, and natural products are available in a peaceful setting in the heart of nature.

💵 Average price: 150–1,200 THB

📍 GPS coordinates: 19.42494430821377, 97.95566167927727 | Google Maps

Then, take a break at this cave known for its natural pools filled with sacred fish, which you can observe in a lush environment.

Next, head to this refreshing waterfall in the jungle.

Accessible by car, it is a perfect place to pause, refresh your feet, and take photos in a relaxing natural setting.

🌿 Tham Pla – Namtok Pha Suea National Park

🕓 Opening hours: 06:00 – 18:00

💵 Entrance: 100 THB / adult – 50 THB / child

🚗 Vehicle (4 wheels): 30 THB / car

📍 Pha Suea Waterfall (Namtok Pha Suea): 19.49457806737007, 97.95754571478938 | Google Maps

📍 Fish Cave (Tham Pla): 19.429313380388724, 97.99373452357423 | Google Maps

🍽️ After visiting the Fish Cave

Take a lunch break at Je Daeng – Tham Pla, a small local restaurant appreciated for its simple, tasty, and typically Thai dishes. Perfect to recharge before continuing the journey!

💵 Average price: 100–200 THB

📍 GPS coordinates: 19.424482337123198, 97.98710035136203 | Google Maps

Finally, drive to thing charming Sino-Thai village nestled on the border with Myanmar.

Famous for its terraced tea plantations, Ban Rak Thai offers a peaceful atmosphere, a unique culture, and fusion cuisine based on tea, pork, and mountain herbs.

🌄 Ban Rak Thai

🛶 Boat ride: about 350–450 THB per person

📍 GPS coordinates: 19.587078478430307, 97.94276397428708 | Google Maps

Overnight at 168 Rak Thai in a double room

On the way to Pai, make a stop in the Pang Mapha district, a true paradise for caving enthusiasts.

Discover the Tham Lod cave, a 1.6 km cave crossed by an underground river, explored aboard a bamboo raft.

Inside: silence, cool air, and monumental stalactites await you.

Then end your day in the northwestern mountains and the Pai region, a charming town near the border with Myanmar.

Surrounded by mountains and crossed by the Pai River, this town is a true paradise for nature lovers, offering many hiking opportunities in the surrounding mountains.

Pai is also a lively and laid-back town. When evening falls, the streets come alive with abundant street stalls. Food flows freely, bars fill up quickly, and music is, of course, part of the scene!

 130 km of winding mountain road with countless curves await you this morning. Allow between 3 and 4 hours, plus stops along the way on what’s nicknamed “the road of 1,600 curves.”

This 130 km journey takes you through dense forests, rugged mountains, and lush valleys.

Plan for photo stops, a few refreshing breaks, and perhaps a snack at a hilltop café.

Arrival in Pai, rest, and first explorations with free time to stroll in the town center.

Check-in at Farmstay at Pai in a deluxe cottage with a double bed.

In the early morning, head towards the Pong Dueat geysers in the Mae Tang area.

An impressive natural site where water bursts out in scorching steam.

Then head to Mok Fa Waterfall. The waterfall is part of Doi Suthep–Pui National Park, adding to its appeal as a natural haven.

Then take the road via Chiang Dao , where you can take the time to visit Wat Tham Chiang Dao, with its caves, temples, and splendid viewpoints over the valley.

Arrival in Chiang Dao, visit the village of Chiang Dao and its hot springs!

And finally, head up into the hills to reach a charming Lisu village, where you’ll have a magnificent viewpoint over Mount Doi Luang Chiang Dao, the third-highest peak in the country, rising to 2,175 meters above sea level.

Enjoy the rest of your free day exploring nature and visiting the surroundings of Chiang Dao, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.

Night at the DaraDao

This morning, drive through the mountains to Tha Ton, , a charming village located not far from the Burmese border. With its hill tribes, picturesque guesthouses, and unique setting along the Kok River, it has everything to charm you. The road to get there is equally stunning, with valleys, hills, and lush green rice fields stretching as far as the eye can see.

Upon arrival, you will meet Renato, your local guide, for a day of immersion in the deep nature and Karen traditions.

On the program:

• Crossing isolated Karen villages

• Discovering their culture, spirituality, and architecture

• Preparing a traditional meal in the forest, cooked in banana leaves or bamboo

• Walking through plains and forests

Overnight at Maekok River Village Resort in a double room.

This morning, meet Renato once again for a half-day cultural experience. You will pass through his farm, where you will encounter water buffalo. Finally, you will end with a stop at the Karen market in Tha Ton, perfect for a few purchases before our departure for Mae Salong.

Get behind the wheel for a splendid drive through the winding mountains of the north to Mae Salong, a former Chinese refugee village that has become the tea capital of Thailand.

On the way:

• Stop at the famous 101 Tea Plantation: tasting and walk through the fields

• Visit Santikiri village, founded by former Kuomintang (KMT) members exiled after the Chinese Civil War

• Explore small local shops selling oolong tea, honey, and handcrafted souvenirs

Overnight at Wata Khiri in a deluxe room with mountain view. A beautiful hotel in the heart of the plantations.

This morning, start with a stop in small villages of the Yoa and Akha communities. If time and interest allow, we can also stop in a Padaung community — a mountain people, a branch of the Karenni people from neighboring Myanmar who have taken refuge in Thailand, and whose women wear the famous golden spiral rings that give the impression of elongated necks.

Then head to the Mekong riverand the Golden Triangle, the meeting point of the Thai, Burmese, and Laotian borders, driving along the banks of the Mekong.

Head towards the Golden Triangle, the famous meeting point of the Thai, Burmese, and Laotian borders.

At the local pier, a private water taxi will be waiting for you for a one-hour cruise on the Mekong.

Let yourself be carried along by the calm waters, passing:

• the wooded riverbanks

• floating markets

• the gigantic Sino-Roman casino on the Laotian side

Once back at the car, depart for a visit to the impressive Hall of Opium Museum, built into the side of one of the hills overlooking the Mekong Valley.

It retraces the history of the opium trade in Southeast Asia, with an immersive, poignant, and educational scenography.

Overnight at Bansaeo Garden and Resort in a standard villa.

This morning, set off on a beautiful road along the heights of Phu Chi Fah, at over 1,700 meters altitude. The mountain landscapes stretch as far as the eye can see, forming a natural border with Laos.

A true postcard setting to enjoy at every turn.

Take a break at The Wat Rong Sua Ten, or Blue Temple of Chiang Rai , known as the “Blue Temple,” the work of a disciple of architect Chalerm chai.

Here, you will observe sculptures of the Buddha in the lotus position as well as figures of demons, legendary nagas half-man and half-serpent, and paintings illustrating events from the earthly life of Gautama.

And finally, continue with the majestic Wat Huay Pla Kung, often mistaken for a giant Buddha.

In reality, it is a representation of Guanyin, the goddess of mercy.

Climb to the top of the 9-storey pagoda for a breathtaking view over the rice fields.

Overnight at Nak Nakara for 2 nights in a Lanna Room.

This morning, take the road to one of Thailand’s most iconic monuments: Wat Rong Khun , also known as the White Temple. Imagined by the artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, this temple is a true work of art.

Admire:

• Its white façade, symbolizing the purity of Buddhism,

• Its frescoes blending tradition and pop culture (Buddha, Michael Jackson, The Matrix…),

• The striking architecture of its 9 buildings.

On the way back to Chiang Mai, stop at Bo Sang, the emblematic village of the Sa paper umbrella.

Begin with a visit to the Umbrella Making Center:

• Observe each step: structure assembly, hand-painting, drying…

• Chat with the artisans at work.

Then stroll through the small streets and discover other workshops:

• Sa paper crafting,

• Silver jewelry making,

• Wood carving.

After art, it’s time for relaxation! Head back towards the Hot springs in San Kamphaeng , which promise you a pleasant moment of relaxation in a lovely setting.

The springs release naturally hot water at 105°C, which cools upon contact with the air.

On site, several pools allow you to soak your feet in water between 40°C and 50°C before going for a swim in the mineral bath pool.

A fun experience: you can buy small baskets of eggs and cook them directly in the spring water.

Free return to your accommodation in Chiang Mai, relaxation and free dinner in the old town or at the night market according to your wishes.

We'll be staying at the De Lanna Hotel for the night in Deluxe room.