THAILAND 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS: EXPLORING MAE SAIRANG-MAE HONG SON

Pick up from your hotel in Chiang Mai and depart for Mae Wang National Park in Doi Lor, a small quiet town approximately 1.30 hrs for visit Pha Chor and Kew Sua Ten, Thailand Grand Canyon. Rock sculptures at Pha Chor and Khew Sua Ten are a natural phenomenon of eroded soil pillars. It is believed that this used to be the Ping River watercourse. When the river changed route the site became a hill from the river sediment that piled up into layers. When time passed, it eroded and became cliffs and soil pillars of strange shapes. The passing of time can change the topography of a place and can create wonderful things. Pha Chor pillars are thirty meters high around a canopy of forest and cover a large area. “Pha Chor and Kew Sua Ten” is still unknown and unseen in Thailand. Take a mini trek about two hours to see and explore beautiful nature at Pha Chor and Kew Sua Ten. Have a picnic lunch in the jungle area among the embrace of the nature. After visiting Pha Chor we will drive to Ob Laung National Park to stay overnight in the park. Note: The Obluang National park is closed for two months from 1st March until 30th April every year.

After breakfast, continue driving to Mae Sariang which is a charming and quiet town in Mae Hong Son province. The town is relatively unknown to the majority of tourists and is situated in a lovely valley surrounded by the rice fields, in a very productive farming community. On the way we will make stops for you to experience local lifestyles and see the people selling their vegetables, mushrooms and insects, depending on the season. When arrive in Mae Sariang visit the very famous and unique temples of the city such as Chom Thong Temple which is situated on a high point on the edge of the town and has a stunning view of the town, river valley and beautiful surrounding countryside. Lunch served in Mae Sariang. Check in at your local hotel. Wander around the village meeting the local community by yourself.

Overnight at the hotel.

After an easy breakfast at home, we drive along winding mountain roads passing through stunning vistas. After about an hour drive, we arrive at Mae Sam Laep a Thai – Myanmar border village. The village is inhabited by Burmese and Karen people and you will feel and experience the Burmese culture. This village is inhabited by Burmese and Karen People and when you are here you will feel Burmese culture. We first explore the village by a visit to Border School. Then take a boat trip down Salawin river which divides Myanmar and Thailand. Along the way there are some views of impressive mountains and the riverbanks which form the border between the two countries. Visit Ban Tha Ta Fang Karen village, then return back by boat to Mae Samlaeb village. After lunch we drive back to the hotel to for relaxing.

We leave the homestay early in the morning to go to the morning market to experience the local people buying fresh food and other products. You will also have the chance to offer food to the local monks on their daily alms procession through the town. After breakfast, return to Chiang mai and will enjoy the last beautiful scenic drive by visiting Mae Cham Hot Spring. Afterwards we will continue our journey along wonderfully natural routes through the farm land and the agriculture of the Hmong hilltribe and stop en route to see the farmer working on their farm. Visit Doi Inthanon National Park, this is the highest mountain in Thailand 2,565m high above sea level where you can experience beautiful scenery and stunning waterfalls. Explore Wachirathan waterfall and Mae Klang waterfall, by far the most beautiful and spectacular waterfall in the National Park. Lunch served at local restaurant on the way. Drive back to Chiang Mai in the end of the day.

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