Excursions & day trips

Private day tour of Pai's highlights with Pai Canyon by car

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$127.00

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Language: English

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Duration: 9 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

The tour offers an all-encompassed exploration of Pai's highlights in one day
You'll start your journey with a visit to the World War 2 memorial bridge for panoramic river views
A climb at Chedi Phra That Mae Yen leads you to a towering white Buddha statue with a great valley view
You can delve into local culture at Long Neck Karen Village and Santichon Village
This is capped off with a mesmerising sunset at Pai Canyon, showcasing unusual rock formations and cliffs

What to expect

Pai, nestled in the Mae Hong Son province, is a must-visit destination in Thailand. Renowned for its tranquil ambiance and natural beauty, this private day tour offers an ideal way to explore all of Pai's highlights in a single, flexible day.

Your journey begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Pai. The first stop is the World War 2 memorial bridge, offering panoramic views over the river. From there, ascend approximately 300 steps at Chedi Phra That Mae Yen to visit the towering white Buddha statue perched atop the hill, where you can soak in the spectacular valley view. Explore local culture as you visit Long Neck Karen Village. A stroll around Kho Ku So Bamboo Bridge allows you to appreciate the area's natural beauty. Love Strawberry provides a delightful photo opportunity and a chance to refresh with a cold beverage.

The tour continues with a relaxing dip in mineral-rich hot springs. Marvel at the Mo Pang waterfall before stepping into a different world at Santichon Village. This settlement, established by Chinese refugees, even boasts a replica of the Great Wall. Yun Lai Viewpoint is next, offering sweeping views over Pai valley.

The grand finale of your day tour is Pai Canyon, where you can witness a mesmerising sunset and admire the unusual rock formations and cliffs sculpted by wind and water. As the day draws to a close, you'll be returned to your hotel.

What's included

Private transportation
Private tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Driver guide

What's not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fees

Where

Meeting point:

Your tour starts and ends in Pai. Your driver guide will pick you up at your hotel to start the tour, please indicate your pick-up address at checkout.

What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Entrance fee for Yun Lai viewpoint: 20 Baht in cash per person
Entrance fee for Kho Ku So bamboo bridge: 30 Baht in cash per person
Entrance fee for Long Neck village: 100 Baht in cash per person
Entrance fee for Mo Pang waterfall: 100 Baht in cash per person
Entrance fee for Hot Springs: 300 Baht in cash per person
Entrance fees might change, this is out of the local operator's control

Know in advance:

The itinerary is flexible. Please let the local operator know beforehand if you want to skip any stops. You'll find their contact details on your voucher after booking
Please note that the driver of the private car speaks a little bit of English, just enough to communicate about the tour. Though it is not a proper tour guide
The size of the car depends on the amount of people booked. A standard car will be used for smaller groups, while a van will be used for bigger groups
Make sure you are dressed properly by temple standards to visit the temple: no bare shoulders, no bare knees
Thailand's rainfall is unpredictable, particularly during the monsoon season from May to December. Rest assured, the tour is guaranteed to proceed if conditions are safe, even in rain
The itinerary can change due to weather conditions. As most of the stops are owned by private owners, it is out of the local operator's control if they are closed on the day of the tour
In crops burning season from January to April, visibility might be less and is out of the local operator's control

Provider

Discover Thailand

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Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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