Aurélie GOTTAR

Mae Hong Son Vacations

4.3

3 reviews

At 350km from Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son is situated in the very north of Thailand and is home to a number of mountain-based ethnic groups.

Visit Mae Hong Son

Mountain
Hiking / Trekking
Lake

Mae Hong Son: How to get there?

4 hours from Chiang Mai by bus

Mae Hong Son: When to go?

Between October and March

Mae Hong Son: For how long?

1 to 2 days

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Mae Hong Son: What to see in the surroundings?

What our travelers think about their stay

Aurélie Gottar

Seasoned Traveller

Mae Hong Son looks Burmese in appearance and is a typical northwest Thai town. It is a charming and culturally interesting destination, and an enjoyable place to visit and explore.

My suggestion

Venture off along the famous Mae Hong Son loop by bike and enjoy views that offer a veritable feast for the eyes. There are many things to discover both within the town and in the surrounding area.

Emmanuelle Bluman

Seasoned Traveller

During my stay in Thailand, I visited Mae Hong Son, a charming mountain village in the north of the country where various ethnic minorities live, especially the famous giraffe women.

My suggestion

The route from Chiang Mai is beautiful but also tortuous, take an occasional rest to avoid spending 10 continuous hours in a bus.

David Debrincat

Seasoned Traveller

At 350km from Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son is situated in the very north of Thailand and is home to a number of mountain-based ethnic groups.

My suggestion

Visitors usually only travel north to go trekking. Treks here are cheaper, with fewer tourists and those departing from Mae Hong Son are more authentic than those from Chiang Mai.

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