Mae Hong Son region landscape

Mae Hong Son

The province of three mists and mountain mystique. Mae Hong Son offers some of Thailand's most dramatic motorcycle routes, including the legendary Mae Hong Son Loop. Remote villages, mountain temples, and endless curves make this a rider's paradise.

The Mae Hong Son Loop, stop by stop

132 places we'd actually pull over for: coffee, food, beds and the sights between Chiang Mai, Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son and Pai.

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Top Attractions

Pai

Pai

Bohemian mountain town with waterfalls and hot springs

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Mae Hong Son Loop

Mae Hong Son Loop

Iconic 600km motorcycle circuit

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Tham Lod Cave

Tham Lod Cave

Massive limestone cave with underground river

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Long Neck Karen Village

Long Neck Karen Village

Traditional hill tribe communities

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Pang Ung Lake

Pang Ung Lake

Serene mountain lake surrounded by pine forests

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Festivals & Activities

Bua Tong Blooming (November)

Bua Tong Blooming (November)

Mexican sunflower fields in full bloom

Poi Sang Long Festival (March-April)

Shan Buddhist ordination ceremony

Trekking

Trekking

Multi-day jungle treks through remote mountains

Rafting

Rafting

White water adventures on mountain rivers

Hot Springs

Natural thermal pools in mountain settings

Hand-Drawn Maps for Mae Hong Son

Custom hand-drawn maps covering this region — drawn the way a friend would sketch the route on a napkin, with all the detours, food stops and viewpoints worth knowing.

Mae Hong Son hand-drawn motorcycle map

Mae Hong Son

The classic Mae Hong Son loop reimagined as a hand-drawn keepsake — 1,864 curves with the towns, gas stops and overnight options you actually want to know about.

Routes in Mae Hong Son
Elephant Trail

Elephant Trail

Mix

From Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son, Follow the historic linkage of the two great cities in North Thailand. From Concrete to easy dual track, this is a great route for adventure bikes and CRFs.

184km • Full Day
Intermediate
Mae Hong Son Loop: Day 1

Mae Hong Son Loop: Day 1

Road

Mae Hong Son Loop Day 1: From Chiang Mai to Ban Rak Thai

199km • Full Day
Beginner
Mae Hong Son Loop: Day 2

Mae Hong Son Loop: Day 2

Road

From Mae Hong Son to Mae Sariang

196km • Full Day
Beginner
Mae Hong Son Loop: Day 3

Mae Hong Son Loop: Day 3

Road

From Mae Sariang, the route traces through the sunflower fields, up to Doi Inthanon and then back to Chiang Mai

271km • Full Day
Beginner
The Backway to Pai

The Backway to Pai

Road

The scenic road from Chiang Mai to Pai via Wat Chan.

177km • Full Day
Intermediate