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.
Top Attractions
Pai
Bohemian mountain town with waterfalls and hot springs
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Mae Hong Son Loop
Iconic 600km motorcycle circuit
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Tham Lod Cave
Massive limestone cave with underground river
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Long Neck Karen Village
Traditional hill tribe communities
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Pang Ung Lake
Serene mountain lake surrounded by pine forests
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Bua Tong Blooming (November)
Mexican sunflower fields in full bloom
Poi Sang Long Festival (March-April)
Shan Buddhist ordination ceremony
Trekking
Multi-day jungle treks through remote mountains
Rafting
White water adventures on mountain rivers
Hot Springs
Natural thermal pools in mountain settings
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
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.
Advanced Mae Hong Son Loop
The Mae Hong Son loop for experienced riders — Chiang Mai to Pai, Mae Hong Son, Khun Yuam, Mae Sariang and back via Mae Chaem and Doi Inthanon, taking the back roads the classic loop skips. Highlighted sections are unpaved or otherwise challenging and are for our CRFs only, not road bikes.
