Northern Thailand: Mae Hong Son

Golden Buddha Beach Resort offers:

Comfort and fine cuisine in
    the wild
Minimum impact on the
    natural habitat
Insight into local cultures
Yoga, massage, and
    vegetarian food available
Fair, affordable prices

Yoga Classes at Golden Buddha Beach

Golden Buddha Beach is an ideal place of serene beauty and quietude. We have hosted many yoga retreats

Destinations

South Thailand

Golden Buddha Beach

Phang-Nga

Khao Sok Nat'l Park

Similana

Railei Beach,krabi

Sea Turtle Conservation

Diving the Similans

Greenview Resort

Sea Canoe

Central Thailand

Bangkok Hotels

River Kwai Rafthouse

River Kwai Hard Trek

Village Life on Ampawa

North Thailand

Mae Hong Sorn

Mae Jaem Valley

Mae Hong Son
Mae Hong Son has relatively few tourists and is probably the most beautiful province in North Thailand. It is certainly the lushest, with rich forests and rushing freshwater streams. With only 2% of the population being ethnic Thai, it is a culturally rich vortex of the tribal peoples who wander the still mystical region southeast of the Himalayas.

Fern Resort
The Fern Resort is set in a hidden valley, flanked by a rushing stream, just 10 minutes outside the charming provincial town. Its teak cottages built in traditional Shan style are built right into the terraces of old rice fields. The resort has both air-conditioned and fan rooms, and all rooms have hot water for the cold winter nights. The restaurant serves a variety of Thai, local, and Western dishes.From the Fern, you can take an easy hike into the adjacent national forest or enjoy organized activities including rafting down the Pai River, an elephant ride through the forest, day and overnight treks to hill tribe villages, and an excursion to the quaint town, with its excellent restaurants and craft shops. BOOK WITH US DIRECTLY

Trip (4 days/3 nights with Lisu village, rafting, and elephant ride)

Day 1.

Upon arrival in Chiangmai you will be picked up by a local English speaking guide for transfer to the Hotel Crown Nang Yai.

Half day tour to visit the temples of Chiang Mai, including the Naga Serpent stairway and the lovely Lai Kam chapel.

Day 2.

Depart Chiangmai by minibus to Mae Hong Son via the scenic mountain town of Pai.

Stop at the Ban Papae hotsprings, explore Tam Lod cave, and visit a Lisu village. After lunch visit a Lahu village, and drive to Mae Hong Son. Stay the enchanting Fern Resort.

DAY 3.

Have an early breakfast, and drive to the Elephant Camp for an hour elephant ride through the jungle.

Then cruise the Pai River on a traditional lon-tail boat. Afterwards visit the a hill tribe village of the long-necked women, the Padongs. Overnight at Fern Resort in Mae Hong Son.

DAY 4.

Visit the morning market where people from numerous hill tribes sell their produce and wares.

Stroll around the charming town and see some of the Burmese style temples until your flight back to Chiang Mai.