Chiang Mai Pai Day Tour: Sai Ngam Hot Spring, Pai Canyon, White Buddha, Santichon
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Experience the best of northern Thailand in just one day with this Chiang Mai Pai Day Tour. Visit Sai Ngam Hot Spring, Pai Canyon, White Buddha, Santichon, and more. Don't miss the highlights of Pai and save time and money with this all-inclusive tour.
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pai Memorial Bridge - 7.30 Start Pick up from your hotel in Chiang Mai.
    10.30 Visit Pai Memorail Bridge. A historical site during World War II that was built by Japanese military forces. to transport tanks and weapons to fight with Burma, which is now becoming a tourist attraction This is another landmark of Pai that should not be missed.
  • Pai Canyon - Pai Canyon (Kong Lan in Thai) is the most popular natural attraction located near Pai, the popular tourist town in Northern Thailand.Although the name implies geological grandeur, Pai Canyon isn’t really that big. Regardless, views from the narrow trails are excellent, and sunset is a spectacular draw in the evenings.

Hiking and lingering around the canyon won’t take more than a couple of hours, but be warned: the height and lack of railings give more than a few travelers sweaty palms!

  • Pai - 12.30 Have Lunch in Pai valley serve Thai A La’ Cart Food. Vegan and Halal are on request
  • Santichon Village - 13.00 Visit santichon Village is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Pai. Provides the way of life and Chinese clay houses. Tourists can taste the green tea and pork hocks with buns at Baan Santichon surrounded by the mountains of Pai. See Chinese Yunnan Culture Center was settled by Chinese people who fled the Chinese revolution of Mao Tse Tung. Santichon Village has a population of 2000 souls of mix Yunanese, Thai hill-tribes people and former Chinese soldiers. Today, It’s quite popular with Thai tourists, with a large tasting area for tea, which has replaced opium as an important crop, and a souvenir market at the village entrance. There are a few tiny shops made of mud and clay selling tea by the bag or by the pot, where they also often run tea-tasting sessions. It is also possible to experience Yunnanese way of life, as well as dressing in a traditional Yunnan dress.
  • Sai Ngam hot spring - Sai Ngam Hot Spring a secret crystal hot spring in Pai. Sai Ngam hot spring is crystal clear and pure, very relaxing, expansive and not at all overcrowded. if you like pure nature, beautiful scenery and few tourists Sai Ngam Hot Spring is the answer. The Hot Spring has a couple of large pools in which people can swim in, with the most popular being the large pool at the top. The water is a pleasant 34°C and crystal clear. The shallow lagoon surrounded by a lush, jungly forest is completely natural and hasn’t been landscaped or altered. The water sits at a comfortable temperature which will allow you to soak for hours, should you so chooseั
    There are change rooms and toilets located here as well as food and drink stalls where you can purchase a snack or a drink.
  • Wat Phra That Mae Yen - 15.00 Climb more than 300 stairs to pay homage to the ancient temple that has long been the treasure of Pai. Inside the temple, there are important buildings such as the Ubosot, which is a blend of Lanna and Burmese arts. and Burmese bell-shaped chedi located behind the chapel You can see Pai city view all over the city. And there are other sacred things, such as the reclining Buddha and the Buddha Lokuttaramahamuni. Big white Buddha image in subduing Mara Can be seen from a distance. Wat Phra That Mae Yen.
    18.30 Send you back to your hotel in Chiang Mai or If you perfer to stay for more than 1 day in Pai. Can tell our guide to stop you in Pai Village.
What's Included
  • Ticket included
  • Lunch provided
  • Bottled water available
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • National Park fee covered
Additional Information

This comprehensive day tour is ideal for those with a limited timeframe to explore northern Thailand. You’ll get to experience the highlights of the region, including the internationally recognized hippie paradise. When traveling to this valley village, you’ll see crucial attractions such as the Memories Bridge, Pai Canyon, tiered rice fields, the White Buddha at Mae Yen Temple, Santichon Yunnan Chinese village, and the natural Sai Ngam hot springs. This itinerary covers all major landmarks, ensuring you get the most out of your time and budget. All the fascinating tales will be narrated by well-informed local guides. Included in the package is a round trip transfer from Chiang Mai to Pai via air-conditioned mini-van (please inform our guide if you wish to extend your stay in Pai city), a delectable Thai meal in the village for lunch, refreshing cold water, entrance to all sites, national fees, a highly skilled driver, and travel insurance cover worth 1 million THB.

Location
Pai Memorial Bridge
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lizi_p
Nov 12, 2023
Worth the Trip! - We really enjoyed visiting Santichon and the hot spring. It is a long day due to the drive and the windy roads but the driver was helpful and friendly. This tour is a good option for a single day visit if you are short on time.
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Stacey_w
Jun 28, 2023
Was great once there! - This was quite the memorable experience as the journey from Chiang Mai to Pai was two hours of continuous turns on the road. We learned later that there are 800 turns on that stretch of road, and if you do not have a stomach of steel you are bound to feel it. Our guide was very sweet, however, got lost several times as he did not know the area very well, and did not speak very good English, although he tried. He was more of a driver and not much of a guide at all as we’ve experienced on other trips that we’ve really enjoyed. Our adventures once in Pai were wonderful and we would recommend this trip to those who can stomach the drive to and from. The hot springs and views were amazing!
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Resort36692561993
Apr 4, 2023
Great trip but unorganised! - Overall it was a great trip and Pai is absolutely stunning! However, the reason why I can only give 3 stars is that the travel agency sold this tour wrong and there was a massive miscommunication between the agency and the driver. Basically me and my friend thought this was an actual tour where there was a tour guide and where the route was fairly organised and where there were things, such as lunch, included. Unfortunately, the driver didn't know that there was lunch or water included as the travel agency stated. Then the route itself was a bit unclear as well to the driver. Once in Pai we had to navigate him to the attractions as he didn't know the way. He basically thought that he only needs to drop us off at Pai and that's it. After we showed him our ticket and what's included he rang the travel agency and they luckily confirmed to him that lunch was included and he paid for us. Nonetheless the driver was very lovely and friendly and we had great conversations with him. By the end of the day it was not his fault that the agency didn't communicate the features of the tour to him and he was also very reliable, waited for us at the stops, and gave us enough time. To improve this tour, I would recommend to the travel agency that they communicate with the drivers well, provide clear driving instructions/maps, and that they update their tour description if there is only a booked driver and not a tour guide included.
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