Day 1 - Chiang Mai to Pai  ( -/-/- )

Depart Chiang Mai for Pai, a quiet city famous for its beautiful scenery. Explore the town and its surroundings at your own wish. Attractions include the nearby hill-tribe villages, waterfalls and local hot springs, or you can just relax and unwind in this peaceful small town.

Day 2 - Pai to Pang Mapha and Lod Cave ( B/L/D )   

Transfer by road to Pang Mapha and check into a natural jungle lodge. Visit Lod Cave, a large limestone cave with a wide stream running through it.  This includes rafting across the stream to visit the second and third caverns. After sunset, see 300,000 birds fly into the cave exit which forms a miraculous scene. Enjoy a Thai-style dinner and overnight in a comfortable bungalow at the jungle lodge.

Day 3 - Pang Mapha ( B/L/D )

Enjoy the fun and adventuresome kayaking for 12 kms down the Nam Lang river, passing through Lod cave, and sections of exciting white water rapids. After lunch visit a cave with 1700 years old prehistoric log coffins before travelling by road back to the Lodge. Here you can enjoy an optional steam sauna with traditional Shan herbs and a massage.

Day 4 - Pang Mapha to Mae Hong Son ( B/-/- )

Transfer back to Mae Hong Son and visit Doi Kong Moo Temple for magnificent views of the valley and the town. Then transfer to the hotel for overnight.

Day 5 - Mae Hong Son return to Chiang Mai ( B/-/- )

At leisure to explore by yourself the beauty of this small town. Suggested sights are the lake-side twin Burmese-style monasteries of Wat Jong Klang and Wat Jong Kham, and the local handicraft market. Then transfer to the airport for a flight* to Chiang Mai. Termination of the tour upon arrival at Chiang Mai airport.

Price :

Trip	Schedule	Price US$, P/P	High season		Compulsory Dinner		reservation
			Date	Price	Date	Price
Standard class	01 Nov 11 to 31 Oct 12	Adult - US$ 475 Child rate: 75%
First class	01 Nov 11 to 31 Oct 12	Adult - US$ 506 Child rate 75%

	Remark :
	Those who do not wish to take the kayaking trip, full day options include: trekking and cave exploration or a walk along forest trails to visit a Karen hill-tribe with the fun of bamboo rafting. Please advice at the time of booking when applicable.

Services included in the price :

· § Accommodation: standard-class hotels based on 2 persons in a twin-bedded room on B/B basis. The rooms are air-conditioned in Mae Hong Son and without air conditioning in Pai & Pang Mapha. All rooms are with attached bath and toilet. § Meals: Daily breakfast with 2 Lunch and 2 dinner § Transport:  Air-conditioned/non-air-conditioned in remote areas § Misc: Local English-speaking guides and all activities as specified in the itinerary, including admission fees, with instruction where necessary

	Services not included in the price:
	§ *Domestic flight from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Mai. Fares and reservations available upon request § Guide while travelling on public transportation. § Drinks and meals not mentioned in the itinerary § Tips for guide and drivers / Personal expenses.

	Preferred accommodation list:
	Standard class  Pai – Muang Pai Resort or Pai Hot Spring (standard) Pang Mapha – Cave Lodge Mae Hong Son – Mae Hong Son Mountain Inn (ROH) First class    Pai –  The Quarter (ROH) Pang Mapha – Cave Lodge Mae Hong Son – Fern Resort or Imperial Tara Mae Hong Son (ROH)