Pai Canyon and Bamboo Bridge Private Day Trip from Chiang Mai

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11 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Escape to Pai on a private journey from Chiang Mai, starting with hotel pick-up and a scenic mountain drive into cooler air. Pause at a local cafe for warm coffee, then head to Pai Canyon to walk narrow ridgelines and take in sweeping valley panoramas. Continue to the Kho Ku So Bamboo Bridge, a handcrafted bamboo walkway stretching above vibrant rice fields. Refresh at Morpaeng Waterfall, where crisp forest air and cool water reset your pace. Then explore Santichon Village, a peaceful Chinese Yunnan-style settlement with clay houses, traditional pavilions, and decorative archways. Finish at Wat Phra That Mae Yen, climbing to the White Buddha viewpoint to watch Pai rest below. Choose your preferred style, with the option to travel with a local guide or enjoy the journey privately.

What's Included

Private air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking guide (for with guide option)
Round-trip hotel transfers in Chiang Mai
Entrance fee 150 THB per person (Waterfall, Chinese village, bamboo bridge) payable on site
Lunch
Personal expenses and tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup is available from your hotel in Chiang Mai between 07:00 AM and 07:30 AM. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after your booking is completed. Please wait at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have departed, you may be considered a no-show.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Soak in sweeping panoramic views at Pai Canyon, walk on rugged ridgelines and open valleys stretch endlessly beneath the mountain sky.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Wander across the Kho Ku So Bamboo Bridge, a handcrafted walkway built by villagers and donated to the temple, linking to Huai Khai Khiri Buddhist Park. It stretches over lush rice fields with peaceful countryside views

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Take in the beauty of Mor Paeng Waterfall, where the cascading waters offer a refreshing escape. Linger by the flowing streams and let the crisp mountain air settle in around you

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Admire Santichon Village, with its traditional Chinese pavilions, clay houses, and a replica of the Great Wall inspired by the local Yunnan heritage and memories of its community

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Visit Wat Phra That Mae Yen and its White Buddha overlooking Pai, where a short climb rewards you with calm panoramic views of the town and surrounding mountains

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a private tour for your group only, with a maximum of 8 participants
  • The tour is expected to finish around 8:00 PM, but the exact return time may vary depending on traffic and weather conditions
  • Please note that the schedule may change depending on weather or local conditions to ensure the best possible experience
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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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