How do I get from Chiang Mai to Pai?

Chiang Mai to Pai takes around 4 hours by bus or minivan. Please note that you can get to the Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal by songthaew, tuk tuk and taxi. The Arcade bus terminal is located around 3km to the east from the Chiang Mai Old City Moat.

How many curves Pai to Chiang Mai?

762 road curves
It takes three hours winding the 762 road curves by bus to get from Chiang Mai to Pai – a vibrant, quirky mountain valley in Northern Thailand that is close to the Myanmar border.

Can you do a day trip to Pai from Chiang Mai?

It’s a small hippy town northwest of Chiang Mai towards the Burmese border on-the-beaten path. From Chiang Mai to Pai it takes three hours to drive through the windy hills and lush landscape. This makes it a great daytrip.

Is Pai worth visiting?

The Pai Canyon (Kong Lan as it’s known in Thai) is also worth a visit and, as an added bonus, entry is free. A walk through the canyon is not for the faint-hearted though, with steep 30-metre drops on either side of narrow paths, but the panoramic peak-filled views are completely worth it. Lod Cave is spectacular.

Can you fly from Chiang Mai to Pai?

Between Chiang Mai and Pai, 1 airlines are operational. In a week, around 1 flights travel from Chiang Mai to Pai. The travel duration between these cities in a non-stop flight is usually around 00h 25m. Chiang Mai to Pai flights will cost you a minimum of 0.

Is Pai expensive?

You should plan to spend around ฿1,874 ($56) per day on your vacation in Pai, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Also, the average hotel price in Pai for a couple is ฿822 ($25). So, a trip to Pai for two people for one week costs on average ฿26,240 ($787).

Is Pai in Chiang Mai?

Pai (Thai: ปาย) is a small town in northern Thailand’s Mae Hong Son Province, near the Myanmar border, about 146 km (91 mi) northwest of Chiang Mai on the northern route to Mae Hong Son. It lies on the Pai River. The town has thesaban tambon status and covers parts of the tambon Wiang Tai of Pai District.

Can you fly to Pai?

Pai is a small, hippie town with a relaxed vibe about 80km from Chiang Mai, and most tourists who visit Chiang Mai also go to Pai. There are only two ways to get there, by road or by air. Kan air is the only airline to fly to Pai from Chiang Mai and tickets can be booked online or at the Chiang Mai airport.

Does Pai have an airport?

Pai Airport (IATA: PYY, ICAO: VTCI) (Thai: ท่าอากาศยานปาย) is an airport serving Pai, a town in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand.

What does Pai mean in Thai?

pai. We have already seen two forms of Thai greeting, “Are you well” and “Have you eaten”. A third employs the word pai, or “go”: pai nai mah, or “Where have you been”.

How long is the bus from Chiang Mai to Pai?

On this street, you will find lots of bars with live bands, small shops, and many food stands where you can try some Asian dishes (including Sushi). When travelling the 130km distance from Chiang Mai to Pai, you have 2 options: you can take the van for 3 hours ($6.50) or take the public bus for 4 hours ($3).

What’s the quickest way to get to Pai Thailand?

The quickest way to Pai is driving a rented motorbike, which takes about 75 minutes and is a memorable experience, assuming you don’t join the scores of travelers who add crashing and paying for a motorbike in Thailand to their collection of road stories. Only attempt this option if you are comfortable with maneuvering steep, curving roads.

Can you take a scooter from Chiang Mai to Pai?

Having a scooter available is optional, but it really opens up more places to enjoy. If you want to give the drive from Chiang Mai to Pai a chance but aren’t completely confident, consider getting a one-way rental. The option is more expensive, but it allows for some flexibility to not drive back later.

Where does the Green bus stop in Chiang Rai?

The Green Bus company drop off at both Chiang Rai terminals, but when buying tickets specify which station you prefer (for most tourists this will be the old bus terminal in central Chiang Rai). From November 4, 2011 Green Bus services to Chiang Rai depart from Chiang Mai’s new Arcade Bus Terminal.