Day I Take the morning flight to Mae Hong Son. Nestled in a deep valley and hemmed in by high mountain ranges, the town is virtually covered in mist all year round. Check into you hotel. After lunch, take an exhilarating boat-trip along the Pai River. Stop to see the unique and exotic Padaung long-neck hilltribe people at their village. The women wear brass rings around their necks and it is the custom to add a ring on, each year. Overnight at hotel. |  |
Day 2 Breakfast at the hotel. It's now ride `em cowboy time. A l hour elephant ride through lush tropical jungle will keep you on your toes. On the ride, remember to swing with the sway. Lunch is provided. Then head on to Fish Cave where thousands of fishes, considered sacred, happily frolic in their natural habitat. Visit Wat Prathat Doi Kong Moo, right on a hill besides town. A bird's eye view of town and the surrounding country side can be seen from this vantage point. Catch the afternoon flight back to Chiang Mai. |  |