Hiking to Doi Pui Luang: A Professional Trekking Experience in Mae Hong Son
Reserve your spot for the Ban Huay Hee trek and uncover the secrets of the Karen highlands.
Physical grading: 3-4
Pick up and drop off: your hotel in Mae Hong Son
Trip start-end: 08.00-17.00
Discover Nature and Culture on the Doi Pui Luang Hike
Overview
The Hiking to Doi Pui Luang tour is a professionally guided trekking experience in Mae Hong Son Province, offering a perfect blend of adventure and cultural discovery. Located 35 kilometers from Muang Mae Hong Son, this trekking route takes participants from the Karen village of Ban Huay Hi to the 1,722-meter summit of Doi Pui Luang, providing stunning landscapes and insightful cultural interactions.
The trailhead, 3 kilometers from Ban Huay Hi, leads through conservation forests, once used for rotational farming. Along the way, trekkers will pass through dry evergreen forests, wild orchid conservation areas, and historical sites, including an aircraft wreckage discovered by local villagers. Between March and April, the trail is adorned with blooming wild orchids, enhancing the natural beauty of the journey.
The ascent to the summit takes approximately 2.5 hours, rewarding trekkers with panoramic mountain views and a packed lunch. The descent, taking around 3 hours, showcases diverse landscapes, from former farming lands to orchid-rich forests. Back at Ban Huay Hi, visitors can observe Karen weaving techniques and explore the village’s unique heritage before returning to Mae Hong Son Town.
This trek is ideal for adventure seekers, cultural travelers, and nature lovers looking for an expertly guided, safe, and enriching experience.
Take your trekking experience to the next level! Join our Hiking to Doi Pui Luang tour for an expertly guided journey through nature and Karen culture!
Tour Itinerary
- 08:00 AM: Pickup from hotel in Muang Mae Hong Son, transfer to Ban Huay Hee.
- Arrive, meet your Karen guide, and start the trek.
- Reach Doi Pui Luang summit, enjoy a packed lunch with scenic views.
- Begin descent through wild orchid conservation zones.
- Return to Ban Huay Hee, explore Karen weaving traditions.
- 05:00 PM: Depart for Mae Hong Son Town, arriving around 6:00 PM.

van 9-12 seats air-con
Tour Price
GROUP SIZE | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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price/person (Thai Baht) | 6200 | 3800 | 3000 | 2600 | 2400 | 2200 | 2100 | 2000 |
Book Your Hiking to Doi Pui Luang
Secure your spot on the Trekking in Mae Hong Son by filling out the booking form below. Ensure you provide all necessary details to confirm your reservation.
Inclusions
- Licensed English speaking tour guide
- Local guide
- A free pick-up and drop-off service is included within 3 kilometers of the city center
- Lunch
- Drinking water
- Snacks
- Accident insurance
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Tip (for your convenience)
What to bring?
- Comfortable walking shoes or sandals
- A change of clothing
- A raincoat (during the rainy season of June, July, and August)
- Hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Any prescription medication you require, such as an asthma inhaler or allergy medicine