Ban Mae Lana 2-Day Hike
Hike Through Caves, Forests & Village Time
Physical grading: 3
Pick up and drop off: your hotel in Mae Hong Son Or Pai
Trip Duration: 2 Days 1 Night
Trip start-end: 08.00-17.00
Walk Softly Through the Heart of Mae Hong Son
Overview
The forest doesn’t speak loudly. But it always tells a story. The Ban Mae Lana 2-day hike invites you to listen—to footsteps, to leaves, to human kindness. Begin in the belly of the earth at Lod Cave, float gently by bamboo raft, then climb soft trails rising into forest breath. Arrive in Ban Mae Lana, where time slows and people welcome. Here, a hike is not about pace. It’s about presence.
Day 1: The morning air welcomes you as you leave Pai or Mae Hong Son, following a road that winds like a ribbon through rising hills. At the Pang Mapha viewpoint, you pause—not just for the view, but for breath. Ahead lies Lod Cave, dark and cool, where a bamboo raft takes you quietly past stone pillars and shadowed silence. After lunch, your hike begins from Ban Bo Krai. Each step carries you upward—through farmland giving way to deep forest. Sounds change, light softens. You pass wildflowers, listen to birds unseen, and breathe forest-scented air. The trail isn’t rushed. It unfolds. By late afternoon, you arrive in Ban Mae Lana. The homestay is simple. The welcome, sincere. A warm dinner and quiet evening close the day.
Day 2: Morning calls you early, not with alarms, but with the rhythm of Tai-Yai village life. Before breakfast, you walk to the temple, holding a small offering. The ritual is calm, unhurried, a gesture rooted in time. Back at your homestay, breakfast is served—fresh, warm, local. The village tour begins gently. Sesame oil presses creak under steady hands. Bamboo strips become weavings. Smoke curls from a hand-rolled Ki-Yo. You try, observe, and smile. Then you cook, with herbs picked nearby, rice from their fields, and stories shared in gestures. You eat with your hosts. No fanfare. Just connection. As you pack up, the mountain holds your steps gently. The drive back to Mae Hong Son is quiet—because you are.
van 9-12 seats air-con
Slow down. Breathe deeper. Let Ban Mae Lana walk with you.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
- Depart hotel at 08:00 AM
- Breathe mountain air at Pang Mapha viewpoint
- Bamboo raft through Lod Cave’s silence
- Thai lunch in a local village
- Begin hike from Ban Bo Krai (3–4 hours)
- Walk farmland, forest, shaded conservation zones
- Spot birds, flowers, and forest life along the way
- Arrive at Ban Mae Lana by dusk
- Dinner and homestay in village calm
Day 2
- Offer to temple before breakfast
- Share traditional meal with hosts
- Walk with locals, learn their work and craft
- Weave, press oil, cook with native herbs
- Eat together, laugh lightly, pack memories
- Quiet reflection before farewell
- Return to Mae Hong Son by 5:00 PM
Tour Price
| GROUP SIZE | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| price/person (Thai Baht) | 14600 | 8700 | 6800 | 5900 | 5400 | 5100 | 4900 | 4700 |
Book Your Ban Mae Lana & Lod cave 2 Days Trek
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
- 4 Meals
- Homestay 1 night
- Drinking water
- Snacks
- Accident insurance
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Tip (for your convenience)
What to bring?
- Comfortable walking shoes or sandals
- Change of clothing
- 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
Slow down. Breathe deeper. Let Ban Mae Lana walk with you.
Ban Mae Lana & Lod Cave Image Gallery
