Mae Kampong and the craft villages
Mae Kampong
Prices are per vehicle.
Up to 7 people Hyundai H-1
From 3,000 THB
8 to 13 people Toyota Hiace Commuter
From 3,300 THB
- Driver
- Fuel
- Parking
- Drinking water
The San Kamphaeng hot springs are 100 THB for a foreign adult and 50 THB for a child, and the mineral pool about 50 THB more. Mae Kampong Waterfall asks a small community fee, up to 100 THB. On busy days we take the village’s own truck up into Mae Kampong, 100 THB each for the round trip. The village, its temple and Bo Sang are free, and your lunch is paid on the day.
The final price is agreed with me before your trip.
Ask about this tripA day in the hills east of Chiang Mai, with a van and a driver just for your group. In the morning you’re up in Mae Kampong, a village of wooden houses, tea and coffee along a stream: its waterfall, a walk to its carved teak temple, and a coffee. In the afternoon you soak your feet at the San Kamphaeng hot springs, then meet Bo Sang’s umbrella makers on the way back.
About 9 hours from your hotel and back, from 3,000 THB per vehicle.
The day, step by step
Times are approximate. Traffic and weather can change them.
- about Pickup at your hotel in Chiang Mai
- about Mae Kampong Waterfall, seven tiers in the forest, before the crowds
- about A walk through Mae Kampong to Wat Khantha Phueksa, its carved teak temple, and a coffee from the village
- about Lunch in the village
- about The San Kamphaeng hot springs
- about Bo Sang’s umbrella makers, and a woodcarving or lacquer workshop on the San Kamphaeng road if you ask
- about Back at your hotel
What the price includes
Included
- Driver
- Fuel
- Parking
- Drinking water
Not included
- Entry fees
- Meals
Which vehicle fits your group
| People, children included | Vehicle | Large suitcases |
|---|---|---|
| 1–7 | Hyundai H-1 | 4 |
| Toyota Hiace Commuter | 6 | |
| 8–13 | Toyota Hiace Commuter | 6 |
Trip facts
- Trip type
- Day trip
- Duration
- About 9 hours
- Pickup
- Chiang Mai
- Group size
- 1 to 13 people in one vehicle
- Vehicles
- Hyundai H-1 and Toyota Hiace Commuter
- Driver
- Your driver may be one of my network drivers.
What to bring
- A warm layer, as mornings up in Mae Kampong are cool
- Shoes with grip, for the waterfall’s wet steps
- Swimwear and a towel, if you’d like to bathe at the hot springs
- Clothes that cover your shoulders and knees, for the temple
- Cash: about 300 THB each, plus lunch
Questions
Is the price for the whole group?
Yes. From 3,000 THB per vehicle, for everyone in it, not per person. It includes driver, fuel, parking, and drinking water.
Can the van drive into Mae Kampong?
The road up is steep and narrow, and the village’s car parks are small. On busy days, mostly weekends from November to February, we park below and take the village’s own truck, 100 THB each for the round trip, so the money stays in the village. Weekdays are quieter.
Do we need swimwear at the hot springs?
Only for the mineral pool or a private bath. You can also walk around, boil eggs in the hot pools and soak your feet.
Is it cold up there?
Early mornings are cool, around 8 to 12 °C from November to February. Bring a warm layer.
Can we see the sea of clouds?
The view is clearest at dawn, so you’d need to stay a night in one of Mae Kampong’s homestays.
Who will drive us?
Your driver may be one of my network drivers. Every driver knows the road up to Mae Kampong well, and doesn’t smoke or drink alcohol.
How do we pay?
In cash, in Thai baht, on the day of your trip. We agree the final price in chat before your trip.
