Mae Nam Pai or the Pai river is the principal river of Mae Hong Son. It originates in the Thanon Tongchai and Danlao mountain ranges in Pai before flowing south through Pai, Pang Ma Pha and Muang Mae Hong Son districts to join with the Salween river from Myanmar’s Kayah state. The river is about 180 km long, passing through beautiful natural scenery and forests. The depth of the river changes from season to season, but the water is cold all year round.Two rafting trips are possible on the Pai river:- Starting from the head of the Pai river to the Mae Surin Waterfall National Park office, Amphur Muang Mae Hong Son. A 70 km. trip taking 2 days and 1 night- Starting from the Khong River, Amphur Pang Ma Pha, to the Mae Surin Waterfall National Park office, Amphur Muang Mae Hong Son. A 45 km trip as either a 2 days / 1 night program or 1 day program.
Tourists will be able to experience the beauty of nature as well as having a lot of fun throughout the trip. Some highlights include Susar Waterfall, caving, mud-bathing and cliff-jumping from a height of more than 10 m. The best period for rafting is between June and February. The grade of the rapids ranges from 1-4, sometimes reaching level 5 in the rainy season when the flow is particularly strong. Visitors should only undertake a rafting trip with a qualified local guide or a tour company specializing in such trips.
You can contact one of the following Agencies in Pai for details:
Pai Adventure (0-5369-9385),
Thai Adventure (0-5369-9111),
Mae Hong Son Adventure (0-1884-5025) or
Pai in the Sky (0-5369-8145).
Or you can get more information from the Mae Hong Son Tourism Co-ordination Center (TAT): 0-5361-2982, 0-5361-2983.<
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