Is the Mae Hong Son loop worth it?
This magnificent stretch of road north of Mae Rim really sets the scene for this journey. Although many riders taking the north route head straight to Pai, the 50 mile (80km) deviation to Chiang Dao, a sleepy town nestled amongst a ring of vast limestone cliffs, is well worth the effort.
How long does Mae Hong Son loop take?
The full loop covers approximately 375 miles and to do it justice you would need to allow at least 4 days, preferably longer. Be prepared for lots of twists and turns in the road. There are reportedly 1,864 curves on Route 108 from Chiang Mai via Mae Sariang to Mae Hong Son.
How many days in Mae Hong Son?
Mae Hong Son Loop can be done in 3 days minimum, sleeping in Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son City, and Pai each night, but I do not recommend you do this as it will be way too rush for you and you won’t have enough time to really soak in the culture and the scenery of each place.
How do you get from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son?
The quickest way to get from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son is to taxi which costs ฿2600 – ฿3200 and takes 3h 53m. Is there a direct bus between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Mae Hong Son. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day.
How many bends Does Mae Hong Son loop have?
1864 bends
The Mae Hong Son Loop is lauded as one of the world’s best-motorbiking routes and boasts a whopping 1864 bends in a route of 650km. Being new to riding motorbikes, I decided to jump right in at the deep end.
Where does the Mae Hong Son Loop stop?
About Mae Hong Son Loop – Bends and Straights It can be done in 3~4 days but is better covered over 7~10 days. The minimum number of places you can stop is three, Pai, Mae Hong Son, and Mae Sariang are standard, but the whole journey is a brilliant ride that will be better enjoyed the more you stop.
How do I get from Bangkok to Mae Hong Son?
Bangkok to Mae Hong Son bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Bangkok Mochit station. Bus or fly from Bangkok to Mae Hong Son? The best way to get from Bangkok to Mae Hong Son is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs ฿2400 – ฿3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿650 – ฿1100 and takes 16h 9m.