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Sample day trip · Mae Kampong

Mae Kampong day trip with San Kamphaeng Hot Springs

Mae Kampong works as a same-day return trip from Chiang Mai, with stops at San Kamphaeng Hot Springs and Mae Kampong village; Mae Kampong Waterfall is an extra for anyone who wants to keep walking. The distance is shorter than the Doi Inthanon or Chiang Rai trips, so it’s a day without rushing.

Mae Kampong village, Chiang Mai
Photo by Zeuzcloud8 · CC BY 4.0

Suits anyone who wants an easy day: strolling a village in a mountain valley, sipping coffee and soaking their feet in mineral water.

Stops on this plan

The order below is a sample — add, drop or swap stops as you like. The order of stops and rough timings are agreed in chat before you book.

  1. Hot water shooting up from underground at San Kamphaeng Hot Springs

    San Kamphaeng Hot Springs

    Natural hot springs in Mae On district, with hot water shooting up from underground, a mineral-water stream to sit and soak your feet in, and hot pools where people like to boil eggs.

    Photo by FredTC (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  2. Mae Kampong village, Chiang Mai

    Ban Mae Kampong

    A village in a mountain valley in Mae On district, cooler than the city, with wooden houses along a stream and cafés and restaurants to drop into as you walk.

    Photo by Zeuzcloud8 (CC BY 4.0)

  3. Mae Kampong Waterfall in the forest

    Mae Kampong Waterfall Optional

    A multi-tiered waterfall on the hillside at the far end of the village, on the same stream that runs through it.

    Photo by mohigan (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Car with driver for this plan

Price for this route is quoted in chat before you book

Mae Kampong + hot springs · about 92 km return Quote on request

  • Price includes driver, energy and tolls
  • Deepal S07 · up to 4 guests · 2 large cases + 2 carry-ons
  • Entrance fees, food and drinks are paid separately.
Details & what’s included

Before you go

  • The road into the village climbs a narrow, winding hill; if you get carsick easily, bring motion-sickness tablets.
  • The village has lots of steep slopes and steps, so wear comfortable walking shoes. Best time to visit Mae Kampong

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