Northern Thailand · PRIVATE CAR WITH DRIVER
Good private car hire days fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Follow your own tuk tuk and driver from Chiang Mai into Mae Wang and Doi Inthanon. Expect remote temples, Karen villages, elephant care, bamboo rafting, forest walks, and four nights of local lodging, meals, and expert guiding.
“My friends and I did the 5 day tour with OA, Bigg, YaYa and Win but mainly OA and Bigg.”
Spend about 10 hours exploring Mae Wang by tuk tuk with a local guide such as Big, Oa, or Yaya. Visit a mountainside temple, farming communities, elephants, and a forest waterfall, then enjoy lunch and bamboo rafting. Small groups are capped at 12, with two people per tuk tuk.
“A really great day! Our guide, OA, was most entertaining, fun and energetic. He provided us a most enjoyable day and was great company from start to finish. An absolute highlight of our vacation in Thailand.”
Book a private, one-way car between Chiang Mai International Airport and your hotel or city address. A driver meets you in the arrivals hall with your name, helps with one standard bag and one carry-on, and drives you in an air-conditioned vehicle. Departure transfers are also available.
“Easy transfer to and from the airport. They were exactly where they said they would be. The day they picked us up at the airport they gave us a sheet with the time for our pick up to leave. Clean and comfortable transport. Would recommend and saved any stress getting to the hotel.”
Join a small group of up to 12 for an 11-day tuk tuk journey from Chiang Mai through Mae Wang, Doi Inthanon, Mae Hong Son, Lod Cave, and Pai. A driver handles the custom tuk tuk while guides such as Nahm, Yuth, Ao, or Milk may lead the route, with accommodation, activities, entry fees, and selected meals included.
“Thanks to the Haxton's and the team at TTC. We had a fantstic 11 day tour, guided by professionals (Nahm and Yuth) on our classic Bangkok style steads. We couldn't fault the xeperinces - from day 1 when we were trained and tested (so we Read more”
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