There are several ways to go to pai.
We will start from Chiang Mai Archade bus station.
By bus, first bus to Pai depart from Chiang Mai at 7.00AM then 9.00AM ,10.30AM, 12.30AM, 2.00PM and the last one at 4.00PM. The bus takes 3.5 to 4 hours to Pai . The bus ticket to pai is 80 Baht. You have to buy a ticket at counter to get a seat on a crowded day. Travelling by bus is a good way to see the scenic view of mountain and forest.
By 14 seats minibus, departs Chiang Mai every hour started from 8.00 AM to 4.00PM. Minibus takes 3 hours to Pai. The ticket cost is 150 Baht.
By Song Taw (2 rows seat minivan). You can ask the driver that are waiting around bus station to drive you and your friends to Pai. The price is negotiable around 1500-2000 Baht per one way trip.
By renting a motorbike or car from Chiang Mai car rental shop.
By airplane. Pai airport runway is now finished and ready for 15 seats airplane. SGA Airline (www.sga.co.th) has commenced this service since Feb 2007 . They fly from Chiang Mai International airport to Pai airport.
Once you arrive Pai bus station. To go to our place. Walk down along Chaisongkram Rd to Pai river. At almost the end of this road turn right and go straight about 100 m. Then you can see our office. Walking from Pai bus station to Villa de Pai Guesthouse will take less than 10 minutes. See our map here. |