Things to do in Pai

8 activities, venues and outings in Pai, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Pai Adventures
Family-owned and -operated eco adventure company that specializes in white water rafting, jungle trekking, jungle survival, and caving. They offer 1- and 2-day rafting adventures as well as 1- to 3-day trekking adventures.
Closed · opens 8 am1,200 to 1,800 baht
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Sai Ngam Hot Spring
Basic hot springs in a rustic riverside setting. It is signposted.
200 Baht
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Sor Wisarut Muay Thai
Managed by a friendly Thai/Italian couple, this camp offers professional training. Not far from town centre, the camp is surrounded by mountains that present a breathtaking view. Two sessions a day (morning, evening) with reasonable prices and accepting trainers at all levels.
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Tha Pai Hot Springs
Bathing here is supposed to have therapeutic properties, but you'll want to save it for a cool day. Sulphuric water bubbles out of these hot springs at temperatures of up to 80 degrees Celsius and simple baths have been created where the springs meet a stream which cools temperatures to bearable levels. A short, marked forest trail takes you through the compact national park more noticeable for its smells than its sights. Last entry to the springs is at 18:00. You can also bathe in a mineral pool in the nearby Aroma Pai Spa or Pai Hotspring resort for much more reasonable price of 80 baht, and as it is open later, enjoy the hot water after sunset as it gets cool. The price for government run hotspring is
300 baht for foreigners, 100 Baht for Thai
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Elephant Trek
For several years now, travellers have enjoyed riding an elephant and concluding the trip with a romp in the Pai River. For this adventure, take as little as possible, you'll be enjoyably wet as the elephant is encouraged to shower you. Some operators, and there are several, are willing to take photos of you while you enjoy the elephant antics in the river.
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Tubing
Floating down river on an inflated rubber tube has long been a favourite pastime of SE Asian backpackers, and the gentle current of the Pai River and attractive scenery make this a good spot to try. Unlike the more famous Vang Vieng in Laos, the Pai River isn't lined with raucous bars playing loud music, which some may consider more a blessing than a curse.
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Whitewater Rafting
Some of Thailand's most spectacular rapids are found between Pai and Mae Hong Song, and a few operators offer both one- and two-day rafting trips.
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Sapaiya Spa
The signature treatment is the 4-element hot oil massage.
Closed · opens 10 amStart from 500 Baht for basic treatments

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Pai (CC BY-SA 4.0).