Chiang Mai to Pai
Private transfer Chiang Mai to Pai: $150 sedan, $180 SUV, $195 van, $290 Alphard — per car, one way. 135 km, about 3 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
Pai is only 135 km from Chiang Mai, but Route 1095 is famous for its hundreds of bends over the mountains — allow about 3 hours. In a private car the driver keeps a calm pace and stops whenever someone feels unwell, which is the main reason people avoid the shared minibuses.
- Distance135 km
- Drive time3 h
- Pricefrom $150
Chiang Mai to Pai: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Corolla Altis or similar | $150 ≈ ฿5,040 | ≈ 75 | ≈ 50 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $180 ≈ ฿6,048 | ≈ 90 | ≈ 60 | ≈ 45 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $195 ≈ ฿6,552 | ≈ 98 | ≈ 65 | ≈ 49 | ≈ 33 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $290 ≈ ฿9,744 | ≈ 145 | ≈ 97 | ≈ 73 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · return — price of the reverse route · entrance and boat tickets not included.
The road
Route 107 north to Mae Malai, then Route 1095 west over the ridge (Huai Nam Dang area) and down into the Pai valley.
Worth stopping
- Mok Fa waterfall near the start of Route 1095.
- Viewpoints and coffee stands along the ridge.
Good to know
- If you get car-sick, take a tablet before the trip and sit in front; tell us and the driver will plan extra stops.
- In the rainy season (roughly June–October) the road can be slow after storms; we move the trip free if the road is closed.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls, parking
- English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational English); Russian-speaking driver on request, free when available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Suvarnabhumi and Phuket airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee, toilets or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideTHA: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational rather than fluent English); Russian-speaking driver on request (free, subject to availability — mostly Pattaya and Phuket)
Chiang Mai to Pai: questions
How much is a private car from Chiang Mai to Pai?
$150 for a sedan, $180 for an SUV, $195 for a 9-seat van — fixed per car.
How many curves are there?
The road is known for its several hundred bends; the drive takes about 3 hours with a stop.
Can we go back the same way later?
Yes — add the return trip in the calculator with its date; the price is the same in both directions.