Thaihog Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 How long does it take to drive to Doi Internon these days from say CM Airport Plaza? Also how much is it to get into the park and do they operate two tier pricing for Farangs and Thais? Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbeer Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 How long does it take to drive to Doi Internon these days from say CM Airport Plaza? Also how much is it to get into the park and do they operate two tier pricing for Farangs and Thais?Many thanks its about an hour's drive. they charge entrance to the stupas area and yes its two tier pricing. not sure how much for farangs but if i remember right its 20baht for locals. TB.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgriffith Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 If you want to avoid the park entrance fee altogether, you can come in via the back entry- go to Hot, take the 108 to the 1088 to Mae Chaem, then right before the town take the 1192, very steep tight technical road....which dumps you out right inside the park entrance. You can wave at the rangers as you take a left, and head up the hill. Priceless! PS to visit the stupa, you do have to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustoff Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 If you want to avoid the park entrance fee altogether, you can come in via the back entry- go to Hot, take the 108 to the 1088 to Mae Chaem, then right before the town take the 1192, very steep tight technical road....which dumps you out right inside the park entrance. You can wave at the rangers as you take a left, and head up the hill. Priceless! A very scenic route as well and you only have to pay an extra 600 Baht in gasoline to avoid the 40B park fee. (something less than) Priceless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgriffith Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 If I had your millions, Dusty, I'd fly my Sikorsky to the top! Actually, I missed the turn off for the main park entrance, so navigated my way through the error. The back way is a gnarly hair-raising route....but hey, I saved 40 B! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 52.8 km to the turn-off up the mountain. Then another 7 km to the park gate. Then another 37 km to the summit. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&...203003&z=10 Google is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaihog Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 I went to Doi Internon yesterday and managed to get in for the Thai price (40 baht) as opposed to the Farang price (400 baht). I spoke Thai to the ticket lady and she asked for some ID, showed her my 5 year Thai driving license, no problem. I had forgotten what a long drive it is from the entrance of the park to the summit. I wouldn't recommend going at this time of the year as there is low cloud cover and drizzle making visibility very poor. I spoke to a travel guide who informed me that it rains most days. Thanks to all for their input. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelal Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Is it possible to hire a taxi (a real taxi, not songtaew or tuktuk) from the Night Bazaar to go to Doi Inthanon? If so, how much should I expect it to cost? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blinky Bill Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Is it possible to hire a taxi (a real taxi, not songtaew or tuktuk) from the Night Bazaar to go to Doi Inthanon? Yes.If so, how much should I expect it to cost? Depends how long you want it for.Thanks! You're welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelal Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Is it possible to hire a taxi (a real taxi, not songtaew or tuktuk) from the Night Bazaar to go to Doi Inthanon? Yes.If so, how much should I expect it to cost? Depends how long you want it for.Thanks! You're welcome Alright, how about half a day? Go up, look around, come back? What's that take, 4 hours tops? (I really don't know how much time to allocate to a trip to DI. Obviously.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blinky Bill Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Is it possible to hire a taxi (a real taxi, not songtaew or tuktuk) from the Night Bazaar to go to Doi Inthanon? Yes.If so, how much should I expect it to cost? Depends how long you want it for.Thanks! You're welcome Alright, how about half a day? Go up, look around, come back? What's that take, 4 hours tops? (I really don't know how much time to allocate to a trip to DI. Obviously.) A bit longer than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelal Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 A bit longer than that. Ok, so, for "a bit longer than that," how much should I expect to pay for a taxi? B800? B2,000? B10,000? (Really hope it's not anywhere near B10,000, or I'll have to cancel this plan.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blinky Bill Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 A bit longer than that. Ok, so, for "a bit longer than that," how much should I expect to pay for a taxi? B800? B2,000? B10,000? (Really hope it's not anywhere near B10,000, or I'll have to cancel this plan.) Somewhere between 2,000 and 3,500 baht should do it. But I think you'd be better of renting a Toyota Vios or small Honda sedan for the day and drive yourself. There is a place right next door to the Maddog. You'll get one for about 1,000 baht or less for the day. They will supply a driver for an additional fee if you'd prefer not to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelal Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Somewhere between 2,000 and 3,500 baht should do it. But I think you'd be better of renting a Toyota Vios or small Honda sedan for the day and drive yourself. There is a place right next door to the Maddog. You'll get one for about 1,000 baht or less for the day. They will supply a driver for an additional fee if you'd prefer not to drive. That's an interesting suggestion. Since I don't have an international driver's license, and my only experience driving on the left side of the road was 2 weeks I spent in the UK back in '03, I wouldn't want to drive myself, but I'll look into the idea of hiring a driver. Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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