We have some relatives in town who want to go up to Doi Inthanon and spend the night. I don't really have the time to go right now and I certainly don't want to drive them up there and drop them off.

What are some choices of getting up there and back? Been years since I went last. I think the mini-van used to be around 800 THB per head each way? And how would they book a return back to town?

They are late teens/early 20's and don't have a lot of money so any ideas for reasonably priced transport is much appreciated.

Oh and any ideas where they can stay not too expensive?

Thanks.

Edited November 14, 201411 yr by elektrified

Cheapest option if there are two of them is a 250cc scooter for 200-250 baht per day, plus maybe same for petrol. Or a 215cc scooter each for a bit less. This gives them freedom to see what they want when there too.

Seems always to be songtous headed that way/back full of backpackers....just don't know how to link you up......

http://www.chiangmai-thai.com/doi_inthanon.htm

This might help....gives info on where to catch a truck by the base......

Cheapest option if there are two of them is a 250cc scooter for 200-250 baht per day, plus maybe same for petrol. Or a 215cc scooter each for a bit less. This gives them freedom to see what they want when there too.

What a ridiculous answer! So they can die on the road?

http://www.chiangmai-thai.com/doi_inthanon.htm

This might help....gives info on where to catch a truck by the base......

Many thanks for that. The website hasn't been updated for almost 8 years but the info could still be valid. I'll check into it. Thanks again.

Cheapest option if there are two of them is a 250cc scooter for 200-250 baht per day, plus maybe same for petrol. Or a 215cc scooter each for a bit less. This gives them freedom to see what they want when there too.

What a ridiculous answer! So they can die on the road?

It's not a ridiculous answer if they are competent riders and sensible. I was up the mountain in January and there were several farang on bikes and they seemed to be having a good time.

Hire a car? Or is that a ridiculous answer? IMHO having a local drive you is the crazy, dicing with death answer.

Edited November 15, 201411 yr by MESmith

Rent a car man. Thousand baht per day, or less. Avoid many headaches.

Cheapest option if there are two of them is a 250cc scooter for 200-250 baht per day, plus maybe same for petrol. Or a 215cc scooter each for a bit less. This gives them freedom to see what they want when there too.

What a ridiculous answer! So they can die on the road?

Best they get a ride if you are that sure they are that bad on the road.

Are yiou going to tell them they are not good enough operators for Thailand?

Can they drive or ride? renting car or bike for return trip will be the best cheapest solution if they can drive/ride. Otherwise pre-arrange with taxi company to drop off and pick up may be possible.

There's some nice hotel near the Jomthong (Chomthong) town just below Doi Inthanon, good to check out before head up to the mountain.

http://www.taxichiangmai.com/en/taxi_rates.asp

Hi, yes I know I don't live in Chiang Mai but I would recommend a friendly phone call to The Well International, as it is surprising how often visiting groups plan a trip to Doi Inthanon and ride sharing might be fun. I still have plenty of missionary friends on Facebook and chat also with them, so many 'see the sights trips' always on the go. Also I'd ask on CouchSurfing Chiang Mai - the more the merrier/cheaper/safer in that van to visit.

Great, and affordable places to stay include the camp ground across from those nearby visible falls (Siriphum?) on the 1284 road (there can provide tents and bedding) and the fantastic Royal Garden Orchid Project a little further up the same road (that place is awesome, nifty Flintstone style housing and the most amazing deck views in the north).

Hire a car? Or is that a ridiculous answer? IMHO having a local drive you is the crazy, dicing with death answer.

They don't drive.

Hi, yes I know I don't live in Chiang Mai but I would recommend a friendly phone call to The Well International, as it is surprising how often visiting groups plan a trip to Doi Inthanon and ride sharing might be fun. I still have plenty of missionary friends on Facebook and chat also with them, so many 'see the sights trips' always on the go. Also I'd ask on CouchSurfing Chiang Mai - the more the merrier/cheaper/safer in that van to visit.

Great, and affordable places to stay include the camp ground across from those nearby visible falls (Siriphum?) on the 1284 road (there can provide tents and bedding) and the fantastic Royal Garden Orchid Project a little further up the same road (that place is awesome, nifty Flintstone style housing and the most amazing deck views in the north).

Very helpful, thanks.

Original poster; you asked for reasonably priced transport so I gave you a cheap option. You didn't specify they cannot ride a bike so your reply was wrong and rude! 80% of the people they will pass on the road to Doi Inthanon will be on bikes.

Original poster; you asked for reasonably priced transport so I gave you a cheap option. You didn't specify they cannot ride a bike so your reply was wrong and rude! 80% of the people they will pass on the road to Doi Inthanon will be on bikes.

I assume bike means motorcycle. 80%?? Complete rubbish. Obviously new on the block...

Can book a private guide with van. Worth it if there are more than 2 people traveling. I can pm you if you need recommendation.

Cheapest option if there are two of them is a 250cc scooter for 200-250 baht per day, plus maybe same for petrol. Or a 215cc scooter each for a bit less. This gives them freedom to see what they want when there too.

Is this really a sensible option for teenagers that may never have ridden a scooter let alone on Thai roads? Best paying a little more for peace of mind...☺️

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How many hours would you care to spend in a closed van with missionaries you did not know? Zero, the best answer.