elektrified Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) 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, 2014 by elektrified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat999 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Seems always to be songtous headed that way/back full of backpackers....just don't know how to link you up...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 http://www.chiangmai-thai.com/doi_inthanon.htm This might help....gives info on where to catch a truck by the base...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 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? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mousehound Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) 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, 2014 by MESmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobin Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Rent a car man. Thousand baht per day, or less. Avoid many headaches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman108 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishenough Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat999 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choonpon Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaitlinHappyMeal Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 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...☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Flame removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobin Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 How many hours would you care to spend in a closed van with missionaries you did not know? Zero, the best answer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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