Rafting
Rafting on the nearby Pai River is now very popular. Guesthouses and trekking agencies organise these trips. The most common tour leaves from the Pai River pier in Ban Huay Deua, eight km out of town, for a day-long upriver journey of five km. There are other trips possible. The raft trips can be good fun.

Mae Aw
A good day trip is Mae Aw, a former outpost of the KMT located 22 km north of the provincial capital. On the way to Mae Aw you can stop off at Pha Sua Falls about 11 km north of Route 108. and you also pass some Karen, Shan and Hmong villages as well as the Pang Tong Summer Palace. By the way, the modern name for Mae Aw is Baan Rak Thai (Thai-Loving Village).

Mae La-Na
Mae La-Na is a small village, but it is known as the starting point for walks in an area of beautiful forests, streams, mountains and caves. There are also some guesthouses. Accomodation can also be arranged in nearby villages.

Tham Lot
A large limestone cave with a wide stream running through it. It is located eight km north of Soppong. It is one of the longest caves in Southeast Asia. You can book a tour at Mae Hong Son at probably every tour operator.

Tham Nam Lang
This is nine km long cave and it is said to be one of the largest caves in the world in terms of volume. It is located 30 km northwest of Soppong.

Soppong
Soppong is a market village about 75 km from Mae Hong Son. It is a popular stop for day trips from the provincial capital. Besides the shopping experience you can explore some villages on foot.