The city of Chiang Mai is filled with beauty, from the colonial fortress to the towering summit of Doi Suthep. Surrounded by jungle and filled with the ever-present scent of fresh food and cultural history, the city itself is a great place to begin your northern exploration. In the coming days you will journey along the famous Mae Hong Son Loop that winds its way through the mountains, taking you through the cosmopolitan town of Pai, and along the historic border of Myanmar. Villages come to life as you find the Shan people and the Kayan people situated in the rolling mountains. Journey into the largest cave system in Thailand on flat bottom boats, and step onto a platform held on the highest peak in the country overlooking a cloud forest. Your final day along the road will bring you back to the cityscape of Chiang Mai before you eventually depart for home.