From Chiang Mai International Airport
You can take a taxi directly from the airport or book a private transfer. The journey takes about 1.5 hours to the village entrance
Guides
Getting to Mae Kampong
The village sits in a valley in Huai Kaeo, Mae On district, at about 1,300 m. The last stretch is a winding mountain road — pick your transport before you set off.
Getting to Mae Kampong
Car / Scooter
About 1–1.5 hours from Chiang Mai via San Kamphaeng → Mae On → Huai Kaeo
Songthaew / Taxi
Charter a ride from Chiang Mai or take public transport to the village entrance
Day Tours
Round-trip tours from Chiang Mai, including viewpoints and village walks
Location & How to Visit Mae Kampong in Chiang Mai
The village is in Huai Kaeo, Mae On District, Chiang Mai. Use the coordinates below for navigation.
- From Chiang Mai
- ≈ 1–1.5 hrs
- by car
- Coordinates
- 18.8642°N
- 99.3498°E
- Plus Code
- V982+695
- Huai Kaeo, Mae On
- Location & How to Visit Mae Kampong in Chiang Mai
- V982+695, Huai Kaeo, Mae On District, Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand
V982+695 (Huai Kaeo, Mae On) · 18.8642°N, 99.3498°E (elevation ≈ 1,300 m)
Visitor services & nearby facilities
🅿️ Parking Open-air village lots
Several open-air lots sit at the village entrance and along the main lane. They fill quickly on cool-season weekends.
Arrive before 09:00, or park lower down and walk in.
⛽ Fuel & EV charging Outside the village
There is no fuel station or public EV charger inside the village. Refuel or recharge in San Kamphaeng or Mae On before the climb.
The last stretch is a winding mountain road — start with a full tank or generous range.
💊 Health & first aid Basic only
The village can handle basic first aid; the nearest clinic and hospital are in Mae On and Chiang Mai.
Save the emergency numbers listed in the visitor guide section.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to get to Mae Kampong from Chiang Mai?
- About 1 to 1.5 hours. The usual route is Chiang Mai → San Kamphaeng → Mae On → Huai Kaeo, ending with a long series of hairpin bends.
- Is there public transport or a songthaew?
- You can charter a car from Chiang Mai, or take public transport as far as the village entrance. Services are limited, so arrange your return in advance or join a round-trip day tour.
- Anything to know before driving?
- There is no fuel station and no public EV charger in the village — fill up or charge in San Kamphaeng or Mae On. Arriving before 09:00 makes parking at the village entrance much easier.