Useful Information

Kanlaya’s weather is typical of Thailand’s mountainous North West. The climate up here is sub-tropical, the terrain is mountainous, and the vegetation is deciduous rain forest. At an altitude of 2,500 feet, with peaks around rising to over 6,000 feet, we never experience the overwhelming heat and humidity of the coast and the lowlands.

Getting to Kanlaya's

Getting here is part of the adventure. Our location is remote, but we have good transport links that take you through beautiful scenery with the opportunity for stops en route, see Activities Guide.

By Air – via Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai or Bangkok. Kanlaya’s can do transfers to Mai Hong Son and Chiang Mai on request
By Road – Kanlaya’s Transfers, Hire Car or Mini Bus – see our Useful Links – Getting to Kanlaya’s guide for directions by road from Chiang Mai, Pai and Mae Hong Son

Health Matters

The biggest health risk in Thailand is traffic accidents, usually involving motor bikes without helmets and protection, Sunburn on the beaches comes second.

Where next?

Adventurous visitors often mix and match the mountainous North with the tropical South and spend time in both Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Consider flying straight to Mae Hong Son from Bangkok, by mountain road from Kanlaya’s to Chiang Mai, then direct by air to Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Laos, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam. We are remote but our connections are good.

When to come

Kanlaya’s is open throughout the year. Mountainous North-West Thailand has three distinct seasons.

The Winter, from October to February, is considered peak season. Low rainfall, warm to hot days, cool to chilly nights with overnight star studded skies, mist and dew. Highly recommended.
The Hot Season is March and April, can be very hot, dry and subject to significant air pollution from farm burning, with poor visibility. Not recommended, but we have good aircon and a river to swim in.
The Green or Rainy Season gathers strength from May to peak in July and August, very much underrated. Dramatic tropical storms are usually brief and drop the mercury into mid 20’s, the sun comes out, the jungle sparkles and Nature excels. Low visitor numbers, exciting river levels, a great time to relax. Ask for our Green Season deals if you plan to stay a while.