Fern Resort

Last Updated on March 16, 2025

Nature Lovers

Fern Resort is the home for the naturalist who is looking for a peaceful place. It is surrounded by forest-covered mountains and rice paddies.

You will see comfortable accommodation in unspoiled nature. A small creek and well-maintained grounds with rich fauna and flora make this eco-tourism resort “the perfect place to stay for nature lovers.”

Where and how far?

Fern Resort is located on the edge of Mae Surin Waterfall National Park and nestled in a small valley. It is only 7 kilometers from the city and a 15-minute drive.

How to get there

From the airport, there is a free shuttle bus according to the flight schedule. Just inform your arrival flight when booking, including shuttle bus between the resort and the city. Please advise the reception and update the timetable again.

Please check the operating airlines before planning.

From Mae Hong Son

From Phraya Singhanatracha Monument, head south (direction to Mae Sariang District) on Route 108, passing the city hall and the city gate for 5.6 km (about 8 minutes). You will reach the junction with rural highway 3035. Turn left and drive through Mae Sakud Village for another 2.2 km.

Please be careful while driving through the community and see the map from Mae Hong Son before leaving.

From Pai to Fern Resort

Hit on route 1095 for about 100 km. A map from Pai will lead you to Baan Pang Mu, or with the PT Gas Station as a landmark, drive for another 1.7 km, turn right onto Bypass Road 128 until the end of the route.

Then drive to connect to Road 108. You may see a map from PT Gas Station for an idea.

From Mae Sariang

If you are coming from Mae Sariang, take Highway 108. When you reach Pha Bong Viewpoint, continue on the same route for another 11 km to turn right onto rural Highway 3035.

See on map from Pha Bong Viewpoint

How to travel from Chiang Mai

(2025) Currently, there are no airlines that have resumed service on the Chiang Mai-Mae Hong Son route. Only Bangkok Air provides service on Suvarnabhumi-Lampang-Mae Hong Son. The flight schedule may change.

Most people prefer to travel by car, which allows them to stop and enjoy the beautiful nature along the way.

Route 1095 on the popular route, distance 240 km, takes 6 hours (private car), is the most curvy route.

Highway 108 via Mae Sariang District, distance 360 km, takes 8 hours, is the longest route, but is not steep.

Road trip through Doi Inthanon and Mae Chaem, distance 280 km, takes 7 hours, most on the mountain road and less pit stop.

Get on the night bus from Bangkok

We hardly ever see tourists traveling by bus from Bangkok because it takes more than 14 hours. Travel from Chiang Mai would be better, contact us if you need a private car with driver.

Room Concept of Fern Resort

You will not find telephones or TVs in your room, but instead you will experience the sights and sounds of nature with peaceful and friendly people. The management and staff of the resort, all of them from nearby villages, serve the guests with natural friendliness.

All 36 wooden bungalows are decorated in the local Shan style. Each room provides a private bathroom with shower and hot water facilities, air conditioning, and a private terrace.

The suite bungalows along the rice field, with the private balcony facing the small creek behind, offered a very spacious room with both a fan and air conditioning. The teak floors and big window fronts give the touch of exclusive living.

Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Parking
• Terrace Cafe
• Restaurant
• Campfire & Barbecue Place
• Swimming Pool 2 zone

Services

• Free shuttle-service from/to the airport and town
• Laundry Service
• Karen’s Handicraft Corner

Currently, there is another swimming pool next to Sunset Terrace. You will be able to swim while watching the beautiful sunset. Don’t forget to order your favorite drink at the counter service.

Can you booking Fern Resort

We used to offer the best rates on bookings through this website, and it looks like a travel app on a smart phone, which can do that cheaper rate on promotions. We do apologize for any inconvenience.

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Recommended Activities To Do

Around Fern Resort

Admire Bird Watching: During November-January, there are many migratory birds coming here.

Discover the nature trails behind the resort: An easy trek that takes half a day or 2-3 hours.

Relax at the Swimming Pool: An absolutely great, relaxing activity that is usually scheduled the day before departing for the next destination.

Yoga Class: Available on 8:00-9:15 am and 5:00-6:15 pm, only 350 THB/person.

Outside Fern Resort

Experience the hill tribes: We recommend taking a longtail boat to see the long-necked Karen and lunch Chainese Yunnan food at Baan Rak Thai.

Trekking tour: It is possible to do a 1-2 day trek from/return here.

Explore city walk: The town can be a safe walk to see their houses, temples, markets, shops, and cafes. Get the shuttle service to town and return.

Watch the sunset: You can sit and chill with a drink from Fern Resort in the good weather or walk up to Doi Kong Mu to see the city view and the sunset, which is a great time.

Example of a vacation trip

We recommend traveling by car. You can rent a car or use my transport service. Then plan the activities to do.

Start Day 1: Chiang Mai to Fern Resort, hit on route 1095, stop by for lunch in Pai, and explore Lod Cave. Mini Explore Day 2: Half-day city tour and relax. Continue Day 3: Half day for lunch and visit at Baan Rak Thai.

You can add more days to stay here and select route the way back to Chiang Mai on departure day.

And also planning to trek for 1-3 days. Asolutely, a number of 4–7 days is perfect to visit Mae Hong Son. Our service also have a private car with driver for a vacation trip above.

What About Dogs?

Since the beginning, there were only 7 bungalows. Singto (Lion), Judy, and Iron were the first group of mixed-breed dogs to stay here. Then, there were always dogs coming around to be friends.

And what they did was unexpected: they took the guests hiking to the waterfall. They received awards for this activity and became famous.

Singto is a good guide. He always looks back at me along the way and never leaves anyone. Their cemetery is on the way to the waterfall if you take a trail from here.

Also, Ninja: He took me to the waterfall and swimming with me.

Nowadays, this activity has been discontinued for a while, causing the transmission of behavior to the next generation to fade away.

For more

This resort and its staff are familiar to me. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We also have service included city tours and trekking, a car with an English-speaking driver, and transportation from Chiang Mai in our itinerary. It’s my pleasure.