Suan Bua Mae Sa Orchid Farm
Samuem 330 Moo 1, Mae Rim - Samoeng Road, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, 50180
Thailand is renowned for its variety and quality of orchids, and the Mae Sa Valley, north of Chiang Mai, is the place to go to see their beauty at the source. At the Suan Bua Mae Sa Orchid Farm, visitors can see more than 50 varieties of orchids and wander through a live butterfly enclosure filled with colorful and fragrant tropical plants.
The Basics
Most travelers visiting the Mae Sa Orchid Farm arrive as part of a guided tour of the beautiful Mae Sa Valley. A typical day trip might involve a morning hike through the rain forest of Northern Thailand, a picnic lunch by a waterfall, and an afternoon of cycling down rural country roads to the orchid farm. Those traveling independently often combine a visit to the orchid farm with a trip to the nearby Mae Sa elephant camp.
Things to Know Before You Go
Suan Bua Mae Sa Orchid is popular with families and active travelers.
Give yourself 30 minutes to an hour to wander the farm facilities.
The farm is home to an on-site restaurant where you can grab lunch or a drink.
Mae Sa Valley day trips that include the orchid farm typically last around nine hours.
How to Get There
The Mae Sa Orchid Farm is located off Maerim-Samoeng Road on Highway 107 from Chiang Mai. Most visitors come as part of a guided tour from Chiang Mai.
When to Get There
The Mae Sa Orchid Farm is open daily from 7:30am to 4:30pm. Since the orchids and butterflies are located indoors, it’s a good option to escape the rain or afternoon heat.
The Orchids of Thailand
Thailand is home to about 1,300 species of orchids, many of which still grow naturally in the wild. The country is also the largest exporter of orchids in the world, with many of them sent to China, Japan, and the US.
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