By Car
Driving is evidently the easiest option to get to the area, but be aware of the challenging nature of both the road and the pickup truck drivers upon it. Cars are available for rent starting at around 1000 baht per day plus refundable deposit around 20,000 baht at Chiang Rai airport and a full tank of petrol ~1000 baht will get you there and back safely.
Directions from Chiang Rai 2.5 to 3 hours
Leave the city southbound on Route 1 Phahonyothin Road. Take the turn off for Road 1020 which will lead you south and then east. 1020 eventually splits in a rural town - with a left turnoff continuing as the 1020 and 'straight on' becoming the 1021. Follow the 1021 - you will begin to see signs for Phu Chi Fa and will take a left turnoff for the 1155 before reaching the town of Ngao. This road passes through some incredible scenery but you will need to keep an eye on signs at junctions - eventually you will come to a checkpoint, keep right. A little further you will reach a T junction - take a right, following the signs for Phu Chi Fa Forest Park. From now it is a direct road and you will see signs for the amenities - parking, camping, information, and the 'viewpoint', i.e. the peak.
