Description
19th – 27th Dec, 2026
8 Nights, 9 Days
Ride Skill Level
15-29°C
Boutique Stays
Starting @ $3,099
Motorcycle Included
Move beyond the beaches and mainstream cities of Thailand. You’ll thank us!
You will visit the city of Chiang Rai and the stunning artwork of the nearby White Temple – known as Wat Rong Khun. You will also go to rather more famous or infamous places like the Golden Triangle by the Mekong River, where Laos, Myanmar and Thailand meet and where in previous decades the opium poppy provided a living to many people until it was stopped in the 1996 after the death of Khun Sa, a legendary drug lord. Experience the main border crossing between Thailand and Myanmar at Mae Sai and ride the spectacular road to Doi Tung and Mae Salong with its scenic beauty. Between Mae Taeng and Mae Hong Son there are 1,864 bends or twisties which gives everybody a great opportunity to improve their cornering skills whatever their level of expertise. Among the highlights of the trip you can also visit the Long Neck Women of the Karen Tribe, famous for the brass rings that they wear around their necks. Before returning to Chiang Mai drive to the top of Thailand – the highest mountain in Thailand (Doi Inthanon), 2,565 meters.
Our Northern Thailand itinerary ensures a thrilling adventure around every turn
Take a sneak peek into our day-to-day journey
Arrive in Chiang Mai
Upon arrival to Chiang Mai International Airport transfer to centrally located hotel. At 3 PM transfer to motorcycle rental company for a welcome briefing, answer any questions you might have and motorcycle hand over. Short ride back to your hotel. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai – Nan
Once on your motorcycle you quickly leave Chiang Mai behind and start your ride in eastern direction towards Phayao. During most of the day you cruise one hilly roads, a great start to get familiar with riding in Thailand and your motorcycle. In Phayao, enjoy the ride through the villages and along the lake. Once you reach the other side of the lake, enjoy lunch by the lake shore. Continue your journey towards Nan on more provincial roads, low traffic density, enjoy the rural life as villages and rice field’s passes by. The last part of the day you are crossing a mountain range enjoying the curves and the remote roads. Overnight in Nan.
Nan – Chiang Rai
Leave Nan and make your way through the hinterland first north bond on the main road and soon on small back roads in south-eastern direction. This is another great motorcycle riding area. Great roads, endless bends, not much traffic, stunning scenery. Road taking you to the lunch restaurant is probably one of the best motorcycle roads in Thailand. Lunch at a local restaurant by another river bank. Your ride continues north-eastern direction. For the next hundred km or so you pass countless rice fields and fruit plantations and cruise through small farm villages bends through yet more beautiful landscapes. Just before reaching you hotel in Chiang Rai you will visit the remarkable Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) which is today recognized as one of the main attractions all over Thailand. Park in front of the temple. Take your time to explore this unique and fairly recently build temple. Your hotel is centrally located, plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Chiang Rai
Ride from Chiang Rai to the legendary Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. Visit Wat Phrathat viewpoint and the Opium Museum before taking a boat along the Mekong, with a short stop in Laos (passport required, no visa needed).
After lunch at a local rice-field restaurant, continue to Mae Sai, Thailand’s northernmost point, and explore its bustling border market. Ride south to Choui Fong Tea Plantation for a refreshing break before visiting the Ruammit Elephant Camp, where you can get close to the Asian elephants.
Return to Chiang Rai for an overnight stay.
Chiang Rai – Pai
Leave Chiang Rai and head west through the mountains towards Fang, stopping at Mungmee Coffee Roasters for a coffee break. Continue south on Route 107, with another stop at the Hua Luk Royal Project and lunch overlooking the Limestone Mountains.
At Mae Tang, turn onto Route 1095 and cross the mountains towards Pai, beginning the famous road to Mae Hong Son with its 1,864 bends. Before reaching the hotel, visit an elephant camp near Pai and spend some time feeding the elephants.
After checking in, relax by the pool or explore Pai’s lively Walking Street, known for its street food, bars and live music. Overnight in Pai.
Pai – Exploration Day
Pai is a charming town nestled in a valley along the Pai River, surrounded by waterfalls, hot springs and scenic gorges. Explore Pai Walking Street, browse local handicrafts and street food, or visit Baan Santichon, a traditional Chinese village known for its clay houses and Yunnan cuisine.
With plenty to see and do, scooter rentals are an easy and affordable way to explore the area. Your tour guide will be happy to help with bookings if needed.
Pai – Mae Hong Son
Today is a very scenic riding day. Even if the distance is not that much, there are plenty of mountains and switch backs to negotiate, don’t worry, you will need the full day. This is also the second part of the road famous for its 1864 bends of varying sharpness. You pass two mountains with 2 great scenic View Points en route. The journey takes you through some beautiful mountainous scenery. Around mid-day arrive Ban Rak Thai where you have lunch in one of the local Chinese restaurants by the little lake. They serve delicious Chinese specialties. Ban Rak Thai means literally “the Thai-loving village” built around a lake on the Myanmar border. About 800, mainly Chinese settled here after the communist takeover of China and some of the buildings have a distinctively Chinese appearance. After lunch continue to Mae Hong Son and up the hill to visit the Wat Phrathat Doi Kongmu. From here you have a great view over the city and its surroundings.
Next destination is the pier were you park your motorcycles. You can leave helmets, jackets etc at the ticket office. Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the Pai River for about 20 min to the Karen Long Neck village. The Karen, a tribal minority, historically lived in the hills on the Myanmar side of the border. Some of their women wear heavy brass rings around their necks, forearms, and shins. Many ideas regarding why the coils are worn have been suggested. Some have hypothesized that the rings protected women from becoming slaves by making them less attractive to other tribes. Another theory is that the coils originate from the desire to look more attractive. Why don’t you ask them and find out the real story. Return by boat to the pier and ride to the nearby Resort. Enjoy first a drink at the sunset bar overlooking the rice paddies. Overnight in Mae Hong Son.
Mae Hong Son – Chiang Mai
In the morning ride the Road 108 from Mae Hong Son to Khun Yuam. It is a great winding road with wide twists. In Khun Yuam visit the local War Museum. The Imperial Japanese Army troops were stationed in Khun Yuam during the construction of a highway intended to cross Burma to India. Tip: Ask the museum staff to show the video about the history. Next to the museum there is a an 7/11 store where you can get snacks, coffee etc. From Khun Yuam continue to Mae Chaem on Road 1088 and 1263 on nice twisty back roads. At Mae Chaem there is a little local restaurant, run by a French guy with his Thai wife. The food is great, both Tahi and Western, the deserts are the best in this part of the country, enjoy! Ride Road 1192 and turn left on Road 1009 up to the top of Doi Inthanon, which at 2,565 meters is the highest mountain in Thailand. Park your motorcycles and walk up to the absolute peak and the little museum.
Next stop is the Vachiratharn Waterfall – an impressive and powerful 80 m high waterfall. Continue on Road 1009 until reaching the intersection 108. The last 50 km or so, drive on Road 108 until reaching Bike Tour Asia service center were you end the ride.
Depart from Chiang Mai
With a head full of happy memories and a phonebook full of new friends, we say goodbye to Thailand.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The rider is mandatorily required to have an International Driving Permit (IDP) and ECE/DOT Certified helmet.
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