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Thailand Motorcylce Tour to the Mekong River

This excursion will take you to the famous Golden Triangle at the Mekong River – the border between Thailand, Myanmar (former Burma), and Laos. You will discover the lovely Tha Ton; the long-neck Karen tribe’s village; the impressive mountainous scenery of Doi Mae Salong, Doi Tung Royal Villa, and unseen Phayao. Ride to the White Temple Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai and along winding, narrow, twisty, curvy roads with high mountain scenery. Lots of sightseeing and unforgettable memories as you pass through amazing natural, historical, traditional, and cultural attractions.

Key information

  • Bike: rental bike
  • Mileage: 680 kilometers / 420 miles
  • Daily rides: 142 to 323 kilometers / 88 to 201 miles
  • Meals: daily breakfast, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Meet the instructors

Nirin & Kay
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Highlights

  • Starts and ends in Chiang Mai
  • Ride along fantastic mountainous roads
  • Visit Mae Sa Elephant Camp, where you will feed the elephants
  • Ride to Doi Mae Salong, where Chinese mountain tea farmers live
  • Visit Golden Triangle and enjoy a long-tail boat trip on the Mekong River to Laos
  • Visit Wat Tham Pla, where you can feed some food to wild monkeys
  • English speaking professional tour guide with TAT license
  • 2 nights accommodation

Skill level

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

3 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: German
Group size: Maximum of 10 participants
Airport transfer included: Chiang Mai International Airport
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Accommodation

Check-in Time:
08:30
Check-out Time:
16:00

Riders will be accommodated in a private room with a double bed in Motorcycle Tours Thailand's charming hotels. If you bring a pillion or a spouse, you can opt for a twin room or a double room.

The hotel in Chiang Mai will be the meet and greet location before you start your tour. You will be accommodated in charming accommodation with fantastic panorama view while in Tha Ton and in a peaceful accommodation in this famous Golden Triangle area.

Program

Day 1: Chiang Mai - Chiang Dao - Tha Ton (210 km / 338 miles)

You take the highway, heading north of Chiang Mai to Mae Sa Elephant Camp, where you will feed the elephants, and see them bathing and performing their talents. Continue to reach Chiang Dao, where you can relax for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit the Chiang Dao cave. Then ride along the fantastic mountainous road until reach Tha Ton, where you will visit the Wat Tha Ton on top of the mountains and enjoy the amazing sunset there. Later you relax in your charming accommodation with a fantastic panorama view.

Day 2: Tha Ton - Golden Triangle (144 km / 232 miles)

After breakfast, you leave Tha Ton to visit the long-neck Karen tribe village near the border of Thailand and Myanmar. Ride to Doi Mae Salong, where Chinese mountain tea farmers live. Of course, you will test Thailand´s best tea there. Then back on curvy roads to Doi Tung Royal Villa. Visit the Winter Palace and the botanical garden. Lunch is served at the Royal’s Project restaurant.

Continue along winding roads to Mae Sai, the northernmost point of Thailand. Visit Wat Tham Pla where you can feed some food to wild monkeys. Reach the Golden Triangle to take a long-tail boat trip on the Mekong River and visit a small village in Laos (no visa necessary). Visit the Opium Museum before relaxing at your peaceful accommodation directly at the mighty Mekong River.

Day 3: Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai - Phayao - Chiang Mai (322 km / 518 miles)

After breakfast, ride along a scenic farming area road to Chiang Rai City. After that, visit the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) one of the top 10 wonder temples in the world. Continue on a long highway ride until you reach Phayao, and visit Phayao Lake (Kwan Phayao) one of the largest lakes in Northern Thailand. Lunch is served at a local restaurant in front of the lake. Continue riding on windy mountain roads to Than Tong waterfall and Mae Kachan hot spring. Visit a local market, stopping for refreshment, before heading back to Chiang Mai.

Note

The tour will start in the morning, at 08:30 a.m. Motorcycle Tours Thailand advises you to arrive at least one day before the tour starts in Chiang Mai and they recommend arrival two days before the tour starts to acclimate and avoid jet lag.

The tour will finish at about 4 - 5 p.m. back in Chiang Mai, so if you like to fly back the same day to Bangkok International Airport (BKK), you can easily catch any flight from Chiang Mai after 6 p.m.

Gear

BIG BIKE TOURS™ recommends bringing your gear to be the most comfortable. BUT they also offer helmets, jackets, gloves, and knee guards (European high-quality brands in many sizes). Please be informed that they do not offer boots and trousers due to hygiene reasons.

Skill level required for this tour: Beginner, intermediate, advanced

Beginner:

  • can ride for 2-3 hours
  • minimal riding experience
  • assistance required
  • comfortable with curves and leans
  • basic experience with unsurfaced roads
  • short distance ascents and descents

Intermediate:

  • can ride for 3-4 hours
  • average riding experience
  • little assistance required
  • comfortable with extreme curves and leans
  • average experience with unsurfaced roads
  • steep ascents and descents

Advanced:

  • can ride for 5-6 hours
  • extensive riding experience
  • assistance on demand (if required)
  • experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
  • comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions

Instructors

Nirin Chaiyapan (Noah)

Kay Kaesler

Location

This motorcycle tours will start from Chiang Mai and then continue to Tha Ton, Golden Triangle, Phayao, and then back to Chiang Mai.

Food

The price of this motorcycle tour includes daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Water, soft drinks, and coffee / tea are also provided in connection with the meals.

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinks

The following drinks are included:

  • Water
  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Soda

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Every day, Big Bike Tours will offer advice on the best things to see and do, but you’re under no pressure to follow the (small) crowd. You can strike out on your own at any time and simply meet back up with the group when you’re ready. Motorcycle Tours Thailand will have preferred routes mapped out for you - but anyway, you choose to arrive at the booked hotel is up to you! There are elephants and water buffalo although you might not get there in time for dinner.

What's included

  • 2 overnights at carefully selected quality hotels and resorts with leisure facilities
  • Private double bedroom (king-size bed). You do not need to share a room with someone else.
  • 3 lunches, 2 dinners, breakfast every day
  • Water, soft drinks, and coffee/tea in connection with the meals
  • Gasoline & oil; motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage
  • Third-party liability insurance for motorcycles
  • Full First Class Comprehensive insurance for motorcycles with a deductible of up to 30,000 THB in case of damage
  • Pick-up service from Chiang Mai Airport
  • English-speaking professional Road Captain with a TAT license (Tourism Authority of Thailand) on a motorcycle leading the group
  • Support van for luggage transportation, drinks, and space for a few guests on the entire tour upon prior request
  • All entrance fees to national parks and historic sites
  • Riding gear (helmets, jackets, gloves, knee guards)
  • Famous Big Bike Tours “On zee bikes!” T-Shirt
  • Accident cover insurance up to 100,000 THB, life insurance up to 1,000,000 THB, and much more!

What's not included

  • All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Travel insurance (cover against cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation, in the event of accident or illness). We highly recommend you arrange appropriate insurance in your home country
  • Airfare
  • Visa fee

How to get there

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Arrival by airplane

Please book your flights to arrive at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Motorcycle Tours Thailand will pick you up at the airport. Most customers touring with Motorcycle Tours Thailand usually come from Bangkok and in this case, they recommend traveling up to Chiang Mai by one of the many flights operating on this route. It is not expensive and with companies such as Air Asia. The earlier you book, the cheaper the flight.

Arrival by train

The train (night train) is another option; however, the Thai train network needs a serious overhaul. Take a look at the difference between the train cost and the flight costs compared to one-hour flying time or a 12-hour train journey along with the fact that the trains are notoriously unreliable. The train option is usually the odd one out.

Arrival by bus

A lot of buses start every hour from Bangkok’s Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit - Chatuchak) to Chiang Mai. Travel time with the bus will be around eight hours.

Airport: Chiang Mai International Airport Airport transfer included: Chiang Mai International Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 10% of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
  • The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

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