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Thailand Loop Motorcycle Tours

Ride the true biker paradise with Motorcycle Tours Thailand! This excursion will take you to the most beautiful countryside of Northern Thailand. Experience great roads, no traffic, no speed cams, and stunning scenery. The true bikers paradise tour can deliver all that and more. Ride the famous highway No. 1148, ranked as one of the top 10 best riding roads all over the world. Places are limited to 10 riders and in high demand. Small groups are safer and friendlier. What are you waiting for?

Key information

  • Bike: rental bike
  • Mileage: 1390 kilometers / 864 miles
  • Daily rides: approximately 229 to 373 kilometers / 142 to 232 miles
  • Meals: daily breakfast, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

Meet the instructors

Nirin & Kay
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Highlights

  • Starts and ends in Chiang Mai
  • English-speaking professional tour guide with a TAT license
  • Cruise along the highway R120 through farming areas to Phayao
  • Take the motorbikes on a wooden ferry across the Sirikit Dam reservoir
  • Ride Highway No. 1148 - one of the top 10 world's best biking roads
  • Famous Motorcycle Tours Thailand “On zeee bikes!” T-Shirt
  • Airport transfers, accident insurance, and life insurance
  • 4 nights accommodation

Skill level

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

5 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, you can opt for a twin room or a double room.

The hotel in Chiang Mai will be your base before starting your exciting journey. During your stay in Nan and Phrae, your accommodation will be a beautiful hotel with a swimming pool facility. While in Sukhothai, you will be accommodated in a charming guest house with a swimming pool. And when you're in Khao Kho, you will enjoy the pleasant weather and relax in your peaceful accommodation.

Program

This excursion will take you to the most beautiful countryside of Northern Thailand. We know what you want: great roads, no traffic, no speed cams, and stunning scenery. The “True Bikers Paradise” tour can deliver all that and more. Ride the exhilarating, mountainous road R1148 from Nan, ranked in the Top 10 as one of the most fun biking roads to be found anywhere in the world 120 km of up and down curves through the impressive mountains providing you with pure riding pleasure. Ride along with the unique panoramic views of the border between Laos and Thailand on dream roads and explore Bo Kluea’s unseen Salt Mines.

Cross the Sirikit dam reservoir on a wooden ferry and discover the amazing Phayao and the unseen Uttaradit. Visit the UNESCO world heritage historical park of Sukhothai and the world´s first Elephant Hospital in Lampang. You will have unique sightseeing in unseen Northern Thailand.

The tour will start at 8.30 am. Please be informed, that you arrived at least one day before the tour started in Chiang Mai. We recommend two days before the tour starts to acclimate and avoid jet lag.

The tour will finish at about 4/5 pm back in Chiang Mai, so if you would like to fly back the same day to Bangkok or the beach, you can easily catch any flight from Chiang Mai after 6 pm.

Itinerary

Day 1: Chiang Mai – Nan (365 km / 226.8 miles)

Familiarize yourself with the bike while heading north of Chiang Mai. You will ride on the windy mountain road through Chae Son National Park via Dream Road R 1252. Continue on true biker’s paradise roads until you reach Phayao. Overview from the top of the hill Phayao Lake (Kwan Phayao) one of the largest lakes in Northern Thailand. Ride the exhilarating, mountainous highway to Nan. Visit Wat Phra That Khao Noi (Nan hilltop scenic temple) before relaxing in your lovely accommodation and jumping into the swimming pool. Later you will discover and enjoy Nan´s nightlife.

Day 2: Nan – Bo Kluea - Phayao (334 km / 207.7 miles)

After breakfast, we leave Nan riding through winding mountainous roads via the famous motorcycle paradise road R1081 the Bo Kluea. Here we will visit the Bo Kluea salt wells. Then we continue through Doi Phu Kha National Park to Chiang Klang where we will have lunch in a local restaurant. Ride the exhilarating, mountainous road R1148 to Chiang Kham, ranked in the Top 10 as one of the most fun biking roads to be found anywhere in the world. 120 kilometers of up and down curves through the impressive mountains providing you with pure riding pleasure. Then we cruise along the highway R1021 through farming areas to Phayao. Discover Kwan Phayao Lake, which is one of the biggest lakes in Thailand. It covers an area of 12,831 rai (21 km²) at an elevation of 380 m. The lake has a mean depth of 2 m. Forty-eight species of fish are recorded for the lake, the most dominant are the artificially introduced Nile Tilapia and the Climbing Perch. The lake was created in 1939 to improve irrigation in the area. It was added to the list of 61 most important wetlands on the 1st of August 2000. There are currently plans to restore the ancient temple Wat Tilok Aram dating back to the end of the 15th century, which was submerged during the construction of the lake. The town of Phayao is at the southeast corner of the lake. Then we arrive and relax at the charming accommodation.

Day 3: Phayao - Sirikit Dam - Uttaradit (331 km / 205.7 miles)

After breakfast, leaving unseen Phayao. Ride first south a bit on the main highway and use later the back roads via Mae Yom National Park. Later ride again fantastic motorcycle dream roads and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Khun Sathan National Park. Lunch is served in the middle of nowhere with a million-dollar view at a local restaurant. Highlight this day will be, of course, crossing the Sirikit Lake. We take the motorbikes on a wooden ferry across the Sirikit Dam reservoir. Sirikit Dam is the largest earth dam in Thailand. It´s used for irrigation, fisheries, flood control, and as well as hydroelectric power generation. Then we continue on the highway passing through rice fields until we reach charming Uttaradit. It is a small city near Lampang and a few kilometers away from Denchai. Very few tourists come here to visit the area, but Uttaradit City and its surroundings are worth coming to. If you want to see authentic Thailand, the one not many tourists see, you have to come here. Later you enjoy the beautiful accommodation with a swimming pool.

Day 4: Uttaradit – Sukhothai (89 km / 55.3 miles)

After breakfast, we leave Uttaradit riding again on backroads and passing through massive rice fields until we reach Sukhothai. A short day of riding gives us plenty of time to discover one of the highlights of this amazing motorcycle tour: the Ancient Sukhothai Historical Park, designated World Heritage site number 574 on 12 December 1991 by UNESCO, and enjoy the amazing sunset in the old ruins. A magical and memorable scene. Later you arrive at the guest house, where you enjoy the charming classic wooden Thai accommodation with a swimming pool.

Day 5: Sukhothai – Lampang - Chiang Mai (343 km / 213.1 miles)

After breakfast, we leave Sulhothai riding biker´s paradise roads via the “Columnar Mountains” road R101 to Den Chai and visit a large reclining Buddha. Then riding through winding mountainous roads to Lampang. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. Visit the Thai elephant conservation center and the world´s first elephant hospital. Continue riding through national parks and farming areas. Visit the local market, stopping for refreshment, before heading back to Chiang Mai.

Rules on the road

You will drive on the left as in England and Australia. All speed limits are in kilometers per hour, 30 to 50 for towns, 60 for suburbs, and 90 for major (A) roads and dual carriageways. You will happily cruise along the open road at a good clip, but you must always slow right down through the towns and villages, 50 kilometers per hour maximum. There are often kids, dogs, chickens, yak, etc., kicking around in the streets.

Also, if you see your guide braking, there’s a good reason - and you should brake, too! Many Thais ignore the typical unwritten rules of road positioning and merging you are used to in the West. You will go over this in person so don’t worry. There is always a “sweeper” and a service vehicle to make sure any riders caught by a traffic light or water buffalo crossing delay do not get separated from the group!

Skill level(s) required for this tour:

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

Included excursions

  • Discover Kwan Phayao Lake, which is one of the biggest lakes in Thailand
  • Enjoy Nan's hilltop scenic temple, Wat Phra That Khao Noi
  • Ride along fantastic mountainous roads to visit Mae Ngat Samboon Chon Dam
  • Ride on one of the best roads to discover Thailand's “Shangri-La”
  • Ride on windy mountain road to Than Tong waterfall and Mae Kachan hot spring
  • Take the motorbikes on a wooden ferry across the Sirikit Dam reservoir

Instructors

Nirin Chaiyapan (Noah)

Kay Kaesler

Location

This motorcycle tour will cover Nothern Thailand's most beautiful countryside including Chiang Mai, Phayao, Nan, Sirikit Dam, and Phrae.

Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station

The agricultural station researches and cultivates temperate climate fruits, flowers, and vegetables. Currently, the station has more than 12 species of temperate fruits such as raspberries, peaches, plums, kiwis, and strawberries, more than 60 species of vegetables such as carrots, Brussels sprouts, and peas, and more than 50 species of temperate flowers such as carnations and roses.

Kwan Phayao Lake

It covers an area of 12,831 rai (21 square kilometers) at an elevation of 380 meters. The lake has a mean depth of 2 meters. Forty-eight species of fish are recorded for the lake, the most dominant are the artificially introduced Nile Tilapia and the Climbing Perch. The lake was created in 1939 to improve irrigation in the area. It was added to the list of 61 most important wetlands on August 1, 2000. There are currently plans to restore the ancient temple Wat Tilok Aram dating back to the end of the 15th century, which was submerged during the construction of the lake.

Phrae

It is a small city near Lampang and a few kilometers away from Denchai. Very few tourists come here to visit the area, but Phrae City and its surroundings are worth it. If you want to see authentic Thailand, the one not many tourists see, you must come here.

Sirikit Dam reservoir

Sirikit is the largest earth dam in Thailand. It's used for irrigation, fisheries, flood control, and as well as hydroelectric power generation.

Food

The price of this motorcycle tour includes daily breakfast, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners. You will also be provided with water, soft drinks, and coffee/tea in connection with the meals.

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinks

The following drinks are included:

  • Water

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, Motorcycle Tours Thailand 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, your choice 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

  • 4 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)
  • 5 lunches, 4 dinners, breakfast every day
  • Water, soft drinks, and coffee/tea in connection with the meals
  • 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

  • Airfare
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa fees

How to get there

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Arrival by airplane

Please book your flights to arrive at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Pick-up service from this airport is included in the price. 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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