Name: 8 Day Ultimate Trails Guided Motorcycle Tour in Thailand
Brand: Big Bike Tours
Price: 2400 USD
Availability: InStock
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Accommodation

Check-in Time:

08:30

Check-out Time:

16:00

On your first day, you will enjoy your peaceful accommodation and on your second day, you will stay at a charming hotel with a swimming pool. You will enjoy the fantastic river view from your hotel on the third day and you will be relaxed in the peaceful setting of your hotel on the fourth day, directly at the mighty Mekong River.

Your lovely hotels on the fifth and sixth day have a swimming pool where you can relax and take a dip. On the seventh day, you will relax at a charming accommodation.

You will be accommodated in a private double bedroom (king-size bed). You do not need to share a room with someone else.

Program

Tour highlights

Doi Inthanon National Park (the highest peak in Thailand)
Vachiratharn waterfall
Famous 1,864 curves to Mae Hong Son
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu
The longest bamboo bridge in Thailand
Pai World War II Memorial Bridge
Chiang Dao cave
Wat Tha Ton
Long-neck Karen tribe village
Doi Mae Salong tea farm
Doi Tung Royal Villa
Monkey Temple
Golden Triangle
Long-tail boat trip on the Mekong River to Laos, Opium Museum, White Temple Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai
Charming Nan
Bo Kluea Salt Mines
Road R1148, ranked as one of the top 10 world`s best biking roads
Phayao lake (Kwan Phayao)
Tan Tong waterfall
Mae Katchan Hot Spring and Geyser

Gear

They recommend bringing your gear to be the most comfortable. But they also offer helmets, jackets, gloves, and knee guards (European high-quality brands in many different sizes). Please be informed, that they do not offer boots and trousers due to hygienic reasons.

Schedule

The tour will start at 8:30 am. Please be informed that you should arrive at least one day before the tour starts in Chiang Mai. They recommend two days before the tour starts to acclimate and avoid jet lag.

There will be an early morning meet and greet at your accommodation in Chiang Mai. Motorcycle Tours Thailand will provide the tour briefing, riding gear, and bike. Motorcycle Tours Thailand will inform you briefly about local history, and geography, and acknowledge any personal requirements.

Lastly, Motorcycle Tours Thailand has a general question-and-answer opportunity for any concerns you might have related to the tour.

The tour will finish at about 4 or 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 - Doi Inthanon - Mae Sariang (278 kilometers / 173 miles)

Familiarize yourself with your bike on the highway ride heading south of Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon National Park, the highest peak in Thailand, 2,565 meters above sea level. Ride along the excellent winding mountain road through pine forest scenery.

Visit Thailand’s finest waterfall, nature trails, Royal pagodas, and botanical gardens. Descend to Mae Chaem for a relaxing lunch at the local restaurant. After lunch, ride on passing through pine forests until you reach Mae Sariang, near the border with Myanmar, where you'll later enjoy your peaceful accommodation.

Day 2: Mae Sariang - Mae Hong Son - Pai (278 kilometers / 173 miles)

After breakfast, leave Mae Sariang to Mae Hong Son on narrow twisty curvy roads. In Khun Yuam, you will take a break and visit a World War II museum and Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, the first temple of Mae Hong Son on the hilltop.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Visit the unseen Su Tong Pae Bamboo Bridge, which was built by villagers and locals of Ban Gung Mai Sak. A beautiful bridge supposedly the longest bamboo bridge in Thailand. Then back on twisty curvy roads to Pai.

Then you reach your charming accommodation with a swimming pool. In Pai, you dine on delicious local food in a restaurant near the river. In the evening after dinner, you can enjoy the delights of the Walking Street market.

Day 3: Pai - Chiang Dao - Tha Ton (270 kilometers / 167 miles)

Before breakfast early in the morning, you will have a chance to offer food to the monks along the streets of Pai's local market. After breakfast, visit the Pai World War II Memorial Bridge. Then, you'll be back on winding mountainous roads to reach Chiang Dao where you will have a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, visit Chiang Dao cave. You'll then ride along fantastic mountain roads via Thailand's “Little Toscana” until you reach Tha Ton where you will visit the Wat Tha Ton on top of the mountain and enjoy the amazing sunset. Later, you will relax in your charming accommodation with a fantastic river view.

Day 4: Tha Ton - Golden Triangle (144 kilometers / 89 miles)

After breakfast, you will leave Tha Ton to visit the long-necked Karen tribe village near the border of Thailand and Myanmar. Ride to Doi Mae Salong where Chinese mountain tea farmers live and test Thailand's best tea. Of course, you will test Thailand´s best tea there.

Then you'll be back on curvy roads to Doi Tung Royal Villa and visit the Winter Palace and the botanical garden. Lunch is served at the Royal’s Project restaurant. You'll continue along winding roads to Mae Sai, the northernmost point of Thailand, and visit Wat Tham Pla where you can feed some food to wild monkeys.

At the Golden Triangle, you'll take a long-tail boat trip on the Mekong River for a short visit to a small village in Laos. You'll not need a visa. Visit the Opium Museum before relaxing at your peaceful accommodation directly at the mighty Mekong River.

Day 5: Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai - Nan (328 kilometers / 203 miles)

After breakfast, ride along a scenic farming area road to Chiang Rai City. You may also visit the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), one of the top ten wonder temples in the world. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

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 6: Rest day in Nan

Today is a day of leisure. You will not do anything so you can relax at the pool or go shopping in town. Optionally you can, of course, discover the historical and cultural sites of unseen Nan by bicycle (laundry service available).

Day 7: Nan - Bo Kluea - Phayao (334 kilometers / 207 miles)

After breakfast, you will leave Nan riding through winding mountainous roads via the famous motorcycle paradise road R1081 the Bo Kluea. Here, you will visit the Bo Kluea salt wells. Then, you continue through Doi Phu Kha National Park to Chiang Klang where you 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 you 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 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 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. You arrive and relax at the charming accommodation.

Day 8: Phayao - Chiang Mai (154 kilometers / 95 miles)

After breakfast, leaving unseen Phayao. Ride around Phayao Lake (Kwan Phayao), one of the largest lakes in Northern Thailand. Continue riding on the windy mountain dream road R120 to Than Tong waterfall and Mae Kachan hot spring.

Lunch is served at a local restaurant in front of the hot spring. Visit a local market, stopping for refreshments, 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, intermediate, and 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

Included excursions

Go shopping in Nan Town
Discover the long-necked Karen tribe village
Drop by Doi Mae Salong and taste Thailand's best tea
Enjoy Thailand’s finest waterfall, Winter Palace, nature trails, Royal pagodas, and botanical gardens
Explore a World War II museum and Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, the first temple of Mae Hong Son on the hilltop
Explore the Opium museum and the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), one of the top ten wonder temples in the world
See the Chiang Dao cave
Stop by the Wat Tha Ton on top of the mountain and enjoy the amazing sunset
Visit Wat Phra That Khao Noi, Nan hilltop scenic temple
Visit Wat Tham Pla where you can feed some food to wild monkeys

Instructors

Nirin Chaiyapan (Noah)

With a close-knit unit of 10 enthusiastic and experienced motorcyclists, Big Bike Tours has a professional team, highly skilled at leading and designing motorcycle tours. The Tour Team Members have of course also undertaken international first aid training. Big Bike Tours is managed by NIRIN CHAIYAPAN, who has more than 25 years of varied riding experience and many miles riding all over Asia and especially the region of Thailand. We combine professionalism with a fun and informal atmosphere to give clients a memorable riding experience.

Kay Kaesler

Motorcyclist and Photographer Kay Kaesler is the author of many articles in blogs, forums, and magazines about the scenic motorcycle routes in Thailand, Asia, and all over the world for over 25 years. In 2009, Kaesler began sharing his experiences with others and founded Big Bike Tours. Kaesler speaks four languages: German, English, Russian, and Thai. He currently lives with his family just outside of Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand.

Location

This motorcycle tour will take place in different places in Thailand namely Chiang Mai, Doi Inthanon, Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son, Pai, Chiang Dao, Tha Ton, Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai, Nan, Bo Kluea, and Phayao.

Ride to the White Temple Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai. 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 kilometers 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. Enjoy the real Thailand in charming Phayao at Kwan Phayao, the largest lake in Northern Thailand.

An unforgettable riding experience as you pass through natural, historical, traditional, and cultural attractions.

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Food

Daily delicious breakfast, 7 lunches, and 7 dinners are included in the price. Water, soft drinks, and coffee/tea in connection with the meals are also provided.

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, 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.

On your free time, you have the option to enjoy any of the following activities:

Ride the Bo Kluea Loop, 193 kilometers, on amazing roads to visit the Bo Kluea salt wells
Visit a local market to buy souvenirs and gifts
Visit the Tha Pai hot spring, where you can enjoy a mineral bath

What's included

Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage
English speaking professional tour guide with TAT license
7 nights accommodation at carefully selected quality hotels and resorts with leisure facilities
Daily breakfast, 7 lunches, and 7 dinners
Water, soft drinks, and coffee / tea in connection with the meals
Third party liability insurance for motorcycles
Full First Class Comprehensive insurance for motorcycles with deductible of up to 30,000 THB in case of damage
Transfers from and to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
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 Historical Sites
Riding gears (helmets, jackets, gloves, knee guards)
Famous Motorcycle Tours Thailand “On zeee bikes!” T-Shirt
Life insurance up to 1,000,000 THB
Accident cover insurance up to 100,000 THB

What's not included

Airfare
Alcoholic drinks
All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature
Visa fees
Travel insurance

How to get there

Recommended Airports

CNX

Chiang Mai International Airport

3 km

Transfer included

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flights to arrive at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Transfer from and to 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 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.

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.

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 14 days before arrival.

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