“On stunning trails to a hidden Chinese village”
3 Days Guided Enduro Tour - On Old Smuggler's Paths to Little China
Chiang Mai - Phrao
Guided Enduro Tour in Northern Thailand
Ride on challenging off-road trails! All advanced and experienced riders are invited to join this amazing tour. You will have the opportunity to discover old smuggler's paths as you ride with the knowledgeable local tour guide who will provide you with information and stories about the routes you take. Enjoy the exciting trails of Thailand that you will never forget!
Key information
- Terrain: 80% off-road
- Bike: rental bike (upgraded Kawasaki KLX250)
- Mileage: 400 kilometers / 250 miles
- Riding gear included in the tour package: MX helmet, gloves, MX jersey and pants, knee protectors, protector jacket, hip bag, and MX boots
- Meals: breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Chiang Mai
- Go off-the-beaten-tracks of Huai Nam Khun Loop
- Ride along the ravines and ridges of the Khun Tan Range
- Pass villages of Akha, Lisu, and Lahu hilltribes with coffee, tea, and fruit farms
- Fly along narrow tracks and challenging single trails to the Mae Kuang Dam
- Cross the summit of the Doi Mon Lan
- Discover Buatong Waterfalls
- 2 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
3 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 4 participants
Accommodation
During this tour, you will be accommodated in different hotels/resorts, depending on your group size and the resorts' availability. Among those units, there are Phrao Boutique Hotel, Huan Chiang Dao Resort, Villa de Pai, Pai Vintage Garden Resort, and Pai My Guest Resort. Please note that the accommodation will vary and there is no guarantee of one or more of the above-mentioned units.
Note
Phrao Outdoor Adventure specialises / focuses on single riders and small groups.
Program
Day 1
Phrao Outdoor will pick you up at your hotel / accommodation. You ride along dual tracks, short single trails, and paved rural roads in teak forests and farmland to the Phrao Valley, where you turn on the dual tracks along the ravines and ridges of the Khun Tan Range that climb steadily up to 1,500 meters, passing through some secluded villages with coffee and tea plantations. At the end of this section you get on a paved mountain road and swing down 160 curves and 1,000 vertical meters to Phrao.
Day 2
You climb back up in the mountain region again along a hilltribe trail which is quite steep and challenging at the end. The following Huai Nam Khun Loop is absolutely off the beaten tracks! On your way to the Yunnan Chinese settlement deep in a small valley of the Khun Tan Mountains you pass villages of Akha, Lisu, and Lahu hilltribes with coffee, tea, and fruit farms.
On your way back to Phrao you ride across the summit of the Doi Mon Lan, with 1,695 meters the highest peak of the Sri Lanna National Park. Enjoy the stunning views!
Day 3
Your last day begins with a loop to a hidden hilltribe village before you ride along tracks, trails, and paved roads in hilly farmland to the Buatong Waterfalls.
After a break you disappear in dense teak forests and fly along narrow tracks and challenging single trails to the Mae Kuang Dam and back to the base.
Requirements for joining the tour
- Valid national and international motorbike license - mandatory
- Travel insurance concluded in your home country
Skill levels required for this tour
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 five to six hours
- extensive riding experience
- assistance on demand (if required)
- experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
- comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions
Location
On this tour, you will discover old smuggler's paths as you head towards Little China, as well as some other interesting places along the way.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- 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
What's included
- Transfers to the base and back to your hotel in Chiang Mai town
- Rental bike (Kawasaki KLX 250S)
- Rental bike insurance
- Fuel
- Technical support
- Riding gear + body armour
- Drinking water + soft drinks during the day
- 2 nights accommodation with breakfasts
- All meals
- All entrance fees
- English speaking tour leader / tour guide
- Pick up from hotel / accommodation
What's not included
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
How to get there
Recommended Airports
CNX
Chiang Mai International Airport
16 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% 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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