THAIGER MOTORBIKE TOURS NORTHERN THAILAND

YOUR ITINERARY · STARTING IN CHIANG MAI

Northern Thailand Highlights:
Your 10-Day Motorcycle Adventure

From Chiang Mai through the mountains around Mae Hong Son and Pai to the Golden Triangle. Explore your motorcycle adventure day by day, with the White Temple, Road 1148 and time to unwind by the lake in Phayao.

10 Days Including arrival and departure
8 Riding Days Through Northern Thailand
Chiang Mai Starting and finishing point

Your Journey, Day by Day

Open each day to explore the route

Day 1: Arrival and Getting Acquainted Chiang Mai · Arrival

We collect you from the airport and take you to our tour hotel in the heart of Chiang Mai. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore the old town or relax by the pool.

In the evening, we get to know one another over dinner at a restaurant in the old town before strolling together through the famous night market.

Day 2: Through the Mountains of Doi Inthanon Chiang Mai → Khun Yuam · approx. 250 kilometres

After breakfast, our first stop brings us into the world of elephants. We reach an elephant camp via a suspension bridge.

We then follow winding roads through the mountains around Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain. After lunch, a particularly steep stretch awaits, with plenty of bends and impressive views. Our destination for the day is Khun Yuam.

Day 3: Mountain Villages, Caves and Lively Pai Khun Yuam → Mae Hong Son → Pai · approx. 220 kilometres

Today combines rewarding riding with a variety of visits. A detour of around ten kilometres takes us along a small road and across a river to a Kayan village. The Kayan are often referred to as the “Long Neck” people.

We also visit an impressive limestone cave with stalactites. In the late afternoon, we reach Pai, which has become a popular destination in recent years.

After checking into our bungalow accommodation, we explore the town and look out for local treats at the night market.

Day 4: Winding Mountain Passes and Remote Roads Pai → Chiang Dao → Thaton · approx. 250 kilometres

Our journey continues through Northern Thailand's fascinating mountain scenery. Plenty of bends make the coming kilometres a varied and enjoyable ride.

From Chiang Dao, we take remote roads up to Doi Ang Khang, near the border with Myanmar. A steep mountain pass then leads us down to the plains and on to Thaton, our destination for the day.

Day 5: Tea Plantations and Chinese Influences Thaton → Doi Mae Salong → Mae Sai · approx. 150 kilometres

We follow winding roads along the border with Myanmar to Doi Mae Salong. With its Chinese influences, tea plantations and distinctive atmosphere, this mountain village feels like another world.

After visiting the local market, we continue to Mae Sai in the far north of Thailand.

It would normally be possible to cross the border into Myanmar on foot here. However, this is currently unavailable owing to the political situation and the ongoing civil war.

Day 6: Discovering the Golden Triangle Mae Sai → Chiang Rai · approx. 140 kilometres

Today, we enjoy a relaxed ride towards the legendary Golden Triangle, the historic meeting point of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar.

A speedboat takes us along the Mekong into the heart of the Golden Triangle. We then visit the Opium Museum for an insight into the region's eventful past.

In the afternoon, a well-maintained road takes us on to Chiang Rai. We round off the day at the Night Bazaar food court, where a wide choice of local specialities invites us to try something new and linger over dinner.

Day 7: The White Temple and Road 1148 Chiang Rai → Nan · approx. 260 kilometres

Today brings together culture and exhilarating bends. First, we visit the famous White Temple. Then Road 1148 takes us on a winding motorcycle ride through sweeping mountain landscapes.

A stop at a small temple with historic murals completes the ride before we reach Nan and relax by the pool at our resort.

Day 8: Rice Fields and Time by the Lake Nan → Phayao · approx. 250 kilometres

Today, we ride through national parks and past green rice fields towards Phayao. Well-maintained roads lead us towards the lake, and we stop for lunch at a local restaurant.

After checking into our lakeside hotel, we take a short boat trip to a temple island, where we gain an insight into Buddhist rituals.

Day 9: The Final Ride Back to Chiang Mai Phayao → Chiang Mai · approx. 200 kilometres

Today's route takes us through an impressive national park. Quiet coffee-growing villages line the way before the final winding stretch brings us back to Chiang Mai.

We reach the city in the early afternoon, leaving time to unwind at the hotel or treat yourself to a massage.

In the evening, we get together for a farewell dinner and look back on the experiences we have shared along the way.

Day 10: Farewell to the Adventure Chiang Mai · Departure

We take you to the airport.

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All distances are approximate. The itinerary is subject to change.