Motorcycle Tour Thailand

This tour allows you to fly in and decompress before joining TBB Tours for a biking experience of a lifetime, then relax for a day in Chiang Mai before flying out. The tour is scheduled to start on a Monday and finish on a Wednesday, fitting in nicely with a two week holiday slot. The tour has been planned to take in the absolute best that northern Thailand has to offer: fantastic roads, beautiful vistas, quality hotels, and “must see” attractions such as the towns of Pai and Mae Hong Son, the ancient city of Sukhothai, stunning Phu Chi Fa, and of course, the Golden Triangle. To top it off, you’ll also visit the famed “White Temple” in Chiang Rai.

Key information

Terrain: 100% asphalt
Bike: rental bike (Suzuki Vstrom 650cc)
Mileage: 2,000 kilometers / 1,243 miles
Daily rides: 250 kilometers / 155 miles
Riding gear: helmet and riding jackets (available free of charge)
Meals: all meals (except evening meals)

Meet the guides

Duncan & Jeff
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Highlights

Starts and ends in Chiang Mai
Stop at the ancient city of Sukhothai
Visit the towns of Pai and Mae Hong Son
View the famed “White Temple” in Chiang Rai
Discover fantastic roads and beautiful vistas
Experience the wonderful Golden Triangle
Enjoy the stunning Phu Chi Fa
9 nights accommodation

Skill level

Intermediate
Advanced

Styles

9 riding days

Airport transfer available:
Chiang Mai International Airport (US$5 per person)

Program

Day 1: Chiang Mai to Pai via scenic backroads
Day 2: Pai to Mae Hong Son with a lunch stop at Rak Thai
Day 3: Mae Hong Son to Mae Sarieng with a visit to a Karen Long Neck village
Day 4: Mae Sarieng to Sukhothai; a big but fun day in the saddle
Day 5: Rest day in Sukhothai: Explore the Historical Park by bicycle
Day 6: Sukhothai to Dansai via Khao Kho, Thailand’s “Little Switzerland”
Day 7: Dansai to Nan including one of the remotest roads in Thailand
Day 8: Nan to Chiang Khong via the picturesque Phu Chi Fah area
Day 9: Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai including the Golden Triangle
Day 10: Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai via The White Temple and Doi Chang

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 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

Guides

Duncan Green

Originally hailed from Somerset in the UK, Duncan has been living in Thailand for many years, primarily to ride motorcycles on the brilliant roads throughout the country. Duncan moved to Chiang Mai in 2010 where he met Jeff via the shop. The two became firm friends and riding buddies. He subsequently joined Jeff in 2013 to replace Tony. He is a very proficient rider both on and off the road and his stable currently includes a Triumph Tiger 1050, Honda CB1100EX, Suzuki GSX1400, and tweaked Honda CRF250.

Jeff Pike

Jeff is a passionate biker. He is originally from Poole, Dorset, in England and has been legally riding since 1979. He visited Southeast Asia in 2001 for an off-road motorcycle tour to Laos based out of Chiang Mai. He fell in love with the place and after many subsequent visits, he also fell in love with a local girl and relocated here in 2005. Jeff's pride and joy are his beautifully tuned and lightly customized Triumph Bonneville. He also owns a Royal Enfield Classic 500 back in England, which gets ridden once a year.

Location

Destination highlights

Pai: the “hippy / alternative” town nestled in a beautiful lush valley
Rak Thai: A KMT village on the border with Myanmar
Mae Hong Son: Ethnic town centred around a picture-postcard lake
Boat ride to a Karen Long Neck village
Sukhothai: The ancient capital of Siam, dating back to the 13th century
Khao Kho: known to locals as “Little Switzerland”
Nan: the province with possibly the best rider’s roads in all of Thailand
Phu Chi Fa: TBB Tours’ favourite part of Thailand due to the stunning views
Chiang Khong / Chiang Saen: location of the Mekhong river and the Golden Triangle
Chiang Rai: busy provincial capital with a good choice of eateries
Wat Rong Khun (a.k.a “The White Temple”)
Doi Chang: home to some of the best coffee beans in the world

How to get there

Recommended Airports

CNX

Chiang Mai International Airport

16 km

Transfer available for additional US$5 per person

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Transfer from and to this airport is available upon request for 150 THB each way per person.

Airport: Chiang Mai International Airport Airport transfer available: Chiang Mai International Airport (US$5 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

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