Thailand Motorcycle Tour to the Golden Triangle

Motorcycle Tour · Thailand

Thailand Motorcycle Tour: The Lanna Kingdom

This motorcycle tour Thailand takes you through the fascinating Kingdom of Lanna in the north of the country — past dense mountain forests, ancient temples and the Wat Rong Khun. On winding country roads you discover remote provinces like N...


How long?
10 days
When?
Herbst
Price
€ 5.600 / person

Thailand Motorcycle Tour to the Golden Triangle

Motorcycle tour Thailand: this ten-day tour starts in Chiang Mai, the Rose of the North, where your rental motorcycle is handed over. From there this motorcycle tour Northern Thailand heads to the remote province of Nan and on to the Golden Triangle on the Mekong River. On well-surfaced but curvy country roads you discover mountain villages, rice fields and the legendary pass road with 1,864 curves to Pai and Mae Hong Son. The tour concludes with the motorcycle ride through Chiang Rai over Doi Inthanon back to Chiang Mai.

Highlights

The Golden Triangle

At the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet, you briefly swap the motorcycle for a boat on this Golden Triangle motorcycle tour and explore the Mekong region with a short stop in Laos.

Pai Road: 1,864 Curves

Between Mae Taeng and Mae Hong Son, 1,864 curves await you — this motorcycle tour Pai Thailand winds over switchbacks, past an elephant camp, all the way to the hotel in Pai by evening.

Summit of Doi Inthanon

Doi Inthanon rises to 2,565 metres as the highest mountain in Thailand. This motorcycle tour Doi Inthanon brings you to the powerful Wachiratharn waterfall and through dense national park jungle back to Chiang Mai.

Salt Village Bo Kluea

The remote village of Bo Kluea is famous for its centuries-old salt wells. This motorcycle tour Bo Kluea leads through Phu National Park on one of the most winding and traffic-free routes in Thailand.

Temple City Chiang Rai

In Chiang Rai you visit the brilliantly white Wat Rong Khun. This motorcycle tour Chiang Rai reveals art, culture and the distinctive temple architecture of the former Lanna Kingdom.

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Itinerary

Stage 1

Day 1–10

Thailand

The route of this motorcycle tour Thailand runs through the former Kingdom of Lanna in the north, from Chiang Mai via Nan, Chiang Rai, Thaton and Pai to Mae Hong Son and back.

Day 1: Arrival in Chiang Mai
Day 1 · Thailand

Day 1: Arrival in Chiang Mai

Welcome to your motorcycle tour Thailand! After arriving at Chiang Mai airport, a transfer brings you to the hotel. In the afternoon, the welcome briefing at the service centre covers your motorcycle handover and all key information for the coming days. A shared dinner rounds off the first evening. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 2: Chiang Mai – Nan
Day 2 · Thailand

Day 2: Chiang Mai – Nan

This Northern Thailand motorcycle tour heads east toward Phayao on hilly country roads — a relaxed introduction to Thai traffic. After a lakeside lunch, the route continues over a mountain range to Nan, past villages and rice fields. Dinner by the Nan River, two nights in Nan.

Day 3: Day Trip to Bo Kluea
Day 3 · Thailand

Day 3: Day Trip to Bo Kluea

The road to Bo Kluea ranks among Thailand's finest motorcycle routes — winding and virtually traffic-free. On this guided motorcycle tour Thailand you visit the salt-well village and cross Phu National Park. Back in Nan, the Wat Phumin temple and a riverside dinner await.

Day 4: Nan – Chiang Rai
Day 4 · Thailand

Day 4: Nan – Chiang Rai

Quiet back roads through rice fields and orchards lead you on this motorcycle tour Chiang Rai through the hinterland. The final kilometres grow increasingly curvy before you visit the striking Wat Rong Khun White Temple. Two nights in Chiang Rai.

Day 5: Chiang Rai (Rest Day)
Day 5 · Thailand

Day 5: Chiang Rai (Rest Day)

A free day to take a breath: enjoy breakfast and the hotel pool, or explore Chiang Rai's markets and temples on foot. The ride here has demanded plenty of curves — today the engine rests. Second overnight in Chiang Rai.

Day 6: Chiang Rai – Thaton
Day 6 · Thailand

Day 6: Chiang Rai – Thaton

On this Golden Triangle motorcycle tour you briefly swap the bike for a boat to explore the Mekong region and make a short stop in Laos. Continuing to Mae Sai and on winding mountain roads to Doi Tung and Doi Mae Salong. Overnight in Thaton.

Day 7: Thaton – Pai
Day 7 · Thailand

Day 7: Thaton – Pai

This onroad motorcycle tour Asia first heads to the Wat Thaton temple with valley views, then along the main road with a coffee stop at Hua Luk Royal Project. At Mae Taeng the route crosses the mountains to Pai, with a stop at the elephant camp. Overnight in Pai.

Day 8: Pai – Mae Hong Son
Day 8 · Thailand

Day 8: Pai – Mae Hong Son

The second part of this Mae Hong Son Loop motorcycle tour takes you over two mountain passes with wide viewpoints. Lunch in the Chinese-influenced village Ban Rak Thai, then a boat trip to the Karen long-neck women's village. Overnight in Mae Hong Son.

Day 9 · Thailand

Day 9: Mae Hong Son – Chiang Mai

This Northern Thailand motorcycle loop heads via Khun Yuam and Mae Chaem to the summit of Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest peak at 2,565 metres. After a stop at the Wachiratharn waterfall, the route returns to Chiang Mai's service centre. Farewell dinner and overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 10 · Thailand

Day 10: Departure from Chiang Mai

Depending on your departure time, use the morning for a final stroll through Chiang Mai or to pack at leisure before heading to the airport. We hope this Triumph Tiger motorcycle tour Thailand leaves you eager to return for another Southeast Asia adventure.

Transparently calculated

Services

All services of this motorcycle trip at a glance — a transparent breakdown of what is and isn't included in the tour price.

Included in the price

13
  • 9 nights in carefully selected hotels and resorts (upper-mid category)
  • Breakfast daily
  • Lunch and dinner on riding days
  • Water, soft drinks and coffee/tea at meals
  • All transfers from/to Chiang Mai
  • Rental motorcycle Triumph Tiger Sport 660 incl. unlimited kilometres
  • Comprehensive insurance for the rental motorcycle
  • Fuel for the rental motorcycle during the tour
  • Experienced tour guide on own motorcycle
  • English-speaking licensed tour guide
  • Escort vehicle with luggage transport
  • Entrance fees as per tour description
  • Side cases and top case on request

Not included

9
  • Flights (optionally available on request)
  • Lunch and dinner outside of riding days
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Motorcycle clothing and protective gear (helmet, jacket, gloves rentable at Service Center; no trousers/boots — own gear recommended)
  • Possible future visa fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance with cancellation cover (strongly recommended, not included)
  • All items not listed under services

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The base price includes a Triumph Tiger Sport 660 with unlimited kilometres. Optional upgrades to a Triumph Tiger Sport 850 or BMW R1200/1250 GS are available at extra cost.

Difficulty is medium to moderately demanding, with many tight curves and switchbacks on fully asphalted roads — solid riding experience is recommended throughout.

Yes, an experienced tour leader accompanies the group on their own motorcycle, and a luggage vehicle ensures your bags are transported throughout the entire route.

A minimum of 5 riders is required. If this number is not reached, the operator may cancel the tour up to 42 days before departure.

A credit card deposit is required for the rental motorcycle, ranging from USD 1,500 to USD 2,500 depending on the model chosen.
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