Road Trip North Thailand | Discover the Beauty of Northern Thailand with TBB Tours

The Total North Thailand Tour

OK, so you have a limited amount of time but are crazy about riding bikes and want to cram in as much as possible during your valuable holiday time? Voila – we have got it covered!

ABOUT TOUR

฿90K / Rider

฿20K / Pillion

10 Days

Our 10 day motorcycle tours in Northern Thailand allow you to fly in and decompress before joining us 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 road trip 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, we’ll also visit the famed “White Temple” in Chiang Rai.
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Tour Dates 2024 / 2025

08/01/2024 - 17/01/2024   22/01/2024 - 31/01/2024

05/02/2024 - 14/02/2024   19/02/2024 - 28/02/2024

04/03/2024 - 13/03/2024   18/03/2024 - 27/03/2024

Summer Break

07/10/2024 - 16/10/2024   21/10/2024 - 30/10/2024

04/11/2024 - 13/11/2024   18/11/2024 - 27/11/2024

02/12/2024 - 11/12/2024   16/12/2024 - 25/12/2024

30/12/2024 - 08/01/2025   13/01/2025 - 22/01/2025

27/01/2025 - 05/02/2025   10/02/2025 - 19/02/2025

24/02/2025 - 05/03/2025   10/03/2025 - 19/03/2025

24/03/2025 - 02/04/2025

CUSTOM DATES AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS. PLEASE ENQUIRE

Featured 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 – this author’s favourite part of Thailand due to the stunning views.
Chiang Khong/Chiang Saen – location of the Mekhong river and the (in)famous Golden Triangle.
Chiang Rai – busy provincial capital with a good choice of eateries e.t.c and close to
Wat Rong Khun (a.k.a “The White Temple”).
Doi Chang – home to some of the best coffee beans in the world.

The itinerary for the road trip across Northern Thailand runs as follows:

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.

General Information About Our Motorbike Tours Across Northern Thailand

Please note, this tour can also be “cut in two”, with a three day trip encompassing the Mae Hong Son Loop and a seven day tour starting with a night in Sukhothai and continuing – price is 9,000 baht/day for riders and 2,000 baht/day for pillion.

This is a tour suitable for anyone with a reasonable amount of “big bike” experience and pillions are welcome. We don’t ride extremely fast and definitely not recklessly but you must be competent and comfortable with speeds averaging between 80 – 120kph and we’ll cover approximately 2,400km over the course of the 10 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the requirements for joining our tour?

To join our motorbike tours in Northern Thailand, meet the following requirements:

Hold a valid full motorcycle license from your home country.
Demonstrate regular riding experience (more than once a month) with proficient skills.
Handle diverse terrains like mountain roads, dirt tracks, gravel, sand, and mud.
Maintain physical fitness to adapt to tropical climate and altitude changes.
Respect local culture and laws.
Follow tour guide instructions diligently.
Organize flights, visas, travel insurance, and personal expenses.

2. What kind of accommodations are included in the tour?

The accommodations are generally of 3-star plus and most have pools and are conveniently located. They include hotels, resorts, guesthouses, and homestays.

3. What kind of bikes are available for the tour?

The bikes are top-quality machines from brands like Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Suzuki. They range from 250cc to 650cc and are well-maintained and insured.

4. What kind of food is included in the tour?

The food is delicious and varied, featuring Thai, Chinese, Burmese, and Western cuisines. Breakfast is included every day and lunch is included on riding days. Dinner is not included but there are plenty of options to choose from.

5. What is the cancellation policy for tour bookings?

A 50% refund of the deposit is available if a cancellation notice is received 45 days or more before the tour start date. No refunds are offered for cancellations made 44 days or less before our motorbike tours in Northern Thailand commence.