From the foothills of the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean, this 13-day Crossing Thailand Motorcycle Tour gives you a great experience of all the best Thailand has to offer. From the North to the South, from the mountains to the sea. Starting in Chiang Mai and ending on Phuket Island.

From Chiang Mai, the “Rose of the North”, we ride to the remote province of Uttaradit, insight into the Land of Smile. Pass the unique highland’s vast panoramic view, and continue on back roads passing through lush green rice fields to the World Heritage Site of Sukhothai. Discover the Ho Chi Minh House in Phichit and stay in Nakhon Sawan, an insight into the Land of Smile – the real & authentic Thailand. Explore the hidden Erawan National Park and visit the famous River Kwai Bridge in Kanchanaburi. Enjoy the beach and nightlife in the famous Hua Hin. Stay at the unseen and forgotten fishing town of Ranong. Discover the hidden and unseen island Koh Kho Khao. Relax on the boat and enjoy the best moment of Krabi island hopping. Visit the mountainous scenery of stunning Phang-Nga National Park and ride to the world´s finest beach destination Phuket, with fine white sands, nodding palm trees, glittering seas, and lively towns.

An unforgettable riding experience as we pass through natural, historical, traditional, and cultural attractions. Start your adventure today, and please feel free to contact us anytime if you have more tour questions. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Tour Highlights: Chiang Mai (the “Rose of the North”); unseen Phrae; World Heritage Site of Sukhothai; Phichit (Ho Chi Minh House); Nakhon Sawan (insight into the Land of Smile – the real & authentic Thailand); Erawan National Park; Death Railway; Bridge of River Kwai in Kanchanaburi; famous beach town of Hua Hin, charming Prachuap Khiri Khan; unseen Chumphon, hidden fisher town of Ranong; unseen island Koh Kho Khao; Dream roads along the coastline of the Indian Ocean (Andaman Sea); Boat Trip and island hopping in Krabi; Phang-Nga National Park; world´s finest beach destination Phuket; with fine white sands, nodding palm trees, glittering seas, and lively towns

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

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Diamond Resort Phuket (Bang Tao Beach)

DEPARTURE TIME

The tour will start at 8.30 am. Please be informed that you arrived at least one day before the tour started in Chiang Mai. We recommend two days before the tour starts to acclimate and avoid jet lag.

RETURN TIME

The tour will finish at 4/5 pm in Phuket, so if you would like to fly back the same day to Bangkok or your final destination, you can easily catch any flight from Phuket after 7 pm.

GEAR

We recommend bringing your gear to be the most comfortable. BUT we also offer helmets, jackets, gloves, and knee guards (European high-quality brands in many sizes). Please be informed that we do not offer boots and trousers due to hygienic reasons.

INCLUDED

12 overnights at carefully selected quality hotels and resorts with leisure facilities

Private double bedroom (king-size bed). You do not need to share a room with someone else.

All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) – full board, except no lunch on rest days

Water, soft drinks, and coffee/tea in connection with the meals

Gasoline & Oil; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage and fuel & oil

Third-party liability insurance for motorcycles

Full First Class Comprehensive insurance for motorcycles with a deductible of up to 1,000 USD in case of damage

Pick-up service from Chiang Mai Airport

English-speaking professional Road Captain with a TAT license (Tourism Authority of Thailand) on a motorcycle leading the group

Support van for luggage transportation, drinks, and space for a few guests on the entire tour upon prior request

All entrance fees to National Parks and Historic Sites

Riding gear (Helmets, Jackets, Gloves, Knee Guards)

Famous Big Bike Tours “On zee bikes!” T-Shirt

NOT INCLUDED

All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature

Alcoholic beverages

Travel insurance (cover against cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation, in the event of accident or illness). We highly recommend that you arrange appropriate insurance in your home country

Airfare

Visa fee

Please be informed that our tours are all-inclusive. So you can completely focus on your holiday, the adventure, the riding, and the amazing Thailand. There are no hidden costs or other surprises – our tour prices are final. All is paid. Come ride with us – the real deal!

Chiang Mai → Phrae → Sukhothai → Phichit → Nakhon Sawan → Erawan National Park → Kanchanaburi → Hua Hin → Prachuap Khiri Khan → Chumphon → Ranong Koh Kho Khao → Krabi → Phuket

(Distance: about 2.600 km / 1.600 miles)

Day 1. Chiang Mai – Phrae (223 km.)

Leaving Chiang Mai after breakfast, the journey begins with a relaxed ride south into the mountains, giving you time to become familiar with your motorcycle as the scenery gradually transitions from city surroundings to forested highlands.
The route leads toward Khun Tan National Park, where you stop at Khun Tan Railway Station, the highest railway station in Thailand, and home to the country’s longest railway tunnel, stretching over 1,300 meters through the mountain range — a fascinating historic landmark along this classic northern route.
Continuing south, the landscape opens into wide agricultural plains as you ride through peaceful countryside and traditional villages toward Phrae, one of Northern Thailand’s most authentic and least-visited provincial towns. Known for its historic teakwood houses and relaxed atmosphere, Phrae offers a glimpse into everyday local life far from the main tourist trail.
After a comfortable lunch stop, the journey continues through scenic rural farmland toward Phrae, a quiet provincial town surrounded by orchards and rolling countryside.
By late afternoon, you arrive at your charming accommodation, where there is time to relax and enjoy the peaceful setting after the first rewarding day on the road.

Day 2. Phrae – Sukhothai (188 km.)

Leaving Phrae after breakfast, today’s ride is a shorter and more relaxed journey through peaceful backroads and wide rice field landscapes as you make your way toward Sukhothai.
As the landscape gradually opens up, you leave the mountains of Northern Thailand behind and enter the northern part of Central Thailand, where the scenery becomes flatter and more expansive.
This lighter riding day allows you to slow down and fully enjoy one of the cultural highlights of the entire tour.
In the afternoon, you visit the Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former capital of the first Kingdom of Siam.
As the day comes to an end, you experience the magical atmosphere of Sukhothai at sunset, when the soft light transforms the historic ruins into one of the most memorable scenes of the journey.

Day 3. Sukhothai – Phichit - Nakhon Sawan (258 km.)

Leaving Sukhothai after breakfast, today’s ride heads south from Northern Thailand into the transition zone toward Central Thailand, with changing landscapes of rice fields, rivers, and quiet provincial towns.
The first stop is Phichit, a historic riverside town known locally as the Land of Legends and Crocodiles. Here you visit the Ho Chi Minh House, where the Vietnamese revolutionary leader lived in exile for several years during the early 20th century — a fascinating and little-known historical site rarely visited by international travelers.
Lunch is served beside Bueng Si Fai Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Thailand and an important wetland area famous for its giant crocodile statue and long association with local crocodile folklore.
In the afternoon, the journey continues south through peaceful countryside toward Nakhon Sawan, the point where the Ping and Nan Rivers merge to form the Chao Phraya River, Thailand’s most important waterway.
Often called the Gateway to Central Thailand, Nakhon Sawan remains largely undiscovered by international tourism and offers an authentic glimpse into provincial Thai life.
After arrival, there is time to relax at your accommodation before enjoying the evening in this charming riverside city.

Day 4. Nakhon Sawan – Erawan National Park - Kanchanaburi (383 km.)

Leaving Nakhon Sawan after breakfast, today’s ride continues deeper into Central Thailand, following quiet countryside roads toward the historic province of Uthai Thani.
Your first stop is the remarkable Wat Tha Sung (Crystal Temple), one of the most impressive temples in Central Thailand. Originally founded in 1320 A.D., the temple is famous for its glittering mirrored interior hall and peaceful riverside setting.
The journey then continues to one of Thailand’s hidden architectural gems: Wat Tham Khao Wong, a unique teakwood temple complex built against the dramatic limestone cliffs of Khao Wong Mountain. Surrounded by forest and steep rock formations, this rarely visited temple is considered one of the most beautiful Unseen Thailand locations in the region.
From here, the route follows scenic back roads toward the vast reservoir of the Srinakarin Dam, where you stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the surrounding mountain landscape on the edge of Erawan National Park.
A special highlight of the day is the crossing of the Srinakarin Dam reservoir by local ferry, where the motorcycles are transported across the lake — a unique and memorable experience rarely included in standard Thailand motorcycle tours.
Continuing west through this remote and forested region, the ride offers quiet roads and beautiful lake scenery before reaching the historic riverside province of Kanchanaburi.
By late afternoon, you arrive in Kanchanaburi, best known for the famous Bridge on the River Kwai and its important connection to the WWII Thailand–Burma Railway.
After checking into your accommodation, there is time to relax along the peaceful River Kwai and enjoy the atmosphere of this historic town.

Day 5. Kanchanaburi - Hellfire Pass - Death Railway - Kanchanaburi (181 km.)

Today is a fascinating combination of scenic riding and powerful historical exploration along one of Thailand’s most significant WWII routes.
Leaving Kanchanaburi after breakfast, the ride follows quiet countryside roads northwest toward Hellfire Pass, one of the most important memorial sites along the historic Thailand–Burma Railway, also known as the Death Railway. Here you walk a section of the original railway cutting and visit the memorial museum, gaining insight into the dramatic history of the prisoners of war who built this route under extremely harsh conditions.
Continuing along the former railway corridor, the journey leads to Tham Krasae Bridge, one of the most scenic surviving sections of the Death Railway, where the wooden tracks cling to the limestone cliffs above the River Kwai. This stretch remains one of the most photographed railway locations in Thailand.
The ride then continues to Mallika City (R.E. 124), a beautifully reconstructed heritage town that recreates everyday life in Siam over 100 years ago. Walking through the traditional streets offers a unique glimpse into Thailand’s cultural past.
Returning to Kanchanaburi, you visit the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, the resting place of thousands of Allied prisoners of war who lost their lives during the construction of the railway.
Before the day concludes, there is time to stop at the world-famous Bridge on the River Kwai, one of Thailand’s most iconic historical landmarks and an essential highlight of the region.
Afterwards, you return to your accommodation in Kanchanaburi, where the evening can be enjoyed along the peaceful riverside atmosphere.

Day 6. Kanchanaburi - Hua Hin (304 km.)

Leaving Kanchanaburi after breakfast, today’s ride marks the transition from the mountains of Western Thailand toward the coastline of the Gulf of Thailand.
The first stop is the impressive Giant Monkey Pod Tree, one of the largest and most photographed trees in Thailand, famous for its enormous canopy and unique natural setting.
From here, the route continues south toward the Kaeng Krachan region, where you pass the Kaeng Krachan Motorcycle Circuit before riding across the scenic crest road of Kaeng Krachan Dam, offering wide views across Thailand’s largest national park.
The journey then continues through Kaeng Krachan National Park, part of the UNESCO-listed Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex, with quiet mountain roads and changing landscapes marking the gradual transition toward Southern Thailand. Lunch is served near the dam reservoir in a peaceful natural setting.
Avoiding the main highway, the ride follows smaller countryside roads via Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, known for its dramatic limestone mountains rising from coastal wetlands and fishing villages along the shoreline.
By late afternoon, you arrive in the seaside resort town of Hua Hin, where your accommodation is located near the beach.
In the evening, enjoy fresh seafood at a local restaurant before exploring the lively Hua Hin Night Market, one of the most popular evening destinations along Thailand’s royal coast.

Day 7. Rest Day in Hua Hin

Today is a well-deserved rest day in Hua Hin, Thailand’s historic royal seaside resort on the Gulf of Thailand.
You can spend the day relaxing by the pool, enjoying the beach, or exploring the town’s cafés, markets, and coastal promenade at your own pace.
For those who prefer to stay active, there is the option to discover some of Hua Hin’s cultural highlights by bicycle, including the scenic coastline, the historic Hua Hin Railway Station, and Khao Takiab Temple, also known as the Monkey Temple, overlooking the bay.
Hua Hin’s relaxed atmosphere makes it the perfect place to recharge before continuing the journey across Thailand.(Laundry service available).

Day 8. Hua Hin - Prachuap Khiri Khan – Chumphon (308 km.)

Leaving Hua Hin after breakfast, today’s ride follows one of Thailand’s most scenic coastal routes along the shoreline of the Gulf of Thailand, with quiet seaside roads, fishing villages, and wide ocean views accompanying you throughout the day.
The journey first leads south toward Prachuap Khiri Khan, a charming coastal town surrounded by dramatic limestone mountains rising directly from the sea. Here you pass beautiful bays such as Ao Manao, one of the most picturesque beaches along Thailand’s royal coast.
Continuing further south, the route follows peaceful coastal back roads via Ban Krut Beach and Bo Mao Bay, offering long stretches of relaxed riding beside palm-lined shorelines and traditional fishing communities.
Later in the afternoon, you reach Thung Wua Laen Beach, one of the most attractive coastal areas near Chumphon, before stopping at the panoramic Dinsor Hill Viewpoint, where sweeping views across the Gulf of Thailand provide a perfect photo opportunity.
By late afternoon, you arrive in Chumphon, the gateway to Southern Thailand’s island region. Your accommodation is located directly at the beach, offering a peaceful setting to relax after a rewarding day of coastal riding.

Day 9. Chumphon - Kra Isthmus - Ranong (181 km.)

Leaving Chumphon after breakfast, today’s ride becomes one of the most memorable geographical highlights of the journey as you cross the narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula, traveling from the Gulf of Thailand to the Andaman Sea on Thailand’s western coastline.
The first stop is Wat Suwan Khiri, a beautiful hilltop temple overlooking the surrounding countryside near the Myanmar border, offering wide panoramic views across this remote region.
Continuing south, you reach the famous Kra Isthmus, the narrowest point of mainland Thailand and one of the narrowest sections of the entire Asian continent — a symbolic crossing point between two oceans.
Along the route, a coffee break awaits at Kong Valley, known for its locally grown and freshly roasted southern Thai coffee.
After lunch at a local countryside restaurant, the road climbs toward Khao Fa Chi Viewpoint, where breathtaking views open across the mangrove forests and coastal waterways near the border with Myanmar.
The ride then continues westward toward Ranong, a historic trading town on the edge of the Andaman Sea, located directly opposite Myanmar.
By late afternoon, you arrive at Ranong Pier, an important gateway to the offshore islands of the Andaman region. After checking into your centrally located accommodation, there is time to explore the town’s lively local markets and relaxed southern Thai atmosphere.

Day 10. Ranong - Koh Kho Khao (208 km.)

Leaving Ranong after breakfast, today’s ride continues south along Thailand’s scenic Andaman Coast, following quiet highways through tropical landscapes and traditional fishing communities.
The first stop is the famous Grass Mountain (Phu Khao Ya), one of Ranong’s most recognizable natural landmarks, known for its smooth green hills that change color with the seasons.
The ride follows long, flowing highways through tropical countryside and limestone mountain scenery before stopping at the charming countryside café Baan Rai Ai Aroon, a popular rest stop among riders known for its relaxed atmosphere and locally grown coffee.
Continuing south through Phang Nga Province, before heading deeper along the coastal corridor toward Takua Pa, one of the region’s most historic trading towns.
Here you explore Takua Pa Old Town, known for its beautifully preserved Sino-Portuguese architecture and rich history as a former tin-mining center connected to early trade routes between Thailand, China, and the Malay Peninsula.
In the afternoon, a short ferry crossing to Koh Kho Khao brings you to one of Thailand’s most peaceful and undeveloped coastal islands — a hidden gem far from the main tourist routes.
Your accommodation is located directly by the beach, offering a quiet tropical setting and the perfect place to relax after another rewarding day riding across Southern Thailand.

Day 11. Koh Kho Khao - Krabi (181 km.)

Leaving Koh Kho Khao after breakfast, a short ferry transfer brings you back to the mainland before continuing south through the scenic coastal landscapes of Phang Nga Province, one of the most rewarding riding regions along Thailand’s Andaman Coast.
The journey continues to the Tsunami Memorial Museum in Ban Nam Khem, an important site commemorating the events of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the resilience of the local communities along the Andaman shoreline.
From here, the route becomes more winding as it climbs into the hills toward Nang Hong Viewpoint, where sweeping panoramic views open across the surrounding jungle-covered mountains and dramatic limestone formations typical of Southern Thailand.
Continuing along quiet back roads, the journey gradually descends toward the Andaman coastline before reaching Ao Nang, the gateway to Krabi Province, famous for its towering limestone cliffs, turquoise waters, and offshore island scenery.
You will stay here for two nights, giving you time to explore one of Thailand’s most spectacular coastal regions.

Day 12. Rest Day in Krabi

Today is a relaxing rest day in Krabi, one of the most spectacular coastal regions along Thailand’s Andaman Sea, known for its dramatic limestone cliffs, turquoise waters, and nearby tropical islands.
You can spend the day enjoying the beach in Ao Nang, relaxing by the pool, or exploring the town’s cafés, markets, and seaside promenade at your own pace.
An optional highlight today is the famous Krabi Four Islands Tour, one of the most popular excursions in Southern Thailand. This full-day island-hopping trip by speedboat takes you to some of the region’s most beautiful offshore locations, including Phra Nang Cave Beach, Chicken Island, Tup Island, and Koh Poda.
Along the way, there are opportunities to swim in crystal-clear water, walk across white sandbars connecting small islands at low tide, and snorkel among colorful coral reefs and tropical fish in the warm waters of the Andaman Sea.
After returning to the mainland in the afternoon, the evening is free to enjoy Krabi’s relaxed coastal atmosphere.
This rest day provides the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation before continuing the journey across Southern Thailand.
(Laundry service available)

Day 13. Krabi – Phuket (220 km.)

Leaving Ao Nang, Krabi after breakfast, the final riding day follows scenic coastal back roads north toward the spectacular limestone landscapes of Phang Nga Bay, one of the most famous natural highlights in Southern Thailand.
From here, you take a traditional long-tail boat trip through the dramatic karst formations of the bay to visit Khao Phing Kan, better known as James Bond Island, made famous by the movie The Man with the Golden Gun.
Continuing across the bay, the journey leads to Koh Panyee, a remarkable floating village built on stilts by Malay fishermen more than 200 years ago. Here you explore the island’s mosque, school, and the famous floating football field while experiencing the unique lifestyle of this traditional coastal community. Lunch is served at a local restaurant on the island.
After returning to the mainland, the ride continues along scenic coastal roads toward Ao Tho Li Viewpoint, offering panoramic views across the limestone mountains and mangrove forests of Phang Nga Province.
By late afternoon, you arrive on the island of Phuket, reaching the west coast in time to enjoy sunset views over the Andaman Sea — the perfect conclusion to your journey crossing Thailand from north to south and from the Gulf of Thailand to the Andaman Coast.
Tour Ends.

Day 1. Chiang Mai – Phrae (223 km.)

Day 2. Phrae – Sukhothai (188 km.)

Day 3. Sukhothai – Phichit – Nakhon Sawan (258 km)

Day 4. Nakhon Sawan – Erawan National Park – Kanchanaburi (383 km)

Day 5. Kanchanaburi – Hellfire Pass – Death Railway – Kanchanaburi (181 km)

Day 6. Kanchanaburi – Hua Hin (304 km)

Day 7. Rest day in Hua Hin

Day 8. Hua Hin – Prachuap Khiri Khan – Chumphon (308 km)

Day 9. Chumphon – Ranong (181 km)

Day 10. Ranong – Koh Kho Khao (208 km)

Day 11. Koh Kho Khao – Krabi (181 km)

Day 12. Rest day in Krabi