This excursion will take you to the famous Golden Triangle at the Mekong River – the border between Thailand, Myanmar (former Burma), and Laos. You will discover the lovely Tha Ton; the long-neck Karen tribe’s village; the impressive mountainous scenery of Doi Mae Salong, Doi Tung Royal Villa, and unseen Phayao. Ride to the White Temple Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai and along winding, narrow, twisty, curvy roads with high mountain scenery. Lots of sightseeing and unforgettable memories as you pass through amazing natural, historical, traditional, and cultural attractions.

 

Tour Highlights: Mae Sa Elephant Cam; Chiang Dao cave; Wat Tha Ton; long-neck Karen tribes village; Doi Mae Salong tea farm; Doi Tung Royal Villa; Monkey Temple; Golden Triangle; long-tail boat trip on the Mekong River to Laos, Opium Museum, White Temple Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai; Phayao lake (Kwan Phayao); Tan Tong waterfall; Mae Katchan Hot Spring and Geyser

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Empress Hotel Chiang Mai
DEPARTURE TIME The tour will start at 8.30 am.
RETURN TIME The tour will finish at about 4/5 pm back in Chiang Mai
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
2 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.
3 lunches, 2 dinners, breakfast every day
Water, soft drinks, and coffee/tea in connection with the meals
Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage
Third-party liability insurance for motorcycles
Full First Class Comprehensive insurance for motorcycles with a deductible of up to 30,000 THB 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
Accident cover insurance up to 100,000 THB, life insurance up to 1,000,000 THB, and much more!
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 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 – Chiang Dao – Tha Ton – Golden Triangle – Phayao – Chiang Mai

(Distance: about 680 km. / 420 miles)

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Day 1. Chiang Mai – Chiang Dao - Tha Ton (210 km.)


We take the highway, heading north of Chiang Mai to Mae Sa Elephant Camp, where you will feed the elephants, and see them bathing and performing their talents. Continue to reach Chiang Dao, where you can relax for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit the Chiang Dao cave. Then ride along the fantastic mountainous road until reach Tha Ton, where you will visit the Wat Tha Ton on top of the mountains and enjoy the amazing sunset there. Later you relax in your charming accommodation with a fantastic panorama view.
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Day 2. Tha Ton – Golden Triangle (144 km.)


After breakfast, we leave Tha Ton to visit the long-neck Karen tribe village near the border of Thailand and Myanmar. Ride to Doi Mae Salong, where Chinese mountain tea farmers live. Of course, you will test Thailand´s best tea there. Then back on curvy roads to Doi Tung Royal Villa. Visit the Winter Palace and the botanical garden. Lunch is served at the Royal’s Project restaurant. Continue along winding roads to Mae Sai, the northernmost point of Thailand. Visit Wat Tham Pla where you can feed some food to wild monkeys. Reach the Golden Triangle to take a long-tail boat trip on the Mekong River and visit a small village in Laos (no visa necessary). Visit the Opium Museum before relaxing at your peaceful accommodation directly at the mighty Mekong River.
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Day 3. Golden Triangle – Chiang Rai - Phayao – Chiang Mai (322 km.)


After breakfast, ride along a scenic farming area road to Chiang Rai City. After that, visit the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) one of the top 10 wonder temples in the world. Continue on a long highway ride until we reach Phayao, and visit Phayao Lake (Kwan Phayao) one of the largest lakes in Northern Thailand. Lunch is served at a local restaurant in front of the lake. Continue riding on windy mountain roads to Than Tong waterfall and Mae Kachan hot spring. Visit a local market, stopping for refreshment, before heading back to Chiang Mai.

Tour Highlights: Mae Sa Elephant Cam; Chiang Dao cave; Wat Tha Ton; long-neck Karen tribes village; Doi Mae Salong tea farm; Doi Tung Royal Villa; Monkey Temple; Golden Triangle; long-tail boat trip on the Mekong River to Laos, Opium Museum, White Temple Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai; Phayao lake (Kwan Phayao); Tan Tong waterfall; Mae Katchan Hot Spring and Geyser


Day 1. Chiang Mai – Chiang Dao – Tha Ton (211 km)


Day 2. Tha Ton – Golden Triangle (147 km)


Day 3. Golden Triangle – Chiang Rai – Phayao – Chiang Mai (325 km)

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US$870
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PILLION
US$480
Pillion in shared double or twin-bedded room
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DEPOSIT
US$87
only 10% Deposit for the Tour
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