3 DAY TOUR (Magical Golden Triangle)

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; long-neck Karen tribes village; the impressive mountainous scenery of Doi Mae Salong, Doi Tung Royal Villa and unseen Phayao. Ride along winding and 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.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Hotel Amora Tapae Chiang Mai

DEPARTURE TIME

The tour will start in the morning 8.30am.

RETURN TIME

The tour will finish about 4/5pm back in Chiang Mai

GEAR

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

INCLUDED

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

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 deductible of up to 25,000 THB in case of damage

Pick up service from Chiang Mai Airport

English speaking professional Road Captain with 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 entire tour upon prior request

All entrance fees to National Parks and Historical Sites

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

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

Accident cover insurance up to 100,000 THB, life insurance up to 1,000,000 THB and much, 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 an appropriate insurance in your home country

Airfare

Visa fee

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

Chiang Mai – Tha Ton – Golden Triangle – Phayao – Chiang Mai

(Distance: 674 kms.)

Day 1. Chiang Mai – Tha Ton (209 kms.)

We take the highway, heading north of Chiang Mai to Mae Sa Elephant Camp, where you will feed the elephants, see them bathing and performing their talents. Continue to reach to Chiang Dao, where relaxing lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, visit Chiang Dao cave. Then ride along a fantastic mountainous road until reach to 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 fantastic panorama view.

Day 2. Tha Ton – Golden Triangle (142 kms.)

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 northern most 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 short visit a small village in Laos (no visa necessary). Visit the Opium museum before relaxing at your peaceful accommodation.

Day 3. Golden Triangle – Phayao – Chiang Mai (323 kms.)

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

Tour Highlights: Mae Sa Elephant Camp; 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), Than Tong waterfall and Mae Kachan hot spring

Day 1. Chiang Mai – Tha Ton (209 kms.)

Day 2. Tha Ton – Golden Triangle (142 kms.)

Day 3. Golden Triangle – Phayao – Chiang Mai (323 kms.)

RIDER

US$825

Rider in a single double-bedded room

PILLION

US$450

Pillion in shared double or twin-bedded room

RIDE BMW

US$225

surcharge for upgrade to BMW F800GS (optional)