This excursion will take you to the most beautiful countryside of Northern Thailand. We know what you want: great roads, no traffic, no speed cams, and stunning scenery. The “True Bikers Paradise” tour can deliver all that and more. Ride the exhilarating, mountainous road R1148 from Nan, ranked in the Top 10 as one of the most fun biking roads to be found anywhere in the world. 120 km. of up and down curves through the impressive mountains providing you with pure riding pleasure. Ride along with the unique panoramic views of the border between Laos and Thailand on dream roads and explore Bo Kluea’s unseen Salt Mines. Cross the Sirikit dam reservoir on a wooden ferry and discover the amazing Phayao and the unseen Uttaradit. Visit the UNESCO world heritage historical park of Sukhothai and the world´s first Elephant Hospital in Lampang. You will have unique sightseeing in unseen Northern Thailand.

 

Tour Highlights:  Chae Son National Park; charming Nan; Bo Kluea Salt Mines; road R1148, ranked as one of the top 10 world`s best biking roads; Phayao lake (Kwan Phayao); crossing Sirikit dam reservoir on the wooden ferry; unseen Uttaradit; World Heritage Site of Sukhothai; the world´s first elephant hospital in Lampang

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Empress Hotel Chiang Mai
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 start to acclimate and avoid jet lag.
RETURN TIME The tour will finish at about 4/5 pm back in Chiang Mai, so if you like to fly back the same day to Bangkok or the beach, you can catch easily any flight from Chiang Mai after 6 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 different sizes). Please be informed, that we do not offer boots and trousers due to hygienic reasons.
INCLUDED
4 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.
5 lunches, 4 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 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, 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 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 – Nan – Bo Kluea – Phayao – Sirikit Dam – Uttaradit – Sukhothai – Lampang – Chiang Mai

(Distance: about 1,380 km. / 860 miles)

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Day 1. Chiang Mai – Nan (365 km.)


Familiarize yourself with the bike while heading north of Chiang Mai. You will ride on the windy mountain road through Chae Son National Park via dream road R 1252. Continue on true bikers paradise roads until you reach Phayao. Overview from top of the hill Phayao lake (Kwan Phayao) one of the largest lakes in Northern Thailand. Ride the exhilarating, mountainous highway to Nan. Visit Wat Phra That Khao Noi (Nan hilltop scenic temple) before relaxing in your lovely accommodation and jumping in the swimming pool. Later you will discover and enjoy Nan´s nightlife.

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Day 2. Nan – Bo Kluea - Phayao (334 km.)


After breakfast, we leave Nan riding through winding mountainous roads via the famous motorcycle paradise road R1081 the Bo Kluea. Here we will visit the Bo Kluea salt wells. Then we continue through Doi Phu Kha National Park to Chiang Klang where we will have lunch in a local restaurant. Ride the exhilarating, mountainous road R1148 to Chiang Kham, ranked in the Top 10 as one of the most fun biking roads to be found anywhere in the world. 120 kilometers of up and down curves through the impressive mountains providing you with pure riding pleasure. Then we cruise along the highway R1021 through farming areas to Phayao. Discover Kwan Phayao Lake, which is one of the biggest lakes in Thailand. It covers an area of 12,831 rai (21 km²) at an elevation of 380 m. The lake has a mean depth of 2 m. Forty-eight species of fish are recorded for the lake, most dominant are the artificially introduced Nile Tilapia and the Climbing Perch. The lake was created in 1939 to improve irrigation in the area. It was added to the list of 61 most important wetlands on the 1st of August 2000. There are currently plans to restore the ancient temple Wat Tilok Aram dating back to the end of the 15th century, which was submerged during the construction of the lake. The town of Phayao is at the southeast corner of the lake. Then we arrive and relax at the charming accommodation.

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Day 3. Phayao - Sirikit Dam - Uttaradit (331 km.)


After breakfast, leaving unseen Phayao. Ride first south a bit on the main highway and use later the back roads via Mae Yom National Park. Later ride again fantastic motorcycle dream roads and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Khun Sathan National Park. Lunch is served in the middle of nowhere with a million-dollar view at a local restaurant. Highlight this day will be, of course, crossing the Sirikit lake. We take the motorbikes on a wooden ferry across the Sirikit dam reservoir. Sirikit dam is the largest earth dam in Thailand. It´s used for irrigation, fisheries, flood control, and as well as hydroelectric power generation. Then we continue on the highway passing through rice fields until we reach charming Uttaradit. It is a small city near Lampang and a few kilometers away from Denchai. Very few tourists come here to visit the area, but Uttaradit city and its surroundings are worth coming to. If you want to see authentic Thailand, the one not many tourists see, you have to come here. Later you enjoy the beautiful accommodation with a swimming pool.

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Day 4. Uttaridit – Sukhothai (89 km.)


After breakfast, we leave Uttaradit riding again on backroads and passing through massive rice fields until we reach Sukhothai. A short day of riding gives us plenty of time to discover one of the highlights of this amazing motorcycle tour: the Ancient Sukhothai Historical Park, designated world heritage site number 574 on 12 December 1991 by UNESCO, and enjoy the amazing sunset in the old ruins. A magical and memorable scene. Later you arrive at the guest house, where you enjoy the charming classic wooden Thai accommodation with a swimming pool.

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Day 5. Sukhothai – Lampang - Chiang Mai (343 km.)


After breakfast, we leave Sulhothai riding again biker´s paradise roads via the “Columnar Mountains” road R101 to Den Chai, visit a large reclining Buddha. Then riding through winding mountainous roads to Lampang. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. Visit the Thai elephant conservation center and the world´s first elephant hospital. Continue riding pass through national parks and farming areas. Visit local market, stopping for refreshment, before heading back to Chiang Mai.

Tour Highlights:  Chae Son National Park; charming Nan; Bo Kluea Salt Mines; road R1148, ranked as one of the top 10 world`s best biking roads; Phayao lake (Kwan Phayao); crossing Sirikit dam reservoir on the wooden ferry; unseen Uttaradit; World Heritage Site of Sukhothai; the world´s first elephant hospital in Lampang


Day 1. Chiang Mai – Nan (367 km)


Day 2. Nan – Bo Kluea – Phayao (335 km)


Day 3. Phayao – Sirkit Dam – Uttaradit (329 km)


Day 4. Uttaradit – Sukhothai (89 km)


Day 5. Sukhothai – Lampang – Chiang Mai (338 km)

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RIDER
US$1,350
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PILLION
US$800
Pillion in shared double or twin-bedded room
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DEPOSIT
US$135
only 10% Deposit for the Tour
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