Overview
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.
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Chiang Mai
- Ride along fantastic mountainous roads
- Visit Mae Sa Elephant Camp, where you will feed the elephants
- Ride to Doi Mae Salong, where Chinese mountain tea farmers live
- Visit Golden Triangle and enjoy a long-tail boat trip on the Mekong River to Laos
- Visit Wat Tham Pla, where you can feed some food to wild monkeys
- English speaking professional tour guide with TAT license
- 2 nights accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: Chiang Mai - Chiang Dao - Tha Ton (210 km / 338 miles)
You 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.
Day 2: Tha Ton - Golden Triangle (144 km / 232 miles)
After breakfast, you 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 R
Day 3: Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai - Phayao - Chiang Mai (322 km / 518 miles)
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 you 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.
Ride Details
- Bike
- rental bike
- Mileage
- 680 kilometers / 420 miles
- Daily rides
- 142 to 323 kilometers / 88 to 201 miles
- Meals
- daily breakfast, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
What's 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
- Gasoline & oil; 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
Accommodation
Riders will be accommodated in a private room with a double bed in Motorcycle Tours Thailand's charming hotels. If you bring a pillion or a spouse, you can opt for a twin room or a double room. The hotel in Chiang Mai will be the meet and greet location before you start your tour. You will be accommodated in charming accommodation with fantastic panorama view while in Tha Ton and in a peaceful accommodation in this famous Golden Triangle area.
Food
The price of this motorcycle tour includes daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Water, soft drinks, and coffee / tea are also provided in connection with the meals.
Getting There
This motorcycle tours will start from Chiang Mai and then continue to Tha Ton, Golden Triangle, Phayao, and then back to Chiang Mai. [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/big-bike-tours/3-days-magical-golden-triangle-motorcycle-tours-in-thailand# "Zoom in") [−](https://www.tripaneer.com/big-bike-tours/3-days-magical-golden-triangle-motorcycle-tours-in-thailand# "Zoom out") [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/bi
Rider Reviews
I appreciated all the highlights we got to visit. It was a very efficient way to get to see the real Thailand. The roads were as made for MC, very fun to ride on a nice BMW. Noa was fun to be with, allways positive.
