Overview
Chiang Mai - Phrao - Chiang Dao - Pai - Burmese Border Experience riding on challenging off-road trails for those who consider themselves advanced and experienced riders. Discover old smuggler's paths and amazing Pai as you ride with the knowledgeable local tour guide and a western tour leader who will provide you with information and stories about the routes you take. Enjoy the exciting trails of Thailand that you will never forget!
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Chiang Mai
- Head to the dual tracks of the Khun Tan Mountains
- Go feed elephants and enjoy the sunset at the Pai Canyon
- Climb up the mountain region along a hilltribe trail to the Huai Nam Khun Loop
- Visit Chiang Dao Cave before entering the Huai Nam Dang National Park
- Cross the Mae Taeng River with steep hills, creeks, and ruts
- Ride to the summit of the mountain Doi Mon Laan
- 3 nights accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: Teak Forests, Orchard Hills and Mystic Bamboo
You will be picked at your hotel in the city by car at 8AM. At Chiangmai Outdoor Tours's base out of town, we gear you up and we get on the bikes. Along trails in a teak forest and some quiet tarmac you head to huge mango and longan orchards at the foot of the Khun Tan Mountain Range. Dual tracks and a paved backroad across hilly farmland bring you to the small province town Phrao from where you continue on tarmac (as there is no other way) to get to todays destination Chiang Dao. But wait! There is a hilltribe village and an amazing dirt section through a bamboo forest which we will not miss.
Day 2: Stunning Views and Steep Trails
You enter the Huai Nam Dang National Park and follow a steep curvy mountain road along the northern slopes of the majestic Doi Luang to the valley of Mueang Khong. It's time for some dirt again ! A dual track with a few river crossings and the steep ascent to Huai Nam Dang brings you to the famous Pai Road which we swing down to arrive at our destination Pai.
Day 3: Mountain Forests and River Crossings
Leaving Pai, you ride across a mountain range to Wiang Haeng close to the Burmese Border. The 60 kilometer stretch is a mix of dirt and paved sections with only one little village on the way, so quite off the beaten tracks. From Wiang Haeng we have to chose our route to Mueang Khong, our last overnight. Depending on the level of the Mae Taeng River we can cross this river and chose the "Jungle Trail" or we ride along the longer "Doi Chang Route" which is partly quite steep and goes up to 1500 msl.
Day 4: Elephant Valley and Buatong Waterfall
Let's beginn our last day with a river crossing and some shady offroad to reach the "Elephant Valley" on the banks of the Mae Taeng River which we follow on a small winding paved road to get to Mae Taeng and the Ping River. Here we will find a short but sometimes challenging dirt section before we pass the Mae Ngat Dam to reach the Buatong Waterfall. The last afternoon of the tour we will spend on dual tracks and single trails in the teak forest again before we finally get back to our base. Around 5PM our driver will bring you back to the city by car. Let's see how full your batteries still ar
Ride Details
- Terrain
- 80% off-road
- Bike
- rental bike (upgraded Kawasaki KLX250)
- Mileage
- 650 kilometers / 405 miles
- Riding gear included in the tour package
- MX helmet, gloves, MX jersey and pants, knee protectors, protector jacket, hip bag, and MX boots
- Meals
- breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
What's included
- Transfers to our base and back to your hotel in Chiang Mai town
- Rental Bike (upgraded Kawasaki KLX 250)
- Insurance
- Fuel
- Technical support
- Riding gear + body armour
- Drinking water + soft drinks during the day
- 3 nights accommodation with breakfasts
- All meals
- All entrance fees
- English, German, and Thai speaking tour leader / English and Thai speaking tour guide
- Pick up from hotel / accommodation
Not included
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Accommodation
During this tour, you will be accommodated in different boutique hotel and resorts.
Food
During the tour, you will be served with breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks.
Getting There
On this tour, you will discover old smuggler's paths and amazing Pai, as well as some other interesting places along the way. [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/chiangmai-outdoor-tours/4-day-old-smuggler-s-paths-and-amazing-pai-guided-enduro-tour-for-advanced-riders-in-thailand# "Zoom in") [−](https://www.tripaneer.com/chiangmai-outdoor-tours/4-day-old-smuggler-s-paths-and-amazing-pai-guided-enduro-tou
Rider Reviews
Great bike guide really informative and helpful. Value for money you won’t be disappointed Bike kit accommodation and food for four days Great riding routes last day the longest but the best day 👍
