6 Day Mae Hong Son Loop Guided Motorcycle Tour from Chiang Mai, Thailand

Overview

Looking for an adventure on two wheels? Look no further than Big Bike Touring Co’s 3-day motorcycle tour from Chiang Mai. As the only BMW Motorrad partner in Thailand, the company provides the best quality riding gear, GPS, and top-maintained bikes, ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey.

Highlights

• Starts and ends in Chiang Mai
• A short expedition to Northern Thailand
• Unsurpassed pre-selected adventure road riding
• Fantastic photo opportunities
• Traveling through national parks
• Visits to points of interest
• 5 nights accommodation

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival / Hotel check in

   Big Bike Touring Co understands the fatigue of travel, so they have included an extra night’s stay for you to unwind and rejuvenate before embarking on your epic motorcycle tour. Relax, take in the ambiance, and prepare yourself for the thrilling days ahead. Get ready to kick-start your adventure. They will pick you up from your hotel at 7:30 a.m. the morning of your tour, bring to the HG have big hearty breakfast at Route 66 Bikers Cafe, complete paperwork, safety briefing, bike hand over, hit the road.

2. Day 2: Chiang Mai - Mae Taeng - Pai (158 kilometers / 98 miles)

   Start your motorcycle adventure in Chiang Mai’s vibrant streets before ascending to the cloud-kissed Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, where the golden spires of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep shimmer against the mountain backdrop. Wind through verdant forests to authentic Karen and Lisu villages, where generations of traditions remain untouched by time. At Mae Taeng Elephant Camp, interact with Thailand’s gentle giants in their natural setting. The day’s journey culminates in Pai, a bohemian paradise nestled among rolling hills, where artistic energy meets laid-back charm after a day of conquering thri

3. Day 3: Pai - Mae Hong Son (148 kilometers / 92 miles)

   Glide from Pai’s artistic enclave into a landscape of undulating mountains shrouded in morning mist. The route to Mae Hong Son delivers pure riding ecstasy — countless curves cutting through dense jungle and revealing sudden, breathtaking valley vistas. Pause at Pai Canyon’s dramatic ridges to capture panoramic photographs before continuing your ascent. Arrive in Mae Hong Son, a tranquil town embraced by mountains where Shan culture thrives. As the sun sets, climb to Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu’s whitewashed stupas for a golden-hour panorama of the mist-filled valley below — a perfect reward for

4. Day 4: Mae Hong Son to Mae Sariang (225 kilometers / 139 miles)

   Embark on the southern leg of the legendary loop as morning light filters through mountain passes. Explore the ancient Lod Cave, where a bamboo raft carries you through limestone chambers adorned with stalactites and prehistoric paintings. The road unfurls like a ribbon through emerald highlands before revealing the thundering Mae Surin Waterfall cascading 100 meters down jagged cliffs. Navigate remote mountain villages where hill tribes preserve ancestral ways amid terraced fields. Descend into Mae Sariang as the afternoon softens, a riverside haven where teakwood houses line quiet streets an

5. Day 5: Mae Sariang - Doi Inthanon - Chiang Mai (197 kilometers / 122 miles)

   Complete your epic journey with the most dramatic day of riding—from Mae Sariang’s peaceful riverside to Thailand’s highest point. Ascend the mighty Doi Inthanon through ever-changing ecosystems, from tropical forests to cloud-wrapped alpine zones. Marvel at the ornate twin Royal Pagodas piercing the clouds and standing sentinel over cascading gardens. Photograph the thundering Wachirathan and Vachiratharn waterfalls, their mist creating rainbows against lush vegetation. Visit a Karen Long Neck village to understand the complex beauty of their brass coil traditions before descending through go

6. Day 6

   Departure.

Ride Details

Terrain

roads

Bike

rental bike (BMW, Honda, or Kawasaki models)

Mileage

728 km / 452 miles

Daily rides

148 - 225 km / 92 - 139 miles

Riding gear

included: helmet (bluetooth), gloves, jackets, pants, boots

Meals

breakfasts, lunches, and dinners

Accommodation

During the tour, every rider will have their own private room in carefully selected various 3/4-star hotels.

Food

They serve breakfast at the hotel and this normally comprises several options. Lunch is a light roadside lunch, for dinner options Big Bike Touring Co always endeavors to find a restaurant that offers both Thai and international cuisine.

Getting There

Start your journey from Chiang Mai and head towards Doi Inthanon, the highest peak in Thailand. Ride through winding roads and enjoy the stunning scenery of lush greenery and waterfalls. Continue on to Mae Sariang, a small town located in the heart of the mountains. Immerse yourself in the local lifestyle and savor delicious food. Ride from Mae Sariang to Mae Hong Son, known for its beautiful temp