7 Day Pai Jungle Enduro and Mae Hong Son Loop 1864 Curves Guided Motorcycle Tour in Thailand

Overview

Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand Ride the legendary 1,864 curves of northern Thailand with Big Bike Touring Co to push your limits and explore culture, nature, and hidden trails.

Highlights

• Starts and ends in Chiang Mai
• Explore Doi Suthep-Pui National Park
• Trot through verdant forests, villages, and rolling hills
• Navigate technical single tracks, river crossings, muddy hills, and tight forest paths
• Discover Mae Hong Son's legendary loop
• Climb to Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu’s whitewashed stupas
• Transfers to and from the airport
• 6 nights accommodation

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Welcome to Chiang Mai and hotel check-in

   Big Bike Touring Co understands the fatigue of travel, so this is the time 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 the hotel at 7:30 a.m. and then you will have a big hearty breakfast at Route 66 Bikers Cafe, complete paperwork, safety briefing, and bike handover, and hit the road.

2. Day 2: Chiang Mai - Mae Taeng - Pai (158 kilometers / 99 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: Full-day Enduro in Pai (off-road thrills)

   Full day of hardcore Enduro riding in the wild jungles surrounding Pai. You will jump on a dirt bike and navigate technical single tracks, river crossings, muddy hills, and tight forest paths. Whether you are charging up steep slopes or drifting through bamboo tunnels, the Pai Enduro experience is raw, rugged, and made for riders who love a true off-road challenge. - Hardcore dirt biking through jungle trails, river crossings, and mountain paths - Technical single tracks and open off-road sections - Suitable for riders with some off-road experience (beginners may find it tough)

4. Day 4: 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

5. Day 5: Mae Hong Son - Mae Sariang (225 kilometers / 140 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

6. Day 6: Mae Sariang - Doi Inthanon - Chiang Mai (197 kilometers / 123 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

7. Day 7

   Departure.

Ride Details

Terrain

mix of asphalt and off-road

Bike

rental bike (Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda, KTM, and BMW models)

Mileage

794 kilometers / 494 miles

Daily rides

148 - 225 kilometers / 92 - 140 miles

Riding gear

included: helmets with Bluetooth, gloves, jackets, and pants

Meals

6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners

Accommodation

You do not have to share, every rider has their own private room.

Food

You will enjoy daily meals except breakfast on the starting day, lunches and dinners on rest days as well as teas, coffee, soft drinks during meals only included in the price. Big Bike Touring Co serves breakfast at the hotel, and this normally comprises several options. Lunch is a light roadside lunch, and for dinner options, they always endeavor to find a restaurant that offers both Thai and international cuisine.

Getting There

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