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MOTORCYCLE-TRIPS · THAILAND 

Onroad Motorcycle Trip Thailand - your motorcycle vacation

On this guided motorcycle tour of Thailand, you will explore the north of the country in 10 days. Starting from Chiang Mai, the route takes you along winding mountain roads by the Mekong River, past temples, national parks, and peaceful border towns.

How long? 10 Days
When? Winter, Spring, Autumn
Price € 2,199 / Person

The Journey

10 days guided motorcycle holiday through Northern Thailand

This on-road motorcycle trip in Thailand takes you through the north of the land of temples in 10 days. The start and end point is Chiang Mai, with around 2,100 kilometers along well-developed, winding roads in between. The daily stages of 160 to 290 kilometers give you enough time for photo stops, temples, and breaks along the way. You will ride a Honda CB 500X - larger models like the Suzuki V-Strom 650 or the Honda Africa Twin are available for an extra charge. The route follows the Mekong, touches the Phu Chi-Fa National Park, the salt production in Bo Kluea, the temple ruins of Sukhothai, and the Sirikit Reservoir. Whether you have a lot of experience or are just starting with guided trips - in a small group with a German-speaking tour guide, you will find the right rhythm for your motorcycle vacation.

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Key Highlights of the Trip

Key Highlights of the Trip

01 Start in Chiang Mai
01
Start in Chiang Mai
Your journey begins in the ancient royal city of Chiang Mai - with motorcycle handover, briefing, and a group dinner to kick things off.
02 Curves at Phu Chi Fa
02
Curves at Phu Chi Fa
The Phu Chi-Fa National Park near the border with Laos offers long winding roads and wide views over the mountain ranges of northern Thailand.
03 Border markets and salt
03
Border markets and salt
At the Huai Kon crossing, you visit a real border market without tourist kitsch and observe the centuries-old salt production in Bo Kluea.
04 Sukhothai Temple
04
Sukhothai Temple
In the historical temple city of Sukhothai, you explore the ruins in Khmer style before the route continues towards Mae Sot.
05 Ride over the Sirikit Reservoir
05
Ride over the Sirikit Reservoir
A highlight is the ferry crossing over the Sirikit Dam, Thailand's largest reservoir with fishing villages on the water.
Motorcycle Tours
Days 1-10
A motorcycle parked before the seated Buddha of Sukhothai Historical Park, ancient temple columns behind
Chiang Mai - Arrival and motorcycle handover

Chiang Mai - Arrival and motorcycle handover

We will pick you up directly from the airport in Chiang Mai and take you to your hotel in the city center. Between 5 and 6 PM, we will hand over your motorcycle to you and give you a brief introduction. We will kick off your on-road motorcycle trip in Thailand with a joint dinner, where you will get to know your group and the German-speaking tour guide.

Two empty patio chairs and a table on a hillside terrace overlooking misty mountains and purple flowering shrubs
Chiang Mai - Chiang Khong on the Mekong

Chiang Mai - Chiang Khong on the Mekong

After breakfast, there will be a short briefing on the motorcycles and the course of the tour. Then you will roll north, past hot springs, to the border town of Chiang Khong on the Mekong (about 320 km). The well-maintained roads of this stage are ideal for getting used to your motorcycle and finding the rhythm of motorcycle travel in Northern Thailand.

A motorcycle parked at the roadside next to a helmeted rider, a winding country road curving through fields ahead
Chiang Khong - Pua at Phu Chi Fa

Chiang Khong - Pua at Phu Chi Fa

Today you drive along the Mekong to the Phu Chi-Fa National Park, one of the most beautiful mountain regions on the border with Laos (around 288 km). Winding side roads take you to Pua, where you will end the day at the hotel. This stage shows why an on-road motorcycle trip in northern Thailand offers so much riding pleasure.

Five motorcyclists and a pickup truck posing in front of a hotel entrance, riders raising their arms
Pua - Nan over Bo Kluea

Pua - Nan over Bo Kluea

On dreamlike roads, you reach the border crossing Huai Kon to Laos with its authentic market without tourist kitsch (around 266 km). In Bo Kluea, you observe the centuries-old salt extraction before continuing to Nan. There you relax by the pool or with a massage - a quiet day of your motorcycle round trip in Thailand.

Winding mountain road with motorcyclists riding switchbacks, red flowers in the foreground
Nan - Na Noi along the border

Nan - Na Noi along the border

The journey today takes you on quiet, almost deserted roads through a wide mountainous landscape along the Laotian border (about 245 km). You cross several passes and reach Na Noi, where you visit the Sri Nan National Park with its unusual rock formations before checking in. Such stages make your motorcycle holiday in Thailand special.

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Adventure motorcycle with side cases riding a forest road, a second rider following
Na Noi - Sukhothai by ferry

Na Noi - Sukhothai by ferry

At noon you reach the Sirikit Reservoir, with 250 km² the largest reservoir in Thailand (about 238 km). From the water you can see fishermen on their stilt houses. A highlight is the ferry ride that takes you and your motorcycle to Sukhothai. This guided motorcycle tour of Thailand combines riding fun with peaceful moments on the lake.

A red motorcycle rounding a mountain switchback, several more riders following on the road below
Sukhothai - Mae Sot with temples

Sukhothai - Mae Sot with temples

After breakfast, you explore the historical Khmer-style temples of Sukhothai before continuing the route to Mae Sot (about 247 km). Along the way, you pass a waterfall and hot springs. You will stay overnight in a hotel with a pool near the border to Myanmar - culture and riding fun go together on this motorcycle tour in Thailand.

Thatched-roof houses on a hillside village, seen through haze and smoke
Mae Sot - Mae Sariang by the river

Mae Sot - Mae Sariang by the river

Before continuing your journey, you visit the border market to Myanmar. Afterwards, the route follows the border river Nam Yuam to Mae Sariang (about 250 km). In the early afternoon, you check into a hotel right by the river and relax by the pool or get a massage. Another day of your on-road motorcycle trip in Thailand ends peacefully.

Golden chedis and a large white Buddha statue on a forested hilltop, seen through haze
Mae Sariang - Chiang Mai to the Finale

Mae Sariang - Chiang Mai to the Finale

After a hearty breakfast, we head back to Chiang Mai (about 246 km). The route leads through green mountain landscapes, past hot springs and a waterfall. After a relaxing drive, you will reach your hotel. We will celebrate the conclusion of your Chiang Mai motorcycle tour together in the evening with the group's last meal.

Chiang Mai - Departure

At the end of your motorcycle holiday in Thailand, we will take you to the airport in Chiang Mai at the right time. You say goodbye to your group and the tour guide and take home ten days full of curves, temples, and mountain landscapes - until the next motorcycle trip with OVERCROSS.

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Verified Reviews

What riders say about Motorcycle-trips in Thailand

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Rainer K.

The motorcycle tour through Northern Thailand, starting in Chiang Mai, offers more challenging stages with the difficulty level "Expert," such as the 320 km rou...

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Die Motorradtour durch Nordthailand, beginnend in Chiang Mai, bietet mit dem Schwierigkeitsgrad „Experte“ anspruchsvollere Etappen wie die 320 km lange Strecke nach Chiang Khong. Die abwechslungsreiche Streckenführung erfordert gute Fahrtechnik, insbesondere in bergigen Regionen und während des Besuchs des Phu Chi-Fa-Nationalparks. Die Tour hält sowohl Herausforderungen als auch wunderschöne Landschaften parat.

Rainer K.

Markus M.

The guided motorcycle tour through Northern Thailand with OVERCROSS offered thoughtful support from experienced guides. Especially the daily briefings before ea...

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Die geführte Motorradreise durch Nordthailand mit OVERCROSS bot eine durchdachte Betreuung durch erfahrene Guides. Besonders die täglichen Briefings vor jedem Streckenabschnitt, wie der 320 km langen Etappe von Chiang Mai nach Chiang Khong, ermöglichten es, sich gut vorzubereiten. Die Gruppe mit maximal 10 Teilnehmern sorgte für eine persönliche Atmosphäre, und die Guides hatten stets ein offenes Ohr für Fragen und individuelle Anliegen. Dies trug dazu bei, dass die anspruchsvollen Anforderungen der Tour im Schwierigkeitsgrad „Experte“ gut zu bewältigen waren.

Markus M.
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PRICE

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€ 2,199 / person

Price Options

per motorcyclist in double room € 2,199
per passenger/companion in the accompanying vehicle in a double room € 1,099

Additional Options

Single room surcharge / Person € 150
Upgrade to Suzuki V-Strom 650 / Person € 200
Upgrade to Honda Africa Twin CRF 1100 L / Person € 599
HONDA TRANSALP XL750 / Person € 399

Trip includes

  • Airport transfers and all local transfers
  • 9 overnight stays in a double room including breakfast
  • Lunch and soft drinks for lunch
  • All entries for national parks, temples, elephant camps and more
  • Rental motorcycle Honda CB 500X including fuel (for an additional charge Suzuki V-Strom 650, Honda Africa Twin CRF 1000 or other models on request)
  • German-speaking tour guide
  • Local tour guide
  • Support vehicle for luggage transport (from 4 participants)

FAQS

  • Do I need a visa?
    For stays of up to 30 days, you usually travel visa-free depending on your nationality.
  • Which motorcycle do I ride?
    The standard is the Honda CB 500X, other models are available for an additional fee.
  • How challenging is the tour?
    Easy to medium: well-paved roads with many curves, also ideal for less experienced riders.
  • How big is the group?
    You will ride in a small group of 4 to 10 people for a personal experience.
  • What highlights can I expect?
    Among other things, the Mekong, Phu Chi-Fa National Park, the temples of Sukhothai, Sirikit Dam, as well as mountain landscapes and border markets.
  • Can I take a passenger?
    Yes, a passenger can be booked for an additional fee.
OVERCROSS note on itinerary
The above travel description is a non-binding online proposal and does not represent a binding travel itinerary. We expressly reserve the right to make changes to the route, schedule, and accommodations (§ 651d BGB in conjunction with Art. 250 EGBGB). The terms and conditions of OVERCROSS apply.
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