MOTORCYCLE-TOURS · THAILAND
An exciting and fascinating off-road motorcycle holiday through the breathtaking mountain landscapes of northern Thailand and Laos.
The Journey
We ride on fantastic Enduro trails through the fascinating mountain world of northern Thailand and Laos. Partially untouched nature with spectacular waterfalls. We meet friendly people, various ethnic minorities in remote mountain villages. Visit colorful magical temples, the city of ''Luang Prabang'' which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stay in selected accommodations and enjoy the best cuisine of Asia, all in perfect motorcycle weather.
We will pick you up personally at Chiang Mai International Airport, Thailand. After a 30-minute drive, we will reach our bungalow complex 30 km north of Chiang Mai. Depending on the arrival time, we can visit one of the local markets with a variety of exotic fruits and foods. Then it will be time for the first beer, and we can look forward to the upcoming welcome BBQ. You will stay in one of our 9 comfortable rooms.
After a good breakfast, everyone picks up their motorcycle and off we go. To get used to the Enduro and the Thai traffic, we will take a day tour in our area. On narrow winding asphalt roads and gravel roads, we enjoy the fascinating landscape of Northern Thailand. To have some more time for the tour preparation, we will be back at our bungalows in the afternoon.
Today we follow Highway 107, which leads to the small town of Phrao, where we will have lunch. After that, we will continue through the mountains of Northern Thailand. We will pass some remote mountain villages and tackle the first river crossings. In the late afternoon, we will arrive in Chiang Rai. Tonight we will stay in a comfortable city hotel near the night bazaar.
The first two hours we drive on paved roads to the "Golden Triangle," which is famous for its former opium production. We follow the Mekong River for another 50 km downstream to Chiang Khong, the "Gateway to Indochina" and the border town to Laos. After the border formalities on the Thai side, we cross the Mekong with our motorcycles on a bridge. Upon arrival on the other side, we enter Laos. We spend the rest of the day in the border town of Huay Xai. Those who wish can visit ancient temples, stroll through the local markets, or get a relaxing massage before we have dinner at a restaurant by the riverside.
Today one of the longest off-road stages of the tour awaits us. We pass through several mountain villages where children wave at the roadside. No matter where we stop, we are curiously eyed by the villagers. It takes us almost the whole day to cover the 150 km to Packbeng. The village is located right on the Mekong and is a place where travelers overnight by boat on their way from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang. During the day, it is a ghost town and only comes to life in the evening. It always reminds me of a pirate cove. It is a must to visit this place on our motorcycle tour in Thailand.
A small paved road 230 km long leads through countless villages over mountains and through northern Laos to Nong Kiaw. After arriving at a small resort right by the banks of the Nam Ou River, we can enjoy the sunset with a drink and wind down the day.
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Today is halfway through our motorcycle trip in Thailand. We start the day with a boat trip on the “Nam Ou” River. If we have time, we will visit a cave nearby that provided shelter for the population during the Vietnam War. Those who need some exercise in the afternoon can reach a viewpoint after a one-hour hike, from which there is a fantastic view. On the eighth day of our motorcycle journey, we will drive through fantastic valleys towards Luang Prabang. In the early afternoon, we will reach our comfortable guesthouse, which is located right on the banks of the Kan River. After dinner, one can visit the night market of Luang Prabang or spend time at their own leisure.
The old town of Luang Prabang was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Time to take your laundry to the dry cleaner and go shopping. Half a day will be spent on a tour to one of the most beautiful waterfalls - one of the most beautiful that Asia has to offer. Back in Luang Prabang, there is still more to see, like the temple complex "Wat Phousi" or you can just relax in a café. We will spend the evening in one of the many restaurants by the riverside of the Mekong.
Today we travel on one of the most beautiful stages of our tour back to Thailand, a few river crossings, past remote mountain villages and untouched jungle, just everything that makes a good enduro travel day. Entering Thailand is then quickly taken care of and we will arrive in the small town of Tung Chang in the late afternoon.
Another day with super motorcycle routes. Winding asphalted mountain roads lead us to the city of Phayao, which is located by a beautiful lake. If you like fish, then this is the place for you. Many restaurants sell fresh fish in various varieties. Also the next day, countless curves await us with hardly any traffic until we reach Chiang Dao. After we reach Chiang Dao, we visit one of the natural hot springs where we can relax in one of the hot water pools.
After visiting an elephant camp, we will experience another exciting day off-road and drive through the hilly northern Thailand. Our destination for today is our base camp in Mae Malai. The last day of our motorcycle journey through Thailand has come, and after a hearty breakfast, transfer to the airport or those who wish can also extend their stay with a few days of beach vacation in Thailand.
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