MOTORCYCLE-TOURS · THAILAND
North Thailand Motorcycle Tour from Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai motorbike tour leads riders through the best roads of North Thailand on a 10-day guided route.
The Journey
OnRoad Ride Through Northern Thailand
Chiang Mai motorbike tour departs Day 2 with a morning briefing before heading north to Chiang Khong on the Laos border — 320 km of smooth roads at a steady pace. This north thailand motorcycle tour then follows the Mekong to Phu Chi-Fa National Park, cuts through Nan and Sri Nan NP, crosses Sirikit Reservoir by ferry to Sukhothai, and loops back via Mae Sot and Mae Sariang. Total: 2,100 km across 8 riding days at 160–290 km per stage. Rental motorcycle: Honda CB 500X (upgrades to V-Strom 650 or Africa Twin available). Group: 2–10 riders. Price: €2,499 per rider in a twin room.
Key Highlights of the Trip
Key Highlights of the Trip
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<b>Chiang Mai motorbike tour</b> through Northern Thailand's highland roads, Mekong valley, Sukhothai temples, and the Myanmar border — 10 days and 2,100 km of guided on-road riding.
Chiang Mai – Arrival & Bike Handover
Chiang Mai motorbike tour kicks off with airport pickup and hotel check-in in the city center. Between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM, your Honda CB 500X is handed over for inspection. The evening wraps with a group dinner to meet your fellow riders and guides before the first full riding day.
Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong (320 km)
After a morning briefing on the north thailand motorcycle tour route, the ride heads north through hot springs country to Chiang Khong on the Laos border. This 320 km opening stage runs on well-paved roads and is designed as an acclimatization ride — good tarmac, steady pace, and river views at the finish.
Chiang Khong to Phu Chi-Fa (288 km)
The route follows the Mekong River upstream on winding scenic roads before climbing to the Phu Chi-Fa plateau on the Laos border. This is one of the most scenic days of the motorcycle tour northern thailand — twisty mountain passes, border viewpoints, and a finish in Pua below the national park.
Phu Chi-Fa to Nan via Border (266 km)
Day 4 crosses to the Huai Kon border market for an authentic stop — no tourist kitsch, just local traders and salt production at Bo Kluea, where rock salt has been harvested for over 800 years. The guided motorcycle tour northern thailand continues to Nan, a quiet northern city with hotel pool access.
Nan to Na Noi – Sri Nan NP (245 km)
One of the quietest days of the motorcycle trip northern thailand route: long stretches of near-empty road along the Laotian border, crossing several mountain ridges before reaching Na Noi. The afternoon stop at Sri Nan National Park reveals limestone rock formations that most visitors to Thailand never reach.
Questions about the tour itinerary?
Our tour guide is happy to answer any questions about the day-by-day route, stops, and details.
Na Noi to Sukhothai via Ferry (238 km)
The route reaches its midpoint at the Sirikit Reservoir, Thailand's largest lake at 250 km². Fishermen on stilt houses line the shore. A ferry crossing takes the group to Sukhothai — one of the more unusual arrivals on any chiang mai motorcycle vacation itinerary.
Sukhothai – Temples & Mae Sot (247 km)
Morning is spent among the Sukhothai Khmer temple ruins dating to the 13th century — a World Heritage site and one of the highlights of any guided motorcycle tours thailand trip. The route then continues to Mae Sot via a waterfall and hot springs, finishing at a first-class hotel near the Myanmar border.
Mae Sot to Mae Sariang (250 km)
A morning visit to the Mae Sot border market with Myanmar gives a look at cross-border trade before the on road motorcycle tour thailand leg heads north along the Nam Yuam border river. The hotel in Mae Sariang sits right by the riverbank — pool, massage, and a quiet evening after the long western loop.
Mae Sariang to Chiang Mai (246 km)
The final riding day of this motorcycle vacation thailand loops back to Chiang Mai through scenic hill roads, hot springs, and a waterfall stop. The 246 km stage closes out around 2,100 km of chiang mai motorbike tour riding over nine days. A final group dinner in the city marks the end of the route.
Chiang Mai – Departure
Transfer to the airport for departure. Day 10 is a short final morning — settle bags and look forward to the next 10 day motorcycle tour thailand or wherever the road leads. Tour operator Overcross can arrange the airport transfer as part of the package.
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Trip includes
- Airport transfers & local transfers
- 9 overnight stays in a double room including breakfast
- Lunch & soft drinks for lunch
- All entrance fees for national parks, temples, elephant camps, etc.
- Rental motorcycle Honda CB 500x including fuel (for an additional charge Suzuki V-Strom 650/Honda Africa Twin CRF 1000/other models on request)
- German-speaking tour guide
- Local tour guide
- Support vehicle for luggage transport (from 4 participants)
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For stays of up to 30 days usually visa-free (depending on nationality).
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Honda CB 500X (other models available for an additional fee).
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Easy to moderately difficult, well-paved roads, many curves.
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4-10 persons groups for a personal experience.
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Mekong River, Phu Chi Fa National Park, Sukhothai Temple, Sirikit Reservoir, mountain landscapes & border markets.
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Yes, bookable for an additional fee.
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