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The Mountains of the Golden Triangle

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Motorcycle Ramble
Duration
7 D
Tour Type
Tour Leader
Accomodation
Standard
Level
Intermediate
Meal Plan
Half-Board
Vintage Rides → Destinations → Asia → Thailand → The Mountains of the Golden Triangle
Alex
Your motorcycle expert
Alex
In 2006, after travelling 20,000 km by motorbike in India, Alex founded Vintage Rides. Since then, he has been developing our concept in more than 20 countries.
On the agenda
A short, up-tempo adventure which takes you from Chiang Mai to the Golden Triangle.
The Mountains of the Golden Triangle

Motorcycle Tour in Thailand

7 stages - 502 miles
1/7 • Chiang Mai
You’re met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Make the most of this first day to discover Chiang Mai, a large urban city in northern Thailand. With a great location in the heart of the ancient Lanna Kingdom, its architectural heritage is breathtaking with more than 300 temples! Visit Wat Chedi Luang, roam around the city's various markets, such as Talat Warorot or the famous night market, where you can taste your first Thai delicacies. Overnight stay at hotel in the city centre.
2/7 • Chiang Mai – Chiang Dao
The adventure begins heading north through Chiang Mai’s vegetable patches alongside Ping river. We encounter our first paddies on a quiet winding road, then gain altitude and cross the lush massif, which separates us from the Mae Taeng valley. At the end of the day, we arrive in Chiang Dao, a small hamlet set at the foothills of an impressive mountain, famous for its ancient Buddhist temples and cave full of history. Overnight stay at hotel.
82 miles
3/7 • Chiang Dao – Tha Ton
In the morning, we come across our first karst cliffs of the tour, emerging from a dense forest, peppered with majestic teaks, which line the brand new tarmacked road. We continue north towards the Burmese border through changing landscapes that become increasingly wild. The road propels us towards Doi Angkhang, which stands at almost 2,000 m altitude. The summit and the views over the surrounding countryside are stunning! After a traditional meal in the village of Ban Luang, we head back down into Fang’s vast plains and end this leg in Tha Ton, a small town on the banks of the Kok river, where the long-tail boats pass. Overnight stay at hotel.
115 miles
4/7 • Thaton – Golden Triangle
Our adventure continues north, closer to the Burmese border, as we advance on staggering small mountain roads. After crossing Fang’s plains, we climb up to Doi Mae Salong, known for its Chinese mountain village, Santikhiri. In Mae Fah Luang botanical garden, coffee and tea crops now bloom instead of vibrant poppies. Small secondary roads crisscross the Burmese border and the Mekong until we reach Chiang Saen in the heart of the Golden Triangle. Overnight stay at hotel.
90 miles
5/7 • Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai
We make an early start to leave Chiang Saen following the Mekong for a few miles and then head south. We cruise between rice paddies, pineapple plantations and other fruit and vegetable crops, and arrive in Chiang Rai for lunch. In the afternoon, we can visit the famous White Temple, Baan Dam Museum and Wat Huay Pla Kung. Overnight stay at hotel.
65 miles
6/7 • Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai
Saddle up for your last day on the bikes. We head south towards Phayao. We take a short break in this provincial capital on the edge of a large lake with mountain views. We continue on beautiful forest roads and even fit in a little track before lunch, which we enjoy on the banks of the Mae Kuang river. We need to be extra careful for the last few miles on the approach to Chiang Mai, where we rejoin civilisation and with it, traffic! We spend the last night in Chiang Mai, where you can do a bit of shopping or simply enjoy one last Thai massage. Opposite Chiang Mai women’s prison is a halfway house where prisoners are trained in traditional massage techniques. Overnight stay at hotel in the centre.
150 miles
7/7 • Chiang Mai
Depending on your flight time, you may have a few more hours to enjoy Chiang Mai's charms. You are transferred to the international airport.

Available extensions

Guided Tour of Chiang Mai

Discover Chiang Mai, its old town, the silversmiths' quarter, Wat Doi Suthep perched on the heights of the city, and a Hmong village, all accompanied by a local guide.
Price
From 1890,00 € / rider
The price includes The price does not include

  • A Royal Enfield motorcycle is provided with full mechanical assistance and all spare parts

  • Domestic transfers as appearing in the program, by private vehicle

  • An English speaking Tour Leader (from day 2 to day 6)

  • Compulsory insurances: an insurance covering on-site medical expenses

  • Repatriation insurance, which covers you in case of 2 wheels accident (large motorcycle) in Thailand

  • International flights and airport taxes

Important
Documents requested :
International motorcycle license if necessary
Motorcycle Driving License
Currently valid passport for the Motorcycle Trip
Valid Visa, if required
This trip includes a few long stages. Primary aid in reaching the nearest medical center is provided by our support vehicle, as helicopters and ambulances are rarely available. Limited phone coverage and restrictions on satellite phones can make contacting emergency services challenging. Additionally, as with any mountain route, road quality and difficulty are heavily influenced by current and prior weather conditions.
Reviews on this trip
4.5/5 · 17 review
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Northern Thailand Essentials

Stéphane
24 Mar. 2025

The Mountains of the Golden Triangle
Northern Thailand Essentials

Northern Thailand Essentials

Northern Thailand Essentials

Jean-Paul
24 Mar. 2025

The Mountains of the Golden Triangle
Northern Thailand Essentials

Northern Thailand Essentials

Bérangère
10 Dec. 2024

The Mountains of the Golden Triangle
Northern Thailand Essentials

Frédérique
15 Nov. 2024

The Mountains of the Golden Triangle
Northern Thailand Essentials

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Great discoveries in terms of landscapes and meeting the other members of the group.

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