YOUR ITINERARY · STARTING IN CHIANG MAI
The Unknown Thailand:
Your 10-Day Motorcycle Adventure
Discover Northern Thailand on winding roads: from Chiang Mai to the Mekong, through the mountains around Pua and Nan, and on to the historic temples of Sukhothai. This motorcycle adventure then takes you back to Chiang Mai via Mae Sot and Mae Sariang.
Your Journey, Day by Day
Open each day to explore the route
Day 1: Arrival and Getting Acquainted Chiang Mai · Arrival
We collect you directly from Chiang Mai Airport and take you to your hotel in the city centre.
We hand over your motorcycle between 5 and 6 pm. In the evening, we get together for dinner.
Day 2: The White Temple and the Road to the Mekong Chiang Mai → Chiang Khong · approx. 280 kilometres
After breakfast, you receive a short briefing on your motorcycle and the tour itinerary before we set off north. Passing hot springs along the way, we ride towards Chiang Khong, a town on the border with Laos.
En route, we combine our lunch stop with a visit to the famous White Temple in Chiang Rai. Its extraordinary architecture makes it a memorable highlight.
Today's ride is ideal for getting used to your motorcycle, as we are travelling mainly on well-maintained roads.
Day 3: From the Mekong into the Mountains Chiang Khong → Pua · approx. 288 kilometres
Today begins with a ride along the Mekong. Our route takes us into the mountains around Phu Chi Fa, right on the border with Laos.
Scenic, winding roads lead us through this distinctive part of Northern Thailand. We then continue to Pua, where we settle into our hotel for the evening.
Day 4: A Border Market and Salt Production in Bo Kluea Pua → Bo Kluea → Nan · approx. 266 kilometres
We continue along spectacular roads to the Huai Kon Border Checkpoint on the border with Laos, where we visit an authentic border market without the tourist trinkets.
Next, we reach Bo Kluea, where we can watch salt being produced. The local Bo Kluea salt is one of the few rock salts in the world that is more than 800 years old.
More superb motorcycling roads take us to our hotel in Nan, where we can unwind with a massage or relax by the pool.
Day 5: Quiet Mountain Roads and Remarkable Landscapes Nan → Na Noi · approx. 245 kilometres
Today's ride takes us along quiet, winding roads through the mountains near the Laotian border.
Crossing several mountain ranges, we eventually reach Na Noi. Before checking into our hotel, we explore the scenery around Si Nan National Park and the unusual rock formations near Na Noi.
Day 6: A Ferry Crossing on Sirikit Reservoir Na Noi → Sukhothai · approx. 238 kilometres
Around midday, we reach the vast Sirikit Reservoir. Covering approximately 250 square kilometres, it is Thailand's largest reservoir.
On the lake, we can watch the fishermen who live in houses on stilts going about their work. The highlight comes when we reach the shore and take the ferry across.
This ferry crossing forms part of today's journey to Sukhothai.
Day 7: Historic Temples and the Ride to Mae Sot Sukhothai → Mae Sot · approx. 247 kilometres
After breakfast, we explore the historic temples of Sukhothai before continuing our journey to Mae Sot.
Along the way, we pass a picturesque waterfall and hot springs. We spend the night in a comfortable hotel with a pool near the border crossing into Myanmar.
Day 8: A Border Market and Time by the River Mae Sot → Mae Sariang · approx. 250 kilometres
Before setting off for Mae Sariang, we visit the market on the border with Myanmar.
We then ride north through the border region. We expect to reach our riverside hotel in Mae Sariang in the early afternoon.
There is time to relax by the pool or enjoy a massage and reflect on the day's experiences.
Day 9: The Final Bends Back to Chiang Mai Mae Sariang → Chiang Mai · approx. 246 kilometres
After a hearty breakfast, we set off back to Chiang Mai. Scenic roads take us through varied landscapes, passing hot springs and a waterfall.
After the ride, we arrive at our hotel. We round off our memorable motorcycle adventure with dinner together.
Day 10: Farewell to the Adventure Chiang Mai · Departure
We take you to the airport.
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All distances are approximate. The itinerary is subject to change.