Motorbike Tour – Northern Thailand -Women Only
From: ฿85,000.00
Tour June 2023
The “Women Riders Only” programme provides you with a wonderful opportunity to learn about the Land of Smiles while being supported and guided by an all-female staff! Designed, hosted, and led by female riders from the surrounding area. A once-in-a-lifetime chance to take part in the very first women-only tour ever to be held in Asia. Samantha Dawkins, also known as “Sam,” is a world traveller and adventurer, and Zed Chiang, editor of MotoGirl Thailand, is a skilled biker who has a passion for the outdoors. Both women will be participating in the Women’s Motorcycle Tour.
Description
The “Women Riders Only” programme provides you with a wonderful opportunity to learn about the Land of Smiles while being supported and guided by an all-female staff! Designed, hosted, and led by female riders from the surrounding area. A once-in-a-lifetime chance to take part in the very first women-only tour ever to be held in Asia. Samantha Dawkins, also known as “Sam,” is a world traveller and adventurer, and Zed Chiang, editor of MotoGirl Thailand, is a skilled biker who has a passion for the outdoors. Both women will be participating in the Women’s Motorcycle Tour.
This tour provides an excellent opportunity to acquire a comprehensive impression of the one-of-a-kind qualities that North Thailand possesses. We will travel on back roads that are so narrow that they are almost impossible to see from the road. We are excited to show you some of our favourite spots in the area.
Take in the breathtaking highland panorama of Doi Inthanon and the stunning Mae Hong Son as you travel through this region. Pay a visit to Pai, Chiang Dao, the enchanting Doi Mae Salong, the Doi Tung Royal Villa, and the renowned Golden Triangle, which is located at the intersection of the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. After entering Myanmar (also known as Burma), take a boat to Laos for a quick stop on your trip. Take a trip to Chiang Rai and visit the White Temple at Wat Rong Khun. Travel along the border between Laos and Thailand while taking in the breathtaking panoramas along the way. Phayao is a stunning place to visit because of its mountainous scenery. As we travel through various natural, historical, traditional, and cultural attractions, you will have plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and will have an experience that you will never forget.
This tour begins and concludes in the stunning region of Chiang Mai, also known as “THE ROSE OF THE NORTH,” which is located approximately 800 kilometres north of Bangkok and features breathtaking scenery.
For activity times and locations, view the activity details tab.
What’s included
- Motorcycle rental (Unlimited Mileage)
- 9 overnights at carefully selected quality hotels and resorts with leisure facilities
- Private double bedroom (king size bed). You do not need to share a room with someone else
- 9 lunches, 9 dinners, breakfast every day
- Water, soft drinks, and coffee/tea in connection with the meals
- Third Party Liability Insurance
- Full First Class Comprehensive insurance (25,000 THB)
- Fully Comprehensive Insurance (30,000 THB excess)
- English Speaking Bike Professional with TAT license (Tourism Authority of Thailand)
- Pick up service from Chiang Mai Airport
- Support van for luggage transportation & drinks
- All entrance fees to National Parks and Historic Sites
- Riding gear (Helmets, Jackets, Gloves, Knee Guards – See Gear tab)
- Accident cover insurance up to 100,000 THB
- Life insurance up to 1,000,000 THB
What’s NOT included
- All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature
- Any Alcoholic beverages
- Any extra items purchased in hotels, souvenir shops and other such establishments
- Travel insurance (cover against cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation, in the event of accident or illness). We highly recommend you arrange appropriate insurance in your home country
- Airfares
- Visa Fees
Gear
We recommend bringing your own gear as it will be the most comfortable, however we do offer helmets, jackets, gloves, and knee guards free of charge. Please note that due to reasons of hygeine, we do not offer boots and trousers, however these, and many other otems are available to buy in our show or pre-order on our website.
Itinerary
Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon – Mae Chaem – Mae Hong Son – Pai – Chiang Dao – Doi Mae Salong – Golden Triangle – Phayao – Chiang Mai
(Distance: about 1,350 km / 840 miles)
Day 1. Around Chiang Mai (Samoeng Loop) – Sightseeing and test motorcycles (130 km)
We take the highway, heading north to ride around Chiang Mai along winding and narrow twisty curvy roads with high mountain scenery (Samoeng Loop).
Visit the famous botanical garden The Royal Park Rajapruek, which was built to commemorate the 60th anniversary of His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Accession to the throne as well as His Majesty’s 80th birthday. This large floral and botanical park has an incalculable number of plants and flowers and a nice orchids garden. You will also find a large driveway leading to the very refined Ho Kham Luang Royal Pavilion.
Laters will ride with the motorcycles up to Doi Suthep Mountain to overlook Chiang Mai and visit Wat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s most revered temple on the mountaintop.
According to an old legend, Monk Sumana presented the king with a bone relic of the Lord Buddha. He then tied it to the back of a royal elephant that stomped through the jungle for days. The elephant finally stopped at the actual place of the temple where he died. Both the king and monk Sumana agreed that this would be the place where the Doi Suthep temple would be built. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
After lunch, we will ride back to Chiang Mai and will discover the most important attractions and temples in the old city of Chiang Mai.
In the evening you will have time to discover more of Chiang Mai, like the famous night market or just relax with a traditional Thai massage. Chiang Mai has a lot to offer: shopping, culture, and a vibrant pub and bar scene.
Dinner at Chiang Mai’s best restaurant: The Riverside. We will take a boat to have dinner on the Mae Ping River.
Day 2. Chiang Mai – Mae Chaem (144 km)
Day 3. Mae Chaem – Mae Hong Son (169 km)
Day 4. Mae Hong Son – Ban Rak Thai – Pai (177 km)
After we will ride to the most remote area and most beautiful spot of Northern Thailand: Ban Rak Thai.
Tucked into the outer reaches of Northern Thailand is a Chinese tea village, its mud huts lining a reservoir next to the Burmese border. Only 44km from Mae Hong Son but a world away in feel, Ban Rak Thai (also known as Mae Aw)’s peeling mud walls and tiny tea shops seem out of place amid the pine forests of Doi Pan. Home to around 1,000 people of mostly Chinese descent, the sleepy village is known for its tea, with vans of curious Thai tourists making the trip for a day. It is strange to get a small taste of China on the Thai-Burma border, but well worth the effort to get here. And not just for the tea (which was delicious) but also the delicious food. Lunch here at a local restaurant.
Later ride again on amazing twisty mountain roads and visit the Lod cave, which means, “cave with a stream running through”, on a bamboo raft. Then back on curvy roads to Pai. Pai. It’s one of the most popular destinations in Northern Thailand and despite all its Westernized ills, remains one of the must-see areas of the country. We stay in charming accommodation with a swimming pool near to the famous walking street.
Day 5. Rest day in Pai
Laundry service possible.
Day 6. Pai – Chiang Dao (135 km)
Day 7. Chiang Dao – Doi Mae Salong (160 km)
Mae Salong is located in the northwestern region of Chiang Rai province, in an area called Mae Fah Luang, which is right along the border of Myanmar. At the end of the Chinese Civil War, a group of Chinese, who wouldn’t succumb to defeat, lived nomadic lives in Myanmar. Eventually, they found their way to the hilltops of Mae Salong, where they set up a village. The Thai government allowed them to stay in Thailand, as long as they fought for Thailand. Today, the village still exists, and it’s still very Yunnanese Chinese.
Later you relax in your charming accommodation with a breathtaking panorama view.
Day 8. Doi Mae Salong – Golden Triangle (short visit to Myanmar and Laos) (103 km)
Later reach the Golden Triangle to take a long-tail boat trip on the Mekong River and a short visit to a small village in Laos (no visa necessary). Visit the Opium museum before relaxing at your peaceful accommodation.
Day 9. Golden Triangle – Phayao (168 km)
Day 10. Phayao – Chiang Mai (151 km)
Additional information
| Pick up/ Drop Off Location | Chiang Mai |
|---|---|
| Pick Up Time | 1 Hour Before Activity Starts |
| Activity Location | Chiang Mai |
| Activity Start Time | 08:30 |
| Activity Finish Time | 17:00 |
| Drop Off Time | 1 Hour After Activity Finish |
| Notes | Transport Times Confirmed in Email |
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