NBT SUPER LOOP
“Eleven days on the roads that define the North”
The Mae Hong Son Loop and the Nan Loop, fused into one. Eleven days through Thailand's highest mountain, Yunnanese border villages, the laid-back streets of Pai, the cliff-edge sunrises of Phu Chi Fa, and the quiet temples of Nan — closing on the calm waters of Phayao Lake. This is Northern Thailand at its purest, ridden slowly and deeply.
Misty mountains
Famous Route 3 — Nan
Friendship Bridge — Pai
The White Temple — Chiang Rai
The Blue Temple — Chiang Rai
The Black Temple — Chiang Rai
HIGHLIGHTS
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THE ROUTE
- Day 1Chiang Mai → Doi Inthanon → Mae Chaem
Climb out of Chiang Mai toward Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain, with a stop at Mae Pan Waterfall on the way up. Drop down the far side into the Mae Chaem valley for the first night, deep in rural mountain country.
- Day 2Mae Chaem → Ban Rak Thai
A long mountain crossing into Mae Hong Son province, finishing at Ban Rak Thai — a Yunnanese-Chinese village tucked against the Myanmar border, known for its tea plantations, lake, and cool climate. Overnight on the lakeshore.
- Day 3Ban Rak Thai → Pai
Winding mountain roads through the Pai valley, with a stop at Tham Lot cave along the way. Arrive in Pai with the afternoon and evening free for food, cafes, and the walking street.
- Day 4Pai → Chiang Dao
Classic northern riding — continuous curves all morning, then a quieter run east to Chiang Dao, a small town beneath dramatic limestone peaks. Caves and hot springs nearby for the afternoon.
- Day 5Chiang Dao → Chiang Rai
Northeast through countryside and gentle mountain passes into Chiang Rai, the cultural heart of the far north. Overnight in town.
- Day 6Chiang Rai — Rest Day
A full day off the bike. Bike checks, laundry, recovery. Optional outings to the White, Black and Blue temples, the cafes, or short solo rides for those who can't sit still.
- Day 7Chiang Rai → Phu Chi Fa
East toward the Lao border, finishing at Phu Chi Fa — a cliff-edge viewpoint overlooking Laos. Optional sunset hike on arrival, and a sunrise hike the next morning for a sea of clouds (weather permitting).
- Day 8Phu Chi Fa → Pua
Rolling mountain roads back into Nan province. Pua is a small, peaceful town surrounded by green hills — a soft landing after a big day.
- Day 9Pua → Nan
Short on the map, big on the road — some of the best mountain riding in the region. Arrive in Nan with the afternoon free to wander the old town and its temples.
- Day 10Nan → Than Sawan Waterfall → Phayao
Forested back roads to Than Sawan Waterfall for a refreshing mid-ride stop, then onward to the lakeside town of Phayao. Overnight by the water.
- Day 11Phayao → Chiang Mai
A relaxed final ride via scenic secondary roads back into Chiang Mai. Tour ends at our base.
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