6 days, 5 nights

RIDER'S PARADISE

Six days on Thailand's greatest roads

From$1600 USD/ $2200 USD with passenger
DifficultyBeginner-friendly
Duration6 days, 5 nights

The ride you came to Thailand for. Six days looping through Chiang Rai's temples, the Golden Triangle, the switchback mountain passes of Phu Chi Fa, and the peaceful backroads of Nan — widely considered the best riding province in the country.

A stunning viewpoint

A stunning viewpoint

The Blue Temple — Chiang Rai

The Blue Temple — Chiang Rai

Famous Route 3 — Nan

Famous Route 3 — Nan

The White Temple — Chiang Rai

The White Temple — Chiang Rai

Highway 1081 — Nan

Highway 1081 — Nan

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HIGHLIGHTS

Golden Triangle — where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet
White Temple, Black Temple, Blue Temple
Phu Chi Fa — cliff-edge sunrise viewpoint
Bo Kluea ancient salt ponds
Nan — Thailand's best-kept riding secret

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Experienced guide
All meals
Fuel
Safety gear
Entrance fees
Accommodation
NBT t-shirt
Buff

THE ROUTE

Rider's Paradise route map
  1. Day 1
    Chiang Mai → Chiang Rai

    Scenic ride north featuring Mae Kachan Hot Springs and the famous temples of Chiang Rai — White, Black, and Blue. End at the Chiang Rai Clock Tower in time for the evening light show.

  2. Day 2
    Chiang Rai → Chiang Khong

    Early departure for the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge. Visit the Opium Museum, then settle in along the Mekong at Chiang Khong.

  3. Day 3
    Chiang Khong → Phu Chi Fa

    Country roads up to Phu Chi Fa with mountainous vistas, ridge riding above the valleys, and a stop at Phu Sang Waterfall and its warm springs. The infamous switchback section is the highlight. Overnight near Phu Chi Fa.

  4. Day 4
    Phu Chi Fa → Pua

    Optional sunrise hike before riding on. Visit the Lanna-style Santiburi village and the Bo Kluea salt ponds, then drop into the small town of Pua with the evening to wander.

  5. Day 5
    Pua → Lampang

    Flexible morning — choose classic Route 101 or scenic Route 1091 with an optional Mae Yom National Park stop. Visit Ban Sao Nak (the House of Many Pillars) and the Lampang old town. Khan Tok dinner included.

  6. Day 6
    Lampang → Chiang Mai

    Stop at Chae Son Waterfall (waterfall + hot spring combo), then visit the Lampang Elephant Conservation Center on the way back to Chiang Mai. Tour ends at our base.

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20% deposit to reserve. Fully refundable 21+ days before departure.