Spicy curry & a lot of curves


MAE HONG SON LOOP / GOLDEN TRIANGLE

HONDA CB 500 or 650cc / KAWASAKI ER6N 650cc / KAWASAKI VERSYS 650cc / SUZUKI V-STROM 650cc / YAMAHA MT 9 900cc / KAWASAKI Z 800cc or HONDA CRF 1100 AFRICA TWIN

This trip is ideally suited for a co-passenger.

You will embark on a fascinating motorcycle trip in northern Thailand, in the region called "The Golden Triangle."

We are going to drive very many mountain passes with breathtaking views. Most of the roads, even in the mountains, are of good quality.

You can enjoy motorcycling, with very many consecutive turns. We ride among others: on the highest mountain Inthanon, on the rim and border between Thailand and Miyanmar, the Gate of Siam and along the Mekong River.

In addition to motorcycling, we visit several traditional villages, including a Long Neck village.

You will spend a day with the elephants and take a river shower together.

In addition, you are going to feast on Thai cuisine with its extensive menu and variety of spices.

Thailand North

16 Days


Type of trip: On Road Big Bikes 

Driving days: 11 

Rest days: 1

Travel time months: November through June

Group size: 4 - 12 people

Travel Price Rider: from  € 3.695,-

Travel Duo:  from €3,395

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Travel information:


Departure date:
Date back:
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Notes:
Feb. 1, 2025
Feb. 16, 2025
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July 19, 2025
Aug. 3, 2025
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December 20, 2025
Jan. 4, 2026
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DAYFROMTOKM
1HomeDeparture
2Chiang MaiArrival
3Chiang Mai
4Chiang MaiMae Chaem170
5Mae ChaemMae Hong Son190
6Mae Hong SonPai150
7PaiStay
8PaiFang280
9FangMae Sai160
10Mae SaiChiang Khong110
11Chiang KhongChiang Kham160
12Chiang KhamNan300
13NanPhrae320
14PhraeChiang Mai260
15Chang MaiDeparture2.100Total
16HomeArrival
Highlights of the trip:

  • Old town Chiang Mai
  • Doi Inthanon Mountains
  • Karen long necks
  • Elephant tour
  • Thai cuisine
  • Center Pai
  • Mae Surin National Park
  • 10,000 ++ bends
  • Mekong River
  • Golden triangle
  • Border with Myanmar
  • Several impressive temples
  • Doi Phu Kha National Park
  • Phu Chi Fa Mountains
  • Lam Nam Nan National Park

Visa

You will need a visa for this motorcycle trip. You can arrange this on the spot upon arrival. Please make sure that your passport is still valid for at least 6 months upon your return.

Driving License

For this motorcycle trip, you will need an international driver's license which you will need in your home country
pre-arranges with the ANWB.

Pocket Money

Even though much is already factored into the trip price, you will still need some pocket money. This is an indication for you what approximately the general costs will be for food, drinks and gasoline. For most Asian countries you can figure about 15 to 20 euros per day.

Luggage

Since the tour will be done by motorcycle, it is not possible to bring much but enough luggage on the motorcycle. Preference is to bring a roll-up adventure waterproof bag and a small backpack. This can be secured to the back of the motorcycle with quick straps ( which we have for you ). Most motorcycles have a top case.

Clothing

Experienced motorcyclists know better than anyone else that wearing proper clothing is important, so even in the tour you are going to ride we stick to it. The requirement is to wear long pants ( motorcycle pants) and a ( motorcycle ) jacket, as well as sturdy motorcycle shoes or possibly high hiking boots and summer gloves. It is best to bring your own helmet.

Be aware that especially in the mountains, weather changes can occur and it may cool down or rain. Always bring 1 fleece sweater and rain gear. Raincoat is also good to use to block the wind when it gets colder.

Heavy travel

For an accurate estimate of the severity of the motorcycle trip, it is best to contact R2D personally.

Insurance

For this trip, you are required to have a travel insurance needed with world coverage. Check carefully in advance whether motorcycling is covered. The policy number and emergency number should be taken with you and given to R2D in advance as well. Damage to third parties in the event of an accident is insured, but minor incidents are handled on the spot.

Insurance to damage motorcycle cannot be insured. Any damage caused to the motorcycle, regardless of who is at fault, is yours.

Health

About malaria there are many ambiguities. For proper advice, consult your GP/GGD or travel clinic. They can advise you whether you should take malaria pills ( usually Malarone ) for this trip, they can also assess whether this is possible in combination with any personal
drugs. Diarrhea can easily occur due to heat combined with a different type of food. Often the diarrhea disappears after a few days and can also be suppressed by Imodium, for example. If the diarrhea is prolonged, local doctors have various remedies to treat it. If you depend on drugs or diseases, you should check with your doctor beforehand. He can assess whether this will not adversely affect the trip to be made. You should also inform R2D about this in advance.

Flexibility

R2D tries everything, as best as possible, to keep the trip on track, however, there may be situations where flexibility is expected from participants. There may be engine trouble or the planned route is temporarily not possible due to works. R2D tries to have you stay in good 2** to 4** star hotels or cottages where possible. However because we want to discover pure adventure and ride to places rarely visited by tourists it may occasionally happen that the accommodation is not optimal and thus some adjustment is expected.

Day stages

The routes go as much as possible on small roads, mountain passes, valleys, through plantations and villages. Upon arrival, a briefing will inform you in detail about what to look out for during the trip. The roads are not of the same quality as in European countries, but are getting better. Thus, there may be large holes or parts of the road that are washed away. The weather has a great influence on asphalt and dirt roads which means that a road that was passable last year may now be in very bad condition.

Traffic

Driving in Asia is different from participating in traffic in Western European countries. In the briefing you will be informed about this in detail.

Money

You can use debit cards at most of the places we visit; however, you must have your card unlocked in advance for this purpose.

Electricity

For Asian countries, it is best to carry a world plug.

The price includes the following:

  • Flight ticket Amsterdam - Chiang Mai Thailand vv
  • Includes airport taxes and fuel surcharges
  • All hotel stays with breakfast
  • Rental Honda CB 500 X

  • Including side and top case possible
  • Transportation to and from Chiang Mai Airport

  • Ride2Discover Dutch tour guide

  • Ride2Discover T-Shirt

What is not included in the price:

  • Gasoline

  • Vaccinations and malaria pills, if any 

  • Visa on the spot at the airport 

  • International driving license 

  • Afternoon dinner and drinks

  • Any excursions of your own

  • Indicative pocket money € 400.

Additional service we can offer you:

  • single room €495,-
  • Upgrade various engines possible

Reviews of the trip


The motorcycles were super (Honda CB 500 X) for this trip. Accommodation along the way also totally ok. Grts, Fons

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