3 Day Motorcycle Tour (Magical Golden Triangle) from Chiang Mai, Thailand
Overview
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72 hours
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This excursion will take you to the famous Golden Triangle at the Mekong river – the border between Thailand, Myanmar (former Burma) and Laos. You will discover the lovely Tha Ton; long-neck Karen tribes village; the impressive mountainous scenery of Doi Mae Salong, Doi Tung Royal Villa, and unseen Phayao. Ride along winding and narrow twisty curvy roads with high mountain scenery. Lots of sightseeing and unforgettable memories as you pass through amazing natural, historical, traditional and cultural attractions.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We strongly recommends that all protective clothing be worn. We provides all motorcycle protective gear. If you require any special size clothing it would be preferable to bring the protective clothing with you. In Thailand motorcycle helmets are compulsory; boots, protective clothing, and gloves for riders and passengers are strongly advised
Evidence of motorbike driving license is required for at least 4 years of riding experience
The itineraries may change as we make improvements to our tours. Our brochures are updated when tour itineraries change or the need arises. We reserves the right to amend the tour route due to road works, weather conditions, or our new research information on routes. No refunds will be given due to any route change.
Minimum age is 21 years
If you have any specific dietary requirements, please inform us when booking so we can make the appropriate arrangements for you. The support vehicle always carries cool bottled water and cool refresher towels. Snacks can be purchased during stops. We do not provide any alcohol on tour, and do not allow any alcohol consumption during the day while motorcycles are in use. Guests may consume alcohol in the evening when the motorcycles are not in use.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Chiang Mai – Tha Ton (209 km.)
Accommodations
Saranya River House
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Thaton
We take the highway, heading north of Chiang Mai to Mae Rim. Continue to reach Chiang Dao, where relaxing lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit Chiang Dao cave. Then ride along a fantastic mountainous road until you reach to Tha Ton, where you will visit the Wat Tha Ton on top of the mountains and enjoy the amazing sunset there. Later you relax in your charming accommodation with a fantastic panorama view.
Tha Ton – Golden Triangle (142 km.)
Accommodations
Serene at Chiang Rai Hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Golden Triangle
After breakfast, we leave Tha Ton to visit the long-neck Karen tribe village near the border of Thailand and Myanmar. Ride to Doi Mae Salong, where Chinese mountain tea farmers live. Of course, you will test Thailand´s best tea there. Then back on curvy roads to Doi Tung Royal Villa. Visit the Winter Palace and the botanical garden. Lunch is served at the Royal´s Project restaurant. Continue along winding roads to Mae Sai, the northernmost point of Thailand. Visit Wat Tham Pla where you can feed some food to wild monkeys. Reach the Golden Triangle to take a long-tail boat trip on the Mekong river and short visit a small village in Laos (no visa necessary). Visit the Opium museum before relaxing at your peaceful accommodation.
Golden Triangle – Phayao – Chiang Mai (323 km.)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Chiang Mai
After breakfast, ride along a scenic farming area road to Chiang Rai City. After that, visit the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) one of the top 10 wondrous temples in the world. Continue on a long highway ride until we reach Phayao, visit Phayao lake (Kwan Phayao) one of the biggest lakes in Northern Thailand. Lunch is served at a local restaurant in front of the lake. Continue riding on windy mountain roads to Tharntong waterfall and Mae Kachan hot spring. Visit a local market, stopping for refreshment, before heading back to Chiang Mai.
What‘s Included
English speaking professional Road Captain with TAT license on a motorcycle leading the group
Third party liability insurance for motorcycles
2 overnights at carefully selected quality hotels and resorts with leisure facilities
Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage
Support van for luggage transportation and space for a few guests on entire tour upon prior request
Famous Big Bike Tours “On zeee bikes!” T-Shirt
Riding gears (Helmets, Jackets, Gloves, Knee Guards)
Insurance for motorcycles with deductible of up to 25,000 THB in case of damage
Water, soft drinks and coffee / tea in connection with the meals
Pick up service from Chiang Mai Airport
Accident cover insurance up to 100,000 THB, life insurance up to 1,000,000 THB and much, much more!
Alcoholic beverages
All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature
Travel insurance. We highly recommend you arrange an appropriate insurance in your home country
Visa fee
Airfare
Pickup points
Chiang Mai Intl Airport
Chiang Mai Thailand
Options
Price for Rider
Price for rider in single double-bedded room
All Inclusive Tour!
Pickup included
Price for Rider & Pillion
Price for rider with pillion in shared double or twin-bedded room
All Inclusive Tour!
Pickup included
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Top organizers
659herbertg,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Top organized, beautiful tour to the Golden Triangle. The motorcycles top maintained, the guide competent and always for a fun to have, the chosen route and the accommodations flawless. There is an unqualified recommendation from me here. VG Herb. PS: Thank you again. I'll be back!
ZenPaddler,,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! Totally suggest it. Just book it and go. Bikes were top notch. Guide was great with tons of local knowledge. Hotels were perfect.
Well planned and organized tour
872akashk,,Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well planned and organized tour. The bikes were of top notch condition. The tour captain ensured the whole group in taken care and not let out. they even take care of your food preferences. Definitely recommended and i will Definitely come back for a another trip
Great riding in Thailand
gillesn380,,Nov 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The bikes are excellent, and the tour is well organised, from the airport pick-up to the return to your hotel. Great roads and magnificent countryside. Some stop activities could be replaced or changed i.e. Elephant feeding, Hill Tribe village, Lao village, but the roads are calling, the focus is on riding, that's what we are there for.
We had a wonderful time
wendydK9913EZ,,Nov 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing tour...nice views, good food, nice people, good gides, nice bikes in good shape...a 10/10 ecpieriance👍👍👌 Also the pick up at the airport is a great+
Totally worth it!
garyhM9241SD,,Oct 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic tour. I have done other tours on smaller motorcycles (150CC) in Asia, and nothing compares to riding "big bikes." Their fleet is very impressive, and if there is any issue, they will have it fixed or replaced before you know it. My guide, Pong, is an excellent rider. At no time did any of the riders in our group have to ride at a lower level. He was able to stay ahead of the group and ensure everyone could ride their best. The lodging provided was much higher quality than I initially expected, and the food was impressively selected. This experience was well worth the cost, and I highly recommend the Chiang Mai Big Bike Crew.
Beautiful northern Thailand by bike
K W,,Mar 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great three days of riding with some excellent guides. Everything is covered except the beer! Don't be fooled by the copycats.
Excellent Experience, great company.
427benjaminv,,Dec 11, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Well planned. Our guides were Noah, Chao and Pong. All great guys that bent over backwards to help everyone. Great food. Big Bike Tours couldn't do enough to help everyone and make it a great experience. Our only regret was not being able to stay longer.
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