An easy start on the road to get out of the city. There are nice bends and a pleasant riding environment the whole day. You are quickly out of Chiang Mai, riding the back road to the charming village of Mae Wang, famous for its many elephant camps. This is one of Chiang Mai’s main elephant tourist destination. Further up the mountain towards Doi Inthanon National park we take the back road to Mae Chon Luang high lands with its many vegetable plantations. From here we have our first off road experience. This is the back road used by farmers bringing down their crops from the mountain.

Following lunch in Mae Chaem we continue over the continental divide towards Myanmar. This is as rural as Thailand gets with small mountain villages, hill tribes and a labyrinth of roads, mostly gravel. Passing a huge Christian church and school we descend the mountain towards Mae La Noi, enjoying the scenery along the way. Upon reaching the valley we take the main road along the Thai – Myanmar border to Mae Sarieng, our last destination for the day. Overnight in Mae Sarieng.

Great dirt riding day in front of us. Start riding in the East direction towards Salawin River. The river is the border between Thailand and Myanmar. First stretch from Mae Sariang to the River is on curvy mountain paved road to Ban Mae Sam Laep for a leg stretcher and coffee break. From here we ride the unpaved road north along the river to an old military outpost, located on a small hill overlooking a big bend of the river. Since this is a dead end we will ride the same dirt road back to the local village for lunch and continue south along the river up to a view point / camping ground. We are crossing over the same mountain range as we did earlier in the day. Some of the stretches are steep, plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the beautiful views in this remote part of Thailand. Returning back to Mae Sariang late afternoon. Overnight Mae Sariang.

Today we head north along the Thai-Myanmar border towards Mae Hong Son. This is a great winding road with many wide curves and. After a drink break we continue north to the Fern Resort, a lovely boutique hotel at the foot of the jungle where we enjoy lunch. 

After lunch we Ride the legendary “Elephant Trail” to Pai. Part gravel/dirt and part tarmac this ancient road snakes its way over mountains and through the valleys. We are passing some remote villages on our way. This is mainly hill tribe area and the local people are predominantly still living off the land. On the high elevations vegetables are grown while down in the valleys’ it’s mostly corn and rice. Once we get closer to Pai we meet the Pai River which we then follow for the last stretch into town. Overnight in Pai.

Today’s itinerary has mostly off-road riding in store for us. We leave Pai and ride in the north direction. Roads get sandy (if dry) and muddy (if wet). 

After turning  northeast towards the Myanmar border It’s a nice ride passing by rice fields and a few small villages before ascending into the mountains. The mountains seem to be a different ecosystem with pine trees lining the trail. Our destination is a famous Helicopter crash site with no helicopter (wreck has been removed). The ride up there is a unique experience and well worth it. We make our way towards the military checkpoint at the intersection to Wiang Haeng. From here we have a pleasant gravel road in front of us until coming out into the Huai Nam Dang NP to enjoy some sealed curve roads back to Pai. Overnight again in Pai.

Our final day, leaving Pai and taking the main road towards Chiang Mai which will bring us to Huai Nam Dang National Park. The National Park is a scenic splendor located amidst the rugged high mountains of the Thai-Myanmar border. It is well-known as one of the most picturesque “seas of mist” in Thailand. From here we head into the valley on dirt roads towards Muang Khong. This is another great farmland gravel road with several river crossings. Lunch will be at Muang Khong by the river. From here we have anther scenic road stretch towards Doi Chiang, passing some rugges limestone mountains. After lunch we head south towrads Chinag Mai via the famous Sameong Loop route... a great way to get back to Chiang Mai and Bike Tour Asias’ Service Centre. 

Overnight in Chiang Mai and our group farewell dinner.

This amazing trip ends with breakfast at your hotel and our transfer to the airport (or your travel extension).

Enjoy the memories !