One of the most beautiful roads in the world

Step over your mount, let’s ride together !

With its 1864 turns, this 600 km loop departing from one of the most mythical cities in Thailand will satisfy bikers looking for a scenic road with Asian perfume.

A succession of discoveries

The change of scenery assured, green rice fields, temples and perched pagodas, mountain tribes, rocks in the form of sugar loaves covered with vegetation, waterfalls, rivers, caves, colorful markets, original and curious smiles, makeshift service stations, charming stops, gastronomic discoveries and pioneering spirit.

Experience an adventure away from the mass tourism, the original Asia

The “Mae Hon Son Loop” is a way to discover with a panoramic view one of the most authentic provinces of Siam kingdom, away from the classic tours.

A fabulous, easily passable and safe loop

Chiang Mai, “the rose of the north” is the most mountainous province. Continue along the Burma border on perfectly tarred, winding, narrow and curved roads that wind through mountainous landscapes where there is no traffic.

Logistics and Equipment

The logistical backup is provided by a service vehicle: it carries your luggage and guides who are not at the back of the saddle. Coaching is provided by professional bikers guides from Germany and Thailand. A motorcycle and suitable equipment are provided.

Thai gastronomy

We dine in the best restaurants to celebrate the day that ends, rich in discoveries and emotions, full of sharing and friendship.

Traditional Thai massages

Once the driving day is over, relax with a massage in the purest tradition of this country which master the subtleties.

Our partners

Our partners for this adventure are two friends: Kay a former German circuit pilot and Nirin a Thai biker guide. They offer the most authentic and exciting motorcycle adventure tours in Thailand, Laos and Myanmar (formerly Burma). They are also the only organization authorized to cross the Myanmar border.

It will blow your mind : “Amazing Thaà¯land”, “Truly Laos”, “Unseen Myanmar”, this experience will change your regard. “We love motorbike, we love what we do and we are sure you will enjoy the adventure we want to share. » Concept

All trips begin and end in Chiang Mai, this charming city at the foot of the mountains is nestled amid the ramparts and sparse temples with very varied architecture. Professionalism is ideally combined with a fun, friendly and informal atmosphere to give pilots an unforgettable driving experience. Do not be satisfied with the classic tourist route, get off the beaten path and discover these regions and all their splendor. You will see what is invisible from the usual roads. You will get in touch with the culture and history of these countries and their people. Each place has been carefully studied to offer the quintessence of each destination.

The team and your safety

Your guides are enthusiastic, welded, professional and qualified. For more than 15 years, in the varied conditions of Asia, they total up thousands of kilometers on the speedometer. They ensure that pilots enjoy serenely the most practicable routes to ride with confidence. They are mechanics and rescuers and make your safety a priority.

Minimum age and required experience

In this process, the team determined that at least 4 years of experience after getting a license was required and that the minimum age for this adventure was 24 years.

Accommodation

Our steps always end at a charming address selected with care. Certainly an adventure but nevertheless in comfort.

Small committee

Departures are limited to 10 drivers. Small groups are safer and more user-friendly.

The convoy only for you

It is possible to privatize the convoy with ten bikers, SEAL ADVENTURES can offer you such a personalized service.

The future of success

The developed concept is a real success. In constant innovation, our partners are going to propose a route to Cambodia. Their reputation goes beyond the borders, Malaysia has invited the team to establish similar adventures.

The rhythm of a day

It is not a race circuit, these picturesque roads are very rich. We leave our hotel around 8:30 am / 9:00 am after breakfast to ride from 150 to 200 km during the day. Stops are regular to take pictures, observe the elephants, visit a village, a temple, a waterfall. We will take a break and have a drink every hour to keep fit and reactive. The objective is to take advantage of the way, to soak up as much as possible in the local culture. It’s a unique journey in a lifetime, we would not want you to miss anything. It is not the destination, but the road that counts. We make sure to arrive to the hotel before nighttime.

Do I have to follow the convoy?

You can ride at your own pace with a map that we put at your disposal with a suggested route and the best things to see and do. We will meet in the evening at the hotel.

What if I am not a biker,

You can come with us as a passenger at the motorbike back or in the service vehicle.

Weather

From July to October: the monsoon

Unlike southern Thailand the north has only one monsoon season that lasts 4 months. It does not rain every day but heavy if so.

From March to June : a compromise

March and April are the hottest months of the year. Temperatures can reach 40 degrees. In May and June, temperatures drop to 30 degrees and are more bearable.

From October to February: the best season

From October to February, you will experience your adventure through pleasant temperatures, a blue sky, sun, rare rains and lush green forests, generously watered by the monsoon that has just ended.

Highlights of this motorcycle loop:

-Doi Inthanon National Park (Thailand’s highest peak)

-The Vachiratharn and Mok Fah waterfalls

-The villages of Karen tribes, women with long neck

-The Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu perched temple

-Lod cave, a cave accessible by bamboo raft

-Mae Hong Son and its mystical atmosphere evoked by the mist

-The charming Pai town and its hot spring

-The Pai Bridge, the Second World War memorial, cousin of the mythical Kwai River bridge

-The green rice fields

-A scenic road and a panoramic view at the handlebars of a reference bike of your choice

Annex 1

Do I need a specific driving licence in the visited country ?

A motorcycle license (A license) obtained in your country of origin is sufficient.

Driving rules

We drive at the left, as in England and Australia.

All speed limits are in km/h. You have to drive between 30 and 50 km/h in towns, up to 60 km/h in the suburbs and 90 km/h on the main roads. Like you, we like to ride at a good pace, but we must slow down to cross villages at 50 km/h maximum. There are often children, dogs, chickens, yaks. If you are detained by a traffic light or a buffalo crossing, the service vehicle ensures that no pilot is separated from the group.

Luggage

Your luggage will follow you in the service vehicle, those that are not necessary are left in Chiang Mai office, safe and secure.

Equipment provided

We provide helmets, gloves, jackets and knee pads in several sizes. Of course, nothing is worth your own equipment, perfectly adjusted.

Purchase equipment on site

If you want to buy equipment with European standards, it will cost you more than back home. On the other hand, there are many manufacturers, who offer good quality products given their price.

Visa

When arriving in Thailand, immigration gives you a free 30-day visa. If you plan on stay longer, you will need to make a specific request to the embassy before your departure.

Annex 2

Mae Hong Son Loop detailed itinerary

We will pick you up in the morning at your hotel in Chiang Mai. We will do a briefing on the driving, the history and local geography. Your motorcycle and suitable equipment are entrusted to you.

Day 1

Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon – Mae Sariang (275 km)

Familiarize yourself with your new bike on the highway that leads to the south of Chiang Mai, in the direction of Doi Inthanon National Park, the roof of Thailand at 2,565 m. You will cross a winding mountain road through a pine forest. Contemplate royal pagodas, botanical gardens, the most beautiful waterfalls of the country and take the paths that sink into nature. We reach down to Mae Chaem for a relaxing lunch in the local restaurant. We will then cross other pine forests until the last stop of the day: Mae Sariang. For this first night, relax and enjoy the stunning views of the Riverhouse Hotel (The Wooden House).

Day 2

Mae Sariang – Mae Hong Son – Pai (273 km)

After breakfast, departure for Mae Hong Son on a scenic road. In Khun Yuam, we will take a break to visit the Second World War museum. In a village, near the border between Thailand and Myanmar, we will visit a Karen tribe, these women with long neck. We will also enter in Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, the first Mae Hong Son temple perched on top of a hill. Breakfast in a local restaurant. Then explore the cave of Lod, “the cave with a brook that crosses” on a bamboo raft. Last kilometers of the day to Pai. Bathe in Tha Pai, a hot water source where you can enjoy a thermal bath ressourcing in a unique setting. We will spend the night at Baan Kung Kang De Pai whose pool offers an exceptional view of the mountains.

Day 3

Pai – Chiang Mai (135 km)

Before breakfast, you can help the monks who pass in the local market of Pai by giving them commodity.

After breakfast, visit the Pai Bridge, World War II memorial. We then head for the Mok Fah waterfall. Breakfast in a local restaurant. Last portion of road through farms to return to Chiang Mai.