There’s a lot going on here, so here’s a brief summary of this 12 day tour:
– 5 day north Thailand motorcycle tour.
– 1 day transit to the Island of Koh Tao.
– 5 day scuba diving on Koh Tao ( 2 dives per day).
– Final day, ferry back to the mainland of Thailand.
To book, email us at: info@MotoAsia.bike
Itinerary:
Day 1
After a quick briefing on riding safely in Thailand, we will then get acquainted with the motorcycles, adjusting handlebar controls and rear view mirrors etc.
Day 2
The second day of this tour and you’ll now be pretty comfortable with the bike. Today we will ride some of the border mountain roads that overlook the neighboring country of Laos.
Day 3
After leaving Chiang Khong, we will visit the Golden Triangle, where the 3 countries of Myanmar, Laos & Thailand meet.
Day 4
The infamous Mae Hong Son Loop, today we ride it. North west Thailand’s most famous road with 1,864 curves and 10,000 gear changes! Perfect curves and great road surface takes us to the ancient, town of Mae Hong Son for the evening, a truly charming place high in the mountains. Today’s ride is around 260km.
The last day of riding on this Thailand motorcycle tour, most riders by now have a huge grin on their face & its not over yet. More great roads and perfect twisties take us back to Chiang Mai, the last days ride is around 350km of fun.
Day 6
A car will pick you up from your hotel in Chiang Mai & take you to Chiang Mai Airport, where a pre-booked flight will whisk you to Surat Thani, it’s about a 90 minute flight.
Days 7 -11, Scuba diving, Koh Tao Island
For certified divers, 2 dives a day, every day for 5 days in the crystal clear waters around the island Koh Tao, what could be better? The morning dive boats leaves just after 7am and returns lunchtime.
The last day now and should be thoroughally worn out. We will get you on the ferry to the mainland of Thailand and a car will take you to Surat Thani airport. We can help making arrangements for a connecting flight to get you home.
What is included?
Airport transfer
Pre-tour arrival, we will arrange for you to be picked up from the airport and transferred to the hotel free of charge.First night’s hotel
Your first night’s hotel before the tour starts is covered in the tour price. If you want us to arrange hotels for you after the tour finishes it’s not a problem..Motorcycle (Thailand motorcycle tours)
We tend to use Honda CB 500 F’s & Honda CB 500 X’s. We can arrange 650cc motorcycles for a small premium. If there is a mechanical issue, we will do everything possible to put things right.
Food & drink
All meals and soft drinks are covered throughout the motorcycle tour. Meals on the dive part of the tour in Koh Tao are not covered. Alcoholic beverages and snacks are not covered.Driving license/ Dive certification
A valid, international motorcycle license is required and must be brought with you (not just a copy). Valid dive certification is needed for air diving.Motorcycle insurance
Third party motorcycle insurance is provided where ever possible. Travel & accident insurance is not provided, we advise you to arrange this in your own country before you leave. There have recently been some claim issues in Asia with customers using World Nomads travel insurance. We would highly advise you check what insurance you are actually buying to make sure its not just a repatriation flight if you have a “non-life threatening/ non-emergency situation”.Preventative medication
We have lived here in Asia for a long time & we do NOT take any preventative medication for malaria.Riding/ diving gear
We’ve found it best that everyone brings their own riding gear.What is not covered
– Laundry costs– Costs/ penalties involved with accidents or speeding fines
– Damage to the motorcycle (maintenance issues are covered)
– Tips & gratuities
– Immigration visa’s
– Expenses you incur related to changing your itinerary
– Alcoholic beverages & snacks
What to bring with you (the basics)
– Riding gear (helmet, jacket, pants, boots, knee protectors & gloves)– Trousers (1)
– Shorts (1 to 2)
– Underwear (quick dry) (3)
– T shirts (quick dry) (3)
– Thermal T shirt (1)
– Flip Flops (1)
– Training shoes/ sandles (1)
– Hat (1)
– Sunglasses (1)
– Compact rain jacket (also good for a chilly morning)
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