Route · Doi Mae SalongDoi Mae Salong
Approx. 120–180 km depending on start; allow a half to full day. Route shape: Chiang Rai / Mae Chan → mountain approach → Doi Mae Salong → return or onward connection.
GOOD GROUP STOPGPX PLANNED
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Ride format
- Self-Guided / Either
- Solo suitability
- Good with normal preparation
- Risk factors
- Damp mountain roads; steep descent; reduced visibility
- Fuel / services
- Fuel before extended mountain sections
LOCAL INTEL ALONG THIS ROUTELOCAL INTEL · BUILDINGWe have not linked reviewed places to this route yet. The route remains available while useful stops and services are checked.
SHARE LOCAL INTEL Route · Chiang Rai / Golden TriangleGolden Triangle Loop
Approx. 250–350 km over 1–2 days. Route shape: Chiang Rai → Doi Mae Salong → Mae Sai → Golden Triangle / Chiang Saen → Chiang Rai. Check fog and rain on the mountain sections.
GOOD GROUP STOPGPX PLANNED
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Ride format
- Self-Guided / Organised
- Solo suitability
- Good for competent touring riders
- Risk factors
- Steep mountain roads; fog; wet roads; tourist traffic; border-adjacent access changes
- Fuel / services
- Refuel before remote mountain/border sections
LOCAL INTEL ALONG THIS ROUTELOCAL INTEL · BUILDINGWe have not linked reviewed places to this route yet. The route remains available while useful stops and services are checked.
SHARE LOCAL INTEL Route · Mae Hong Son LoopMae Hong Son Loop
Approx. 600 km over 4–6 days. Route shape: Chiang Mai → Mae Sariang → Mae Hong Son → Pai → Chiang Mai. Cool/dry season is usually best; check smoke, rain and mountain visibility.
GOOD GROUP STOPGPX PLANNED
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Ride format
- Self-Guided / Organised
- Solo suitability
- Possible with preparation
- Risk factors
- Fatigue; sustained bends; mountain weather; steep sections; traffic near towns
- Fuel / services
- Plan fuel daily; do not rely on late-day remote options
LOCAL INTEL ALONG THIS ROUTELOCAL INTEL · BUILDINGWe have not linked reviewed places to this route yet. The route remains available while useful stops and services are checked.
SHARE LOCAL INTEL Route · Phayao → Chiang RaiPhayao → Chiang Rai / Route 120 alternative
Approx. 190–230 km depending on branch; allow 4–6 hours riding. Route shape: Phayao → Route 120 mountain section → Chiang Rai.
GPX PLANNED
- Difficulty
- 2–3/5
- Ride format
- Self-Guided
- Solo suitability
- Good for competent riders
- Risk factors
- Mixed traffic; construction; wet-season visibility
- Fuel / services
- Normal fuel availability
LOCAL INTEL ALONG THIS ROUTELOCAL INTEL · BUILDINGWe have not linked reviewed places to this route yet. The route remains available while useful stops and services are checked.
SHARE LOCAL INTEL Route · Phu Chi Fa / Doi Pha TangPhu Chi Fa / Doi Pha Tang
Approx. 275–300 km and 6–7 hours riding. Full-day route: Chiang Rai → Phu Chi Fa → Doi Pha Tang → Chiang Rai. Confirm fog, rain and mountain visibility.
GOOD GROUP STOPGPX PLANNED
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Ride format
- Self-Guided / Organised
- Solo suitability
- Possible with preparation
- Risk factors
- Fog; steep bends; wet mountain roads; limited services; fatigue; navigation ambiguity
- Fuel / services
- Top up before entering higher mountain sections
LOCAL INTEL ALONG THIS ROUTELOCAL INTEL · BUILDINGWe have not linked reviewed places to this route yet. The route remains available while useful stops and services are checked.
SHARE LOCAL INTEL Route · Chumphon → RanongChumphon → Ranong
Cross-peninsula link between Gulf and Andaman sides and a natural decision point.
- Difficulty
- 2–3/5
- Ride format
- Self-Guided
- Solo suitability
- Good with normal preparation
- Risk factors
- Heavy rain; wet roads; reduced visibility; trucks; bends approaching Ranong
- Fuel / services
- Normal fuel availability
LOCAL INTEL ALONG THIS ROUTELOCAL INTEL · BUILDINGWe have not linked reviewed places to this route yet. The route remains available while useful stops and services are checked.
SHARE LOCAL INTEL Route · Phuket → KrabiPhuket → Krabi: transit vs ride
Helps riders choose between direct transfer and a more scenic route through Phang Nga/coastal or inland deviations.
- Difficulty
- 2–3/5
- Ride format
- Self-Guided
- Solo suitability
- Good
- Risk factors
- Traffic; rain; tourist congestion; fatigue
- Fuel / services
- Normal fuel availability
LOCAL INTEL ALONG THIS ROUTELOCAL INTEL · BUILDINGWe have not linked reviewed places to this route yet. The route remains available while useful stops and services are checked.
SHARE LOCAL INTEL Route · Ranong → Phang Nga / PhuketRanong → Phang Nga / Phuket
Greener, wetter Andaman-side ride with more varied terrain than the direct Gulf corridor.
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Ride format
- Self-Guided / Organised
- Solo suitability
- Good with preparation
- Risk factors
- Monsoon rain; standing water; reduced visibility; heavy vehicles; fatigue
- Fuel / services
- Plan normal fuel stops; weather affects timing
LOCAL INTEL ALONG THIS ROUTELOCAL INTEL · BUILDINGWe have not linked reviewed places to this route yet. The route remains available while useful stops and services are checked.
SHARE LOCAL INTEL Route · Surat Thani / DonsakSurat Thani → Donsak / Koh Samui gateway
Mainland service and decision point for riders continuing to Donsak and Koh Samui.
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Ride format
- Self-Guided / Either
- Solo suitability
- Good with normal preparation
- Risk factors
- Highway traffic; heat; rain; port congestion; changing ferry procedures
- Fuel / services
- Mainland fuel/services generally available
LOCAL INTEL ALONG THIS ROUTELOCAL INTEL · BUILDINGWe have not linked reviewed places to this route yet. The route remains available while useful stops and services are checked.
SHARE LOCAL INTEL 