Chiang Mai Hostel
Hostel
Days 1, 6
Mae Hong Son — own bike - 7 Days (Chiang Mai, Pai, Soppong, Khun Yuam & Mae Sariang)
Seven days, 1,864 curves, and the highest point in Thailand. The same route and support for riders renting or bringing their own machine.
Two Stroke Society
Runs this trip
Bike expedition
Seven days, 1,864 curves, and the highest point in Thailand
Group Tour
Join a fixed-date departure with other travellers
Top Highlights
Old city moatSeven days round a loop with 1,864 numbered curves in it, which is not a marketing figure — the road signs count them. Route 1095The first 762 curves are the tightest on the loop. Tham Lod caveTham Lod is a river cave you pole through on a bamboo raft with a lantern, and it holds teak coffins around two thousand years old.
Itinerary
Seven days round a loop with 1,864 numbered curves in it, which is not a marketing figure — the road signs count them.
Chiang MaiHow the day runs
- 1 hrsTransfer, handover and a shakedown ride
- MealsDinner
- AccommodationChiang Mai Hostel
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Hotel night
- Bike handover
LANDMARKS Old city moat Wat Chedi Luang Nimmanhaemin Start point Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 00:00 - 23:59The first 762 curves are the tightest on the loop. Riders who have not done switchbacks find out here rather than somewhere worse.
Chiang Mai, PaiHow the day runs
- 4 hrs8:00 AM — route 1095, and it starts immediately
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationPai Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Guesthouse at Pai
- Support vehicle
LANDMARKS Route 1095 Mok Fa falls Pai canyon Tham Lod is a river cave you pole through on a bamboo raft with a lantern, and it holds teak coffins around two thousand years old.
Pai, SoppongHow the day runs
- 2 hrs8:30 AM — west to Tham Lod
- 2 hrs10:30 AM — the cave by lantern and raft
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationPai Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Cave guide and raft
- Guesthouse at Pai
LANDMARKS Tham Lod cave Coffin cave Pai canyon Mae Hong Son is closer to Myanmar than to anywhere Thai and the temples show it — Burmese-style rather than Lanna.
Pai, Soppong, Mae Hong SonHow the day runs
- 3 hrs8:00 AM — west through the hills to the Burmese border town
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationMae Hong Son Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Lakeside guesthouse
LANDMARKS Mae Hong Son Wat Chong Kham Jong Kham lake Route 108 sees a fraction of the traffic of the northern half. Fuel stops are further apart and both operators carry a can.
Mae Hong Son, Khun Yuam, Mae SariangHow the day runs
- 5 hrs7:30 AM — route 108 south along the border
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationMae Sariang Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Riverside guesthouse
LANDMARKS Route 108 Khun Yuam Salawin river Mae Sariang Doi Inthanon is 2,565 m and can be ten degrees at dawn, which after a week in the lowlands is a genuine shock.
Mae Sariang, Doi Inthanon, Chiang MaiHow the day runs
- 3 hrs7:00 AM — east and up to 2,565 m
- 3 hrs1:00 PM — down and back to the city
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationChiang Mai Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Park entry
- Hotel in Chiang Mai
LANDMARKS Doi Inthanon Twin pagodas Wachirathan falls Chiang Mai flies across Asia and to Bangkok every hour.
Chiang MaiHow the day runs
- 1 hrsHandback and transfer to the airport
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationNot included — onward travel
Included Activities
- Bike handback
- Airport transfer
- Day 1Airport transfer
- Day 1Hotel night
- Day 1Bike handover
- Day 2Fuel
- Day 2Guesthouse at Pai
- Day 2Support vehicle
- Day 3Cave guide and raft
- Day 4Lakeside guesthouse
- Day 5Riverside guesthouse
- Day 6Park entry
- Day 6Hotel in Chiang Mai
- Day 7Bike handback
- Day 1 · 1 nightChiang Mai Hostel
- Day 2 · 2 nightsPai Hostel
- Day 4 · 1 nightMae Hong Son Hostel
- Day 5 · 1 nightMae Sariang Hostel
- Day 6 · 1 nightChiang Mai Hostel
- Day 1Chiang Mai to Chiang MaiTransfer, handover and a shakedown ride
- Day 2Chiang Mai to Pai8:00 AM — route 1095, and it starts immediately
- Day 3Pai to Soppong8:30 AM — west to Tham Lod
- Day 4Pai to Mae Hong Son8:00 AM — west through the hills to the Burmese border town
- Day 5Mae Hong Son to Mae Sariang7:30 AM — route 108 south along the border
- Day 6Mae Sariang to Doi Inthanon7:00 AM — east and up to 2,565 m
- Day 6Doi Inthanon to Chiang Mai1:00 PM — down and back to the city
- Day 7Chiang Mai to Chiang MaiHandback and transfer to the airport
Where you'll stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Pai Hostel
Hostel
Days 2, 3
Mae Hong Son Hostel
Hostel
Day 4
Mae Sariang Hostel
Hostel
Day 5
What you'll eat
6 breakfasts and 6 dinners across 7 days, at camp. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 7.
- DinnerServed on days 1–6
- BreakfastServed on days 2–7
12 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
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Customer reviews
Overall rating
4.8/5
Based on 8 reviews
Review summary
Food4.6/5
Guide4.4/5
Itinerary4.4/5
Transport4.4/5
Accommodation4.6/5
Tour operator4.5/5
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Carla Mendes – Dublin2025-09-24 · Verified booking
Route planning was the strong point — long days, but the stops were in the right places. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. Solid operator.
Reply from Two Stroke Society
Thank you. We've taken the point about the transfer and are reviewing it.
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Ananya Gupta – Jaipur2025-09-24 · Verified booking
Machines were well maintained and the daily briefings were short and useful. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. Meals were good throughout and the vegetarian options weren't an afterthought. No hesitation recommending them.
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Karan Shah – Kochi2025-09-24 · Verified booking
Northern Thailand on two wheels is the way to see it. No complaints about the organisation. Hostel nights are basic but clean, and that's what the price says. Guides answered every question, including the daft ones. Would send friends their way.
Reply from Two Stroke Society
Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
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Owen Clarke – Melbourne2025-09-24 · Verified booking
Northern Thailand on two wheels is the way to see it. No complaints about the organisation. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. Food was plentiful and hot, which counts for a lot at altitude. Solid operator.
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Nikhil Joshi – Chandigarh2025-02-18 · Verified booking
Machines were well maintained and the daily briefings were short and useful.
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Karan Shah – Nagpur2025-02-18 · Verified booking
Northern Thailand on two wheels is the way to see it. No complaints about the organisation. Recommended.
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Meera Iyer – Pune2025-02-18 · Verified booking
Route planning was the strong point — long days, but the stops were in the right places. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. Crew were professional without being stiff about it.
Reply from Two Stroke Society
Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
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Elena Petrova – Singapore2025-02-18 · Verified booking
Machines were well maintained and the daily briefings were short and useful. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. Guides answered every question, including the daft ones. Worth every rupee.
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