Thailand / Itinerary
Northern ThailandSeven days, one motorbike (or a minivan, if you value your own judgment), looping through the mountain roads we rode more times than was strictly necessary.
Ease in — temple-hop Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang, then the walking street market if your dates line up.
The 762-curve mountain road. Pack light, start early, stop at the lookout points — this drive is the whole point.
A slow day around Pai Canyon and the hot springs, then a side trip to Sappong for the caving routes most visitors never find.
Where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet at the Mekong — a good half-day, longer if the border viewpoints are open. Both neighbors earn a wave from here, not a passport stamp.
A slower return route with one more night on the road, or push straight back if you're tight on time.
Motorbike rental: $5–7/day · Guesthouses: $10–18/night · Food: $8–12/day · Golden Triangle side trip: ~$20
International driving permit required for the bike. The mountain road to Pai is winding — go slow, especially after rain.
