Northern Thailand is home to some of the thickest jungle in the country. You could scooter your way around Chiang Mai like everyone else, or you could get out of town for a while to explore some of the lesser-seen landscapes of Thailand. This is definitely one of the best things to do in Thailand.
This is the ideal place to rent a motorbike and explore the jungle. You’ll go off-roading on mountain trails, through forests and rivers and deep into the Thai countryside.
Recommended Routes:
The Golden Triangle – This route is 390 miles of twisty, curvy mountain roads that take you through caves, farms, temples, elephant camps, hot springs, and mountainous scenery. The Golden Triangle route leaves from Chiang Mai and goes through Tha Ton and Phayao, along the Mekong River on the border between Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.
Sukhothai Loop – This 620-mile trip takes you through thick forests and historical heritage parks—with stunning panoramic views—from Chiang Mai, Phayao, Nan, Sirikit Dam, and the Sukhothai Dam Reservoir on one of the top ten best highways in the world, Highway No. 1148.
Mae Hong Son Loop – The 425-mile Mae Hon Son Loop, along the Myanmar border, features windy, narrow roads through the mountainous province of Mae Hong Son. This route takes you from Chiang Mai to the highest mountain in Thailand, Doi Inthanon, (approximately 8,500 feet meters above sea level) and small villages like Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son, and the backpacker capital of Thailand, Pai.
