Dates
November 15–21, 2026
18.8°N · 98.9°E — Chiang Mai, Thailand
Thailand
2026
Chiang Mai Loop · November 15–21, 2026
Sold out
See the 2027 trip
Vehicle
Honda CB500X
Group
8–15 riders
Price
$1,499 USD
Deposit
$500
Stay
6 nights included
15 bikes · Thailand 2025
0 incidents on group rides
2026 sold out
15+ countries ridden solo
01 The trip
We ran this loop in 2025. Now we're back.
Fifteen bikes out of Chiang Mai in November 2025. Seven days through the mountains, the tea villages, the wildflower fields, and back. Every single one returned in one piece. The group chat is still active. We ran it again in 2026 with a tighter plan and a few extra spots for new riders.
This is a rider-organized group trip — logistics handled, route tested. Not a travel package. Not a resort weekend. An actual motorcycle adventure with people who showed up for the same reason you did.
02 From the road
On the ground.
03 Ride profile
Know what you're in for.
Difficulty
Moderate
Min. experience
Intermediate
Surface
On-road 90% · Gravel 10%
Riding per day
100–150 mi (160–240 km) / ~3–5 hrs
04 Day by day
The route.
- Chiang Mai
- Pai
- Ban Rak Thai
- Mae Hong Son
- Mae Win
- Chiang Mai
Arrival
Chiang Mai — Arrive, Grab Your Bike
Fly into CNX, meet the group at the hotel, pick up bikes. Orientation ride around the city, dinner at the Night Bazaar. Get comfortable before the real riding starts.
Day 1
Chiang Mai Circuit — Warmup Day
Day loop around Chiang Mai's surroundings. Temple stops (Doi Suthep), mountain roads east of the city. Shake off jet lag, find your rhythm on the roads.
Day 2
Pai — Switchbacks and Hippie Town
The 762-curve road to Pai. Switchbacks through cloud forest, panoramic ridgelines. Arrive in the most charming mountain town in Thailand. Night market, live music, strong coffee.
Day 3
Ban Rak Thai — Tea Village at the Myanmar Border
Yunnan-settled village built by descendants of Chinese KMT soldiers. Tea terraces, bamboo raft rides, cultural fusion that has no equivalent anywhere else in Southeast Asia. Seriously underrated stop.
Day 4
Wildflower Field Glamping — Cliffside Overnight
The most memorable night of the trip. Cliffside glamping over wildflower valleys stretching through the mountains. Worth the ride to get there. Sunrise from the tent is something else.
Day 5
Mae Win — Elephant Village
Ethical elephant experience — walking, feeding, learning from local mahouts. Not a show, not a circus. Proper wildlife interaction with respect built in.
Day 6
Return to Chiang Mai
Final ride back. Bikes returned. Group dinner. You'll already be planning when to come back. Most people book a day of buffer before flying out — Chiang Mai's worth it.
05 What's covered
Included & not.
Included in cost
- 6 nights accommodation
- Honda CB500X for 7 days
- Bike top case (luggage)
- Third-party bike insurance
- Route planning & logistics
- Local guides for activities
- Group coordination
Not included
- International flights to CNX
- Travel insurance (required)
- Food & drinks (~$25–40/day)
- Fuel (~$10–15/day)
- Activity entry fees
- Bike damage deposit (refunded)
- Visa fees if applicable
06 Straight answers
The questions that matter.
Is this safe? What's the track record?
Fifteen bikes through northern Thailand in 2025 — everyone came back in one piece, zero incidents on group rides. We ride at a sane pace with a group backup plan, and both 2026 trips sold out on the strength of that first run.
How do I know this is legit?
Fair question for a stranger on the internet. The 2025 expedition ran, 2026 sold out, and the rides are documented at @seamadventures. No payment is taken on this site — you register, Varun reaches out within 48 hours, and the deposit is arranged directly. Want to talk to a past rider first? Ask in the form and we'll connect you.
What if I have to cancel?
If something changes, email Varun — the earlier we know, the more options everyone has.
07 From past riders
Rode with us before.
From our 2025 Thailand ride.
“I've done organized tours before and they feel corporate — this felt like riding with friends. Big difference.”
Kelsey B.
“I was skeptical about a group trip — I'm usually a solo rider. But the route planning was legit and the pace was relaxed. Best week I've had on a bike, full stop.”
Manuel H.