This journey will take you through some of the most beautiful country Northern Thailand  has to offer. You will ride along a section of the Burmese border. You will ascend twisty mountain roads that take you to a Chinese village, which was originated by Chinese  second world war refugees. You ride to the Golden Triangle where 3 countries meet – Thailand, Laos and Myanmar (Burma) and round off your trip with a scenic ride back to  Chiang Mai. This tour has a small section of gravel road riding to Mae Salong Village.

Tour Highlights :
• The Golden Triangle.
• Ancient City of Chiang Sean.
• Mae Salong – Chinese mountain town.
• Long neck Karen Tribe.
• “Mae Sai” Thai – Burmese Border market.
• Mae Sa Elephant Training Center.
• Chiang Dao Cave

Arrival Day
Chiang Mai  Distance. 0 kms.
Welcome to a great Motorcycle journey. Our tour guide will meet you at the airport, and transfer you directly to your hotel, where you can freshen-up and relax.
In the evening we will arrange a meet and greet, where you have the opportunity to meet others on your tour.
Thai Bike Voyage will provide a tour briefing, and arrange a local personality  to inform you of local history, geography and answer any other questions related to the tour.

Day 1/3
Chiang Mai – Chiang Dao – Thaton     Distance 180 Kms.
After breakfast you head North, first stop being an Orchid farm, then Elephant camp where you will see elephants performing and demonstrating working skills. You continue riding along the windy mountain road, and stop for lunch at a traditional Thai  restaurant.
After lunch you continue heading north on a scenic road where you will pass traditional Thai farm lands. At Chiang Doa you may visit Chiang Dao Cave which is the largest cave in Northern Thailand. Continue riding the curvy mountain road until you reach Thaton where you can enjoy the very peaceful accommodation.

Day 2/3
Thaton – Mae Salong – Golden Triangle     Distance 280 Kms.
After breakfast you head off along the windy road to visit the famous Karen Long Neck tribe, who wear golden rings around their neck, legs and arms. The road to Doi Mae Salong then becomes very windy through indigenous mountain forest.
Lunch will be served at a local Chinese restaurant with special Chinese dishes, where you may taste many verities of locally grown Chinese tea.
After lunch you will continue to  Doi Tung Royal Gardens, then continue along the mountain to MaeSai at the Thai-Burmese border Market, where you can do your souvenir shopping, then head off along a winding road through local villages and rice fields to the mighty Maekong river at the Golden Triangle.

Day 3/3
Golden Triangle – Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai  Distance 245 Kms.
After breakfast you commence your journey to Chiang Rai, where you can visit the ancient ruins of Chiangsean, then continue to visit Wat Rong Khun, which is a recently built unique white temple, by a famous Thai Artist.
You then take the road through a local Thai village and up along the winding mountain road to Chiang  Mai for lunch.
After lunch you will ride to visit the Old City of Chiang Mai and continue your journey up the mountain to visit Doi Suthep temple, the most famous temple in Chiang Mai. Ride back to your hotel in Chiang Mai.

Departure Day
Chiang Mai     Distance  0 Kms.
Thai Bike Voyage will transfer you to Chiang Mai Airport with a luxury mini bus.

Custom Tour Routes:
Thai Bike Voyage will gladly arrange tours to suit groups, or individualized tours to suit your requirements.
Rates quoted are per person using single occupancy

Tour Includes : hotels, breakfast, lunch, group events, airport transfers, BMW motorcycle with insurance, professional guide and all entrance fees, Accident cover insurance up to THB 50,000, Life insurance up to THB 500,000.

Not included in Tour : airfare, visa fees, additional personal travel insurance, medical insurance, drinks, snacks.

TOUR COST – All Tours are subject to an Acceptance Payment/Deposit of £150 per person. Any number of tours can be combined and only ONE Acceptance Payment, per person,is payable.

Cost per person from Thai Baht 38000 as per itinerary

On application for the current Tour Cost or see separate Tour Price page

Payment.
1.On acceptance – £150 per person Acceptance Payment (non refundable) by cheque payable to “S W & M Miller”
Your Contract for all tour arrangements is directly with Thailand Executive Travel, Thailand to whom payment for the tour is made.

2. Eight weeks prior to arrival in Thailand, or on Acceptance  – 50% payable in thai Baht, by Credit Card or International Bank Transfer, direct to Thailand Executive Travel, Thailand.
3. On arrival in Thailand – 50% payable, in Thai Baht, by Credit Card or Cash.

A credit card charge may apply

Cancellation Charges

35 days prior to arrival a cancellation fee of US$200 per person will be applicable.
30 days notice of cancellation a fee of 25% of the total amount will be applicable.
25 days notice of cancellation a fee of 50% of the total amount will be applicable
Less than 25 days notice incurs the full amount.
Acceptance Payment non refundable

Included in the Cost – where applicable

• Accommodation (if included on Tour Itinerary) on a twin sharing basis in the hotels mentioned above or equivalent – subject to availability.
• Any single room subject to supplement shown.
• Room and breakfast basis – or meals as indicated in the itinerary (B), (L) and (D)
• Transfers, entrance fees, and tours by air conditioned car/minibus
• Train journeys where applicable -
• Basic porterage at airports, rail stations and hotels (not tips).
• All currently applicable taxes.
• Where US$ or Thai Baht are quoted,  the UK pounds price shown is for comparison only and is subject to change.

• Excluded from the Cost
• Expenses of a personal nature:  table drinks, laundry, telephone calls, Internet charges, mineral water, tips, shopping etc.
• Any other meals or services not mentioned in the itinerary or ‘includes’ list.
• Any international or domestic airfares to India and Asia
• Any airport taxes where applicable in each country
• Any subsequent increase in airfares, fuel costs, monuments/sightseeing fees.
• Any other taxes subsequently introduced by Government, State or Tourist Ministry.
• Travel Insurance
• Visa Fees, if applicable, in any country
• Any Christmas, New Year and Gala Dinners

General note:
All elements included in this quotation are subject to availability until the booking is made.  The hotels/ services as quoted may change when giving you the final confirmation, based on current availability.

CONDITIONS AND TERMS
OF THAI BIKE VOYAGE MOTORCYCLE TOURS

LICENSES
All motorcycle riders must have a valid motorcycle license, and have had the licence for 4 years or more, and must be over 25 years old. AThe guest will be required to
produce their original driver license and passport prior to commencing tour.

LIABILITY
Thai Bike Voyage make every effort to safeguard our clients, we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to events which are beyond our control. Passengers
should note that motorcycle travel involves a higher than normal risk and a signed release is required by Thai Bike Voyage from all motorcycle riders and passengers before
the tour commences.
Thai Bike Voyage do not guarantee pick up or drop off times and are not liable for passengers connection to flights, trains etc. Thai Bike Voyage accept no responsibility for
loss or damage to personal belongings or baggage.

TRAFFIC FINES
On completion of the tour, all speeding tickets, camera speeding fines, parking fines, or any other traffic fine must be paid to Thai Bike Voyage.

MOTORCYCLE SAFE RIDING CONDITIONS
Thai Bike Voyage wishes to maintain the highest standards of safety to ensure the well being of our guests. We therefore only ride the motorcycles in conditions where there is
full visibility ie. during daylight hours, and when vision is not impaired by heavy rain.
Motorcycles may only be ridden from sunrise to sunset.
Only in the case of late arrival may Thai Bike Voyage motorcycles be ridden, and at reduced speed to reach the next destination.
When rainfall occurs speed must be reduced to a sensible safe wet road surface handling speed based on the motorcyclists skill, until the nearest shelter is reached.
Itinerary Disclaimer
Thai bike voyage itineraries may change as we make improvements to our tours. Our brochures are updated when tour itinerarys change or the need arises. Thai Bike Voyage
reserves the right to amend the tour route due to road works, weather conditions, or our new research information on routes. No refunds will be given due to any route change.

MOTORCYCLE PROTECTIVE GEAR
Thai Bike voyage strongly recommends that all protective clothing be worn.
Thai Bike Voyage provides all motorcycle protective gear.
If you require any special size clothing it would be preferable to bring the protective clothing with you.
In Thailand motorcycle helmets are compulsory, boots, protective clothing, and gloves for riders and passengers are strongly advised
MEALS AND ALCOHOL
Thai Bike Voyage provide breakfast at the hotel, normally an international buffet, and lunch at a restaurant during the day tour, normally Thai food , and international buffet.
Due to popular demand by guests to arrange their own Dinners Thai Bike Voyage do not provide dinner.

If you have any specific dietary requirements, please inform us when booking so we can make the appropriate arrangements for you. The Companion vehicle always carries
cool bottled water and cool refresher towels. Snacks can be purchased during stops.
Thai Bike Voyage do not provide any alcohol on Tour, and do not allow any alcohol consumption during the day while motorcycles are in use. Guests may consume alcohol in the evening when the motorcycles are not in use.

TOUR GROUP SIZE
Tour may commence with not less than 2 riders. an additional 100% must be paid for a single rider tour to commence.

PILLION PASSANGERS AND GUESTS (NON MOTORCYCLE RIDERS)
Pillion passenger on motorcycle, and guests traveling in the Companion vehicle. an additional 40% of the tour cost must be paid.

TRANSFERS
Thai Bike Voyage will collect you from the airport, hotel, or your accommodation, at the beginning of the tour. At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel,
accommodation, or the airport.

FUEL
All fuel is supplied by Thai Bike Voyage.

DAMAGE OR TECHNICAL FAILURES
Any damage, mechanical or electrical failure on any Thai Bike Voyage motorcycle must be reported to the tour leader immediately.

CLOTHING AND THAI SEASONS
Casual clothing is used everywhere, except when visiting temples, where short pants and skirts are not traditionally acceptable.
The 3 seasons in Thailand are Winter, Rainy season, and Summer
WINTER From November to February, the days are warm, but evenings and mornings can be cool, and a light jersey may be used.
Rainy Season- From July to October, the days temperature . Days are hot 21 to 30 deg. A rain coat is required.
Summer –From March to June Days are 33 to 38 deg.
INSURANCE COVERAGE

PERSONAL INSURANCE
Thai bike Voyage provides the following Travel Accident Insurance included in the Tour fee:
Life Insurance Cover US$ 15,000.00
Total Disability, Loss of Sight US$ 15,000.00
Medical Accident Insurance: US$ 1,500.00
Any extended or additional Insurance coverage must be purchased by the guest.
Thai Bike Voyage does not provide personal insurance coverage for any other items, other than mentioned above. Thai Bike Voyage does not provide insurance coverage for,
but not limited to, illness, damage, or theft of personal belongings, and not being able to travel on a confirmed departure date.

MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE
Thai Bike Voyage has 2 choices of insurance coverage for the motorcycle.
A. Insurance with Excess Deposit
B. Collision Damage Waiver
A. Insurance with Excess Deposit
The excess deposit is held on a major credit card authorization and will be debited with the full excess deposit and refunded approximately 7 days after the motorcycle is
returned to Thai Bike Voyage. If any damage has occurred to the motorcycle, the damage costs will be converted to a debit.
The Excess costs are as below:
F 650 GS : US$ 1500.00
R 1200 GS : US$ 2250.00
B. Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) Cover
For an additional daily charge you can purchase a CDW to reduce your liability for the Excess included in the motorcycle insurance coverage.
The Excess costs are as below:
1 Day Tour
BMW F 650 GS : US$ 100 per day
BMW R 1200 GS : US$ 150 per day
3 Day Tour
BMW F 650 GS : US$ 80 per day
BMW R 1200 GS : US$ 120 per day