Bangkok Northern Thailand Loop

Rent a Scooter Bangkok

The starting point will be at the “Rent a Scooter Bangkok” office where we will welcome and offer the participants coffee, introduce them to our tour guides, and provide motorcycle riding tips. We will go through the condition of the roads, the motorbike functions, safety equipment, and other important information regarding the motorcycle tour. It is crucial to have clear pictures of what the entire trip will look like. So, we ask everyone to arrive on time. We leave the busy city of Bangkok together and ride as a team.

Route
From Rent a Scooter Bangkok office to Nakhon Sawan, it will take about 1hr. 20 minutes which is about 82.6 km. We will take a 60 min break at this location to see the wonderful tourist attraction. There is no entree fee to pay.

Historic City of Ayutthaya and Krungsri Market

Ayutthaya was once the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom. Founded in 1350, it was at that time the world’s largest and most cosmopolitan urban area, built on an island around three rivers. It was partially destroyed in 1767 by the Burmese army but the main reliquary towers and the gigantic monasteries remain today, so that we can admire them!

The Krungsri Market is just 3 minutes away from the monasteries. It is truly a fantastic and beautiful place. There are many street food vendors to get some local dishes and have a bite to eat. Just relax and enjoy a beautiful view of the rivers, but don’t forget to buy some souvenirs or maybe clothes!

Route

From Ayutthaya to Phra Narai Ratchanivet, it will take 1hr. 6min and about 68.2 km ride, it’s not far at all. The team will spend 40 min there to visit the wonderful Palace of King Narai the Great. The entry fee is 150 THB per person.

Phra Narai Ratchanivet

This is something not to miss. The Palace was built by King Narai the Great who ruled Ayutthaya from 1656 to 1688. It’s been abandoned for some time, but now it is fully restored and some extensions were added. Now the Palace is both a place to visit and a museum where you can admire a collection of ancient Thai artifacts.

Ban Chao Wichayen 

Located just two minutes away from the Palace, Ban Wichayen was again built by King Narai in European style, something quite uncommon here! It was used as a foreign envoy’s residence. A quite out-of-this-world place that you should not miss. The entry fee is 50 THB per person.

Pra Prang Sam Yod

This is quite an iconic temple. It has always been an important location in Thailand around the royal cult with its gigantic statue of Jayavarman, king of the Khmer Empire. With its three towers and typical Khmer architecture, it’s not only a jewel of Thailand but of the whole Southeast Asia region. But beware of the monkeys out there, they’re cute but quite mischievous! The entry fee is 30 THB per person.

Route

We will again ride a bit from the temple to Lopburi (The Melon Café). It will take 10min and about 6 km ride. The team will spend 30 min there to dine in the Melon Café. Then, we will cross the Dechatiwong Bridge above the Chao Phraya River and make another stop at the LAB Café’ine, another dine-in café in Nakhon Sawan. To get there, it will take an additional 12min and a ride of 6km. We will stay there for 30 minutes. There is no additional entry fee.

Wat Khiriwong

To end this first day, this sacred golden pagoda on the top of a hill will feel like a milestone in your long haul. At the top of it, you’ll enjoy a panoramic view of Nakhon Sawan at sunset time.

Hotel – Paradise Park and Wat Si Uthum Phon

At the hotel, the team will meet for food and drinks in the lobby to freshen up then continue on day 2. We will leave together as a team. So, all riders should be on time. We will start our day with a short relaxing visit of 30min to Paradise Park, a wonderful place with big lakes and many historical statues. From the Park to Wat Si Uthum Phon which is an ancient temple in Nakhon Sawan. It will take 23 minutes and about 34 km ride. We will spend 20 min there. There are no entry fees.

Route

From Nakhon Sawan to Phichit City, it will take 1hr 23minutes and about 113 km ride. The team will spend 1hr. 10min here before heading to the next destination. There are no entry fees.

Phichit Historical Park – Bueng Si Fai

This first park is often called “The Old City Park” by many people. Only 7km away from the town, it is believed to be the ancient city of Phichit. We don’t know it for sure, but the mystery surrounding the site adds to its oddity. After a short travel, we will stop at the park of Bueng Si Fai with its freshwater lake.

Route

From Bueng Si Fai to Phitsanulok, it will take 1 hour and about 67 km ride. The team will spend 1hr. 10min here before heading to the next destination. There are no entry fees.

Buddha Chinnarat – Chan Royal Palace Historical Center

Buddha Chinnarat is known for its gold-covered statue of the Buddha, one of the most beautiful Buddha figures in Southeast Asia, majestic in his posture. After this visit, we will stop at the Baan Lang Wang Café which is just next to the river and near Phitsanulok’s market for a 30 min break. After this, we will head to the Chan Royal Palace which once was the royal residence of king Borommatrailokanat of Ayutthaya. It is both a historical site and a museum.

Route

From Phichit City to Sukhothaï, it will take 1 hour and about 61 km ride. The team will spend 1hr. 10min here before going to the hotel. There is no additional entry fee.

Phra Mae Ya Shrine – The Holy Heart Land

Phra Mae Ya Shrine is a sanctuary built by Ramkhamhaeng with a huge Phra Mae Ya statue. A few minutes away, Talay Luang, or “The Holy Heart Land” is another temple, but a very special one, located at the center of an artificial heart shape island.

Hotel
At the hotel, the team will meet for food and drinks in the lobby to freshen up then continue on day 3. We will leave together as a team. So, all riders should be on time.

Sukhothai Historical Park

Sukhothaï once was the capital of the Sukhotai Kingdom in the 13th century. This is a World Heritage Site, plays a key role in the Khmer Era, and is well known for its art. The entry fee is 100 THB per person.

Route

From Sukhothai to the province of Satchanalai, it will take 55 minutes and about 56 km ride. The team will spend 1hr. 20min here before going to the next destination. The entry fee is 150 THB per person.

Si Satchanalai Historical Park – Wat Phiphat Mongkhon

Located on the bank of the Yom river, the Si Satchanalai Historical Park is covered with the ruins of Si Satchanalai and Chaliang. Just like the previous park, this one is also a World Heritage Site with many ancient Buddha figures, ruined temples, and buildings. Wat Phiphat Mongkhon is 45 km away and is another important temple in the region with many Sukhothai Buddha images.

Route

From Satchanalai to Lampang, it will take 1hr. 48 min and about 140 km ride. The team will spend 1hr. 30min here before going to the hotel. The entry fee is 150 THB per person.

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang

This is a Lanna -style Buddhist temple that contains a relic of the Buddha. This is what makes this place so unique. After visiting this temple, we will have a short break at the Kin dine-in café, which also contains pieces of art

Wang River Street Art – Wat Srichum

Located not far from the cafe, the road along the Wang River features many pieces of street art. It is quite refreshing to see such art pieces amidst all these temples. To end this day, we will get to Wat Srichum, a temple that features the most majestic statue of Buddha you have ever seen, a statue that is 49 feet tall!

Hotel
At the hotel, the team will meet for food and drinks in the lobby to freshen up then continue on day 4. We will leave together as a team. So, all riders should be on time.

Route
The distance to get to Wat Phaphuthabat Phathat in Khawn is 76.3 km and about 1hr 14 minutes. The team will stop for 20 minutes. The entrance fee is free.

Wat Phaphuthabat Phathat – Phra Nang Chamathewi Monument

The first temple is quite an original one with its giant golden boat facing the entry and an astonishing white Buddha. Then, we will make a stop at the Phra Nang Chamathewi monument which is a commemoration site with a statue that was inaugurated by Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun in 1982. A few minutes away, the rest of an ancient port gate can also be seen. After these first visits, we will do a short break at the Black to Basic coffee shop.

Wat Mahawan Woramahawihan – Wat Chamthewi

The next stop will be two other temples: Wat Mahawan Woramahawihan and Wat Chamthewi. The second one is fairly unusual with its square “stepped pyramid” shaped pagoda. This is one of the oldest temples of this kind.

Route

The distance to get to the final destination, Chiang Mai, is 147 km and about 2 hours in total. Down below are the several stops that we will make on the road.

Pha Chor

Pha Chor is a cliff that was naturally created by the move of the Earth’s plates as well as wind and rain erosion, almost feels like you’re in Arizona’s Grand Canyon. The entrance fee is 100 THB per person. Then, we will make a short break at Phufinn Doi, a dine-in café with a truly stunning view.

Doi Suthep – Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

This temple is particular as it offers a breathtaking view over the city of Chiang Mai. This is a very popular destination among tourists there. The entry fee is 130 THB per person. Before going to the hotel, we will make a stop at the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar for you to buy some clothing and maybe souvenirs for your loved ones.

Hotel

At the hotel, the team will meet for food and drinks in the lobby to freshen up then continue on day 5. We will leave together as a team. So, all riders should be on time.

Wat Sri Suphan – Wat Chedi Luang

Those two historic temples in the very center of Chiang Mai are only 2km away. Unlike what you’ve already seen so far, Wat Sri Suphan temple is fully covered with silver. The entry fee is 40 THB per person

Route

The distance to get to our restaurant is 130 km and about 3 hours. The team will stop for 20 minutes at the Pai Canyon. There is no entrance fee. The Pai Canyon is quite stunning with great hiking trails. We will eat at Witching Well, a restaurant that features a well in its garden.

Sai Ngam Hot Spring –  Santichon

Approximatively 18km away from the restaurant, Sai Ngam hot spring features a clay mud mask and thermal bath to relax. The entry fee is 300 THB per person. After a couple more kilometers, we will stop for almost an hour at the Santichon Villa, a great place to buy souvenirs and rides for children.

Yun Lai Viewpoint – Wat Nam Hu

Before going to our hotel, we will make a stop at Yun Lai, a hilltop village complex with a magnificent view and tea service, then end the day with Wat Nam Hu, a Buddhist temple on stilts. The entry fee is 20 THB per person.

Hotel

At the hotel, the team will meet for food and drinks in the lobby to freshen up then continue on day 6. We will leave together as a team. So, all riders should be on time.

Route

The distance to get to our restaurant back to Chiang Mai is 129 km and about 2hrs 45min. The team will stop for 10min at the Pai Memorial Bridge, a historical bridge located in Mae Hong Son. There is no entry fee. Then we will arrive at the GRAPH Café, a beautiful café located in Old Town in Chiang Mai

Wat Umong

This is one of the most important temples of Chiang Mai. Located in the middle of a forest, it features tunnels formerly covered with paintings.

Route

The distance to get to our hotel in Lamphun is191km and about 3hrs 15min in total. The team will stop at Doi Inthanon for more than an hour. It is the Thailand’s highest mountain! You will enjoy one of the most beautiful sceneries out there. There is no entry fee. Our final stop will be Malajorn Café, before going to our hotel. The entry fee is 320 THB per person.

Hotel

At the hotel, the team will meet for food and drinks in the lobby to freshen up then continue on day 7. We will leave together as a team. So, all riders should be on time.

Route

The distance to the next destination is 184km and about 2 hours and 46 minutes. There will be no entry fee.

Wat Phrathat Cho Hae – Wat Phrathat Doi Leng

These are two temples, the first one being the most sacred one in Phrae, and the second one is 3km away and located on a high mountain in Cho Hae Sub-District.

Route

The distance to our final destination is 124km and about 2 hours and 30 minutes in total. Before going to Mae Phun Waterfall, we will make a stop at the Huan Laplae coffee shop to eat some of the local cuisine.

Phra Thaen Si La At and Wat Don Sak

After making a 1 hour stop at Mae Phun waterfall to relax and swim a bit, we will head to Phra Thaen Si La At temple. It is a mix between a temple and a 2-floor museum. Then we will go to Wat Don Sak, another ancient temple before taking a break at War Puk Cofee, which offers the most delicious desserts out there.

Hotel

At the hotel, the team will meet for food and drinks in the lobby to freshen up then continue on day 8. We will leave together as a team. So, all riders should be on time.

Route

The distance to the next destination is 250km and about 3 hours and 10 minutes in total. On the road, we will make a stop at Café et Igloo, an atmospheric café with popular desserts.

Wat Pathom Thet Na Aranyawasi – 100 Years Sapphaya Police Station Museum

After stopping first at Wat Thammamun Worawihan, a temple located along the Chao Phraya River, we will go to Wat Pathom Thet Na Aranyawasi, the most peaceful temple where you can go, perfect for meditation. After a short stop at the Chao Phraya Dam, we will go to the Police Station Museum and then have a break at the Classic car Caravan Café in Chain Nat.

Route

The distance to our hotel is 35km and about 42 min in total. On the road, we will make a stop at a Buddhist temple called Wat Maha That in the center of old Ayutthaya, then to Wat Phra Kaew one of the most important temples in Thailand that features the Emerald Buddha.

Hotel

At the hotel, the team will meet for food and drinks in the lobby to freshen up then continue on day 9. We will leave together as a team. So, all riders should be on time.

The distance between Bangkok and the “Rent a Scooter Bangkok” office is 218 km in total, approximately 2hrs and 46 minutes. On the road, we will stop at the Flamingo Café in Ang Thong.