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From Chiang Mai along the Mekong to Laos

Ride north from Chiang Mai through Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle, take the Mekong slow boat to Pakbeng and carry on to Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng in Laos, with time for hill-tribe villages on the way.

Best season: Jan – Mar
Signature ride: Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang
Terrain: Paved roads, rolling hills

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Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang & Vang Vieng, Laos

A relaxed ride from Chiang Mai through Chiang Rai, Thailand's northernmost province, and the Golden Triangle, across the border and along the Mekong to Luang Prabang in Laos (in 2024 it continued to Vang Vieng). The stretch to Pakbeng is done by Mekong slow boat, and the pace leaves time to see hill-tribe life and culture. Open to anyone who can ride 100 km a day.

14 days
Jan · Feb · Mar

Last ridden 2024.01Ask about the next departure

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Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle

Through Thailand's northernmost province to the Golden Triangle on the Mekong, before crossing into Laos.

Terrain: Paved roads

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