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Royal
Enfield Bullets Over Burma Introduction
Itinerary North Siam Roadrunners staff will meet you at Chiang Rai airport. Transfer to the Maekok River Village Resort at Ban Thaton where North Siam Roadrunners staff are waiting with motorcycles and equipment. Afternoon free to relax after your long flight. Day
2 After breakfast briefing by North Siam Roadrunners tour leaders including staff introductions, travel and health information, motorcycle assignment and orientation. Afternoon free to get the feel of the bikes with a short ride into the local countryside followed by an early evening boat ride on the Maekok River. Day
3 Motorcycle tour starts today! After a hearty breakfast, we will start out on the backroads to our lunch stop at Mae Sai - the northernmost point in Thailand, right on the border of Burma. Afternoon ride to Chiang Khong situated on the banks of the Maekhong River. Fishing grounds here are home to the giant Maekhong Catfish which can reach weights of 300 kilos! Accommodations at the Plaabuk Resort. Day
4 Heading southeast along the Laos Border, we ride today to Nan, established in the mid-13th century. Late afternoon opportunity to visit some of the many wats (Buddhist Temples) for which Nan is famous. Accommodations at the Devaraj Hotel. Day
5 We will get an early start this morning for our long ride to Chiang Mai along the rural backroads of Phrae Province. Late afternoon arrival in Chiang Mai. Accommodations at The Riverfront situated on the banks of the Ping River. Evening entertainment at the famous Riverside Cafe, followed by your choice of venue.
Day
6 Day free to relax after the previous night’s entertainment and explore the town or do some shopping in one of the many street markets or at the extensive Night Bazaar. Day
7 Tour continues southwest into Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand's highest peak with outstanding backroad motorcycling to our accommodations at the Baan Farang Guest House, where we will be greeted by our French Host. Day
8 Excellent riding once again as we move north through rugged and mountainous terrain to the enchanting and peaceful town of Mai Hong Sorn, set in the valley bottom around a small lake. Afternoon free to explore the town and surrounding area, which is concentrated with different hilltribe settlements, including those of the Karen, Hmong, Lisu and the renowned Padaung (“long-necks”). Accommodations at the Mae Hong Sorn Mountain Inn. Day
9 A short day today in terms of kilometers, but demanding none the less. We will have a leisurely breakfast before starting out on Highway 108, following the road as it snakes through the mountainous northwest corner of the country before reaching the beautiful countryside around the small village of Pai. Accommodations at the Muang Pai Resort. Day
10 The last leg of our ride will take us on some amazing switchbacks as we descend from Pai toward the plains at Mae Malai and the junction with Highway 107. Moving back into the mountains, we will ride through the spectacular region near Doi Chiang Dao before completing our circular tour of northern Thailand, and returning to Ban Thaton and the Maekok River Village Resort. Group farewell dinner this evening. Day
11 Late morning transfer to Chiang Rai Airport for our flight back to Bangkok with accommodations at the Rembrandt Hotel, off Sukhumvit Road in downtown Bangkok. Evening free to explore and experience the “City of Angels”. Day
12 Entire day free for shopping & sightseeing in Bangkok. Evening transfer to Don Muang International Airport for your flight home. What's
Included: What's
Not Included: Visa
Requirements: Immunizations: Pricing
upon request: email us. Bullets
on the Border Introduction Considered by many as
the birthplace of the first true Thai dynasty, Northern Thailand
is a region rich with ancient tradition and customs. This tour combines
legendary Thai hospitality and cuisine with the best up-country
motorcycling in South East Asia - journeying from remote mountain
outposts along the Laos and Burmese border to the magnificent temple
ruins around Nan province. Join North Siam Roadrunners on a Classic
Royal Enfield Single Cylinder 500 for this nostalgic ride into the
past and the motorcycling experience of a lifetime! Day
1 North Siam Roadrunners staff will meet you at Chiang Rai airport. Transfer to the Maekok River Resort at Ban Thaton where North Siam Roadrunners staff are waiting with motorcycles and equipment. Lunchtime briefing by North Siam Roadrunners tour leaders including staff introductions, travel / health information, motorcycle assignment and orientation. A short afternoon ride into the local countryside to get a feel for the bikes. Day
2 Motorcycle tour starts today. After a hearty breakfast, we will start out on the backroads to our lunch stop at Mae Sai - the most northern point in Thailand, right on the border of Burma. Afternoon ride to Chiang Khong situated on the banks of the Mekong River. Fishing grounds here are home to the giant Maekhong Catfish which can reach weights of 300 kilos! Accommodation at the Ruan Thai Lodge. Day
3 Heading southeast along
the Laos Border, we ride today to Nan, established in the mid-13th
century. A lengthy ride along some spectacular roads through unequalled
scenery allows a late afternoon opportunity to visit some of the
many Wats (Buddhist Temples) for which Nan is famous. Accommodations
at the Devaraj Hotel. Day
4 Home to rare prehistoric vegetation and beyond the reach of most visitors this is Thailand's Jurrasic Park. Completing a circuit of the mountainous park we pass through many tribal villages, home to the many ethnic minorities that mix along this border region, before returning to our base at the Deveraj Hotel in Nan. Day
5 An early start this morning
for our long ride to Chiang Mai along the rural backroads of Phrae
Province. Late afternoon arrival in Chiang Mai. Accommodations at
the Prince Hotel. Evening entertainment at the famous Good View
restaurant on the banks of the Ping River. Day
6 Turning North today towards
the Burmese border, we pass through striking scenery in the vicinity
of Chiang Dao before arriving back at the Maekok River Resort. Day
7 Transfer to Chiang Rai airport for your return to Bangkok or elsewhere depending on your itinerary. 2002 Tour Dates and Price Schedule: Rider: £ 1'440 Pillion: £ 995 November 16-25 '02 IIn order to ensure participants arrive at North Siam Roadruners base at the Maekok River Resort in Thaton before midday on Day 1 they should arrange to fly to Chiang Rai airport on the first flight of the morning from Bangkok. Single Room Supplement Thailand : £ 195 Pricing upon request: email us. Classic
Excursions 1) Half-scheduled Itineraries (4- and 5-day packages): Riders are invited to join either for the first half of the scheduled tour (as detailed above), referred to as ‘Leg A’; or for the second half, ‘Leg B’. Leg A incorporates
days 1-6 of the scheduled tour, and involves Leg B incorporates days 5-11 of the above tour and involves 4 & 1/2 days riding, commencing in Chiang Mai and finishing in Ban Thaton. 2) The Classic Loop ( 6-day package) Incorporating Pai, Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai (days 6,7,8,9 & 10 of the scheduled tour above), this tour will start and finish at the Maekok River Village Resort in Ban Thaton. 3) Customised tours. These can be arranged upon request. Pricing
upon request: email us.
Riding Gear Helmet - Open or Full
Face Clothing Jeans Accessories Shampoo / Toiletries Booking Guidelines for Track of the Tiger Documents required At time of booking At time of final invoice
( 10 weeks prior tour start date ). Upon arrival in Thaton Pre Departure Information Visa Requirements Most Nationals ( EU and US included ) do not require a visa for stays of less than 30 days. An entry permit for up to 30 days will be stamped in your passport upon arrival in Bangkok. However, a full passport valid for six months beyond your date of departure from Thailand is required. If you are in any doubt, please check with the Thai Embassy in your home country. Arrival in Chiang Rai North Siam Roadrunners staff will meet you at Chiang Rai airport and transfer with you to our base at the Maekok River Resort in Tha Ton, unless you have made alternative arrangements. All tour participants are required to arrive at The Maekok River Resort before midday on Day 1. In case of delay which affects your arrival schedule you should telephone the Maekok River Resort ( see contact numbers whilst abroad ) and leave a message with the reception staff. The transfer time to Thaton from Chiang Rai airport is about 1 1/2 hours. International Driving Permit An international Driving Permit endorsed for motorcycle operation is required in Thailand and can usually be obtained through your Automobile Association in your home country. Sight of this will be required by North Siam Roadrunners staff upon your arrival at our base in North Thailand. Medical Insurance It is a requirement that you have good medical cover and that it covers you in case of motorcycle accident whilst travelling abroad on holiday. We will request sight of your policy upon arrival in Thailand. Immunisations Please contact your local GP or travel clinic for the latest recommendations for travel to Northern Thailand. Flight Reservations Please note that unless you make your own way to the Maekok River Resort in Thaton, the arrival point for the beginning of the tour is Chiang Rai ( not to be confused with Chiang Mai ) and the airport designation code is CEI. Motorcycle Damage Deposit A deposit of £300 or US $500 is required before departure and will be included in the final tour balance invoice. This is refundable upon return of the undamaged motorcycle, within sixty days of your return home. Contact Numbers Whilst Abroad Messages by friends /
relatives in the event of an emergency should be sent to : Time Thailand's time zone is 7 hours ahead of GMT, thus 6 hours ahead of Mainland Europe and 12 hours ahead of New York. Currency The basic unit of Thai currency is the Baht. Current exchange rates are approximately 43 / US $ and 62 / £. Note denominations are 10, 20, 50, 10 500 and 1000. Larger notes can be more difficult to change in remote rural areas. Travellers cheques in either US $ or £ are recommended and can easily be exchanged at the airport or upon arrival in Chiang Mai. ATM's are common in the towns in Thailand and provided you have your Pin number are easily accessed. Exchange facilities are not available at the Maekok River Resort so it is advisable to have enough local currency changed at the airport upon arrival for the first few days. Electricity Electric current in Thailand
is 220v / 50 cycle and most wall outlets are of the round two-pin
type. If you are planning on using a computer or battery charger
it is advisable to bring an adapter. Staff Gratuities Tipping is normal and
enormously appreciated in this part of the world. However it is
important to have a slight understanding of how remuneration should
be made and particularly to make a distinction between the type
of person who is receiving it.
Responsibility Travelling to foreign countries requires a certain degree of vigilance in keeping track of personal property and baggage. It is the individual tour participants responsibility to keep track of their personal belongings. North Siam Roadrunners will not accept responsibility for lost or stolen valuables. Shoulder or waist pouches are an absolute necessity for carrying passport and money and should be carried on your person at all times. Water Cheap bottled drinking water is readily available throughout Thailand and we strongly recommend that tap water is avoided. Further advice upon this subject will be delivered on the first day after your arrival. Travel Arrangements to Thaton The domestic airfare to Chiang Rai airport is not included in the price. A transfer will be arranged to meet the first plane in the morning and is includerd in the price. Other arrangements are at the participants expense. Insurance Motorcycles are insured to the legal requirements under Thai Law. This provides for 3rd party cover to persons. Participants are responsible for damage to the motorcycles and will be billed accordingly. Medical Insurance This is required and should cover evacuation by air if needed in case of an accident whilst motorcycling abroad on holiday. Sight of this will be required in Thailand. Bank Transfer Costs All prices are net and should not be subject to deductions by the bank for transfer.
Please note that whilst every effort will be made to accommodate your request, places on the excursion tours are limited and strictly subject to the organisers’ confirmation. |
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