

Tour Comparison · 12 min read
MAE HONG SON LOOP VS SAMOENG LOOP — WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
A side-by-side comparison from an operator who runs both: duration, difficulty, scenery, cost, and who each ride is really for.
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Chiang Mai · Northern Thailand · Laos
Guided motorbike tours through the mountains and jungles most travellers never see. Day trips to 11-day expeditions.
Ride Beyond The Map
The mountain passes the guidebooks skip. The villages where the tarmac runs out. The silence at the top you'll chase for years. This is the Northern Thailand most travellers never see — and the only kind worth riding for.
Explore
From single-day loops through the hills around Chiang Mai to multi-week expeditions across borders. Every tour is guided, all-inclusive, and built for riders who want the real thing.
Ride with people you can trust
Nomad Bike Tours is the tour sister company of CBTT — Chiang Mai's premier motorbike rental shop. Same crew. Same workshop. Same obsession with the ride.

What riders say about our crew's tours (as CBTT)
We were a group of 5, going on an 8 day motorcycle trip… those guys know how to deliver! Bikes were flawless, guides Tom and Chud helped us with any request we had and the atmosphere was so good!
My wife and I did a 3-night / 4-day Mae Hong Son loop from Chiang Mai… beautiful drives, delicious food, nice accommodations… and a great tour guide, Baz. He made the trip truly unforgettable and authentic. Glad we chose CBTT!
I booked a 3-day motorbike trip… it was genuinely one of the best travel experiences I've ever had. The routes, the landscapes, the bikes: everything was perfectly organized.
What an amazing experience!! Top notch staff, from the front desk to the mechanics… My guide Buz was brilliant and instantly became a friend… I highly recommend CBTT for your Thailand adventure!!

Don't want to drive? No problem
You don't need a licence or any riding experience. Hop on the back of your guide's bike and enjoy the full tour — same routes, same stops, same adventure. We handle the riding, you enjoy the view.
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Ride solo with local backup
Want the freedom to ride at your own pace through Northern Thailand, with experienced local support always within reach? Self-Guided Support is built for riders who want independence — without being left on their own.
Learn More →Read Before You Ride
Honest comparisons, route deep-dives, and the things we wish someone had told us before our first ride in Northern Thailand.
Your adventure, your way
Got a route in mind? Want to combine tours, extend a trip, or ride somewhere completely off the map? We'll build a custom itinerary around your dates, pace, and riding style.
Let's Talk
Nomad Bike Tours is the guided-tour sister company of CBTT — Chiang Mai's premier motorbike rental shop. The same crew and workshop behind every NBT tour rents and services the fleet, so you can hire a bike by the day with the same standards and care.
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20% deposit to reserve. Fully refundable 21+ days before departure.
Or reach us directly: info@nomadbiketours.com · 098 732 3988