CHIANG MAI TO MT. EVEREST BASE CAMP MOTORCYCLE EXPEDITION
A 25-day legendary motorcycle journey from Thailand to the base of the world’s highest peak. Ride across Laos, China, and Tibet through ancient trade routes, remote mountain landscapes, and the iconic G318 Highway.
From tropical valleys in Chiang Mai to the high Himalayas of Everest, this expedition delivers the ultimate long-distance adventure experience.
Thailand, Laos, Tibet/China
21 riding days
5,850 KM
(Approx.)
From $
Start in Chiang Mai/Finish in Lhasa
Chiang Mai / Lhasa Gonggar International Airport
Varies Daily & Variety of 3-4 star hotels
2 Rest/Cultural Tour Days
SCHEDULED DEPARTURES
- 22/APR/2027 > 16/MAY/2027 (Booking Available)
- 20/APR/2028 > 14/MAY/2028 (Booking Available)
Due to Driving License Regulations in China, participants on all China itineraries are required to be under 70 years of age as of the final riding day or date of exit from China.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Start your journey in Chiang Mai, Thailand, riding through scenic northern mountains to Mae Hong Son, Pai, and Thaton
- Cross into Laos and China via Chiang Khong – Boten border
- Enter Yunnan and ride through the tropical region of Jinghong
- Follow the historic Tea Horse Road to Zhenyuan and Dali, exploring ancient towns and ethnic culture
- Ride along Erhai Lake and continue through scenic national roads to Lijiang, including stops at Shaxi and Jianchuan ancient towns
- Travel to Shangri-La, visiting Tiger Leaping Gorge and Ganden Sumtseling Monastery
- Enter Tibet via Quzika (Markam) and explore the ancient Yanjing Salt Fields
- Ride the legendary G318 Sichuan–Tibet Highway, crossing 72 turns, deep valleys, forests, and river canyons
- Experience remote Tibetan landscapes including Rawu Lake and Parlung Zangbo valley
- Arrive in Lhasa, visiting Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street
- Ride to Shigatse via Gyantse, visiting the sacred Yamdrok Lake
- Explore Tashilhunpo Monastery and Tibetan cultural heritage
- Continue to Everest region and reach Rongbuk Monastery & Everest Base Camp
- Travel through remote western Tibet including Baingoin and Xainza grasslands, rich in wildlife and high-altitude lakes
- Visit Namtso Lake, one of Tibet’s three sacred lakes, before returning to Lhasa
- Complete the expedition with return logistics and
departure from Lhasa
Tour OVERVIEW
We have been overwhelmed by the interest in this ride! Departure dates now set for 2027
Tour is inclusive of Bike Tour Asia support vehicle and tour guide on own motorcycle.
The route travels through Thailand, Laos, China, Tibet, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan (including a ferry crossing over the Caspian Sea), Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey before continuing to Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Austria, and Germany.
The “big” adventure part of this ride is from Lhasa to Dushanbe, in total some 30 days and 7,000 km. The highlight the Tibetan Plateau and the "Pamir Highway", a very scenic road snaking its way through the Pamir mountains.
For China and Tibet, special permits are required, meaning we cannot travel independently and will therefore be accompanied by our Chinese partner. In Turkmenistan, we will travel on a tourist visa and permit, giving us the opportunity to explore more of this closed and mysterious country.
The major adventure section of the journey runs from Lhasa to Dushanbe, covering approximately 7,000 km over 30 days. The highlights of the ride are Tibet and the Pamir Highway, a spectacular scenic road winding through the Pamir Mountains.
The route does not require a Carnet de Passage.
Once in Europe, you have a great opportunity to continue and explore on your own the Alps, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany and beyond.
Motorcycle, we recommend that you use a medium to large capacity dual purpose/adventure style motorcycle, e.g. BMW 900~1300GS, or similar. What is important is that you have a reliable and robust motorcycle that you are comfortable riding and has been fully serviced prior to the start and has new tires. Bike Tour Asia is offering 2nd hand BMW F900GS, BMW R1250 / 1300GS and Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro models you can buy for the tour.
If you choose to bring your own motorcycle we will advise you how to arrange transport to Thailand and provide you with a Foreign Vehicle Permit allowing you to bringing in your motorcycle into Thailand.
After the tour, you are welcome to ship your motorcycle back to Thailand together with our support vehicle and other motorcycles. We will ship from port of Koper in Slovenia.
We will arrange motorcycle service and tire change in Osh / Kyrgyztan. This is a good location since we are half way through our journey and at the beginning of the Pamir Highway.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This is a long, physically, and psychologically demanding ride. To join you need to be in good shape. Some parts of the riding will be difficult. Some days will be long and hard for body, soul, and motorcycle, some short stretches of the road is mud and gravel.
A significant part of the itinerary is at high altitudes over 4,000m, where it is often cold. We do have a support vehicle that can carry our luggage and spare parts. The support vehicle driver is one of Bike Tour Asia’s experienced tour guides and has basic mechanical skills and can assist with basic repairs. Accommodation, in the Pamir highway (two nights) is basic. At all other locations accommodation is clean, comfortable and varies between 3-5 star hotels.
Laos Road Conditions;
Laos road conditions vary significantly: major routes in urban areas are often in good condition. Rural and mountainous areas have partly poor-quality roads with potholes, mud, and landslides. This is especially valid in Northern Laos. Traffic is partly chaotic and many trucks are over loaded. While riding motorcycle in Laos, slow down, “expect the unexpected”, be prepared to get dusty.
RIDING EXPERIENCES:
- Familiar with rain and wind riding on gravel
- Familiar with stony dirt roads and crossing waterways
- Familiar with unpaved slopes
FOR MORE INFORMATION;
CONTACT US
PRICES
All prices in USD.
| *Single Rider (shared twin room) | Pillion Passenger (sharing room) | Single Room (supplement charge) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Own Vehicle | 29,950 | 11,950 | 4,950 |
NOTES:
- *Shared twin room
- A deposit of USD 4,000 per rider is payable upon booking
- The balance payment is due 120 days before the tour start
- Due to China / Tibet permit, we need to close the tour by mid January 2027. We can’t accept bookings past those dates.
- Tour requires a minimum of 8 rider participants
