Chiang Mai scooter day trips
Pick the day by the kind of ride you want, not by how many pins you can fit onto a map. These five routes range from a short mountain morning to a proper full-day commitment, with the route guides holding the detail once you have chosen your direction.
Choose the ride that fits your day
Shorter rides leave room for stops and an easier return. Longer mountain days reward steady pacing, a suitable scooter, and an honest view of your energy before you leave the city.
Temple Trail
Chiang Mai's essential climb. From 13th-century ruins to the golden summit of Doi Suthep.
- DISTANCE
- 50 km
- SCOOTER FIT
- Adventure
- ROUTE NOTES UPDATED
- April 2026
Mae Rim Discovery Ride
Waterfalls, botanic gardens, mountain views. A selective Mae Sa and Mon Jam day-trip.
- DISTANCE
- 70 km
- SCOOTER FIT
- Adventure
- ROUTE NOTES UPDATED
- April 2026
Samoeng Loop Chiang Mai by Scooter
A full-day Chiang Mai mountain loop built around Route 1096, Route 1269, forest viewpoints, and the rhythm of the road.
- DISTANCE
- 100 km
- SCOOTER FIT
- Adventure
- ROUTE NOTES UPDATED
- June 2026
Doi Inthanon by Scooter
Thailand's roof. A 210km round-trip to 2,565m—waterfalls and twin royal pagodas.
- DISTANCE
- 210 km
- SCOOTER FIT
- Touring 300
- ROUTE NOTES UPDATED
- July 2026
Mae Kampong Village Retreat
A scenic Chiang Mai day. Forest shade, coffee stops, and village pace north of the city.
- DISTANCE
- 95 km
- SCOOTER FIT
- Adventure
- ROUTE NOTES UPDATED
- April 2026
A good day leaves room for the ride home
The useful choice is rarely the longest route. Start with your confidence, passenger and weather conditions, then use the detailed route guide to check its current planning notes before setting out. If rain has been heavy, treat mountain-road conditions as something to confirm on the day.