MOTORCYCLE TOURS ASIA

Exceptional motorcycle journeys through China, Japan and Thailand
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Asia is a continent of striking contrasts, from the Great Wall and Tibetan Plateau to ancient temples, timeless townscapes, island-hopping bridge networks, tropical jungles, pine-clad sandbars and world-class coastlines. Magellan’s Asia tours bring together three of the continent’s most spectacular destinations: China, Japan and Thailand.

Whether you’re chasing mountain twisties, coastline riding, high-altitude adventure or warm-weather winter escapes, our Asia tours deliver unforgettable days in the saddle combined with meticulous Magellan organisation, welcoming hospitality and inspiring daily highlights.

All three destinations are available with a range of hire motorcycles, detailed tour packs and carefully selected accommodation throughout.

What are you waiting for? Explore the east with Magellan.

Our Asia destinations offer:

  • Superb riding terrain – mountain switchbacks, high-altitude plateau roads, coastal sweepers, forest backroads, empty countryside and panoramic ridgelines

  • Immersive cultural experiences – ancient capitals, Silk Road history, temples, shrines, markets and evocative historic sites

  • Warm hospitality and outstanding regional cuisine – from Sichuan flavours, Thai street food to Japanese ramen

  • High-quality roads with sensible daily distances for comfortable touring

  • Magellan’s hallmark attention to detail – daily briefings, tour packs and full GPS routing

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16 days STARTS Kyoto, JP.
17/10/2026 – 01/11/2026

Japan
Secrets of the Three Islands

Share tea in old Kyoto, sleep in a mountaintop monastery on Kōyasan, trace samurai roads to Himeji, and idle the bikes to wander Miyajima’s floating torii. Ten unhurried riding days, four deep‑dive culture days, and a loop that shows Japan’s soul on the best seat in the house: your saddle.

  • GUIDED
  • SUPPORT VEHICLE
  • HIRE BIKE AVAILABLE
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14 days STARTS Chiang Mai, TH.
01/12/2026 – 14/12/2026

Thailand
Chiang Mai to the Clouds

Sip hill-grown coffee on Doi Mae Salong, watch the Mekong turn at the Golden Triangle, and trace the legendary 1,864 bends of the Mae Hong Son loop. Over 14 days from Chiang Mai, experience Thailand at its most elevated. Truly world-class riding, boutique luxury hotels, remarkable food and immersive South-East Asian culture.

  • GUIDED
  • SUPPORT VEHICLE
  • HIRE BIKE AVAILABLE
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16 days STARTS Kyoto, JP.
16/10/2027 – 31/10/2027

Japan
Secrets of the Three Islands

Share tea in old Kyoto, sleep in a mountaintop monastery on Kōyasan, trace samurai roads to Himeji, and idle the bikes to wander Miyajima’s floating torii. Ten unhurried riding days, four deep‑dive culture days, and a loop that shows Japan’s soul on the best seat in the house: your saddle.

  • GUIDED
  • SUPPORT VEHICLE
  • HIRE BIKE AVAILABLE
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14 days STARTS Chiang Mai, TH.
01/12/2027 – 14/12/2027

Thailand
Chiang Mai to the Clouds

Sip hill-grown coffee on Doi Mae Salong, watch the Mekong turn at the Golden Triangle, and trace the legendary 1,864 bends of the Mae Hong Son loop. Over 14 days from Chiang Mai, experience Thailand at its most elevated. Truly world-class riding, boutique luxury hotels, remarkable food and immersive South-East Asian culture.

  • GUIDED
  • SUPPORT VEHICLE
  • HIRE BIKE AVAILABLE
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28 days STARTS Beijing, China.
15/05/2028 – 11/06/2028

China, Tibet, Laos and Thailand
Guided China, Tibet, Laos and Thailand: Trans China Expedition

Ride from the Great Wall of China across the Tibetan Plateau to the jungles of Laos and the hills of northern Thailand. Walk the Great Wall, meet the Terracotta Warriors, and cross ancient Silk Road cities before climbing through Labrang and Danba. A true bucket-list expedition: high-altitude riding, remarkable food and unmatched variety.

  • GUIDED
  • SUPPORT VEHICLE
  • HIRE BIKE AVAILABLE
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16 days STARTS Kyoto, JP.
14/10/2028 – 29/10/2028

Japan
Secrets of the Three Islands

Share tea in old Kyoto, sleep in a mountaintop monastery on Kōyasan, trace samurai roads to Himeji, and idle the bikes to wander Miyajima’s floating torii. Ten unhurried riding days, four deep‑dive culture days, and a loop that shows Japan’s soul on the best seat in the house: your saddle.

  • GUIDED
  • SUPPORT VEHICLE
  • HIRE BIKE AVAILABLE
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28 days STARTS Beijing, China.
14/05/2029 – 10/06/2029

China, Tibet, Laos and Thailand
Guided China, Tibet, Laos and Thailand: Trans China Expedition

Ride from the Great Wall of China across the Tibetan Plateau to the jungles of Laos and the hills of northern Thailand. Walk the Great Wall, meet the Terracotta Warriors, and cross ancient Silk Road cities before climbing through Labrang and Danba. A true bucket-list expedition: high-altitude riding, remarkable food and unmatched variety.

  • GUIDED
  • SUPPORT VEHICLE
  • HIRE BIKE AVAILABLE
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14 days STARTS Chiang Mai, TH.
BEST TIME TO GO: Nov to Feb

Thailand
Chiang Mai to the Clouds

Sip hill-grown coffee on Doi Mae Salong, watch the Mekong bend at the Golden Triangle, and ride the legendary 1,864 bends of the Mae Hong Son loop. Over 14 days from Chiang Mai, experience Thailand at its most elevated: world-class mountain roads, boutique stays, remarkable food, and deep northern Thai culture.

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16 days STARTS Kyoto, JP
BEST TIME TO GO: Sept to Nov, Mar to Apr

Japan
Secrets of the Three Islands

Tea and temples in old Kyoto, a night in temple lodgings on sacred Kōyasan, samurai-country runs to Himeji, and time off the bike for Miyajima’s floating torii. Ten unhurried riding days, four deep-dive culture days. Japan by saddle, at your pace.

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Who These Tours Are For

Ideal for:

  • Riders who love corner-rich mountain roads

  • Travellers seeking a mix of culture and scenery

  • Anyone wanting a winter riding escape

  • Riders who appreciate moderate, well-designed distances

  • Couples, solo riders or groups wanting a fully organised adventure

JAPAN MOTORCYCLE TOURS

Island-Hopping, Temple Towns, Coastal Roads and Classic Culture

Our guided motorcycle tours in Japan are ideal for riders seeking a rich blend of scenery, smooth tarmac and cultural depth without extreme daily distances. Magellan’s Japan motorcycle tour crosses Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, linking islands by landmark bridges, exploring atmospheric temple towns, and tracing calm coastlines and mountain interiors.

The itinerary balances rewarding ride days with well-placed explore days, giving time to fully absorb Japan’s gardens, shrines and historic quarters.

Signature Experiences

  • Kyoto: Kiyomizudera, Kōdaiji, bamboo lanes near Gion, Heian Jingu and Nishiki Market

  • Wazuka tea fields, Tōdai-ji’s Great Buddha and the Iga-ryū Ninja Museum

  • Ise-Shima coastline and the pearl-diving heritage of Osatsu (Ama divers)

  • Kōyasan temple-stay: serene mountaintop monastery lodgings

  • Seto Inland Sea island-hopping, crossing Honshu to Shikoku to Kyushu via dramatic bridges

  • Ritsurin Garden, Kurashiki’s Bikan Quarter, Hiroshima and Miyajima

  • Beppu’s geothermal “Hells”, Fukuoka, Tsunoshima Bridge

  • Amanohashidate and a twisty finale on the Arashiyama-Takao Parkway back to Kyoto

Riding Style

  • Immaculate roads and varied scenery

  • Forested mountain routes and relaxed coastal riding

  • Moderate daily mileages, typically 120-170 miles

  • A thoughtful balance of riding and cultural exploration

THAILAND MOTORCYCLE TOURS

Tropical Mountains, Frontier Roads and Warm-Weather Riding

Our guided motorcycle tours in Thailand offer some of the finest warm-weather riding anywhere in the world. This northern loop rides deep into the mountains, traces the Thailand-Myanmar frontier, explores UNESCO-listed heritage, shadows the Laos border, and culminates on the legendary Mae Hong Son Loop’s 1,864 curves. Riders join us in Chiang Mai, the starting point for one of the world’s great motorcycling routes.

Expect flowing mountain roads, river valleys, cultural landmarks and relaxed rest days in characterful northern towns.

Signature Experiences

  • Myanmar border riding along the Salawin River and remote hill communities

  • Doi Inthanon (2,565 m): Thailand’s highest point

  • Sukhothai Historical Park (UNESCO): Thailand’s first capital

  • Sirikit Dam ferry crossing and empty backroads into Nan

  • Mountains of Nan: flowing tarmac and optional Bo Kluea salt-well loop

  • White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) in Chiang Rai

  • Thailand-Laos border ridgelines with wide-open views

  • Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet

  • Doi Mae Salong tea hills and hill-tribe regions

  • The Mae Hong Son Loop’s 1,864 curves, riding to Pai and Mae Hong Son

  • Ban Rak Thai, Wachiratharn Waterfall, and a final run through Doi Inthanon National Park

Riding Style

  • Corner-rich mountain roads and panoramic ridgelines

  • Warm, consistent winter-friendly weather

  • A mix of technical sections and flowing sweepers

  • Regular cultural stops and well-spaced rest days

CHINA MOTORCYCLE TOURS

Great Wall, Tibetan Plateau, Silk Road Cities and Southeast Asian Frontiers

Our guided motorcycle tours in China are built for riders seeking genuine expedition-style touring rather than a standard holiday. This China Tibet motorcycle tour begins at the Great Wall, climbs onto the high passes of the Tibetan Plateau, and crosses ancient Silk Road cities before descending through Laos and finishing on the hill roads of northern Thailand. Few commercial motorcycle tours legally cross into China and Tibet with full permits arranged, making this one of the most complete overland routes available anywhere in Asia.

Daily distances vary considerably as the route climbs and descends the plateau, with explore days built in around the most demanding sections and richest cultural stops.

Signature Experiences

  • Walking the Great Wall and meeting the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, ancient gateway of the Silk Road

  • The Yungang Grottoes near Datong and the preserved ancient walled city of Pingyao

  • Labrang Monastery, walking the pilgrim route through the Tibetan Amdo region

  • Crossing the Tibetan Plateau through Danba’s traditional stone watchtowers and Tibetan villages

  • Litang, one of the highest towns in the world, en route to Daocheng via mountain passes above 4,600m

  • Shangri-La and the dramatic descent through Tiger Leaping Gorge to UNESCO-listed Lijiang

  • Dali’s Three Pagodas and the old trading routes of Yunnan

  • Crossing into Laos at the Boten border, riding beside the Mekong River

  • The monks’ morning procession and Kuang Si Waterfalls at Luang Prabang

  • Remote mountain roads through Nan Province, Thailand, finishing with a farewell celebration in Chiang Mai

Riding Style

  • High-altitude mountain passes, some above 4,600 metres

  • Long-distance expedition touring across widely varied terrain and climate

  • Remote plateau roads with minimal traffic

  • A genuine bucket-list route, from Silk Road history to tropical jungle roads