MOTORCYCLE TOURS ASIA

Exceptional motorcycle journeys through Japan and Thailand
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Asia is a continent of striking contrasts – from ancient temples and timeless townscapes to island-hopping bridge networks, tropical jungles, pine-clad sandbars and world-class coastlines. Magellan’s new Asia tours brings together two of its most spectacular destinations: Japan and Thailand.

Whether you’re chasing mountain twisties, coastline riding, cultural immersion 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.

Both destinations are available with a range of hire bikes, 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, coastal sweepers, forest backroads, empty countryside and panoramic ridgelines

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

  • Warm hospitality and outstanding regional cuisine

  • 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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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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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.

  • SELF GUIDED
  • HIRE BIKE AVAILABLE
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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

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

Japan is ideal for riders seeking a rich blend of scenery, smooth tarmac and cultural depth without extreme daily distances. Magellan’s Japan 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 — Honshu → Shikoku → Kyushu via dramatic bridges

  • Ritsurin Garden, Kurashiki’s Bikan Quarter, Hiroshima & 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

Tropical Mountains, Frontier Roads & Warm-Weather Riding

Thailand offers some of the finest warm-weather motorcycling 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 Road of 1,864 Curves.

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

  • Road of 1,864 Curves 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