The Samoeng Loop

100 kms return. See map.

The Samoeng / Mae Sa valley loop is the best 100 kms ride in North Thailand, which everyone should do (at least once). Routes 108, 1269, 1096, & 107.

Minimum 1 3/4 hrs fast, non stop ride; but allow a minimum of 3-4 hrs to enjoy the scenery, plus time for food and drink stops. The loop is best ridden in a clock wise direction, Chiang Mai – airport – Samoeng – Mae Rim – Chiang Mai.

First timers do the loop anti-clockwise from the Mae Rim end to visit the Mae Sa Elephant Camp, the Orchid Farms, Snake Farm, Monkey Show, waterfalls, Bungy Jump.

For locals who’ve seen it all before & just want a nice ride do it in a clockwise direction.

Stop for a bite to eat / drink
(1.) In Samoeng at Supanee restaurant or in Samoeng or
(2.) At the X-Centre, run by Kiwi Ian & Long, on R1096 at the Mae Rim end. Excellent food / service / motorsports.

In the hot dry season do the Samoeng loop at night even.

Highly recommended anytime for a quick ride and escape from Chiang Mai.

There are numerous side trips & loops you can do off the Samoeng loop& if you were to do all of these allow another 3-4 days riding to see all the attractions!

See
First 4 fantastic days riding.
Chiang Mai – Samoeng – Pang Term – Pa Lan – Samoeng
D-Tracker to Yang Moen
Chiang Mai – Pong Khwao Hot Springs.
for some GT Rider trip reports & photos for ideas on some of the side trips and loops from of the Samoeng Loop.
Check ‘em out & to have numerous fun days out from Chiang Mai.

Take a GT Rider Mae Sa Valley Samoeng Loop map with you.