Bangkok to Chiang Mai Bike Tour
Hotel & Bike • 6 nights
VISITING: Thailand
Overview
Why we love this tour
Thailand’s earliest kingdoms and oldest cities
Stunning scenery with mountains, hills and rivers
UNESCO World Heritage sites, hot springs, temples and food markets
Leisurely cycling over a mixture of flat terrain and rolling hills
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Discover Thailand's earliest kingdoms and oldest cities by bike. Cycle between them, passing lush rice paddies, tiny villages and the country's tallest mountains. First, cycle through the flat countryside north of Bangkok to the historical city and temple ruins of Ayutthaya then visit a golden seated Buddha on the way to Uthai Thani. Ride around Sukhothai, a diamond walled city guarding Siam’s first capital. Along the way, you’ll eat traditional Thai food, bathe in hot springs, and meet local craftsmen and farmers.
Riding top quality hybrid bikes on sealed, rural backroads, and a few packed dirt trails, the terrain is mostly flat at first, with some rolling hills closer to Chiang Mai. The pace is relaxed and there’s a support vehicle on hand if you need a break. Towards the end of the tour, you’ll ride through the ancient walled town of Lamphung before pedalling past fragrant orchards to Thailand’s cultural capital of Chiang Mai, nestled in the northern mountains.
The Trip
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Accommodation
3* & 4* hotels and local guesthouses
We use a mix of 3* and 4* hotels and some local guesthouses. This will mostly be the best accommodation available in the areas you cycle through, while maintaining a lovely local charm. Sometimes in isolated areas the accommodation may be more ‘authentic’, but it will always be clean and comfortable.
Example hotels:
Pludhaya Resort & Spa Ayutthaya
Phoom Thai Garden Hotel Phrae
Aruntara Riverside Boutique Hotel Chiang Mai
3* & 4* hotels and local guest houses
Full board (apart from one dinner)
Support vehicle
Luggage transferred each day
What's included
Price includes
6 nights accommodation
Full board apart from one dinner
Bike hire
Service of a local English-speaking guide
Support vehicle available for assistance
Hotel pick up and drop off at beginning and end of the tour
Transfers during the tour
Luggage transportation
Water, fruit and soft drinks while riding
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Visas
Helmets
Drinks during meals
Tips
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Bike hire is included. 24-27 gear hybrid bike from a well-known manufacturer with a lightweight alloy frame, front suspension, v-brakes and Shimano components. A water bottle is provided
Hybrid Bike
24-27 gear hybrid bike
E-bike
2019 Model Giant Explore E+ 3 E-bike
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Fly from Chiang Mai via Bangkok or another Asian hub airport.
Some days will be flat, other days will have some modest hills. Easy to Moderate cycling holidays are suitable for most ages and degrees of fitness. We recommend that you have some previous cycling experience.
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
This tour will run with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 16 guests. If the group is 9 people or more you will have two guides.
Yes, your guide will be English speaking and local. The local guide will be a highlight of your tour as they are experienced and will pass on their knowledge and passion for their country. They will show you the best places to eat, help you meet local people along the way and give you a real feel for the local culture.
No, there is no extra charge for single travellers if you share a room with another same sex single guest. If you want your own room you can pay a supplement.
From November to February it is cool & dry. Temperatures start to rise in March and are at their highest in late April and May. When the rains start in late May, the temperatures come down. The rain tends to be heavy but does not last long.
The best riding conditions are during December and January when it is coolest, however at the height of the rains (July & August) , Thailand is at its most green and beautiful.
Yes, if you want to take a break, jump into the the air conditioned support vehicle that is always available.
You will experience the best of world famous Thai food during your trip and it will be a highlight of your holiday. Drinking water is always included with meals, any other drinks will be extra.
Flights are not included with our tours. However, we are more than happy to offer advice on long haul and regional flights, based on our extensive experience of travel in Asia.