4 Days Northern Thailand Cycling Tour witn Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai
Tour Overview
Northern Thailand Mountain Cycling Tour – From Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, join us and experience our most popular mountain bike route over four days of great cycling from...
Code of Tour: TAD0000027646
Length of Travel: 4 Day
Destinations of Tour:
Departure City: Chiang Mai
Price of Tour: Request
Type of Tour: Private
Features of Tour: Cycling
Northern Thailand Mountain Cycling Tour – From Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, join us and experience our most popular mountain bike route over four days of great cycling from the hills of Chiangdao down to the Maekok River. Discover small villages and the ethnic hill tribes of Northern Thailand. Ride your sturdy mountain bike through scenic areas with plenty of exciting trails and sights. Ride at your own pace on a well-organized program, with the full support of our dedicated local staff.
DAY 1: CHIANG-MAI TO CHIANGDAO
Monday (around 30 to 45 km cycling / 18 to 28 miles)
Around 8:30 am, pick up participants from various Chiang Mai hotels and drive north by the covered pickup to the Chiangdao region. Stop at an elephant camp in the jungle. Watch elephants bathing and demonstrating their skills. Explore the Chiangdao caves, part of a Buddhist sanctuary, followed by lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch and a short bike fitting, we start our ride through rural back roads, eventually turning into dirt trails, across a pristine landscape leading to small hill tribe villages. Visit Lahu, Lisu, and Akha villages, and discover the Palaung people from Myanmar, with only a few settlements in northern Thailand. We finish our ride at the Palong village and nearby Padeng Lodge, to spend the night. Enjoy a succulent Thai dinner served at the lodge.
Meals: -/L/D.
DAY 2: CHIANG DAO TO BAN THATON
Tuesday (30 to 60 km cycling / 18 to 38 miles)
This morning we ride mostly off-road through great trails and scenic landscape! The route is not too difficult and the escort vehicle is always nearby. The morning distance is nearly 20 miles (30 km). Lunch stop and visit the Buddhist forest temple and caves. Afternoon cycling around 15 miles (25 km), paved road, then car transfer to Ban Thaton for overnight.
Thaton is a small village located by the Burmese border on the bank of the Maekok River. Night and dinner at tourist class hotel.
Meals: B/L/D.
DAY 3: BAN THATON TO CHIANG-RAI TOWN
Wednesday (45 to 60 km cycling / 28 to 38 miles)
Early morning, after breakfast, we cycle through the Maekok river valley, passing rice fields and plantations. We then follow an exciting trail winding its way along the river. Next, we ride a local long-tail boat downriver, to reach a forest park and take our bike again, to continue cycling to a Karen village by the river. After a break, we continue cycling or proceed by car to our Chiang-Rai hotel. Evening and dinner are free at leisure. Eventually, you can stroll around the night market, or try a reinvigorating Thai traditional massage.
Meals: B/L/-.
DAY 4: CHIANG-RAI HALF DAY CYCLING LOOP, AND BACK TO CHIANG-MAI
Thursday (cycle between 20 to 40 km / 12 to 24 miles)
The cycling itinerary is flexible today and to some extent, will depend on the season. We ride out of the city and follow the river bank to discover exciting new trails. Cycle a loop up the mountain village, and down the other side. Then more trails to reach a waterfall for a local lunch. Relax and shower at the waterfall before an overland transfer back to Chiang Mai (3 hours+) with our vehicle. Arrive around 7 pm and drop off at your hotel.
Meals: B/L/-.
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Join in group departure dates: On every Friday
Group size: Min from 2 to Max 16 cyclists
Tour price: Contact us
Tour Inclusive :
* Support transport by A/C minivan or bus, truck for group
* Trek MTB & helmets, spare parts, aid kits, tool kits
* Entrance fees
* B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner as mentioned in the tour itinerary
* For daily cycling only: Water, snacks, fresh fruits, wet towels
*Accommodation in tour – 3 nights
* Experienced English-speaking bike guides
Tour Exclusive :
* Travel insurance
* Other personal expenses
* Tips for guides and drivers
* Drinks at restaurants
* Accommodation in Chiengmai
