Description
An undulating trail that combines the Golden Triangle with Chiang Mai. Amidst lush jungles and limestone mountains pedal your way through bright green hues of paddy, fruit plantations, and along the meandering Kok river, unfolding one dramatic scenery after another.
Overview
An undulating trail that combines the Golden Triangle with Chiang Mai. Amidst lush jungles and limestone mountains pedal your way through bright green hues of paddy, fruit plantations, and along the meandering Kok river, unfolding one dramatic scenery after another.
Hilltop farming to tea plantations, ancient wats, hill-tribe culture, bamboo huts by the river and elephants lazily relaxing in the river – this is Thailand at its most authentic best!
- Set out to see the confluence of Thailand, Thailand and Myanmar, and the site for the infamous Golden Triangle.
- The region is home to distinct array of food, music, art and lush landscapes.
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Duration
7 days / 6 nights
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Start
Chiang Mai | 13:00hrs
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Finish
Chiang Rai
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Hotels
Country Inns
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Riding Style
Easy-moderate
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Average Distance Cycled
50km or 30mi
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Total Distance Cycled
~ 300km or 180mi
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Bicycle
Included
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Support Vehicle
Included
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Group Size
Min 6, Max 12
Inclusion
- Small boutique hotels/home-stays, as mentioned in the tour details (subject to availability)
- Meals as per itinerary
- On each trip guests are given the opportunity to dine on their own so that they discover a location independently. Your guides are happy to make recommendations should you so desire.
- Bicycle with helmet
- Refreshments while cycling
- Entrance fees
- A Van support that follows throughout the trip and carries all belongings. If at any point riding seems a little hard, the van takes you for as long or as little as you wish it to. It also provides you refreshments along the way and sometimes a chilled beer.
- Expert Trip Leader(s) who look after your every need
Exclusion
- Airport pickup/drop
- Transportation to and from the trip including flight/train
- Personal items purchased during the trip
- Some meals are not included (check your itinerary)
- Beverages
- Gratuities for your Trip Leader(s) are not included in your trip price. Industry standard is 5-7.5% of your trip price for the guide team. Please tip your guides at your discretion, based on their level of professionalism, guest care and service.
Itinerary
Arrive in Chiang Mai and settle into your hotel. Our guide meets at your hotel, post-lunch at 13:00.
Today we take a bike loop along the Ping River. Our ride takes us outside of town, visiting the 725 year old ruins at Wiang Khum Kam and the craftshop village of Baan Tawai. We convene tonight to celebrate the start of our awesome journey on a bike.
Meals: Dinner
Distance cycled: ~ 30km / 18mi
Our guide meets you at your hotel in Chiang Mai. After the orientation, head out for a ride to the Chiang Dao, lies on the northern part of the Chiang Mai district. Amidst lush jungles and limestone mountains, Chiang Dao is a heavenly escape from the heat of plains and a popular stop for birders and trekkers. The base of the mountain is a highly venerated wát marking the entrance to one of Thailand’s deepest limestone caverns.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance cycled: ~ 60km / 36mi
We start early on this day for a ride to Fang, crossing many local villages in the hinterland. Expect to see the valley whitewashed with bright green hues of paddy, jungles and fruit plantations.
Ride further from Fang to Thaton traverses across paddy fields. The fields cling onto the side of the village road for almost the entire way. The ride is mostly on flat roads, with occasional dips and climbs, which add to the interest for a cyclist. We also come across several villages on the way – perfect to get great photographs of the interiors of Thailand. The locals are quite friendly and don’t be surprised if you are invited in a home for a cup of tea (or red Fanta).
We pace out our journey to Thaton and arrive at this beautiful town at the edge of a River. Thaton is one of the last towns bordering Myanmar in this area. The great part of this is that one gets to see the blend of Burmese, Thai and Chinese influences in language and culture.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance cycled: ~ 80km / 48mi*
Ride along the river and make way to Mae Salong. The river meanders through a rich green valley, unfolding one dramatic scenery after another. Hilltop farming to tea plantations, bamboo huts by the river – this is Thailand at its most authentic best!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance cycled: ~ 60km / 36mi
We’re back to the countryside this morning, with paddy fields for company. The ride is extremely refreshing as the crisp morning air and clear skies welcome you on the road. We reach Chiang Saen by afternoon and settle into the hotel. Relax for some time before setting out to see the confluence of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar, and the site for the infamous Golden Triangle. A great way to see this is from the Wat Phrathat Phu Kao Hill. Chiang Saen is one of the most historic city. What makes it more intriguing is the access from here to Thailand and Burma.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance cycled: ~ 60km / 36mi
Ride past fruit orchards, paddy fields, banana plantations and arrive at Chiang Rai. The region is home to distinct array of food, music, art and lush landscapes. The rest of the evening is on your own to roam the night markets, full of local bric a bracs and street food stalls. Chiang Rai comes alive in the evenings with the streets packed with locals and tourists alike.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance cycled: ~ 40km / 24mi
Extend your stay here or travel further as per your onwards plans.
Meals: Breakfast
Cancellation Policy
Life is unpredictable and we understand that sometimes you have to cancel or change your trip dates and it is our endeavor to make it as easy as possible for you. However, please understand that we plan everything including guide fees, permits, accommodation, and ration in advance. Therefore, any cancellation means inconvenience and certain losses to the people involved in various stages of the program. Keeping that in mind, our cancellation charges are as below,
- Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the event: Full refund as cash.
- Cancellations between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the event: 50 % refund as cash.
- Cancellations less than 15 days to the start of the event: No refund.
- Cancellations will be accepted only by email.
Note: We reserve the right to cancel a program before departure in the event of logistical problems arising due to natural calamities, strikes, wars or any other circumstances that make the event inadvisable. In this case, we will refund 50% of the event fees.
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