Northern Thailand Bike Ride
12 DAY 11 NIGHT TRIPTOUR ACTIVITIES: Biking DESTINATION: Chiang mai – Chiang rai – Phayao - Lampang BIKE DISTANCE: 740 Kms. LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Moderate - Challenging TERRAIN: 50% Flat, 50% Ascending – Descending on tarmac road,
some Off road SEASON: May to FebruaryEmbraced by the magic of Lanna
Explore the purity of the Northern KingdomTOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
This 12 day cycling program takes cyclists through the scenic rural countryside of northern Thailand. Along the route, you can touch a joyful of smiling faces and warm hospitality of local North and exotic hill tribes, enjoy views of calm rivers and expansive rice paddies in various mountain settings, savor the real agricultural lifestyle of the people, explore ancient towns and Buddhist temples full of history, and feel the pulse of the vibrant city of Chiang mai
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Chiang Mai Ride 20-30 Km
Pick up from Chiang Mai Airport OR from hotel in Chiang Mai. Afternoon let warm up our first day of cycling trip by ride down South of Chiang mai on road that follow along Mae Ping River pass rice fields through “Ban Tawai”, a famous woodcarving village of Chiang Mai
Meal: DDay 2: Chiang Mai – Lam Phun - Lampang Ride 60-80 Km
Morning, ride from Chiang Mai town pass “Bo Sang”, a famous handicraft village of Chiang mai and “San Kam Phaeng” where you can find many kinds of local products as; silk fabrics and cotton products, woodcarving, silverware, earth ware, lacquer ware and handmade umbrellas then change to ride on back road that follow along the forest foothill of Khun Tan National Park to Mae Tha. After that travel by van to Lampang town with stop en route to visit the ”Young Elephant Training Centre” where its serve for many functions that involve about elephant as: a training school for elephant aged three to five years for timber work; a residence place of royal white elephant of
Thailand present King; and an elephant hospital for help elephant whom that have got a serious injured or ill-treatment. After visit the elephant center continue travel by van to visit “Wat Phra That Lampang Luang”, one of the most attractive and finest temples in the North that were constructed in the late 15th century and well known for its large pagoda which towers above the surrounding trees, and its exquisite interior decoration. Late afternoon begin cycling from the temple to Lampang town, the second largest town in Northern Thailand that offers much of the historic interest of Chiang Mai,
Meal: B, L, DDay 3: Lampang - Chae Son National Park Ride 60-80 Km
Today we will ride on scenic back road surrounding among stunning view of valleys, hills, and mountains topography of Lampang past teak forests past rice fields of Muang Pan District through Cha Son National Park. Late afternoon is free to walk for wonder around the park for explore its interesting places as the 6-level Chae Son Waterfall or relax your body by mineral hot water bathing OR traditional Thai massage (optional not include).
Meal: B, L, DDay 4: Chae Son National Park – Phayao Ride 60-80 Km
Ride on rolling scenic back road from the highland area of Chae Son National Park to tranquil town Phayao. Take a short walk on the evening for admire a beautiful view of sunset above an extensively fresh-water lake,“Kwan Phayao”, the largest fresh-water fish habitat in the upper North which provides the livelihood of many of the local people and recreation sites for local people
Meal: B, L, DDay 5: Phayao – Chiang rai Ride 60-80 Km
Ride on quiet back road from fresh water land of Phayao up north to Phan. Along the route, while riding through rice paddies and farmer communities we can stop to chat with the friendly rice farmers about their crops and their local farming methods. After lunch travel by van to the northernmost province of Thailand, “Chiang rai” with stop en route to visit “Wat Rong Khun”, a unigue white temple that its designed is different from any other temple in Thailand. After dinner you can walk to wonder around a famous night bazaar of Chiang rai which is sites near by the hotel.
Meal: B, LDay 6: Chiang rai – Golden Triangle Ride 60-80 Km
Ride from Chiang rai town to the Golden Triangle, a famed border where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet and it was once supposed to be the center of all the poppy cultivation in Thailand. Today ride is on quite back road past cultivation area of a famous pineapple of Chiang rai, “Nanglae” and “Phulae” which its taste are difference from other pineapple in Thailand. Late afternoon is free to relax on hotel swimming pool OR refresh your body by a traditional Thai massage (optional not include).
Meal: B, L, DDay 7: Golden Triangle – Chiang Saen – Golden Triangle Ride 50-60 km
After breakfast, ride on a scenic back border road of Thailand and Laos that follow along the “Mekong River”. (This 4,590 Km long river flows from China pass Thailand, Laos, Cambodia through the China Sea of Vietnam) to the historical towns of Chiang Saen, one of the oldest towns in
Thailand set beautifully on the bank of the Mekong River which was founded in 1328 by Saenphu as a powerful fortification with many temples. Stop en route to visit “Wat Chedi Luang”, the largest
temple in Chiang Saen which is famous for its classic Chiang Saen octagonal Chedi. After lunch, travel by van back to the golden triangle. Late afternoon, walk to visit the hall of opium museum and other interesting place around the golden Triangle.
Meal: B, LDay 8: Golden Triangle – Mae Chan - Tha ton Ride 60-80 Km
After breakfast travel by van to Mae Chan for begin cycling on scenic rolling road climb up and down hill passing many hill tribe villages to a very relaxing town, Thaton. Late evening is free time to walk up hill to visit a charming hill top temple “Wat Tha Ton” where it famous teaching mediation for foreigner and school for monks, novices and youths as well as a drug rehabilitation center and a hill tribe support unit. Enjoy a scenery of sunset above the valley of sleepy town.
Meal: B, L, DDay 9: Tha ton – Fang – Chai Prakan- Mae Taeng Ride 60-80 Km
Today ride is on scenic rolling road that follow along the foothill of Angkhang past Fang, a border district of Thailand and Shan State of Myanmar through Chai Prakan then travel by van to Mae Taeng.
Late afternoon is free to relax on resort’s swimming pool.
Meal: B, L, DDay 10: Mae Taeng – Mae Rim – Chiang mai Town Ride 40-50 Km
Ride from Mae Taeng valley on a foot hill road of Suthep- Pui National Park to Mae Rim District then change to ride on road follow along the main river of Northern Thailand , “Mae Ping” to Chiang mai town.
Meal: B, L, DDay 11: Chiang mai Ride 20-30 Km
Morning is your choice to travel by van or choose to ride up hill to the mountain top temple of “Wat Phra That Doi Suthep”, the 14thcentury temple and one of a must place to visit in Chiang Mai. Afternoon is free to visit interesting places inside Chiang mai town as temples, museum or open markets. After dinner, don’t forget to visit a famous night market of Chiang mai, “night bazaar” where you can find various style of northern handicraft and souvenir.
Meal: B, LDay 12: Chiang Mai
After breakfast transfer to the Chiang Mai Airport OR stay extra in Chiang Mai (Optional) End of service at the Chiang Mai Airport
Meal: B
Remark: B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = DinnerGROUPS: 2 Pax up.
ACCOMMODATION:
Day time is for adventure, fun and seeing beautiful world, but night time shall make a restful, deep sleep possible.
Our concept for the overnight stay accommodations is based on cleanness, good service, kindness and excellent landscape situation. Not every nature idyll offers super hotels.
With the hotel concept the heading of the stage tour is also taken into account. It is excellent accommodations of the small characteristic lodge up to the magnificent five star hotel we carefully supply from the regional offers, under these principles.
FACT FILE:
We provide good 24 gear mountain bike of Giant with difference frame size. Just inform us about your height in advance before departure date, our staff will prepare the one that match for your height for make you fell comfortable while cycling.Our well-stocked 4WD truck will drive follow the riding group for carry supplies, drinking water, hot coffee & tea, snacks, fruits, bike tools and accessories, first aid kits and things you might need to use.
This accompany van provide a welcome break when you have had enough peddling for the day OR for snacks, storage OR succor.
Our staff use two way radios for communicate each other while they’re working for help us have a smooth operation and can make a quick work in case it have any emergency.
Daily cycling route and distance on each trip are flexible. It can be adjusted or changed to match your tasted OR level of your physical ability.
For vegetarian OR fruitarian OR any special requirements can be catered for with advance notice. We’ll do our very best to accommodate you. Just let’s us know.
