This taster of northern Thailand will take you through the spectacular limestone mountains of Chiang Dao and the scenic village of Mae Salak, straddling the Mae Kok River. We follow local roads that have little traffic and fantastic scenery. Each night you will stay in charming, Thai-style lodges with swimming pools to enjoy at the end of our rides.
Thailand has an abundance of waterfalls, caves, rivers and temples and these won’t be missed on our tour. We will begin exploring Thailand by bike at Bua Tong Waterfall to a large reservoir on the edge of Si Lanna National Park. Our second day begins with a tour of the Chiang Dao Caves before heading out into the light and riding among soaring limestone cliffs on a mixture of dirt paths cut by local hill tribes.
The third morning we’ll follow the Mae Kok River to Mae Salak, one of the most scenic rides of the trip. Our last day, change vehicles to a boat as we hitch a ride on a long-tail boat and visit some temples to finish off our tour in Chiang Rai.
Cycling distance: 145 km (4 days) Difficulty: moderate
We ride on small local roads with little traffic and some short off-road sections. The terrain is undulating with no major climbs, but just in case, our support vehicle is always close by. This tour is suitable for anyone with biking experience.
The trip is fully supported and your guide’s expert knowledge of the area and terrain means that you always know what is coming up in terms of distance and difficulty. This makes a tremendous difference, as does the constant supply of cold drinks and fresh fruit.
The emphasis on this tour is Thailand’s scenery off the beaten track. This trip has a mixture of wide, hard-packed dirt trails, single tracks and smooth tarmac. An air-conditioned bus travels behind the group to support us. Participants can cycle as much or as little as they like and still enjoy the same views as the rest of the group.This taster of northern Thailand will take you through the spectacular limestone mountains of Chiang Dao and the scenic village of Mae Salak, straddling the Mae Kok River. We follow local roads that have little traffic and fantastic scenery. Each night you will stay in charming, Thai-style lodges with swimming pools to enjoy at the end of our rides.
Thailand has an abundance of waterfalls, caves, rivers and temples and these won’t be missed on our tour. We will begin exploring Thailand by bike at Bua Tong Waterfall to a large reservoir on the edge of Si Lanna National Park. Our second day begins with a tour of the Chiang Dao Caves before heading out into the light and riding among soaring limestone cliffs on a mixture of dirt paths cut by local hill tribes.
The third morning we’ll follow the Mae Kok River to Mae Salak, one of the most scenic rides of the trip. Our last day, change vehicles to a boat as we hitch a ride on a long-tail boat and visit some temples to finish off our tour in Chiang Rai.
Cycling distance: 145 km (4 days) Difficulty: moderate
We ride on small local roads with little traffic and some short off-road sections. The terrain is undulating with no major climbs, but just in case, our support vehicle is always close by. This tour is suitable for anyone with biking experience.
The trip is fully supported and your guide’s expert knowledge of the area and terrain means that you always know what is coming up in terms of distance and difficulty. This makes a tremendous difference, as does the constant supply of cold drinks and fresh fruit.
The emphasis on this tour is Thailand’s scenery off the beaten track. This trip has a mixture of wide, hard-packed dirt trails, single tracks and smooth tarmac. An air-conditioned bus travels behind the group to support us. Participants can cycle as much or as little as they like and still enjoy the same views as the rest of the group.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Beginning of Tour - Mae Ngat Reservoir (30 km)
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We transfer from the city to start exploring Thailand by bike at Bua Tong Waterfall. We cycle through a teak tree farm, and from there, we ride along country roads, along a canal and through rice paddies. We'll stop for a break at Mae Ngat Reservoir and enjoy the lakeside view from the dam. Tonight, you'll stay next to the dam in a leisurely hotel with a swimming pool.
Accommodation
Ban Phraya Lanna Rimnam★4 star
Activities
Cycle to Mae Taeng (30 km)
Bua Tong Waterfalls
Mae Ngat Dam & Reservoir
Transportations
Minivan from Chiang Mai to Bua Tong Waterfalls
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Destinations
Kuet Chang
Mae Ho Phra
Ban Pao
Cho Lae
Day 2
Chiang Dao Tribal Trails (35 km)
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Transfer to the Chiang Dao Caves to explore before starting today's cycle. We'll ride through rice fields set among soaring limestone cliffs. We may meet some local tribe peoples –Akha, Lisu, and Palaung– from the area. We'll stop in our beautiful resort just in time to catch the sunset where you can rest for the remainder of the day.
Accommodation
Saimoonbury Resort★4 star
Activities
Chiang Dao Caves
Cycle to Chai Prakan (35km)
Transportations
Minivan from Ban Phraya Lanna Rimnam to Wat Tham Chiang Dao
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Cho Lae
Chiang Dao
Pong Tam
Chiang Mai
Day 3
Roads to Mae Salak (40 km)
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Transfer to Fang and to start cycling. From here we ride through many small villages where we can stop to rest and drink some water before continuing. The ride to Mae Salak follows the Mae Kok River and is one of the most scenic journeys of the trip. We end the day along the banks of Mae Kok River where your resort with a pool awaits.
Accommodation
Maekok River Village Resort★2 star
Activities
Cycle to Mae Salak (40km)
Transportations
Minivan from SaimoonburyResort to Fang
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Chiang Mai
Pa Daet
Tha Ton
Day 4
Ride to Chiang Rai (40 km)
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Transfer to a Lahu village where we then hitch a ride on a long-tail boat with our bikes on the Mae Kok River. Once back on solid ground we cycle along to some natural hot springs and then backtrack a little to head to Chiang Rai. We visit one of the most important temples of Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew. We then ride on to Wat Rong Khun - the White Temple. Here we'll end our tour and transfer you to your hotel or to the airport.
Activities
Boat on the Mae Kok River
Cycle to Chiang Rai
Wat Phra Kaew
Wat Rong Khun
Transportations
Minivan from Maekok River Village Resort to Lahu Village
Minivan from Mueang Chiang Rai to Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Tha Ton
Huai Chomphu
Doi Hang
Bangkok
Pa O Don Chai
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What’s included?
3 nights accommodation
10 activities
3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Airport transfer
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Notes
Support, snacks and a water bottle are also included.
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Benefits of this trip
Thailand in 4 days
4-star, 2-star accommodation
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