Route Overview
Destinations(s) : Bangkok - Naonthaburi - Prachin Buri - Nakhon Ratchasima
Tour Duration : 3 Days 2 Nights
Bike Distance : 160 Kms.
Level of Difficulty : Challenging
Type of Bike : MTB / Hybrid
Terrain : 70% Flat, 30% Ascending - Descending, Off-road
Season : May - January

Tour Briefing :
The tour follows the Chao Phraya River to explore the lush agricultural areas of Pak Kret and across to Koh Kret, a tiny island on which a community of ethnic Mon people live and practice the fine pottery crafts of their ancestors. Follow the challenging route to Khao Yai National Park, the first national park of the country. Dong Phaya Yen - Khao Yai Forest Complex was listed as a natural World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2005.

Route Details :
The route is for nature-lovers and adventure-seeking cyclists. It starts in the fertile Chao Phraya River area and cyclists then visit Koh Kret, a tiny island with a unique Mon community renowned for its fine, red-black pottery with glazed surface and intricate designs. The tour then moves on the rich agricultural areas to the east in Prachin Buri province. The terrain is a combination of plains and highlands, with the hills Dong Phaya Yen ranges to the north. The province borders Cambodia with its numerous ruins from the Dvaravati and Khmer Periods. A ride through the agricultural villages in the late afternoon is a pleasant and relaxing experience. Spend the next morning cycling in Khao Yai National Park, the first national park of the country established in 1962 and listed with Dong Phaya Yen as a natural World Heritage site in 2005. The park is Thailand's second largest covering an area of 2,168 square kilometers, encompassing parts of four provinces, Saraburi, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Prachin Buri. It is rich in flora and fauna with numerous large and small waterfalls, including Haeo Suwat, the large cascade leaping into a deep gorge made famous in the Hollywood film, The Beach. Relax in Wang Nam Khiao, a rich agricultural district of Nakhon Ratchasima, and ride through the diverse terrains of the foothills past vineyards and cowboy ranches to Pak Chong, a lush green area. Here, enjoy a wholesome lunch before returning to Bangkok fully satisfied.

• Home - CYCLING

• Discover real local Thai life at Amphawa

• Journey back in history in the ancient city of Ayutthaya

• Experience charming rural canal life and the pottery village at Koh Kret

• From the ancient kingdom of Ayutthaya to the hidden paradise of Amphawa

• Explore the beauty of Thai life in the rich agricultural areas of the Central Plains

• The symphony of Thai life at Amphawa-historic River Kwai Bridge

• Ride along the local canal-enjoy the natural beauty of Khao Yai

• A journey through the cultural and historical lands of the Central Plains

• From the vibrant Floating Market to the serene beach of Hua Hin

• Challenge your heart around the mountains of Northern Thailand

• Embraced by the magic of Lanna-explore the purity of the Northern Kingdom

• Exotic ride from the Central Plains to a Southern Paradise