Route Overview
Destinations(s) : Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai - Phayao - Lampang
Tour Duration : 12 Days 11 Nights
Bike Distance : 740 Kms.
Level of Difficulty : Moderate - Challenging
Type of Bike : MTB / Hybrid / Road Bike
Terrain : 50% Flat, 50% Ascending - Descending
Season : May - February

Tour Briefing :
This 12-day cycling program takes cyclists through the scenic, rural countryside of northern Thailand. Along the route, you can 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.

Route Details :
Leaving the hustle and bustle of Chiang Mai behind, the route lets you warm up by pedaling along the Mae Ping River through lush plantations to Chiang Dao to explore its old teak houses. From here, it's uphill to Tha Ton, a sleepy town where you can enjoy the scenery of the valley from the hilltop Buddhist temple. Then, ride along the mighty Mekong River to the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet. Take the opportunity to visit the Hall of Opium and learn about the drug history of the area. You can ride by the river to Chiang Saen to discover the attractions of this ancient town that dates back centuries, and try Nang Lae Pineapple, the famous local fruit of Chiang Rai. From here, take the quiet back roads through golden rice paddies to the tranquil town of Phayao to see its traditional teak houses and enjoy the view of its vast lake Kwan Phayao. Along the route, while riding through rice paddies, stop by for a chat with the friendly rice farmers about their crops and their local farming methods. Enjoy the scenic route all the way to Lampang where the architectural beauty of the Lanna-style Buddhist temple in Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is stunning. Lampang, a famous timber town, is an interesting place. Elephants in the Elephant Training Centre illustrate their significance to the timber industry by displaying their remarkable talents and strength by moving logs and generally entertaining the public. After a long journey, it is a great idea to relax by dipping you tired body and legs in Sankamphaeng Hotsprings. After you've recovered, visit the kingdom of handicrafts in Bo Sang Village and the elegant temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. After all this, the nightlife of Chiang Mai awaits you to help you unwind and celebrate.

• 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