South of Chiang Mai
Thailand
2 days (Bike: 2 days)
110 km (~55km per day)
Leisure
Mostly flat
Guided, Self-Guided
This 2-day bicycle tour south of Chiang Mai is ideal for people who want to enjoy and see as much as possible of Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand in a very short period. The cycling is on carefully planned routes down quiet roads and lanes, chosen for the interest and contact with the Thai countryside and Thai way of life.
This bicycle tour is made for adventurous people who have an average level of fitness, an interest in cycling,history, culture, local handicrafts, rural life and scenery.This tour is also suitable for families with children, older than 10.
After a short safety briefing and bike fitting, we start cycling down narrow lanes and alleyways, leaving Chiang Mai behind us. We follow the Ping River south and visit a Chinese temple on the outskirts of the city. This Chinese temple is well worth a visit for its somewhat quirky architecture. Our next stop is a former leper colony, founded originally by missionaries, now a nursing home, hospital and rehabilitation center. Cyclists will find here a heaven of peace and tranquility in woodland surroundings. We soon rejoin the river and follow it south to the village of Ban Tawai, famous for its woodcarving artisans. There is plenty of time to wander and take a closer look at the craftsmanship exhibited in the workshops. After lunch at a local restaurant, we cycle through paddy fields, ride past various fruit orchards and encounter the Thai way of life as we weave our way through villages and farmland. Your overnight accommodation is a resort converted from old tobacco barns, with elegantly and luxuriously decorated rooms. It is situated in quiet and peaceful surroundings and has a large swimming pool.
At the first village, we discover several chedis and ruins, some of which are over seven centuries old. After a short stop, our bicycle journey continues on back roads through ever changing scenery till we reach Lamphun. Here we visit the Wat Phrathat Haripunchai, one of the most revered temples in Northern Thailand. Once leaving Lamphun, we follow small canals, pass various fruit orchards and cycle through small villages till we meet the Ping River again and follow it upstream. We explore the ancient ruins of Wiang Kum Kam, the former site of Chiang Mai, before we cycle back to town. You will soon be looking back with pleasure at the highlights of this adventurous leisure cycling tour south of Chiang Mai.
Tour Information
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Self-Guided Please Ask
Departure(s)
Thursday and Saturday
Single Supplement
Available
Inclusions
English speaking cycling guide, comfortable bike with front suspension, helmet (mandatory), insurance, snacks and bottled water, meals as specified in the itinerary
Exclusions
Drinks with dinner, personal expenses, tips.
Options
Rates for children aged 3-5 and 6-11 sharing with 2 adults
Private tours available
Self-guided tour available
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