Mountains of Northern Thailand Road Bike Tour Details
Chiang Mai is located 700km north west of the Capitol Bangkok and is cooler then central and southern Thailand. The city has great views of the nearby mountains.
This Northern Thailand road bike tour is 8 days 8 nights with 6 cycling stages and 1 rest day.
We use resorts of excellent standard; most have swimming pools and massage facilities on site.
More than just cycling, we consider our tours to be a culinary exploration, prepare to be amazed at the rich diversity of Thai food.
We suggest you allow some time before or after our road bike tour to explore Chiang Mai and everything the city has to offer. The Northern Thai cuisine is markedly different from Southern Thailand, so take time to visit many of the authentic restaurants and cafes. Not forgetting the temples, markets and other attractions in or near Chiang Mai.
- Meeting Time: 18:00 Tour briefing and welcome dinner
- Cycling Distance: 652 KM
- Elevation Gain by Bike: 11,350 M
- Support: Tour followed by a support vehicle.
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What To Bring
- Sports shoes suitable for cycling
- T-shirt, shorts or long pants
- Sun cream, hat and sunglasses
- Camera and small back pack
Price includes:
- Mini bus transfer to/from your hotel*
- One night hotel accommodation at Khao Sok
- One night accommodation in floating raft house at Cheow Lan Lake
- Trek mountain bike and helmet
- Fruits, snacks and drinking water
- All meals**
- English speaking guide
- Insurance
What to Expect on this Tour
This road cycling tour that starts in Chiang Mai will challenge even the fittest of riders. If you don’t like hills this tour is not for you. If you love challenging climbs then sign up now and be ready for a ride you and your legs will never forget.
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After arriving at Chiang Mai it is easy to take an airport taxi to our hotel. In the evening we will meet the group at the hotel, enjoy a welcome drink and have a tour briefing, we will also give the Amazing Bike Tours cycling jersey to all participants. Then we will enjoy a dinner and get to all know all members of the group ahead of our Thailand road bike vacation.
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After departing Chiang Mai the first 40 Kilometers are gentle, great to warm up the legs. Then as we leave the city behind the climbing begins as we pass many hills and mountains with hairpin bends. Enjoy the views before a long descent in to the Valley of Pai. Previously known for it involvement in the opium trade, rice, strawberries and coffee are now the crops of choice.
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Mountains, Valleys, Rice Paddies and Strawberry farms will greet our eyes as we pedal up the inclines and coast down the descents. Today is the biggest day with regards to meters climbing on the bike. This area is famous for the hill tribes and we may meet some of the local Long Neck Karen Hill Tribe.
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Free and Easy day to do as you wish, relax by the pool, get a massage, read a book and rest the legs for the following days of this Thailand road cycling vacation.
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Today is both the shortest day in distance and least amount of climbing but don’t let that fool you in to thinking today will be easy. Some challenging climbs will test the riders, but as with every climb, we will be rewarded with breath taking views from the summits. Some of the valleys we cycle through are both idyllic and a photographers dream with vibrant rice crops growing
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As we Cycle south we are very close to the Thailand and Myanmar border, in many areas it is only the river that separates the two countries. The architecture of the Buddhist temples has a more Burmese style than other parts of Thailand. The theme of mountains and valleys continues on today’s ride.
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Today we head east and enjoy views of green lush mountains, Rice, Sweet Corn and Berries are the many crops of this agricultural region. Some big climbs and long descents will feature in today’s ride.
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The final stage and today we will ride to the roof of Thailand, Doi Inthanon, the summit at 2565 Meters/ 8565 Feet above sea level. Shortly after leaving our accommodation the climb begins and will continue in an upward fashion for 38km until we reach the top. Be prepared for cooler temperatures in the upper regions of this mountain. After some drinks, snacks and photos we will begin the 38km descent back to Chom Thong.
After lunch we load the bikes and drive the final 60km back in to Chiang Mai. We chose to drive back as the final 60km is a main highway with lots of traffic.
In the evening we enjoy a final meal and some celebratory drinks together after completing this challenging cycle ride in Northern Thailand. Look back over the past week and appreciate the accomplishment and start planning your next Amazing Bike Tour in Thailand.
The final nights accommodation in Chiang Mai is included. Feel free to extend your stay in the charming city of Chiang Mai or continue your Thailand travels the following day.
Cultivated fields seem biking around Chiang Mai
The six cycling stages will cover 625 kilometres and includes 11,350 meters of climbing. The shortest stage is 68 Kilometres and the longest stage is 145 Kilometres. But the point to emphasize is every stage has a significant amount of climbing. You should prepare for this tour by building your fitness, endurance and climbing abilities. If you are in good shape you will fall in love with the endless climbs, the beautiful mountains and views of northern Thailand that you will experience on this Thailand cycling vacation. If the climbing is too much our support vehicle is always close by for any cyclists that chose the skip part of the ride.
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16 March 2024 ★★★★★We did a 10 day private tour of Thailand with Amazing Bike Tours (ABT), including a couple of days of biking in Chiang Mai and a day in Phuket. ABT put together a great mix of biking and classic tours at a reasonable price. They responded quickly to emails and were very easy to deal with. The whole trip was fantastic, from the boat trips to James Bond Island to staying overnight in Bangkok and other towns. Our guide, Tom, was not only knowledgeable but also really friendly - he even became our unofficial photographer and shared all his photos with us. I definitely recommend ABT if you're planning a trip to Asia.
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28 April 2024 ★★★★★We had a fabulous time on the cycling tour from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Phuket with Amazing Bike Tours company. Our tour guides TOM in Bangkok and Chiang Mai were fantastic, and I want to thank TUK in Phuket for taking such good care of me. This experience will always be special to me.
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23 April 2024 ★★★★★I booked Cycle Thailand to Cambodia in 2023. Stephen at Amazing Bike Tours was excellent, very helpful, responsive and knowledgeable. In particular, our local tour guide Tom was outstanding. He was essential to connecting with local village people, visit remote villages, and explore exotic food. Can't wait for my next adventure
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16 April 2024 ★★★★★We had a great time biking through the Mekong Delta and Angkor Wat. Bob was a fantasic tour guide who took us through Angkor Wat and showed us a different side of the delta in his own way. We visited temples and a floating market many delicious snacks. It was really fun ! A great tour !
Alex Boshoff
19 April 2024 ★★★★★Our Thailand Vietnam Bike Tour was very well managed. The teams took great care of us, they support van was always available when needed. The food was excellent. We loved all the restaurent. The accommodations were great, offering a variety of options from resorts to boutique hotels to city hotels, all of which were comfortable. Biking on and off-road was enjoyable. The people in both countries are warm, welcoming & kind. The experience in the Mekong Delta was fantasic. We definitely recommend this trip.
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6 May 2024 ★★★★★We had a great time biking through the Mekong Delta and Angkor Wat. Bob was a fantasic tour guide who took us through Angkor Wat and showed us a different side of the delta in his own way. We visited temples and a floating market many delicious snacks. It was really fun ! A great tour !
Scott
5 May 2024 ★★★★★We spent 12 days with Amazing Bike Tours from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh via Battambang. Our tour was perfectly tailored to our route and physical condition and on the last day, we were safely transported to our beach accommodation in Sihanoukville. The organization was flawless from start to finish. The accommodation was also comfortable, allowing us to rest well after eventful days. The tour provided great value for money. The experiences were unique and could fill two vacation reports! The bikes were perfectly adjusted to our needs, with well-maintained gears and brakes. If there was a minor issue, the guide promptly addressed it. The minivan support was modern and very comfortable. The driver was excellent and we felt safe! Besides the visual impressions, we learned a lot about the country and its people.
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18 January 2024 ★★★★★We had a custom and private 3-day bike tour in the Mekong Delta with Loc, our expert bike tour guide who organized, coordinated, and led three days of fantastic bike touring. Our tour of the the Mekong Delta included Cai Lay, Cai Be, Can Tho, and My Tho, before catching a luxury Mekong River cruise up to Cambodia. Loc was a great guide who really helped us appreciate the culture of the untouched tourist areas of the delta where we met fantastic people and toured through incredible villages, markets, Khmer temple, and even a local school. Loc did an excellent job of pacing the bike ride to our activity level and we enjoyed some great lunches at some local residences, even picking up some rat at a local market we toured and having it expertly prepared at a local home. Our best, most authentic Vietnamese meals were enjoyed on this biking tour. We had a van w/driver following us throughout the bike rides to ensure we had plenty of water and picked us up when we were ready to be done for the day. Loc also gave us a tour of Saigon as well as the underground Vietnam war tunnels at Cu Chi. I can't say enough about the biking tours and Loc was just a fantastic guide. We hated to say good-bye as we continued our tour of Southeast Asia but will always cherish the bike tour we had with Loc in Vietnam.
