11D Biking Chiangmai - Bangkok,
Kingdom of Thailand
SGD $1,700 per rider, Single Supplement SGD $420
Tour cost DOES NOT include international airfares & airport taxes.
From the mountains and jungles of the North to the temple filled plains of Central Thailand, cycling across these regions provides you with unforgettable scenic and cultural experiences. The famous Thai smile, quiet roads and world’s best cuisine; many attractive Thai aspects will be combined with our professionalism and know how to present you a top notch road cycling tour from Chiang Mai to Bangkok.
This exciting adventure takes us from the northern Thai City of Chiang Mai right through to the ancient cities of Sukhothai, Khampeng Phet and Ayutthaya before arriving at our final destination, Bangkok. In addition to visiting these marvelous historic cities, we’ll explore provincial Thailand using the minor roads that allow us to see real Thailand up close!
Moving southwards, we cycle along tree lined roads which provide shade from the hot Thai sun to the historic city of Lampang before secluded roads flanked by paddy fields, fruit orchid and plantations take us to the former capital of Siam, Sukhothai.
Famous for the extensive historical ruins, Sukhothai was a thriving religious and commercial centre in the 13th and 14th century. Due to the exquisite architecture and ceramics, “First Thai Kingdom” became a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1978. Cycling around the Historical Park offers breathtaking views and an impressive insight into Thai culture.
Charming rural roads lead us to another splendid Unesco site: Khampeng Phet. Being unknown to the vast majority of the tourists, this important archaeological site with its impressive ruins attesting to the splendor of Thailand’s “Golden Age”, offers a relaxing yet overwhelming cycling experience.
Cycling beautiful back roads through local communities around Nakorn Sawan, we make our way to the still very impressive Ayutthaya. After visiting the famous temples, we ride past Bang Pa-In and the summer palace before ending our journey in the north part of Bangkok. We finish with a short bus journey through the Bangkok traffic to our centrally located hotel and our celebratory end of tour dinner.
Tour Highlights
- Chiangmai, Thailand’s northern capital
- The ancient cities of Sukhothai, Khampeng Phet and Ayutthaya
- The summer palace at Bang Pa-In
Departure Dates
11 days, 10 nights starting in Chiangmai and finishing in Bangkok
- Dec 16 - 26, 2007
- Oct 19 - 29, 2008
- Dec 07 - 17, 2008
- Jan 04 - 14, 2009
- Feb 22 - Mar 04, 2009
- Jun 28 - Jul 08, 2009
Trip Profile
This is a 100% road cycling tour taking us approximately 980 km on good asphalt roads making it suitable for road, touring and hybrid bikes. The trip is point-to-point, apart from a small transfer at the end of the trip, and fully supported: a SpiceRoads minibus rigged to carry bikes and people will shadow us for the entire journey.
The rides are all on flat terrain with a few minor climbs.
You should be confident of your physical condition as some rides take in many kilometers. You have to be confident riding long days.
Itinerary
- Day 01 / Meet in Chiang Mai and afternoon warm up ride
- Day 02 / Ride to Lampang
- Day 03 / Ride to Uttaradit
- Day 04 / Ride to Sukhothai
- Day 05 / Ride around Ancient City
- Day 06 / Ride to Kampeng Phet
- Day 07 / Ride to Nakorn Sawan
- Day 08 / Ride to Singburi
- Day 09 / Ride to Ayutthaya
- Day 10 / Ride around Ayutthaya and on to Bangkok
- Day 11 / Free day in Bangkok / Pack bikes
Facts & Figures
Tour Cost SGD $1,700 per rider, Single Supplement is SGD $420
Bike Rental SGD $190
Total Distance 981 kilometres
Number of Days 11 days / 10 nights
Number of Cycling Days 08 full days and 02 half days.
Road Surface All the cycling is on good asphalt roads.
Support One or two air-conditioned minibuses specially rigged to take bikes and bikers.
Group Size Minimum 02. Maximum 16.
Staff English-speaking guide(s), plus drivers and assistants. For groups of8 or more an extra local bike guide also joins.
Accommodation 02 nights 4-star hotel, 03 nights in 3-star hotels, 05 nights provincial hotels. All hotels are a/c, have ensuite facilities, fridge TV and most hotels have a swimming pool. Wherever possible we use hotels with charm and local character.
Food All meals are included except breakfast and lunch on the first day and lunch and dinner on the last day.
Biking Grade 3 out of 5
Scenery 4 out of 5
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