| Monday
(cycling
distance is 30 to 45 km / 20 to 30 miles)
Day
01
Chiang
Mai - Chiang Dao (L/D)
Pick-up
passengers from various Chiang Mai hotel
and drive in covered pick-up truck, up
north to Chiang-Dao area. Stop at the
Chiangdao Elephant camp to watch the show
. The camp is nestled in jungle
surrounding, and we can watch elephants
bathing and demonstrate their skills.
After the show, begin our cycling on paved
road until lunch, then ride small road and
trails, crossing forest and plantation,
leading to remote villages. Visit Lahu,
Lisu and Akha villages. Discover also the
Palaung people, coming from Myanmar, with
only few settlement in Northern Thailand.
End the cycling at a hill-tribe village
where we spend the night as guests of our
friend's family. Basic comfort, dormitory
style. A Thai dinner is cooked by your
guides.
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| Tuesday
(cycling
distance around 60 km / 40 miles)
Day
02
Chiang
Dao - Thatorn (B/L/D)
Today
is strenuous cycling day in the nature We
follow trails where no other foreigners
wander through scenic landscapes of
limestone peaks and teakwood forest !
Thanks to our escort vehicle, we have
supply of food, fruits and water! Start
riding on challenging 25 km trails before
lunch at a Buddhist forestry Temple cave.
Afternoon, follow various trails and paved
roads in the valley, riding 25 km mostly
off-road. Eventually meet our vehicle and
transfer to Ban Thaton for overnight.
Dinner is provided.
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| Wednesday
(cycling
distance is 45 to 60 km / 30 to 40 miles)
Day
03
Thatorn
- Chiang Rai (B/L/-)
Breakfast
and depart for the great Maekok river
valley ride. We pass through rice fields
and plantations first, then follow
exciting trails along the river.
Experience also a local long-tail boat
transfer down river as the trails ends.
After the boat ride, enjoy a picnic lunch
then cycle again to reach a riverside
Karen village. Explore the village before
riding the last stretch or transfer by car
to Chiangrai.
Overnight at Hotel and dinner free at
leisure. |
| Thursday
(cycle
between 20 to 40 km / 12 to 25 miles)
Day
04
Chiang
Rai (B/L)
After
breakfast, start to cycle from the hotel
on paved road to reach the out skirts of
town where we meet dirt trails. Cycle up
the mountains to reach Yao and Lahu
hill-tribe villages. Cycle down the valley
another way leading to a scenic waterfall
where we relax and have lunch. Relax,
shower and change before we transfer to
Chiang-Rai airport. |
End
of this day options available:
- Flight to Chiang-Mai (evening flight).
- Direct flight to Bangkok (evening
flight).
- Overnight stay in Chiang Rai and join
another of our exciting program next day.
Tour information:
- Anyone in a good physical condition can
join our regular cycling trips.
Participants riding bicycle on a regular
basis will of course better enjoy the
trip. The main goal of this tour is to
stay on the saddle.
- Program can depart all year long.
- Join departure every Monday, ex-Chaingmai.
Small group not exceeding 12 persons.
- Join rate is based on minimun 2 pax. We
can confirm 2 partipants on all our join
regular departure (Monday). Maximum is 12
participants.
- Any other day departures, for 2 or 3 pax
only will require a private tour, on
request.
- For private party, we can accommodate
larger group if needed, departure at your
convenience.
- Best cycling season is from September to
end of February (coolest).
- Route change : the route can slightly
change according to the season as per
local conditions, climate, (off-road
impossible during raining season) and
eventual participcnts abilities.
Accommodation:
- Hilltribe village: very basic, dormitory
style, with mats + sleeping bag. Toilet is
outside and shower is at the stream (no
western toilets facilities) ! The
experience will certainly compensate the
lack of comfort!
- Thaton: Thaton Chalet, a tourist class
hotel located on the bank of the Maekpk
river. Airconditioned, Western style
toilets.
- Chiang Rai: Golden Triangle Inn Hotel. A
tourist class ' boutique Hotel"
located just around the corner of
Chiangrai small night bazaar.
Air-conditioned, Western style toilets.
- (In case of non-availability during high
season, we reserve the right to provide
similar hotel).
General
Information:
Northern Thailand has a cool climate
during the wintertime. It offers
mountainous regions that form the
Pre-Himalayan Mountain range, with summits
up to 2500 meters. A large variety of
ethnic villages and people. Some beautiful
jungle. A quantity of little used dirt
roads and trails transform this area in a
biker's paradise! Come and ride along with
us to discover the mountains of Northern
Thailand.
Climate:
Best months are definitely November to
February (coolest months). September and
October can be muddy... Challenging and
fun to ride for sure! From March to June
can be quite hot and dry... around 40ฐC
in the day... sometime, getting some
refreshing rainstorm. July and August is
the raining season and we usually do not
run regular bike trips. We might have to
slightly modify itinerary and cycle more
on paved roads and longer boat transfer on
the scenic Maekok river. Cycling can be
fun, since generally it never rain all
day. Mostly short strong shower, and sun
again!
Material:
We provide well maintained and good
quality Shimano equipped Mountain Bike. We
carry a range of different bikes, mostly
21 speed Shimano STX with front
suspension. Spare parts and tools are
taken along with our escort vehicle. We
carry bike to fit persons from 130cm to
1m95 (or 4" to 6,5"). Frames
sizes 16" to 20".
Food and accommodation:
Depending on the program, we stay in
selected Hotels, usually blinding Northern
Thai style with comfort. (Refer to your
program). Sometime we stay with a family
in a hilltribe village. Food is taken at
local restaurant or hotel. Nutrition is
important when cycling. Main meals are
composed with rice. There is always enough
food and we eat lots of fruits and
vegetables. Drinking water, fruits and
snacks are always available in our escort
vehicle. Other drinks are not included in
the price, but widely available at local
restaurants and shops along the way.
What to bring? Recommended personal
equipment:
Gloves, sunglasses. A pair of
mountain-biking shoes, or running /
cross-country shoes (hard-soles reduce
foot fatigue). Bicycle short and gear (if
you do not have padded cycling shorts, we
recommend a light cotton short, elastic
belted). We require participants to wear a
helmet. In case you bring it, we can fit
on our bike your SPD shoes and pedals.
Clothing:
Long sleeve sweater or jogging suit,
windbreaker. T-shirts. All of this packed
in a soft bag that we take in the escort
vehicle. Pullover for winter season, and
light nylon rain-jacket (K-way type) for
raining season. A small back-pack would be
practical to carry small personal items as
camera, etc…For most of the trips, large
suitcases can be deposited in Chiang Mai
(hotel or our office).
It is also possible to buy helmet, gloves
and a wide range of equipment here in
Chiangmai.
Can you join? Anyone in a good physical
condition can join our regular cycling
trips. Participants riding bicycle on a
regular basis will of course better enjoy
the trip. If someone feel tired, he can
always rest in the escort vehicle. You
don't have to carry your belongings too,
so the trip is more fun ! On request,
subject to space availability, non-cycling
accompanying persons are welcome to join
the trip in our escort vehicle.
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Including:
- Tour as per itinerary. Transportation / escort
vehicle is a covered pick-up truck.
- Twin share room with American breakfast at
hotel. Elephant camp entrance fees. Boat
transfer.
- We provide quality well maintained
Mountain-Bikes 21 speed, front-suspension with
safety helmets and water bottle.
- English speaking tour guide / mechanic.
- Meals as mentioned: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch,
D=Dinner.
- Drinking water+fruits always available.
Not
included:
- Meals not mentioned. Beverages. Tips and
optional tours.
- Domestic airport tax. Travel Insurance.
Compulsory Gala dinner at hotels during festive
periods.
- Participants must bring their own cycling gear
or appropriate equipment.
Note:
- Small deviations in the tour program are
sometimes necessary, depending on road
conditions and availability of rooms.
- No reduction for participants bringing their
own bicycle. (Please contact for any Group
booking)
- All programs subject to the general
conditions.
- All participants must sign the form
"Liability release" prior departure.
- This route is also accessible to novice
cyclist. We welcome accompanying non-cycling
participants, to follows and stay with the
escort vehicle.
- For private tours, we can accommodate larger
group. Private tours can depart any day, subject
to prior advance notice and availability.
Remark:
Participants understand that this type of
Adventure travel may occurs some risks. We do
not provide personal insurance and strongly
recommend participants to contract one before
taking this trip. We require participants to
sign a release of responsibility before trip
departure, stating agreement to disclose all
responsibility to tour operator and or its
affiliates, for any causes such as accidents,
monetary loss, bodily injury or death.
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ex
Chiang Mai every Monday in English
speaking guide, min. 2 Passenger/ max. 6
Passenger.
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