Three-day bike tour north of Chiang Mai

Code: CNX-CLMD

Departure at 8:30 am

Overview

This three days Chiang Mai bike tour north of Chiang Mai gives you a complete idea about the beautiful area north of Chiang Mai. You can witness the farmer's daily life, elephants at work and also enjoy the comfort of very good accommodation and good food. The biking is on well-planned routes down quiet roads and lanes, chosen for the interest and contact with the Thai countryside and Thai way of life. This bike tour is for people who have a good level of fitness and an interest in biking.

Day 1: About 65 km mainly flat with 10 km slightly uphill. (L, D)

After a short safety briefing, we start cycling down narrow lanes and alleyways, leaving Chiang Mai quickly behind us. After leaving the city we follow the Ping River to north. We cycle through beautiful ever changing scenery, with orchards, paddy fields, irrigation canals and small villages. You will enjoy the countryside as only a cyclist can see. The overnight stop is at a beautiful resort nestled on the banks of the river Ping with a swimming pool. (Thai massage available)

Day 2: About 40 km, with 4 km uphill. (B, L, D)

Early in the morning, we visit the nearby Thang Dao elephant camp and observe these beautiful animals while bathing. This morning ritual is followed by a demonstration of the work they used to do in the forest. Afterwards, you can make a trip on the back of an elephant. Following the visit to the elephant camp, we continue cycling and visit a fancy temple rarely visited by foreigners. The second night is spend at a small, but superb resort in the middle of nowhere with a very nice swimming pool with a stunning view. (The food is great and very good Thai massage is available)

Day 3: About 50 km. (B, L)

The first 30 km of today’s cycling is on one of my favourite routes, very good country roads and very nice, ever changing scenery. There are plenty of different things to see and to visit during the next couple km, if this is your cup of tea off course. An orchid farm may be worth a visit. Once you leave the Mae Rim area, you are cycling on quiet country roads again. Soon afterwards you will join the Ping River that will lead you back to Chiang Mai.

Facts

Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Distance: total cycling distance is about 155 km, mainly flat with 14 km gently rolling
Group size: 02-12 people
Category: leisure cycling - everyone in average condition
Key features: Thai rural life and varied scenery, paddy fields, orchards, elephant camp, elephant ride
Included: English speaking cycling guide, modified mountain bike with 24 gears and front suspension, helmet (mandatory), insurance, entrance fee elephant camp, elephant ride, snacks and bottled water, meals as specified in the itinerary, B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner
Accommodation: The first night is at a beautiful resort nestled on the banks of the river Ping with a swimming pool. Thai massage is available. The second night is spend at a small (six rooms) but superb resort in the middle of nowhere with a small but very nice swimming pool with a stunning view. The food is great and very good Thai massage is available.
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General information

Bicycles: adapted mountain bikes, also known as comfort bikes, with 24 gears and front suspension are used for their multifunctionality and comfort. The bikes are equipped with water bottle carriers, rack and panniers. Frames for both men and women are available.
Clothes: suitable cycling clothes are shorts and firm footwear. Please no loose fitting dresses that can get caught up in wheels, and no flip-flops. Your safety is a major concern to us. We provide a light poncho during the rainy season.
Packing list: sunglasses, sun block, insect repellent, pocket money and a small camera. You will receive a complete packing list after your booking of this bike tour is confirmed.
Support: this environmentally friendly bike tour does not need a support vehicle; however back up is provided when necessary.
Important: people with particular requirements are advised to bring their own pedals, shoes, saddles, helmets and other personal items of cycling clothes.
Remark: the use of GPS or other tracking devices is not allowed during our tours.

When: this tour can be booked on following days:

Day	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Private	N	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	N
Join*	N	N	Y	N	N	N	N

* Minimum 2 people are needed to operate the join tour.

This three day bike tour is also available as a self-guided biking tour.

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