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Two-day leisure cycling tour east of Chiang Mai

Code: CNX-CLMO

Departure at 08:45 am

Overview

For people who want to relax, love great food and appreciate superb accommodation this easy cycling tour is a must. The cycling 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 bicycle tour is ideal for adventurous people who have an average level of fitness and an interest in cycling, agriculture, local culture, rural life and scenery.

Itinerary

Day 1: About 35 km flat. (L, D)

After a short safety briefing and bicycle fitting, we weave our way through quiet lanes, featuring Lanna architecture in some of Chiang Mai’s interesting neighbourhoods not frequented by tourists. The cycling route continues onto country roads through beautiful and varied sceneries. We witness the farmer’s daily life activities and introduce you to ‘the real Thailand’. Your accommodation is in a small boutique country house with swimming pool. Your hosts are particularly attentive to your needs. Luxuriate in the quiet and peaceful surroundings and recuperate from the day’s activities. Your bike guide bids you farewell for the evening.

Day 2: About 45 km flat. (B, L)

After a hearty breakfast, our bicycle guide meets you for another day’s cycling. We visit the nearby dam and reservoir and then continue on beautiful country roads through ever changing landscapes. Slowly and surely we approach the outskirts of Chiang Mai. Via a well-chosen bicycle route of small streets and alleyways, we avoid heavy traffic and arrive back at your hotel, where you can relax and unwind from a rewarding Chiang Mai bicycle adventure.

Facts

Duration: 2 days, 1 night, about 4hours cycling each day
Distance: total cycling distance is around 80 km, mainly flat
Group size: 02-06 people
Category: leisure bicycle tour
Key features: rural life and varied sceneries, dam, orchards, paddy fields and superb accommodation with excellent hosts
Included: English speaking local cycling guide, modified mountain bike with 24 gears and front suspension, helmet (mandatory), insurance, snacks and bottled water, meals as specified in the itinerary B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner
Accommodation: small boutique country house, art deco interior with only two rooms and one suite, large garden with swimming pool, great food and excellent hosts, massages are available on request
Remark: this accommodation normally does not allow people under eighteen *. The hosts are very child friendly but playing children may disturb other guests. However, if the cycling party is mainly adults or older children and occupies the entire house (2 rooms and 1 suite) they allow children as young as ten.
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General information

Bicycles: adapted mountain bikes, also know as comfort bicycles, with 24 gears and front suspension are used for their versatility and comfort. The bicycles come equipped with water bottle carriers, rack and panniers. The bicycles are sized for the individual so we require prior notification of your approximate height and weight. Both men and lady bicycles are available.
Clothes: suitable 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 is confirmed.
Support: this environmentally friendly bicycle 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.

* If you are interested in a similar bicycle tour with young children or with a party of more than 6 people, we recommend you our bicycle tour code:CNX-CLMW.

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