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Half-day cycling tour north of Chiang Mai

Code: CNX-CLHN

Departure at 08:30 am

Overview

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. The tour is ideal for the majority people, who have an average level of fitness and an interest in cycling, culture, rural live and scenery. It is not a mountain bike tour but a leisure cycling tour that shows the beautiful sites north of Chiang Mai.

Itinerary

After a short safety briefing, we leave the hotel for the streets of Chiang Mai. Through a maze of narrow alleys and quiet lanes we make our way across town and begin our journey north. The mountains of the Doi Pui range are a splendid backdrop as we follow the flow of the Ping River. We ride upstream along the riverbanks and see various orchards, fields and farmland, unveiling Chiang Mai as the ‘Rose of the North’. We continue our trip over country roads to reach a man-made lake. This water reserve forms part of a Royal Project and is especially popular among locals as a spot for weekend outings. We take our time for a light snack and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, before heading back towards Chiang Mai. Returning towards the city we stop at the Hill Tribe Museum*, in a lovely lakeside setting. Then we cycle back to town and cross the old walled city area to arrive back at your hotel.

Facts

Approximate duration:  around 5 hours with frequent stops
Distance: around 36 km, 32 km flat and 4 km gently rolling
Group size: 2- 12 people
Category: leisure cycling, everyone in average condition
Key features: rural life and scenery, recreational lake and Hill Tribe Museum
Included: English speaking cycling guide, modified mountain bike with 24 gears and front suspension, helmet (mandatory), local insurance, snacks and bottled water
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General information

Bicycles: adapted mountain bikes, also know as comfort bikes, with 24 gears and front suspension are used for their versatility and comfort. The bikes come equipped with water bottle carriers but without racks. The bikes are sized for the individual so we require prior notification of your approximate height and weight. Both men and lady frames 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, a small camera and if necessary a small rucksack. That’s all.
Support: this environmentally friendly tour does not need a support vehicle; however back up is provided when necessary.

* The hill tribe museum is closed on weekends and public holidays.

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