Half-day cycling tour south of Chiang Mai (code: CNX- CLHS)

Departures at 08:30 am and 01:30 pm*

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, local history, rural life and scenery. It is not a mountain bike tour but a leisure cycling tour that shows the beautiful sites south of Chiang Mai

Itinerary
After a short safety briefing, we leave the hotel for the streets of Chiang Mai. Traffic downtown is light as we begin our journey south, following the Ping River downstream. The ride is pleasant and green due to the proximity of the river. A visit to a former leper colony, now a rehabilitation center, gives some insight into the activities of the missionaries in days’ gone bye. Cycling over small country roads you will discover the real rural Thailand. We ride past various fruit orchards and encounter the Thai way of life as we meander around the villages on the outskirts of Chiang Mai. We explore the temple ruins of the former capital of Lanna before we cycle back to Chiang Mai. Entering the city on bicycles ensures that we are part of the solution to pollution!    

Facts
Approximate duration:  around 4 ½ hours with frequent stops
Distance: around 25-30 km flat with 1.5 km unsealed road
Group size: 2- 12 people
Category: leisure cycling, everyone in average condition
Key features: Thai rural life and scenery, former leper colony, orchards and ruins
Included: English speaking cycling guide, modified mountain bike with 24 gears and front suspension, helmet (mandatory), local insurance, snacks and bottled water
Grading: Easy

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.

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