Riding the Hills of Chiangdao
Tour Ref: NT103
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Departures: From Chiang Mai, regular departure every Friday. Or any day as a private tour
Activities: X-country mountain biking. Forest trails and rural roads
Fitness Level: Suitable for participants in good fitness condition
From Chiang Mai, join us to experience fascinating landscape and impressive off-road trails, considered to be the greatest cross country loop in the area. Discover small hill tribe villages and pristine rural life. A great trip for experienced mountain bikers.
“This trip is pure biking fun — no elephant camps, no bamboo rafts, just great x-country biking through stunning natural surroundings in the heart of Chiang Dao valley.”
Itinerary
- Day 1 – FRIDAY > Ride 30 to 40 km (25 miles)
- Drive north to Mae Taman area. Ride rural country lanes in the flat valley for warm-up, mostly on paved road. After lunch transfer by car, or cycle a short stretch on the main road, to reach Chiangdao valley. Begin riding on off-road trails. Cycle through small hill tribe villages (Lahu, Lisu and Akkha). Finish cycling at a hill tribe village for overnight at the Padeng Lodge, near the village. Simple accommodation in wooden house, with fan and mosquito nets. Dinner at the lodge.
- Day 2 – SATURDAY > Ride 60 km (38 miles)
- Today is an intensive and fantastic cycling day in nature! Long, wide off-road trails through forest and plantations (40km+). Thanks to our support vehicle, which is always near by, our picnic lunch can be taken anywhere. Stop at small Buddhist forest temple and caves. Car transfer to hotel for overnight in peaceful wooden huts nestled in the forest. Overnight and Dinner at a resort.
- Day 3 – SUNDAY > Ride 30 to 60 km (up to 38 miles)
- After breakfast, start with a good climb, followed by great trails surrounded by forest and limestone peak formations. Then paved road and off-road again through small villages and plantations. End up at the Chiangdao Caves for a short exploration and relax, before transfer to Chiangmai (drop off at hotel or airport).
Pricing
Rates per person in Thai Baht. Valid from now until 30 April 2012
| Tour NT103 | Rate / person | Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Join Tour, minimum 2 participants | 8,900 | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | |
| Private Tour | 2 – 4 persons | on request | Every day |
| 5 – 6 persons | on request | ||
| single room supplement | 1,200 | - | |
Included
- Transportation and support vehicle.
- Experienced NorthernTrails® guides/mechanics
- Quality TREK mountain-bike with 24 gears and front suspension
- Full board
Accommodation
Two nights are spent in simple Lodge accommodation, settled in scenic surroundings. Both Lodges offers basic facilities and are fairly rustic, with fan cooled rooms. Western toilet facilities. All rooms are built with local material as wood or bamboo.
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