Cycling the Hills of Chiangdao
Duration: full day trip (approximately 8-9 hours)
Departure: Daily departure all year long
Starting/ending: Departure from Chiang Mai, and return to Chiang Mai
Activity: Mountain-Biking, rural paved roads and off road trails
Trip Overview
Great guided cycling adventure day in the beautiful Chiangdao valley and its surroundings! Ride some off road trails to discover hill-tribe villages and their culture, as well as rural roads in pristine Thai traditional countryside. Stop at Buddhist Temples, caves, and have a Thai lunch at a local Lodge.
Trip Highlights
- Ride scenic and varied trails in the valley
- Visit various hill-tribe villages, Karen, Akkha, Lahu, Lisu and Palong
- Views of Doi Chiangdao mountain as a backdrop, as you ride peacefully through the flat valley
- Visit the Chiangdao caves and Buddhist sanctuary
- Succulent Thai lunch at the Padeng Lodge
Detailed Itinerary
08h00-08h30 Meeting at your Chiang Mai hotel with your guide. We set off on the highway 107 direction North, to reach the Chiangdao valley. The distance is 85 km and transfer time is approximately 1 1/2 hour.
09h45-10h00 Arrive at the Padeng Lodge, our activity base for the day.
Tea or coffee is served while we do the bike fitting, with our staff helping you to fit a bike for you, adjust the saddle, and getting ready. We then set off on the bikes for a first ride on mostly paved road leading to a Karen village where we make a break. Then we ride an off road section, reaching another village, and back to the camp. (Approx. 12 km loop).
12h00 – 13h00 Thai set lunch at Padeng Lodge
Afternoon, we cycle another off road section, followed by paved country roads. This ride will bring us to the Chiangdao caves, via little used rural roads and through scenic countryside. Distance can vary from 25 km to 30km – depending on the route we chose. (Easy cycling on mostly flat paved roads, with support vehicle following, in case someone needs a little rest).
16h00 We end our ride at the Chiangdao caves and Buddhist sanctuary, which we can explore when time permits.
16h30 Departure by vehicle for our return to Chiang Mai. Arrival in the city around 17h30, and drop off at your hotel.
- End of the tour -
Pricing
Rates per person in Thai Baht. Valid from now to 31 October 2012
| Code NT-01 | Rate / person | Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Join Tour | 1,800 | everyday | |
| Private Tour | 2 – 3 persons | 2,200 | Every day in season |
| 4 +persons | 1,800 | ||
| Family special | 30 % discount for children under 12 years old, accompanied with two parents. | - | |
(Accompanying participants not cycling, can stay in support vehicle and deduct 500 Baht of tour price)
Included
- Tour program and excursion as per itinerary.
- Transportation by private vehicle from Chiangmai to Chiangdao and return (covered pick-up truck "songtaew).
- Partial vehicle support when cycling (no support in rough trails or wet trails, if any)
- Experienced English speaking cycling tour guide
- Use of sturdy mountain-bike late model TREK 4300, with 24 gears.
- Meal: 1 Thai lunch, drinking water, tea and coffee at Padeng Lodge.
- Caves entrance fees.
Not Included
- Beverages, tips or gratuities, and optional tours/visits
- Personal expenses, meals other than those mentioned
Notes:
This tour is open to everyone as there is no particularly hard riding. Persons with cycling experience and reasonable physical conditions will enjoy the trip!
Trip suitable for families with younger children when able to cycle.
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