2 days

About this activity

Itinerary

Day 1: CHIANG MAI TO CHIANG DAO (cycling distance 30 to 45 km/ 18 to 28 miles)

Stop At: Wat Tham Chiang Dao Temple, Chiang Dao Subdistrict, Chiang Dao Thailand
Meeting with the tour guide at your Chiang Mai hotel and drive north to the Chiang Dao valley, our starting point. After a short briefing and bike fitting, we start pedaling on easy dirt trails, eventually joining the valley. Continue through the local market for a short stop before riding on paved roads to the Chiang Dao caves. Along the ride, the sight of the imposing Doi Luang Chiang Dao, the country's third tallest mountain, will be our background.

Lunch at local restaurant. Arrive at the Chiang Dao caves, for some exploration. We will ride back on another trail, or transfer by vehicle to the Padeng Lodge for overnight. Enjoy a succulent dinner served at the lodge.
Duration: 7 hours

Stop At: Chiang Dao Market, Chiang Dao Thailand
Local market
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch: Set Thai meal
• Dinner: Set Thai dinner at Padeng Lodge
Accommodation included: Padeng Lodge. Rustic lodge with fan cooled rooms in a Thai traditional teakwood house. Restaurant, WiFi.

Day 2: CHIANG DAO CYCLING DAY (cycling distance 30 to 50 km cycling / 19 to 31 miles)

Stop At: Padeng Lodge & Camp, Ban Pangdeng, Chiang Dao, อำเภอ เชียงดาว Chiang Mai 50170, Thailand
Breakfast at the Lodge, and cycling
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Padeng Lodge & Camp, Ban Pangdeng, Chiang Dao, อำเภอ เชียงดาว Chiang Mai 50170, Thailand
Go for an exciting morning ride through more scenic landscape! We ride forest and jungle trails as well as local farming.

Explore trails linking hill tribe villages. Visit Lahu and Akha villages, as well as the Palaung people from Myanmar, with only a few settlements in northern Thailand. After lunch, ride a mix of dirt trails and paved roads. Cycle back to the Lodge for clean up, shower and relax before an overland transfer back to Chiang Mai (1 1/2 hour). Drop off at your hotel in the city.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast set
• Lunch: Set Thai meal.
No accommodation included on this day.

Included

1x Breakfast
1x Dinner
2x Lunch
Accommodation included: 1 night
Overnight basic accommodation in Chiang Dao Valley
Meals as per itinerary
All activities and visits as per program
Experienced English speaking cycling guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Equipment provided: sturdy TREK mountain-bikes and cycling helmet
Entry/Admission - Wat Tham Chiang Dao Temple
Entry/Admission - Padeng Lodge & Camp

Not included

Beverages, except drinking water provided while cycling
Gratuities
Personal expenses

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Children minimum 12 years old, with previous mountain-biking experience
Participants should wear cycling attire, with padded shorts
Cycling gloves and sunglasses are strongly recommended
Wear cycling shoes or sneakers. Bring a pair of sandals for the evening
Riding trails subject to weather conditions. Trip operated all year round, rain or shine.
Participants must be reasonably fit and in good physical condition
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Features

Tourism

65% Sport

50% Cultural

35%

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