Bangkok to Phuket West Coast Cycling Tour
About this cycling tour
Stunning cycling tour along the coast of Thailand from the City of Angels to the Pearl of the Andaman Sea. An exotic road bike journey on traffic-deserted roads along the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, going from Bangkok to the island of Phuket in the south of Thailand. This cycling trip is
full of variety as we pass lush plantations, green rice paddies, magnificent temple sites, as well as tropical jungles, and bizarre limestone karsts. We ride mostly on roads that are practically traffic deserted, directly down the coastline where we experience lots of traditional villages.
Most stages finish at beautiful beaches, perfect for swimming and relaxing. Enthusiastic cyclists and culture lovers of all ages, this is the cycling tour for you! All accommodation is in beautiful hotels, often located directly by the seaside and most boasting a swimming pool.
10 days | 9 nights | 8 stages from 61 km to 140 km | Total 810 km | Rest day on Chumphon Beach
STARTS IN Bangkok
ARRIVE AT
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
ENDS IN Phuket
DEPART FROM
Phuket Intl Airport (HKT)
TOTAL CYCLING DISTANCE
810 KM
DISTANCE PER DAY
61 - 140 KM
Tour Highlights
Paradise island of Phuket
5-star JW Marriott, Bangkok and Hilton, Hua Hin
Dreamlike beaches
A rest day by the sea
Two oceans
Full service
Included
Not Included
Day 1 | Arrival in Bangkok
We stay in the 5* hotel on Sukhumvit Road in the heart of Bangkok. In the evening, we welcome you to the hotel lobby, where you will receive all the information regarding the tour, as well as interesting details about your host country. Afterward, we will hand over the team jerseys to all participants.
Day 2 | 1st Stage: Phetchaburi – Hua Hin
73 km | flat | B/L included
We start this Bangkok cycling tour in a comfortable minibus in the direction of Phetchaburi. The outward drive from the heart of Bangkok to our start location takes about 1.5 hours. Our starting stage rolls along flat side roads down the coast to Cha-Am, where we rest for lunch. We ride the last miles to Hua Hin along low-traffic main roads. Hua Hin is Thailand’s oldest seaside resort and welcomes us with plenty of good restaurants, shops, and a 5 km long white sandy beach. In the afternoon we will check in to our hotel and refresh ourselves in the big pool.
Day 3 | 2nd Stage: Hua Hin – Prachuap Khiri Khan
119 km | flat | B/L included
After a delicious breakfast, we drive the first 13 km on the main road, and then continue riding on very smooth rural roads where plenty of shrimp farms shape the countryside. We cross the Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park and head towards the sleepy town of Prachuap Khiri Khan. We arrive at the seaside promenade and ride on to our hotel located directly by the sea. In the evening we have the opportunity to enjoy plenty of fine local specialties.
Day 4 | 3rd Stage: Prachuap Khiri Khan – Had Baan Krut
61 km | lightly rolling | B included
We ride along good-quality side roads and then continue on the main road. We then leave this road and ride the last 15 km back on side roads to the beach of Haad Ban Krut – our finishing point for the day’s stage. The tiny village is one of Thailand’s hidden gems. At the end of the idyllic beach, perfect for swimming, is a very nice hilltop temple site. Here, we enjoy the view over the enchanting bay and the surrounding area covered by green foliage. The resort is located directly on the dreamlike sandy beach, beckoning us to relax.
Day 5 | 4th Stage: Had Baan Krut – Chumphon
122 km | undulating | B/L included
We are cycling this slightly undulating stage on side roads rich in variety. We pass many plantations, rice paddies, and palm tree groves. In the little villages, we are always greeted with a hearty “Hello”. The beach of Ao Thung Wua Laen is our finishing point for the day and is located 15 km outside of Chumphon.
Day 6 | Rest day at the Beach
B included
The rest day offers the opportunity to sleep in, relax or stay by the Hotel pool. Nature lovers prefer the white sandy beach and warm seawater. Later on, treat yourself to a massage! Those with energy can enjoy an additional cycle. Chumphon is considered the door to the south of Thailand and therefore offers plenty of areas to explore. Or just enjoy the day at this beautiful beach, which is another hidden gem!
Day 7 | 5th Stage: Chumphon – Ranong
70 km or 140 km | undulating | B/L included
After 15 Km we arrive in Chumphon, the capital of the province. The road then gets a bit steeper, and more undulating. We pass splendid fruit orchards and tall palm trees with fan-like tops. On the way, we will taste the local Dim Sum specialties. We pass the Isthmus of Kra, the narrowest part of the Malaysian peninsular. Ranong is located on the Indian Ocean. Here we check in to the hotel that offers hot spa/thermal pools and a swimming pool. The thermal waters are renowned for their healing effects. We can unwind in the hot water pools or in the pool outside, and even have a massage at the wellness facility.
Day 8 | 6th Stage: Ranong – Kuraburi
127 km | undulating | B/L included
With ride-on from Ranong on flat roads, with our sights set on the rain forest. The last miles towards our stage finishing point take in a rise up a slope to our hotel located like an oasis in the middle of the jungle. The beautiful resort is set in a splendid garden with a little lake and a swimming pool that invites us to a refreshing bath. We let the feeling of the evergreen rainforest sink in.
Day 9 | 7th Stage: Kuraburi – Khao Lak
78 km | undulating | B included
Today’s stage begins with a descent through rubber plantations, coconut groves, and little villages to Takuapa. After Takuapa, we will reach the coast of the Andaman Sea. Khao Lak is located at the foot of the lush green Lamru National Park. The resort’s swimming pool and the beautiful white sandy beach invite us for a swim. Jungle fans can explore the National Park on the back of an elephant!
Day 10 | 8th Stage: Khao Lak – Phuket Island
90 km | rolling/flat | B/L included
We will ride to our finishing point on Phuket Island on the main road. After 55 km, we cross the famous Sarasin bridge and reach the biggest island in Thailand. The exciting journey finally ends at the Siam Bike Tours Shop in Choeng Thale (Laguna). Proud of our achievement, but with a little melancholy that this unique road bike tour is already over, we lift our glasses with a refreshing drink to propose a toast to the tour.

All of our cycling tours will be arranged into small groups and guided by an experienced tour guide. Our bike tours are suitable for any enthusiastic cyclist in reasonable shape.
The group will determine the riding speed on any stage; faster riders may go ahead together, regrouping at selected refreshment stops with the others. During our tours it is mandatory to wear a helmet.
The Thai currency is the baht. ATM’s, which are abundant, are the easiest ways to get Thai baht. Have a supply of US dollars in cash on hand, just in case your card doesn’t work. Banks or the rarer private money changers offer the best foreign-exchange rates. Credit cards are accepted in big cities and resort hotels but you’ll need baht for family-run guesthouses or restaurants.
We recommend that you visit a travel medical doctor and ask about the following vaccinations: typhoid, polio, tetanus and hepatitis A. A certificate for Yellow Fever is required when arriving from an infected area within six days.
All nationalities require a passport for entry into Thailand. Please ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the duration of your stay in the country. If staying less than 30 days then a visa in advance is not required by European, North American, Australian and many other nationalities. You will need to show proof of an onward flight out of Thailand to be eligible for the visa on arrival. This is strictly enforced.
Thailand generally has a tropical climate with fairly high humidity. The North and Central region have a tropical climate with fairly high humidity. Northeast Thailand has a humid hot and dry weather alternatively with medium rain while the coastal areas of the east are humid and hot with intermittent rain. The South of Thailand has a tropical climate with fairly high humidity. There are three seasons: from March to June it is hot and dry, with temperatures between 27˚C/80 F and 40˚C/104 F, with night temperatures in the 20s. The rainy season is from July to October, but temperatures are slightly lower, because of the effect of the rain. During this time it will not rain continuously, but in sharp bursts, and the sun can come out quickly. The cooler season is from October to February, with average temperatures between 20˚C/68 F and 30˚C/86 F
Completion of Contract
A contract is being completed between you and Siam Bike Tours (SBT) by inscribing yourself. The terms of the business of SBT are the basis of this contract. The person inscribing will be held responsible for the liability of all person inscribed by him.
Services
Our services are being described within the present website. Any special requests or side agreements will only be part of the contract if confirmed unconditionally by SBT in written form.
Payment
Upon receiving SBT’s booking confirmation, you will have to make a down payment of 25% of the amount due. The rest has to be paid 6 weeks ahead of the starting date of your trip. If the payment has not been made on time, SBT may deny the booked services and claim processing fees.
Withdrawal by Traveller
The traveler’s withdrawal will take effect after a written withdrawal declaration has come in at SBT. The following cancellation fees will be charged:
- 90 days before starting the tour: Admin expenses (Bank fees, any costs caused by cancellation)
- 60 to 89 days before starting the tour: Deposit paid
- 45 to 59 days before starting the tour: 50% of tour price
- 15 to 44 days before starting the tour: 70% of tour price
- 0 to 14 days before starting the tour: 100% of tour price
Change of Reservation
There is no legal right to make changes with respect to the date of the journey and the destination after concluding the contract. If changes of reservation are possible and Siam Bike Tours agrees to them, the following cancellation fees will be charged. You have to alert us to this change in writing.
- 59 to 45 days before departure: THB 10,000
- 15 to 44 days before departure: THB 15,000
SBT reserves the right to change the catalog of services and prices/rates before your booking. If this is the case, SBT will duly inform you before the completion of the contract. Any increase in prices and rates may be necessary for the cost of transport or the hotel rates increase, or if the currency exchange rate is modified.
Minimum Number of Participants
All offered trips will take place at a minimum number of 4 participants. If this number is not reached, SBT may cancel the trip until 14 days before its starting date.
Cancellation
SBT is entitled to cancel the trip if by your acts or omissions you are creating a justifiable cause. In this case, SBT will refund the traveling price paid. You are starting a trip but cannot finish it. If due to any reason you abandon a trip ahead of time, no refund can be made.
Changes of Programme, Failure of Service
If during the trip a change of program has to be made (e.g. due to weather conditions) that affects a considerable part of the planned trip, SBT will refund the possible difference between the agreed travel price and this of the services adduced.
Force Majeure
Any events of force majeure such as riots, catastrophes, epidemics, etc. may cause SBT to cancel the trip. In such a case SBT will inform you as soon as possible.
Travel Cancellation Insurance
A travel cancellation insurance is not included in SBT’s tours. Such an insurance may be contracted with any travel insurance company.
Liability
SBT is liable within the limits of its obligation to exercise diligence for all specified services. The traveler takes part in the trip at his own risk. Particularly, the traveler is responsible for his state of health, his road behavior, the observance of the traffic regulations and all other local regulations regarding traffic. In no case, SBT may be held liable for any physical or material damages, that the traveler may suffer or cause by practicing cycling, even when riding in an SBT’s group or with a guide.
Court of Jurisdiction
The Court of Jurisdiction is in Thailand.