SIAM BIKE TOURS
Northern Thailand Golden Triangle Cycling Tour (Tour-I)
BIKE TOUR INFORMATION
This Chiang Mai cycling tour will go through the Golden Triangle which is the border region between Burma, Laos, and Thailand, once notorious for the cultivation of opium.
Our journey takes us there from the cultural oasis Chiang Mai in an exciting loop, then on via Chiang Rai and Phayao through the “land of a hundred thousand rice fields” back to the Capital of the North. The tour profile is mostly flat with some moderate climbs through the breathtaking, rugged landscape. Due to the cooler and drier climate, this region is not only suitable for fruit growing but also ideal for cyclists. The wild and romantic, hilly surroundings and the excellent, low-traffic roads make this trip an unforgettable experience.
Tour Difficulty: MODERATE
11 Days | 10 Nights | 8 Stages from 44 to 107 km | Total 643 km | Rest Day in Chiang Rai
Tour Package: 65,000 THB
Tour Package incl. Single Supplement: 82,000 THB
Next Tours:
- November 16 – 26, 2024 (Fully Booked)
- November 19 – 29, 2025 (Guaranteed Departure)
Details
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival in Chiang Mai “The Rose of the North”
Individual arrival and transfer to the hotel, where we will meet and spend the next two nights. In the evening we will gather for a welcome and orientation in the hotel. You will receive all information regarding the tour and learn some interesting trivia about our host country. We will also hand out the Siam Bike Tours jerseys to all participants. We follow on with a dinner together, during which we will have the opportunity to get to know one another.
Day 2 | 1st Stage: Doi Suthep Mountain & Warm Up Ride
44 km | flat to wavy | B included
The day starts with a visit to the temple on Doi Suthep Mountain. Here, you can then enjoy the various art workshops that include local silk fabrics and handmade paper umbrellas. In the afternoon, we start the first stage with a flat and wavy 44 km loop through the countryside from Chiang Mai.
Day 3 | 2nd Stage: Chiang Mai – Chiang Dao
93 km | flat to wavy | B/L/D included
We say goodbye to Chiang Mai. The ride goes slightly undulating past the imposing, jungle-covered mountain scenery to Chiang Dao. Our gaze falls on Doi Chiang Dao: at 2,175 meters above sea level, it is the third highest mountain in Thailand. Nearby is the famous Dao Cave (Tham Chiang Dao), which we can explore if we wish.
Day 4 | 3rd Stage: Chiang Dao – Thaton
102 km | wavy | B/L included
Today’s stage is dominated by a mountainous jungle landscape. Thaton is on the border with Myanmar. On arrival, we enjoy a river cruise on the Mae Kok River.
Day 5 | 4th Stage: Thaton – Mae Chan
79 km | wavy | B included
This scenic coastal road looks like it is straight out of a picture book. The green of palm groves, gum trees and oil palms alternate with sandy beaches.
Day 6 | 5th Stage: Mae Chan – Golden Triangle – Chiang Saen
79 km | flat to wavy | B included
The bustling border town of Mae Sai is the northernmost town in Thailand. From here we ride to the “Golden Triangle”, which is located at the border of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.
Day 7 | 6th Stage: Chiang Saen – Chiang Rai
62 km | flat to slightly wavy | B included
We are biking today towards Chiang Rai. A sea of countless rice fields lines our way. Here, we will spend the next two nights at the luxury resort Le Meridien Chiang Rai.
Day 8 | Rest Day in Chiang Rai
B included
Day 9 | 7th Stage: Chiang Rai – Phayao
107 km | flat to slightly wavy | B/L included
Rice fields and farming villages continue to shape this rural region. The trendy town of Phayao is located on a lake. The promenade is lined with restaurants and coffee houses and invites you to relax and absorb the atmosphere.
Day 10 | 8th Stage: Phayao – Mae Kachan | 70 km Bus transfer to the hotel
84 km | fwavy with gradients | B/L/D included
Today, we enjoyed another exciting stage with a few longer, but not steeper ascents. We cycled through the beautiful hills and forests. In Mae Kachan, we got off the bike. After lunch, the bus brought us to Chiang Mai. We enjoyed our final dinner together, raising a toast to the fantastic tour.
Day 11 | Chiang Mai
B included
Individual onward journey
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