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Trip Price:
  • $3,598 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+$640 to $660 for sgl. occ.)
8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS
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TRIP NOTES

All meals included except 1 dinner and 1 lunch.

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Meet / Depart

Chiang Mai, Thailand/Chiang Rai, Thailand

Special Interest

Boat, Cooking, Culture & History, Exotic Adventure, Mountain Bike, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Sail, Spa, Swim, Tropical/Winter Sunshine, Water Activities

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Thailand Biking Tour

Thailand Biking

Exploring the Golden Triangle Near Laos & Myanmar

Bordering Laos and Myanmar, Thailand’s Golden Triangle is a region of jungle-filled valleys, meandering rivers and ornate temples, where indigenous people still thrive on isolated mountainsides and time seems to stand still. More than a biking vacation, this Backroads journey is an exploration of the traditions and lifestyles of this peaceful Buddhist-influenced region. Pedal past lush rice paddies and garlic fields, and through hilltribe villages. Float down the Maekok River by long-tail boat and venture through forests astride elephants. With ornate temples, cultural revelations, divine cuisine and wonderfully friendly people, Thailand offers unique riches to the active traveler.

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Days 1-2 mae suai

Gather in Chiang Mai Get acquainted over a picnic lunch of tasty northern Thai dishes   Bike in the surrounding countryside, where villagers greet you with a smile Receive a blessing from village elders and meet the resident monk.

Day 3 ban thaton

Visit an Akha hilltribe village  Pedal the scenic downhill route leading to the trading center of Fang and temple-rich Thaton Savor delicious and distinctive Thai cuisine at a local cafe Ride along rural roads with grazing water buffalo as your audience  Put your culinary skills to the test during a Thai cooking class.

Days 4-5 chiang rai

Greet the sunrise by offering alms to monks on a hilltop beneath the shadow of the White Buddha Board long-tail boats for a ride down the Maekok River Visit the Karen settlement of Ruam Mit for an elephant trek through the jungle During downtime, explore local markets, spin through the countryside or treat yourself to a massage.

Days 6-8 chiang saen

Bike alongside the Mekong River on the Laos and Myanmar border, past tobacco fields and rice paddies into the ancient Burmese kingdom of Chiang Saen Visit Sop Ruak’s market stalls in search of delicious Thai iced tea and unique handicrafts.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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Guest Trip Reviews

This was my third Backroads trip, each of which has been fabulous. The Thailand trip was the best trip yet!!! The leaders were fabulous and incredibly accommodating.
Paula Rosen - New York, NY

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Thailand Biking

THAI TASTE: Premiere Inns*

Suanthip Vana Resort
Suanthip Vana Resort

Mae Suai (2 nights)
A countryside retreat that perfectly blends Thai and Western comforts, including a pool, spa and open-air restaurant overlooking forested surroundings.

Maekok River Village Resort
Maekok River Village Resort

Ban Thaton (1 night)
An authentic Thai-style inn with a pool, simple teak-framed rooms and a riverside setting.

* With 1 Casual Inn night

The Legend Chiang Rai
The Legend Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai (2 nights)
With panoramic views of the hills, mountains and river, this small boutique resort features Thai art, a pool and spa.

Anantara Resort & Spa
Anantara Resort & Spa

Chiang Saen (2 nights)
With traditional Thai architecture, this luxurious hotel offers stunning vistas of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar.

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Route Rating: Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles
Day 1
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • Biking 5 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 1 to 2  3 Route Options Available
  • Optional Walk 1.5 hours
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
  • Biking 21, 25 miles
  • 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 2 to 4  2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 25, 45 miles
  • 1000 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Level 1 2 Route Options Available
  • Optional Walk 1.2 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
  • Biking, Boats & Elephants 11 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 1 to 3 2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 15, 35 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Levels 2 to 5 3 Route Options Available
  • Biking 28, 40, 57 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 7
  • Level 2  1 Route Option Available
  • Biking 24 miles
  • 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 8
  • Conclusion of Trip

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