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  • From $3,998
    To $4,398 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+$850 for sgl. occ.)

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8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS
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TRIP NOTES

All meals included except 1 lunch and 1 dinner.

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Meet / Depart

Chiang Mai, Thailand/Chiang Rai, Thailand

Special Interest

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

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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. Here, 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 along the banks of the famed Mekong, hike to hilltribe villages, float down the Maekok River by 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 tasty Northern Thai lunch at the hotel  Bike in the surrounding countryside, where villagers greet us with a smile Delight in traditional music performed by local children.

Days 3-4 ban thaton

Visit an Akha hilltribe village, then enjoy the scenic downhill and flat ride   leading to the trading center of Fang Savor delicious and distinctive Thai barbecue cuisine  Pedal along quiet rural roads with grazing water buffalo as your audience.

Day 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, take a Thai cooking class, explore local markets, spin through the surrounding countryside or treat yourself to a massage.

Days 6-8 chiang saen

Bike alongside the Mekong River on the Laos border, past tobacco fields and rice paddies into the ancient kingdom of Chiang Saen Visit Sop Ruak’s market stalls to sample delicious Thai iced tea and shop for local handicrafts  Kids attend a mahout (elephant driver) camp.

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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Trip praise

Just returned home from the Backroads Thailand bicycle adventure. I am exhilarated, enthused and disappointed that it had to end. This was my first experience with Backroads, and all aspects of the trip were exceptional. Your organization sets a very high standard of customer service, and it is very much appreciated. The leaders were exceptional. Their enthusiasm for their jobs and their lives is contagious, and their dedication to service is obvious. What a pleasure to spend a week in such an exotic location and have these great people take care of everything. The complete success of each day was never doubted. You can be assured that I will travel with Backroads in the future, and will probably become a Backroads junkie! Thanks for a great trip.
Michael Peterson - Seattle, WA

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For more than 29 years, Backroads has been perfecting the art of active travel. We are the Thailand tour experts. For biking tours in Asia & the Pacific, trust our in-depth connections. To see all our Asia & the Pacific biking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Asia & the Pacific walking and hiking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Asia & the Pacific multisport tours click here.

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THAI TASTE : Premiere Inns*

Suanthip Vana Resort

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

Maekok River Village Resort

Ban Thaton (2 nights): A casual authentic Thai-style inn with a pool, simple teak-framed rooms and a riverside setting.

* With 2 Casual Inn nights

The Legend Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai (1 night): With panoramic views of the hills, mountains and river, this small boutique resort features Thai design and art, a pool and 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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Anantara Resort & Spa

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

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
  • Biking 21, 25 miles
  • 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
  • Optional Walk 1.5 hours
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 2 to 5 3 Route Options Available
  • Biking 25, 45, 71 miles
  • 1000 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Level 1  2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 13 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
  • Optional Walk 1.2 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 1 to 3 2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 16, 35 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Levels 1 to 5 3 Route Options Available
  • Biking 14, 43, 57 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 7
  • Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 15, 22 miles
  • 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 8
  • Conclusion of Trip
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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