Thailand Bike Tour
The Golden Triangle from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
From $4,699 - $5,499 pp dbl. occ. | 8 days / 7 nights
(+$1,490 for sgl. occ.)
Bike an oxcart path among lush rice paddies. Admire an ornate Buddhist temple in a jungle-filled valley. Relish a homemade curry and marvel at jagged limestone hills. Welcome to Thailand, where the only thing more impressive than the trumpeting elephants, towering cliffs and timeless villages is how perfectly at home you feel, immersed in the beauty of it all.
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Thailand
Start Chiang Mai / End Chiang Rai
Highlights
- Receive a traditional blessing from a local elder, a ritual for travelers who have arrived from faraway locales
- Float along the gently flowing Maekok River aboard longtail boats, then bike the short stretch into colorful Chiang Rai
- Delve into Thailand's intriguing cultural roots and connect with our local friends—they're happy to share stories with you
- Pedal from temple to temple along stunning backcountry lanes, where schoolchildren rush out to greet you
Thailand
Start Chiang Mai / End Chiang Rai
Itinerary
Days 1-2 Experience a fascinating convergence of Thai, Laotian, Burmese and Chinese cultures | Receive a blessing from the village elders and visit with the resident monk | Spin into the countryside past thriving rice and garlic fields and stands of papaya and teak | Learn from a local gardener how to plant and harvest rice | Get a behind-the-scenes look at how traditional Thai dishes are prepared.
Days 3-4 Curious locals welcome you as you bike picturesque rural roads through remote villages | Beneath the white Buddha, offer alms to monks at sunrise | A scenic descent leads to the trading center of Fang and temple-rich Thaton | Learn about the Shan people, originally from China and Burma | Put your culinary skills to the test during a cooking class, then taste the fruits of your own labor | Listen to a remarkable performance of a hill tribe choir.
Day 5 Float in longtail boats down the Maekok River | Ride through a peaceful village-dotted landscape into vibrant Chiang Rai | Embark on a culinary adventure as you wander the streets of Chiang Rai and sample some of Thailand's unique delicacies and delicious street food.
Days 6-8 Bike alongside the Mekong River on the Laos and Myanmar border, passing tobacco fields and rice paddies on the way to the ancient Burmese kingdom of Chiang Saen | Spin to the spectacular Chom Kitti temple | Learn about the area's history of the lucrative opium trade, a commodity worth its weight in gold | Browse Sop Ruak's market for a refreshing Thai iced tea and one-of-a-kind handicrafts.
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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2019 Private Trip Pricing
- 10 or more guests Guests: from $4,699 pp dbl occ
- 8-9 Guests: from $5,399 pp dbl occ
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