Thailand Heritage by Bicycle

Question 1

How long is the tour? How many days cycling?

Answer

The tour is 7 days long with 6 days of cycling.

Question 2

Where does the tour start and end?

Answer

The tour starts in Bangkok, Thailand, fly into Bangkok International Airport, also known as Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). The tour ends in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Depart from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).

***Disclaimer: The adventure cycling tours the tour operator operates often go beyond the beaten track, and the countries where you ride are not always predictable. Due to these reasons, it is occasionally necessary to reroute or update itineraries. The tour operator ensures that they will not change a trip unless for safety or to improve it. Their listed hotels are always accurate at the time of writing, but should they have to change any hotel, it will always be a similar or better one.

Question 3

How many riders will be in the group? And what is the minimum age to join?

Answer

To keep the tour personal the maximum number of participants is 16 and minimum is 2.

There is no minimum age to join on this tour with under 5's travelling for free and discounts available for children under 12.

Question 4

Can you describe the tour?

Answer

This tour is for those who wish to see Thailand's rural countryside and explore the rich history of Siam, all while enjoying an active holiday. The scenery is ever changing as you start your ride though the emerald paddy fields of central Thailand where the roads are mainly flat, then continue with some undulating terrain and a few gentle climbs in the northern hills, before arriving in the cultural city of Chiang Mai.

The trip is fully supported, and your guide’s expert knowledge of the area and terrain means that you always know what is coming up in terms of distance and difficulty. This makes a tremendous difference, as does the constant supply of cold drinks and fresh fruit.

Suitability: You can expect a fairly gentle ride each day with none of the distances being overly long. There are a few small hills and some dirt trails, but these can be tackled by anyone with even a moderate amount of fitness. The emphasis on this tour is Thailand’s history, culture, and scenery, all off the beaten track.

Biking Conditions: This trip is mainly on tarmac roads with a few days where we will have hard packed dirt trails – no off-road experience is required. An air-conditioned support bus travels behind the group to supports us, and participants can cycle as much or as little as they like and still enjoy the same views as the rest of the group.

Question 5

Are bike hires available?

Answer

Yes, bike hire is included in the cost of this tour. The bikes are well-known makes of hybrid mountain bikes with lightweight alloy frames, 24- to 27-speed gearing, v-brakes, and Shimano components and front suspension. You can upgrade to an e-bike for a fee.