Family Mountain Biking Adventure in Chiangdao

Highlights

Overnight at hill tribe village. Visit the Chiangdao caves. Watch elephants. A good mix of cycling and sights for active travelers.

Suitable for family, full support vehicle.

Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Departures: Private departure available everyday from Chiang Mai
Activities: Trails and off-road mountain-biking, cave exploration
Fitness Level: Easy cycling with off-road trails. Suitable for participants in good fitness condition. Cycling experience is recommended to fully enjoy the tour.

From Chiang Mai, experience fantastic mountain biking, discovering small hill tribes villages and witnessing authentic rural life. A rich cultural experience and an active 2 days trip. Doi Chiangdao mountain area provides wonderful scenic views of Thailand's third highest peak.

Pricing:

2 to 3 participants: THB 3,990 / person
4 participants and above THB 3,100 / person
Single Room Supplement: n/a

This trip can depart with minimum 2 participants, subject to availability. (For private party we can accommodate large groups, departure at convenience, contact us).

Family special: children up to 12 years old, accompanied by parents: 30% discount.

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Itinerary

Day 1 (-/L/D) (around 30 to 40 km cycling / 25 miles)
After breakfast, pick-up at your hotel and drive in covered pick-up truck north to Chiangdao area. Stop at an elephant camp nestled in lush jungle surrounding. Watch elephants bathing and demonstrating their skills.

Then we start our bike ride first along rural back-roads, and then along a great off-road trail, crossing a beautiful landscape and leading to small hill tribe villages. Visit Lahu, Lisu and Akkha villages, also discover the Palaung people, who originate in Myanmar and have only a few settlement in Northern Thailand. We finish cycling at a hill tribe village, where we spend the night as guests of the village headman's family (basic accommodation). An excellent Thai dinner is prepared by your guide.

Day 2 (B/L/-) (around 40 km cycling / 25 miles)

Today is an easy cycling day in great natural surroundings! Most cycling is on paved road, though the first section is a great off-road trail. While cycling is easy, the escort vehicle is always around! Afternoon cycling mostly on small paved roads to reach the Chiangdao caves. Explore the caves and relax until car transfer to Chiang Mai.

General Information

Departure possible all year long. Private tour basis. English speaking tour guide. Quality mountain bike provided. Participants must bring personal cycling gear including shorts, helmet and sunglasses. Best (coolest) season is from September to end of February. May and June can be really good also if the rain is early in the season!

Accomodation

Chiangdao: basic hill tribe village, dormitory style with sleeping bag. The real village experience!

Included

Tour as per itinerary.
Transportation with private vehicle.
Professional assistance, quality mountain bike.
Meals as per itinerary: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.

Not Included

Personal expenses, meals not mentioned. Beverages. Tips and optional tours. Travel Insurance. Occasional compulsory Gala dinner at hotels.

For more general information on our cycling trips, see here.

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