Thailand bicycle tours: cycling and biking in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Kanchanaburi, Krabi, Phuket.

TOUR SUMMARY

Starting in Bangkok, this journey takes in the Floating Market, the Bridge over the River Kwai and the temples of Ayutthaya. We drive to the floating market of Damnoen Saduak before a longtail boat brings us to our starting point at a riverside temple. Riding quiet trails through plantations, we visit several temples including Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram, and enjoy a riverside lunch. After some easy cycling we return to the floating market and transfer to the resort in Kanchanaburi for the end of the first day. Day 2 explores the splendours of Kanchanaburi: the Bridge over the River Kwai, Wat Prasat Muang Singh, the Death Railway and the Kraset Caves are visited in between riding through the countryside and teak plantations. We spend a little more time in the wonderfully scenic Kanchaniburi province as we ride from the hotel out into the countryside, before finishing at Sai Yok Noi waterfall where we have time for a short swim before we head towards Ayutthaya via Suphanburi and discover temples of the ancient capital such as Wat Phra Mahathat, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. Our final day offers you an optional early offers tour to the fresh market and giving monks food. After enjoying breakfast, we explore various temples and the summer palace in Bang-Pa In and transfer back to Bangkok.

RIDING PROFILE

This tour follows a wide range of trails, including quiet back roads, red laterite jeep trails. The whole tour is relatively undemanding and requires no technical ability and so is suitable for everyone.

We ride as a group, with experienced cycle guides setting an even pace and stop often to visit points of interest and sample some of the local food. Our support vehicle follows close behind with plenty of water. Our guides are knowledgeable on the local area and customs and explain the history, culture and local way-of-life each time we stop.

This trip is suitable for most levels of riders and is an excellent trip for families.

ITINERARY

Day 1 6:45 - 7:30 7:30 - 8:45 8:45 - 9:15 9:15 - 10:00 10:00 - 12:00 12:00 - 13:00 13:00 - 14:30 14:30 - 14:45 14:45 - 16:15 16:15 - 19:30 19:30	Bangkok - Samut Songkram - Kanchanaburi 32 km [L,D] Pick up from hotel. Drive to Samut Songkram Visit Damnoen Nam Saduak (Floating Market) Long tail boat ride through the maze of canals to riverside temple. Ride along back roads visiting Wat Amphawan, Ban Khai Noi, Ban Bung before arriving at our lunch stop Suan Rim Nam. (19km) Enjoy lunch on the river side setting Ride more back roads back to our start point of the floating market. (13 km) Load bikes and visit temple at finish point Drive to Royal River Kwai in Kanchanaburi Free time to relax before dinner Dinner

Day 2 07:00 – 08:00 08:00 – 10:40 10:40 – 12:00 12:00 – 13:15 13:15 - 15:00 15:00 - 17:30 17:30 - 19:30	Kanchanaburi 30 km [B,L,D] Breakfast at hotel. Visit sights in Kanchanaburi – Bridge / War Cemetery / Museum Train ride along The Death Railway to Kraset Caves Lunch and visit caves Ride from caves and to Wat Prasat Munag Sing, ride round temples, visit museum, and then transfer short way to hotel. Free time Dinner

Day 3 08:00-09:00 09:00–12:00 12:30–13:30 13:30–16:00 16:00–19:30 19:30	Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya 30 km [B, L] Breakfast Ride scenic loop out of hotel and finish at Sai Yok waterfalls. Lunch at local restaurant Drive to Ayutthaya Relax at Krungsri River Hotel Dinner is your own choice – The guide will be happy to provide recommendations

Day 4 06:00-07:30 07:30–09:00 09:00–12:00 12:00–13:00 13:00–14:30	Ayutthaya - Bang Pa In - Bangkok 32 km [B, L] Early tour to visit market, buy fresh food to donate to the monks receiving alms Return to hotel for breakfast Ride around the ancient city and temple complex starting at Wat Phra Mahtathat Wat Sisanphet, Wat Chai Mongkol. We ride along the Chao Praya to Bang Pa-in and visit the summer palace Lunch at local restaurant Drive back to Bangkok and drop off at hotel

** B - Breakfast; L - Lunch; D - Dinner

TOUR INFORMATION

Total Distance	124 km
Number of cycling days	4 half days of riding
Road Surface	A mix of asphalt roads, vehicle-width dirt roads. There is no technical riding so suitable for everyone.
Support	One or two 8-seat air-conditioned minibuses fitted with two-way radio and specially converted to take bikes and bikers.
Group	Minimum 2. Maximum 16.
Staff	Each tour is led by at least one fully-trained English speaking tour guide.
Accommodation	2 nights at riverside hotel, Royal River Kwai and Pung Waan Resort. 1 night at Krungsi River hotel. Both hotels have en suite facilities and a/c and swimming pools. Both hotels have charm and local character.
Food	Full board from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 4. Soft drinks, water and fruit are available all day while cycling.
Children	Children aged 12- 17 years are welcome on this trip and receive a 25% discount.

NET RATES PER PERSON IN THAI BAHT

SCHEDULED TOURS(Guaranteed departures every Tuesday)
TOUR CODE	TOUR DATES		PRICE	SINGLE SUPPLEMENT	BIKE HIRE
	START	FINISH
TCT	Tuesday	Friday	12,500	3,100	Included

* Minimun 2 pax

PRIVATE GROUPS
Validity	2 Pax	3 Pax	4-6 Pax	7-9 Pax	10-13 Pax	14-16 Pax	SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
01/11/08 - 31/10/09	21,000	16,500	14,300	13,200	12,300	11,500	3,100

Tour Price Includes
• Accident insurance
• Pick up / drop of from all Bangkok Hotels
• All hotels and meals specified
• All transfers by a/c vehicles
• All entrances to museums and sites mentioned.
• All water and snacks whilst riding
• Bike Hire, Helmet & Spares for 4 days
• English speaking cycle guide
• Four lunches (Thai Food)
• Two Dinners (Thai Food)

Tour Price Excludes
• Alcoholic beverages.
• Soft drinks and other beverages in the evenings
• Elephant Trek
• Massage
• Tips for guides
• Personal travel insurance

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