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Chiang Dao and Mae Taeng Valley cycling trip
Participants will have the chance to explore two stunning valleys on bicycles! The first day, you'll discover the Chiang Dao valley, with it's impressive mountain, the Chiang Dao caves, and some hill tribes villages. The second day you'll witness authentic rural countryside cycling through the ferti
Overview
- ✓Participants will have the chance to explore two stunning valleys on bicycles!
- ✓The first day, you'll discover the Chiang Dao valley, with it's impressive mountain, the Chiang Dao caves, and some hill tribes villages.
- ✓The second day you'll witness authentic rural countryside cycling through the fertile Mae Taeng valley plain.
- ✓Ride winding trails passing through rice paddies, farm land and plantations.
- ✓Enjoy a cultural stop at the Wat Ban Den Temple, and some relaxation at the sticky waterfalls.
Participants will have the chance to explore two stunning valleys on bicycles! The first day, you'll discover the Chiang Dao valley, with it's impressive mountain, the Chiang Dao caves, and some hill tribes villages. The second day you'll witness authentic rural countryside cycling through the fertile Mae Taeng valley plain. Ride winding trails passing through rice paddies, farm land and plantations. Enjoy a cultural stop at the Wat Ban Den Temple, and some relaxation at the sticky waterfalls. Enjoy a rich cultural experience on this worries free, well organised guided trip. Everything is provided and a perfect tour for all cycling and nature enthusiasts.
Participants will have the chance to explore two stunning valleys on bicycles! The first day, you'll discover the Chiang Dao valley, with it's impressive mountain, the Chiang Dao caves, and some hill tribes villages. The second day you'll witness authentic rural countryside cycling through the fertile Mae Taeng valley plain. Ride winding trails passing through rice paddies, farm land and plantations. Enjoy a cultural stop at the Wat Ban Den Temple, and some relaxation at the sticky waterfalls. Enjoy a rich cultural experience on this worries free, well organised guided trip. Everything is provided and a perfect tour for all cycling and nature enthusiasts.
Travel Insurance for Thailand
SafetyWing covers medical expenses, trip cancellation, and adventure activities. Plans from $1.5/day.
What’s Included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓All activities and visits as per itinerary
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Bicycle use
- ✓Overnight at Le Cocotier Resort (Mae Taeng) standard rooms
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Beverages at local shops, hotels and restaurants
- ✗Gratuities
What to Bring
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •Children minimum 12 years old, with previous mountain-biking experience
- •Participants should wear cycling attire, with padded shorts
- •Cycling gloves and sunglasses are strongly recommended
- •Wear cycling shoes or sneakers. Bring a pair of sandals for the evening
- •Riding trails subject to weather conditions. Trip operated all year round, rain or shine.
- •Participants must be reasonably fit and in good physical condition
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Hotel pickup included
367 pickup locations available — or request your own hotel
Pickup starts 10 min before departure
Pick up at hotels/guest houses, hostels, within Chiang Mai city area. Outside the city, additional charges might apply, or pick-up might not be available. Please call (whatsApp/telegram) our office minimum 24h prior tour departure to arrange the meeting point.
Itinerary
Explore the Chiang Dao valley (approximate cycling distance 30 to 45 km/18 to 28 miles)
Meeting with the tour guide at your Chiang Mai hotel and drive north to the Chiang Dao valley, our starting point. After a short briefing and bike fitting, we start pedaling undulating rural road and trails, eventually reaching the Chiang Dao caves (ride 15km). The imposing Doi Luang Chiang Dao (the country's third tallest mountain) is always in the background. After lunch, we visit the sanctuary caves then hop on the saddle for an exciting afternoon ride. Cycle (20 km) through rural countryside. We meet with our driver and transfer to the Mae Taeng valley for overnight and dinner at the hotel.
Stop for a visit of this bustling local market.
End of the cycling today and accommodation. (Twin share or double bed. Family rooms for 3-6 persons available. Or as alternative (our sister property) in individual bungalows.
Mae Taeng Valley exploration (approximate cycling distance 20 to 32 km /8 to 13 miles)
Breakfast at the hotel. Set-off for a challenging cycling loop including off road trails along irrigation canals, and a forest trail. Back to the hotel for lunch. Afternoon easy cycling loop on rural paved road leading to the impressive Temple, where we end our cycling tour.
Cycle rural roads behind the National park.
On the way back, a last stop is made to explore this fabulous and fun waterfalls, where you can stretch your muscles and relax. Return to Chiang Mai and drop off at your hotel/city.
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