Cycle Northern Thailand
Trip Details
- Duration: 10 day(s) days
- Visited Areas: Asia
Our Cycle Northern Thailand tour allows you to immerse yourself in the rural life and scenic countryside of Northern Thailand, as well as exploring some of the main historical sights and the region known as the Golden Triangle. We cycle along scenic roads, which take us alongside rice paddies and orchards, past teak forests and amongst hill tribe villages where we can observe the simple traditional lifestyle of the tribal people. We begin in Chiang Rai in the northernmost province of Thailand, and head out to the Golden Triangle, the famed border where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. We see the teak buildings of the 18th century Chiang Do Town, founded as a place of exile for people suspected of being possessed by evil spirits, and then cycle trough the valleys of the Mae Rim Mountains to Chiang Mai, the ?Flower of the North?. On to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam and now UNESCO site, and on via the hot springs of San Khamphaeng with time to immerse in the mineral waters, to Kanchanaburi with its famed Bridge over the River Kwai and Hell Fire Pass. Finally we end our adventure in Bangkok, with a relaxing Traditional Thai massage to soothe any aching muscles!
Itinerary
Day 1
Join Chiang Rai
Day 2
Cycle to Golden Triangle. Cycle along Kok River to Chiang Saen, Visit Wat Phra Tat Pha Nago Temple. Mekong River Boat Trip to Golden Triangle
Day 3
Cycle from Mae Chan to Tha Ton. Free Afternoon ? Optional Visit to Hill Top Temple of Wat Tha Ton
Day 4
Cycle/Drive past Hill Tribe Villages, Tham Tub Tao Cave to Chiang Dao Town
Day 5
Cycle past Teak Forests, Mae Rim to Chiang Mai
Day 6
Chiang Mai ? Doi Suthep Temple. Cycle to San Khamphaeng Hot Springs ? Mineral Hot Bath. Drive to Chiang Mai for Overnight Train to Ayutthaya
Day 7
Ayutthaya UNESCO Site ? Historical Park, Ancient Palace. Lunch on Chao Praya River Cruise, Drive Kanchanaburi ? Bridge over River Kwai
Day 8
Kanchanaburi ? Cycle to Hell Fire Pass Museum, Tiger Monastery. Long Tail Boat to Floating Jungle Raft
Day 9
Floating Jungle Raft ? Optional Elephant Ride, Bamboo Rafting, Lawa Cave. Afternoon Transfer to Bangkok - Traditional Thai Massage
Day 10
Bangkok ? Tour Ends After Breakfast