Cycle Thailand - River of Kings

Itinerary

Day 1- Chiang Mai

Meet at the hotel, bike fitting, tour briefing, and welcome dinner.

Day 2 - Chiang Mai

Explore the ancient and modern city of Chiang Mai, including its old city walls, gates and city moat, markets, residential areas, foreign Consulates, Government buildings and Tapae, Chiang Mai´s main street. Continue with a drive up Mount Doi Suthep to Wat Phra Thad Doi Suthep (AD 1384), the most sacred temple in Northern Thailand.

Day 3 - Chiang Mai - Lampang 50 km

We ride south of Chiang Mai following a scenic route alongside the Ping River. Eventually arrive at the ancient town of Lamphun in time for lunch. After we leave the Chiang Mai traffic we head towards Lampang.

Day 4 - Lampang to Uttaradit 47 km

After our short transfer into the hills of Mae rang, we ride over small quaint bridges and through small local villages. We have a few hills and undulating countryside before we reach the Mysterious Rock Garden, and then it’s downhill all the way into the historic old town of Phrae. Transfer to Uttaradit.

Day 5 - Uttaradit - Sri Satchanali – Sukothai 82 km

We really head off the beaten track today as we ride on some of the most secluded and beautiful roads in Thailand as a canopy of palm trees provides with some natural protection from the hot Thai sun. We pass lush green paddy fields and many villages as we wend our way south to Bangkok. Ride to Sri Satchanali to visit Historical Park. Transfer to hotel.

Day 6 - Sukothai

A day to enjoy the original capital of Thailand by taking a ride round the historic park. One of Thailand World Heritage sites the 21 sites are surrounded by 3 moats and bridged by 4 gateways.

Day 7 - Sukothai - Khampeng Phet 89 km

This is the "Diamond Wall City" and was used to help defend Sukothai from invading armies. Khampeng Phet, a UNESCO world heritage site, is an interesting town not so well known and so makes it a pleasant place to visit due to the lack of tourists.

Day 8 - Khampeng Phet - Uthai Thani 49 km

Transfers in the morning before enjoying a nice ride along very scenic roads to Uthai Thani. This is really beautiful countryside and you will have strong sense of being in the real Thailand. Arrive in Uthai Thani in time for lunch on board a charming restored rice barge while you cruise on the Sakaekrang River.

Day 9 - Itjao Thani - Pa Mok - Ayutthaya 59 km

We have a refreshing breakfast than get on the bike for a ride on Thepho Island. This forested island attractive for its lush greenery meets Chao Phraya River at Amphoe Manorom in Chainat Province. Today we cross the river several times by ferry passing by orchards and rice fields, and riding along the shady banks of the Chao Phraya River.

Day 10 - Ayutthaya - Bang Pa In – River Kwai 27 km

We ride south to Bang Pa In to visit the Summer Palace of King Rama V who regularly spent his summers there. The structures represent a variety of architectural styles. After a local lunch, transfer by coach to Kanchanaburi, stopping en route to visit the bridge over the River Kwai.

Day 11 - River Kwai - Kanchanaburi 50 km

Ride through the jungle along a mixture of jeep trails, tarmac and quiet back to Kanchanaburi stopping for lunch at local restaurant on the way.

Day 12 - Kanchanaburi - Floating Market – Bangkok 32 km

After breakfast depart by vehicle to Damnoen saduak and visit the famous floating market. Then start a bicycle ride following canal paths and small back roads through this very beautiful area.

Day 13 - Bangkok

We decide whether to join an optional sightseeing tour of the city and temples or to take our Bangkok Jungle bike tour or to have a free day in Bangkok. Dinner will be on a converted rice barge on the river – Manhora River Cruises.

Day 14 - Depart

Free day until transferring to the airport for your onward flight.