3-Day Mountain-Biking tour from Chiang Mai

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Chiang Mai, Thailand

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Follow your friendly, English-speaking cycling guide through two of northern Thailand’s most beautiful valleys: Mae Taeng and Chiang Dao. Along the way, discover caves, waterfalls, temples, lush rice paddies, plantations, and stunning mountain scenery.
Just enjoy the ride—your guide takes care of the rest. With two nights at a comfortable countryside boutique hotel, you can skip the daily commute to Chiang Mai and unwind amid the peaceful surroundings.

What's Included

National Park waterfall and Chiang Dao caves entrance fees
Mountain-bikes and helmets
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
2 nights accommodation (one family room with is provided when booking with children)
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Transportation (hotel pickup, car or van)
All beverages
Personal expenses and gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

08.30-8.45 pick-up from your Chiang Mai city hotel/airport/train.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Cycling exploration of the Mae Taeng valley

    4 stops
  • Active Thailand Day Trips (Pass by)

    Meeting place, unless pick-up at your hotel within the city limit.

  • 1
    Mae Taeng

    Arriving at base camp. Bike fitting. We set off for a 15km loop in the valley to explore local culture and sights to discover. Lunch then a second cycling loop, more challenging, will explore the valley deeper.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
  • The Mae Ngat Dam & Reservoir (Pass by)

    We ride trails and small roads in the area surrounding the scenic Mae Ngat Dam, part of the Sri Lanna National Park.

  • 2
    Wat Ban Den

    Cycle unused trails through rice fields, eventually ending at the stunning Wat Ban Den. Take some times to stroll the Temple ground. Then either we cycle or transfer back to the hotel for overnight.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Cycling and explore the Chiang Dao valley

    4 stops
  • 3
    Chiang Dao

    Vehicle transfer (40 min) to Chiang Dao, for today's exploration. We set off on undulating small paved road and off road trails trough plantations and forest.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Chiang Dao Cave

    Ride to the Chiang Dao Caves and Buddhist sanctuary, where you’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, take time to explore the caves’ main section. If you’d like to venture deeper, you can hire a local guide and lamp on the spot for an additional fee. Then hop back on your bike and continue discovering the beautiful valley.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Chiang Dao Hot Spring

    Our next stop is a small Karen village and a nearby hot spring. If you wish, enjoy a soak in a traditional local hot bath before continuing the ride.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Chiang Dao Market

    Pedal along quiet country roads to a local market, where you can pause to soak up the atmosphere and celebrate the end of your ride. Then meet your driver for a relaxing 40-minute transfer back to your hotel in Mae Taeng.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Cycle the Mae Taeng valley and waterfalls

    3 stops
  • 7
    Mae Taeng

    This morning we explore a new route, with an off road section ending to a small Temple. Then you'll have the option to ride (with up hill section) or vehicle transfer to the Buatong Waterfall. This waterfall is well known by tourists an is a must see in the region.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Bua Thong Waterfalls (Nam Phu Chet Si)

    Afternoon, we transfer by vehicle to the waterfalls. You can walk down a stair case to the bottom of the fall, then climb up through the waterfall. After relaxation, we'll drive you back to Chiang Mai.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • Chiang Mai (Pass by)

    After fun time at the waterfall, we transfer back to the city (1 hour) and drop off at your hotel.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Participants should wear cycling attire with padded shorts and sport shirts
  • Cycling gloves and sunglasses recommended
Supplied by ActiveThailand
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Tags

Mountain Bike Tours
Multi-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Small Group
Adventure Tours
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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