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Overview
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
2 nights accommodation (one family room with is provided when booking with children)
Dinner
Breakfast
Transportation (hotel pickup, car or van)
All beverages
Personal expenses and gratuities (optional)
What to expect
Day 1: Cycling exploration of the Mae Taeng valley
Active Thailand Day Trips
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Meeting place, unless pick-up at your hotel within the city limit.
Mae Taeng
5h
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.
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.
Wat Ban Den
30m · Admission ticket included
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.
Day 2: Cycling and explore the Chiang Dao valley
Chiang Dao
5h
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.
Chiang Dao Cave
1h · Admission ticket included
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.
Chiang Dao Hot Spring
30m · Admission ticket not included
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.
Chiang Dao Market
15m
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.
Day 3: Cycle the Mae Taeng valley and waterfalls
Mae Taeng
2h
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.
Bua Thong Waterfalls (Nam Phu Chet Si)
2h · Admission ticket included
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.
Chiang Mai
Pass by
After fun time at the waterfall, we transfer back to the city (1 hour) and drop off at your hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
08.30-8.45 pick-up from your Chiang Mai city hotel/airport/train.
Additional information
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
Wear cycling shoes or runners and take a pair of sandals for the evening
Participants must be reasonably fit and in good physical condition
Riding routes/trails subject to weather conditions. Trip operated all year.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Children should have good cycling abilities (we provide smaller bikes when needed)
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
