We ride along side the Chao Phraya and Mae Klong, the major rivers of central Thailand and many of the canals that caused old Siam to be dubbed "Venice of the East".
We see all the main sites and learn about the unique heritage of Siam and its people. But perhaps more importantly, we will get to experience the unique spirit of Thailand out in the central plains. Traveling by bicycle we slow down to see the pace of life in the villages and rice fields and experience the real Thailand.
This is the tour is perfect for those that want to see the sites but also want a real experience.
- What do we see: We visit Damnoen Saduak, the famous and rather touristy floating market before boating and riding into the very untouristy backwater canals to see fruit plantations and traditional Thai markets. In Kanchanaburi we stop to see the Bridge over the River Kwai, Wat Prasat Muang Singh, the Death Railway and the Kraset Caves are visited in between riding through the countryside and teak plantations.
We drive towards Ayutthaya via the scenic rice fields of Suphanburi and discover temples of this ancient capital such as Wat Yai Chai Mongkol and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet.
On our final day we wake up early and visit the morning market to buy fresh food to join the local people making merit by giving alms to the monk. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, we enjoy a really nice ride through paddy fields and countryside to Bang pa-in, the summer palace of King Chulalongkorn, before driving back to Bangkok.
- What is the riding like: This tour is a combination of sightseeing and cycling. We ride a very manageable thirty kilometers a day but because we cover quite a lot of ground and take in all the major sites the days are quite full and action packed. The riding is fairly easy and we follow a wide range of trails ranging from canal paths, very minor roads and jeep-trails.
There are no long rides, no hills and this tour is fully supported and suitable for all levels of riders. It has proved very popular with families.
- Where do we stay: We spend a night on the river at the magical Cliff View Resort, close to Kanchaburi and one night at the comfortable and well located Kruang Si river Hotel in Ayuthaya. All the hotels have great riverside locations, are nice and comfortable and have swimming pools.
- Anything else: Although we say it ourselves, this tour really is the best way to discover Central Thailand in a short time. The temples, markets and other sites are genuinely interesting and worth a visit, but the beauty of our tour is that you get to see everything in between.
Traveling by bicycle we get to take in all the wonderful snapshots of Thailand and Thai life that will be the most memorable aspects of your holiday. Throw in some mouth-watering Thai meals, a guide that knows how to reveal the little secrets of Asia and you have a fantastic four-day bicycling experience.
Of course, water, soft drinks and snacks are all included every day and we supply a treck mountain bike and helmet. The trip is fully supported by our air conditioned minibus, fully equipped with two-way radios.
To turn a short trip into a real holiday you can add our Khao Yai Wine Country tour to this tour and receive a 5% discount on the total price.
- Facts & Figures:
* Number of Days: 4 days / 3 nights.
* Pick up Time: 06h30 to 07h00 at your hotel on day one.
* Drop Off: Usually around 17h30 at your hotel in Bangkok on day four.
* Departure Days: Every Tuesday.
* Meal Basis: Full board from lunch on day one to lunch on day three.
* Children: Children aged 12-17 years are welcome on this trip and receive a 25% discount.
* Bike Rental: Trek mountain bike, helmet and water bottle are all Included in the tour price.
* Total Distance: 124km.
* Biking Grade (out of five).
* Support Fully supported by our driver and minivan.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Single Supplements: $93 USD.
Price Includes:
- All hotels and meals specified
- All transfers by a/c vehicles
- All entrances to museums and sites mentioned including the train ride
- All water and snacks whilst riding
- Bike Hire and spares for 4 days
- English speaking cycle guide
- Four lunches (Thai Food)
- Two Dinners (Thai Food)
Price Does Not Include:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft drinks and other beverages in the evenings
- Elephant Riding
- Massage
- Tips for guides
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