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Cycling Coastal Thailand
Duration
11 days
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$99
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$3,201 USD
Experience authentic, off the tourist-trail Thailand but without compromising on the stunning scenery and enticing beaches that this beautiful land is famed for. Beginning in vibrant Bangkok, the tour will wind south on quiet roads heading ultimately to the pristine beaches of Khao Lak. Pass 11 eventful days biking through outstanding landscapes, engaging with the locals, discovering endless beaches, seeing sites of historical and cultural interest, basking in the most picturesque of settings and savoring every moment of cycling on this quintessential southern coastal route.
- CategoryCultural & Historical
- TypeFully Guided
- Duration11 days
- Culture LevelAdventurous
- Skill Level2 - Novice
- Activity Level2 - Moderate
- Elevation1 - Easy
- TerrainCoastal
- Distance208.2 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance21.1 miles
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Quick Stats
- Duration11 days
- Main DestinationBangkok and Around
- Distance208.2 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance21.1 miles
- Elevation1 - Easy
- TerrainCoastal
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Itinerary Details
- Day 1Bangkok to Ampawa
Starting from Bangkok, you will be driven south to the Mae Klong Delta area to start the ride at Damnoen Nam Saduak Floating Market, the biggest and most colourful in Thailand and a must-see for any visitor. From there, you will embark on a long-tail boat cruise through a maze of canals cutting through local villages and various plantations. This eye-opening boat ride offers a glimpse into Thailand of old, where local people are going about their daily life with the canal as the focal point.
Then, you will start riding into coconut plantations and fruit orchards along quiet backroads. Today you will visit interesting temples, such as the quirky Wat Bang Kung, held up by a huge banyan tree, and the exceptional carved panels of Wat Bang Kae Noi. At night, you can unwind at a cozy riverside hotel. Feel free to explore Amphawa’s lively weekend market, where rows of food stalls and charming shops fill the vintage canalside community.
- 21.7 miles
- 3.3 ft
459.3 ft
462.6 ft - Amphawa Riverfront Hotel
- Lunch and Dinner
- Day 2Amphawa to Kaeng Krachan
Wake up early to participate in the Thai tradition of making an offering to Buddhist monks. As you will be on the river, the monks will come by in their boats.
After a leisurely breakfast, you will transfer for approx 1.5 hours to Kaeng Krachan National Park. Thailand’s largest national park, Kaeng Krachan is an excellent place for an adventurous day. You will visit the park’s headquarters on the edge of a large reservoir and enjoy the views and cool breezes. You will then ride along the lake’s shoreline and across an impressive dam before heading inland along trails and quiet country roads. You will then stop often in this tranquil area to take in the wonderful views and take photos. There are some small hills but nothing too strenuous or taxing.
The ride will end at your very comfortable, secluded, and beautiful resort beside the river, set in wonderfully landscaped grounds. You will have time for a swim or massage before enjoying a great dinner at the hotel.
- 15.5 miles
- 121.4 ft
1,423.9 ft
1,302.5 ft - Boathouse Paradise Resort
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 3Kaeng Krachan to Hua Hin
Today, you will ride directly from the resort on country roads through mango orchards, sugar cane fields, and palm plantations. You will cross the Petchaburi River and ride 23 km (14.3 mi) to a reservoir. You will then take your first break and hop in the van to visit a temple with a small cave. You'll take the stairs for a short walk up to the Dao (star) Cave, named for some unique formations inside. You will ride only 10 km (6.2 mi) more to your lunch stop at the Hua Hin Vineyard. From our table, there will be a perfect view over the vineyard where the New Latitude grapes are grown - Colombard, Chenin Blanc, Muscat, Shiraz, Sangiovese, and Tempranillo. Wine is not included in the lunch, but there are tasting sets for those who want to try Thai wine.
After lunch, you will get back on your bike and take a back road that alternates between dirt, gravel, and tarmac to Wat Huay Mongkol, where a famous monk is revered. Then you'll pack up the bikes to avoid traffic and drive 30 minutes to your centrally located hotel in the resort town of Hua Hin. Enjoy a stroll through the night market after dinner.
- 31.1 miles
- 42.7 ft
1,295.9 ft
1,253.3 ft - Putahracsa Hua Hin
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 4Hua Hin to Sam Roi Yot to Baan Grood
You will start the day with a short transfer to the start point just outside Hua Hin. Today's ride will be along the coast with picturesque fishing boats making excellent photo opportunities. You will start the ride at a temple where you'll ready the bikes for a very flat ride past fishing villages, schools, temples, and many coconut plantations. Following a windy road that offers some shade, you'll soon find yourself among shrimp farms.
Then, you'll weave through the town of Praknam Pran and see squid drying on racks at the fish market. You'll ride past Khao Kalok, a large rock that separates one bay from another, numerous resorts, and, if the wind is right, a kite surfer or two.
After entering Sam Roi Yot (300 peaks) National Park, known for numerous caves, beaches, and limestone cliffs, you'll ride to the base of Phraya Nakhon Cave, where you will have lunch. For those enthusiastic enough, there's a climb up to the two caverns which are unique in that they are naturally illuminated due to a collapsed roof. In 1890, King Rama V visited the cave and built a royal pavilion that became the symbol of Prachuap Khiri Khan province. You'll then hop into the van to miss a busy section of highway to your seaside resort.
- 31.1 miles
- 23 ft
731.6 ft
708.7 ft - Baan Grood Arcadia Resort
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 5Baan Grood to Koh Talu
This morning, you will have the option for a short 20 km (12.4 mi) ride along the coast before a brief drive to the pier where you will board a speedboat that will whisk you away to your own private island, Koh Talu. The afternoon is free to snorkel with the colorful coral and fish, to kayak around the island, or to clamber up to the viewpoint. Dinner tonight is at your resort on the island.
- 12.4 miles
- 9.8 ft
301.8 ft
311.7 ft - Koh Talu Island Resort
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 6Koh Talu to Chumphon
There is time to go for one more snorkel before you leave the island oasis and boat back to the mainland. Your bike will be waiting and ready for you to ride. The palm tree-lined route you start off on today will take you past white sand beaches on one side and a backdrop of green lush hills on the other. Depending on the boat's arrival time, you'll ride for 30 km (18.6 mi) on a scenic road and then transfer to the next beach resort.
Once the sun goes down, you'll board a local fishing boat (if the weather cooperates) to see how squid are caught by lights on 15 m (14.9 ft) beams extended over the water which attract the catch.
- 18.6 miles
- 13.1 ft
469.2 ft
456 ft - Nana Beach Resort
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 7Chumpon to Ranong
You will start today on the bikes with another coastal ride. However, the terrain will start to undulate, making it a bit different from your earlier rides. Once you have completed the distance, you'll take a lift in the support vehicle up to see a coffee plantation where the region's best Arabica coffee is grown, as well as orchards that produce longan, a small, sweet, and sour fruit grown widely in the south of Thailand. You will then stop at Poonyaban Waterfall, where there’s time for a dip before you continue on to the overnight stop at the port city of Ranong, a Thai province that shares the border with Myanmar.
- 24.9 miles
- 150.9 ft
734.9 ft
584 ft - Numsai Khaosuay Resort
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 8Ranong to Suk Samran
After breakfast, you hop on your bike and head inland. A short ride brings you to a serene local hot spring, home to three natural pools with soothing waters consistently warmed to about 65°C. After relaxing your muscles, you take a two-hour transfer to a unique Thai village where Muslims and Buddhists live harmoniously. Here, you dive into local customs and traditions, meeting your host family to learn the art of making authentic Thai snacks—and, of course, savoring your creations. Following a hearty lunch, you bid farewell to your gracious hosts and transfer to your resort for the evening.
- 12.4 miles
- 164 ft
1,040 ft
876 ft - I-In Resort
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 9Suk Samran to Takua Pa
You transfer about an hour to the old city of Takua Pa, a former flourishing trade port known to Indian and Arab merchants in the 17th century. The city’s wealth came from tin exports, and its legacy lives on in the Chino-Portuguese merchant houses that still stand. You enjoy a leisurely cycle through the town before riding on to the beachside Tsunami Memorial at Ban Nam Khem, where you’ll see a massive fishing boat that was carried an astonishing 2 kilometers inland by the surging waters. Smaller boats, some left in a nearby pond you’ll pass, add to the story of the event. With an early arrival, you’ll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the beach, pool, and spa at your resort, designed in a traditional Thai architectural style.
- 15.5 miles
436.4 ft
436.4 ft- Thai Life Resort
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 10Takua Pa to Khao Lak
Today you will cycle from the resort and head inland to take a quiet backroad through small villages and shady rubber plantations and cross rivers as you cycle to the small waterfall of Sai Rung. There’s a dipping pool at the base, perfect for cooling off before you have lunch. Then it’s a short cycle to the sandy shores of Khao Lak Beach where the cycling ride ends.
In the evening, meet up for a farewell dinner and reminisce about all the Thai experiences you've had along the way.
- 24.9 miles
- 13.1 ft
1,026.9 ft
1,013.8 ft - Apsara Beachfront Resort & Villa
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 11Departure