Road Cycling Bangkok to Phuket

Itinerary Details

1. Day 1Bangkok - Petchaburi - Pranburi

   After being picked up from your Bangkok hotel, you’ll enjoy a scenic 3.5-hour drive to the cycling start point in Phetchaburi Province. In a picturesque rural setting, with low-lying mountains marking the border with Myanmar to the west, you’ll get your bike ready and set off. Your warm-up ride follows quiet backroads through gently rolling hills, passing rice fields, sugarcane and pineapple plantations, along with a few scenic reservoirs. After around 58 km, you’ll arrive at Pranburi Beach, finishing the ride with views over the Gulf of Thailand as you roll into your elegant seaside resort for the first night. In the evening, you’ll join the group for a welcome dinner.

   • 36 miles
   • -285.4 ft
     679.1 ft
     964.6 ft
   • Wyndham Hua Hin Pranburi Resort
   • Lunch and Dinner
2. Day 2Pranburi - Klong Wan

   Your day begins with a 20 km ride along the Pranburi coast, gently warming up your legs as you pass Pacific waves, palm-fringed shores, and fishing boats bobbing in the bay. The route then turns inland toward Sam Roi Yot—meaning “Three Hundred Peaks”—a fitting name for this striking landscape of craggy limestone formations rising from the coastal plains. Enjoy riding along quiet roads with sweeping views, as the peaks frame a patchwork of shrimp farms, their neat rectangular pools lining the way. Around the 45 km mark, the route returns to the coast for the remainder of the ride, including stretches along a secondary road running parallel to the historic railway linking Bangkok to the southern provinces. The day concludes with views of the vivid blue waters of the twin bays of Prachuap Khiri Khan, which you follow into the seaside town of Klong Wan, where your hotel awaits.

   • 56.5 miles
   • -9.8 ft
     1,154.9 ft
     1,164.7 ft
   • Klongwan Resort
   • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
3. Day 3Klong Wan - Baan Grood

   Today features a shorter ride, designed to reach the next beach resort in time for lunch and a relaxing afternoon. The route begins by leaving Klong Wan along the coast before weaving through inland backroads lined with increasingly abundant coconut plantations. A short, unavoidable 10 km stretch follows along the main road with a wide shoulder, before returning to quieter coastal roads that hug the shoreline. Around the 45 km mark, there’s a stop at an organic coconut farm to learn about how this energy-rich fruit—so central to coastal Thai life—is grown and harvested, along with a chance to sample it. The ride then continues to a charming seaside resort on Baan Grood Beach, a peaceful stretch of golden sand where the rest of the afternoon is yours to unwind. Dinner is at your leisure, with the option to dine at the resort or explore a nearby local seafood restaurant.

   • 40.4 miles
   • 6.6 ft
     1,355 ft
     1,348.4 ft
   • Baan Grood Arcadia
   • Breakfast and Lunch

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     Baan Grood Arcadia

     A resort and spa on Bankrut Beach

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     Baan Grood Arcadia

     A resort and spa on Bankrut Beach

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     Baan Grood Arcadia

     A resort and spa on Bankrut Beach

4. Day 4Ban Grood - Saphli

   Today’s route takes you across Thailand’s narrowest stretch of land, with the Myanmar border running close to the west. You begin by riding along Baan Grood’s quiet, palm-lined beach road and through peaceful country lanes before joining a wider road that winds through the lush estuaries of coastal Thailand.
   
   By around the 70 km mark, the road narrows again as you enter an almost continuous landscape of coconut and palm oil plantations. From there, you pick up the pace on a dedicated bike lane alongside the main road.
   
   After approximately 95 km, you reach Ao Bo Mao Bay, where a beachfront restaurant offers a well-earned lunch stop. The route then continues over a scenic bridge with views of fishing boats below before the final stretch into the beaches of Saphli in Chumphon Province, your stop for the night.
   
   After completing the tour’s first century ride, you might want to celebrate with a fresh coconut, an ice-cold beer—or both.

   • 72.7 miles
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     2,739.5 ft
     2,739.5 ft
   • Nana Beach Resort
   • Breakfast and Lunch

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     Nana Beach Resort

     A charming beach front resort with lovely gardens

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     Nana Beach Resort

     A charming beach front resort with lovely gardens

5. Day 5Saphli - Lang Suan

   Today offers a long and rewarding ride through the lush backwaters of Chumphon Province. The first 20 km follows the coast, crossing a series of scenic bridges that arc over estuaries and passing Pak Hat Beach, known as the landing site of the Japanese army during World War II.
   
   The route then turns inland into a fertile agricultural landscape of coconut, oil palm, and rubber plantations, along with orchards rich in tropical fruits such as rambutan, durian, and mangosteen. The pace remains steady over roughly 95 km, mostly on quiet secondary roads that offer an intimate look at local life. In Chumphon—often called the “Gateway to the South”—the atmosphere gradually shifts into a distinctly southern Thai character. Along the way, Buddhist temples stand alongside an increasing number of mosques, and you may notice locals wearing hijabs or kufis, reflecting the cultural and religious diversity of the peninsula.
   
   Today’s destination is a Thai-style countryside retreat set within gardens on the plains of the Lang Suan River.
   
   

   • 70.8 miles
   • 32.8 ft
     2,250.7 ft
     2,217.8 ft
   • Baan Klang Suan Resort
   • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
6. Day 6Lang Suan - Laem Sai

   With two consecutive 100 km rides behind you, today’s route offers a gentler pace. From Lang Suan, the journey winds back to the coast via scenic backroads for around 13 km, where the Gulf of Thailand comes back into view. The ride continues past maritime scenes of local boats and traditional fishing setups lining the shore, followed by stretches of palm-lined roads leading to Lamae Beach. At around the 30 km mark, there’s a well-timed break.
   
   Turning inland once more, a long, straight, and flat stretch of road invites you to settle into a comfortable rhythm and ride at your own pace. In the distance, dramatic karst formations rise from the plains, and by around 60 km, the route runs alongside these jungle-clad massifs. After passing through palm oil plantations, the road gradually returns to the coast, finishing at Laem Sai Beach.
   
   Arriving in time for lunch, the rest of the afternoon is yours to unwind in this quiet corner of coastal Thailand, far from the usual tourist trail.

   • 52.2 miles
   • -42.7 ft
     1,181.1 ft
     1,223.8 ft
   • Laem Sai Resort
   • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
7. Day 7Laem Sai - Khao Sok

   The route today marks an important milestone, transitioning from powdery white sands to dense green jungle as you head west across the peninsula towards Khao Sok National Park. From Laem Sai, cycle 20 km along quiet side roads to reach one of the south’s oldest Buddhist temples, dating back more than a millennium to a time when the Srivijaya kingdom ruled this region. From here, you'll arc around the hinterland of Surat Thani city, the bustling provincial capital of southern Thailand’s largest province, where traffic tends to get busier.

   By 60 km, you'll be back on minor roads for a long stretch through a rural landscape of rubber and palm oil plantations – the backbone of the region’s agriculture. You'll stop for a break at an intriguing cave temple at around 80 km before settling in for the final stage towards the edge of Khao Sok National Park.

   As you roll into today’s hotel, rugged rainforest-clad mountains rise dramatically in the background. You are just a short drive from Cheow Lan Lake, a vast man-made reservoir where limestone karsts emerge from emerald-green waters.

   • 68.4 miles
   • 190.3 ft
     2,253.9 ft
     2,063.6 ft
   • Sai Chol Grandview Resort
   • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
8. Day 8Khao Sok - Khao Lak

   In the morning, you ride along the beautiful road skirting the southern edge of Khao Sok National Park. Surrounded by dense jungle and dramatic karst formations, the route offers a glimpse of one of the world’s oldest evergreen rainforests and Southern Thailand’s largest continuous tract of native forest.
   
   The first 55 km undulates gently with a few punchy climbs, culminating in a more demanding 5 km ascent at an average gradient of around 5%. A rewarding descent then carries you down into the coastal plains of the Andaman side of peninsular Thailand.
   
   At approximately 90 km, you arrive in the historic town of Takua Pa, once a thriving center of the 19th and early 20th century tin mining boom. Here, you explore its well-preserved Chino-Portuguese merchant houses, a lasting reminder of its prosperous past. After a relaxed ride through town and lunch, the route continues along quiet backroads winding through small villages and shaded rubber plantations.
   
   The day finishes at the golden beaches of Khao Lak, overlooking the Andaman Sea. The afternoon is free to unwind by the ocean or at your elegant seaside resort.
   
   

   • 73.9 miles
   • -502 ft
     3,303.8 ft
     3,805.8 ft
   • Apsara Beachfront Resort
   • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

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     Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villa Khao Lak

     A lavish beachfront property where you can unwind in the modern rooms or be refreshed with a dip in the pool

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     Apsara Beachfront Resort & Villa

     A lavish beachfront property where you can unwind in the modern rooms or be refreshed with a dip in the pool

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     Apsara Beachfront Resort & Villa

     A lavish beachfront property where you can unwind in the modern rooms or be refreshed with a dip in the pool

9. Day 9Khao Lak - Phuket

   Time for the home stretch. From Khao Lak, you begin riding along the main road, stopping after about 11 km at the International Tsunami Museum to learn about the profound impact of the 2004 tsunami on the region. The route then continues with a scenic climb over a coastal headland before, at around the 30 km mark, shifting onto quiet secondary roads through the rolling countryside of Phang Nga Province.
   
   At approximately 60 km, you turn off onto smaller roads leading back toward the coast, passing through fishing communities and tranquil lagoons. The ride then follows Natai Beach before reaching the iconic Sarasin Bridge, marking the crossing from the mainland onto Phuket.
   
   With the cycling officially complete, you avoid the island’s busy traffic with a 30–45 minute transfer to your final seaside hotel. The afternoon is free to relax, before gathering in the evening to celebrate an epic cycling journey from Bangkok to Phuket.
   
   

   • 56.5 miles
   • -23 ft
     2,336 ft
     2,358.9 ft
   • Bella Nara Phuket
   • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
10. Day 10Phuket Departure

    The tour has come to an end, but feel free to extend your stay on Phuket! As Thailand’s largest island and a premier tourist destination, Phuket is brimming with resorts, beaches, restaurants, nightlife, nature, and lots of activities.

    • Breakfast