Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by Bike

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Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai are two of northern Thailand’s must-see cities. While a national highway connects them, why not take the road less travelled and embark on a leisurely 4-day biking journey through some of the region’s most stunning landscapes? We cycle from one scenic valley to the next, discovering the rustic charm of northern Thailand, or “Lanna” –...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous

What's this trip about?

    Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai are two of northern Thailand’s must-see cities. While a national highway connects them, why not take the road less travelled and embark on a leisurely 4-day biking journey through some of the region’s most stunning landscapes? We cycle from one scenic valley to the next, discovering the rustic charm of northern Thailand, or “Lanna” – the land of a million rice fields – as the locals call it.Starting with hotel pickups in bustling Chiang Mai, we transfer to a nearby waterfall and kick off our adventure with a ride through jungles, farmlands, and past a shimmering reservoir. After visiting the glittering temple complex of Wat Ban Den, we continue to the Chiang Dao Valley, home to Thailand’s third-largest mountain, where we explore a sacred cave and cycle through villages and orchards. Next, we journey to the far north of Thailand, immersing ourselves in the rich mosaic of cultures in the highlands near the Myanmar border and unwind at a riverside hotel. On our final day, we hop on a boat and cruise downstream on the Mae Kok River before cycling through a narrow, forest-clad valley that leads into the rice-growing plains surrounding Chiang Rai. We saddle-off at the fantastical White Temple and the tour concludes with a transfer to your post-tour hotel in Chiang Rai City.Join us on this storied and relaxed ride into the heart of Lanna!

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityChiang Mai
End CityChiang Rai

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Cycling & Biking

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 2

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

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Day 1

We start at Bua Tong Waterfall, where you can climb its “sticky” cascades before we cycle through forests, farmland, and villages. Highlights include Mae Ngat Reservoir and Wat Ban Den’s vibrant temple complex. The day ends in Chiang Dao, with views of Thailand's third-highest peak towering over the valley.

Day 2

Today we visit two sacred cave temples, Wat Tham Chiang Dao and Wat Tham Tap Tao, while riding through scenic countryside framed by limestone massifs. An optional afternoon ride or van transfer takes us to the town of Fang, where we spend the night.

Day 3

We ride to the far north of Thailand, passing by rice paddies, orange orchards, and village temples. Though mostly flat, there’s the option of a short but spicy climb to a hilltop temple before unwinding at our tranquil riverside hotel near the town of Tha Ton.

Day 4

We take a long-tail boat down the Kok River, then cycle through a narrow valley to the rice field-covered plains of Chiang Rai. After a final stretch to the eccentric White Temple, Chiang Rai’s top attraction, we end the ride and transfer you to your post-tour hotel.

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Price per day$288
Last Updated: 3/10/2025
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Apr 2020

Very good company

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Rildi

Apr 2020

in a reasonable price

You can rent a roadbike bicycle in this place, in a reasonable price

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Apr 2020

Today is a good day for half-day tour in Ayutthaya.

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