Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by Bike

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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