Thailand Heritage by Bicycle

We transfer from Bangkok to begin our ride at Bang Pa-In, the former summer palace of Siamese kings. Cycling through riverside communities by the Chao Phraya River, we arrive at the UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya, where we explore the ruins of the once-great capital.

We arc around Ayutthaya and cycle north through rice field covered plains surrounding the Chao Phraya River. Our ride concludes at a stunning temple housing a colossal gilded Buddha statue, after which we transfer to a charming lakeside resort in Uthai Thani Province.

We visit a lively morning market before riding through the rustic countryside, passing rice paddies, villages, temples, and more of the Chao Phraya River. Our journey continues as we transfer to the ancient capital of Sukhothai, with a stop at the fortress city of Kamphaeng Phet along the way.

In the morning we explore the stunning Sukhothai Historical Park. We ride along roads connecting ancient temples and stop to admire some of the most impressive ruins. In the afternoon we transfer to the northern town of Phrae, once the centre of Thailand's lucrative teak trade.

After a transfer from Phrae, we enjoy a ride through Lampang Province’s countryside, with jungle-clad mountains as our backdrop. We visit an impressive fortified temple complex and spend the night at a northern Thai-style resort along the banks of the Wang River.

A final transfer takes us into Lamphun Province, where we ride past longan orchards and through ancient towns before reaching Chiang Mai. In the evening, we head to dinner by Chiang Mai’s iconic public transport — the red truck, which you see cruising all around town!

On our final morning, we visit the glittering mountaintop temple of Doi Suthep and the tranquil Buddhist forest retreat of Wat Umong. We bid our farewells over one last lunch together.