| TOUR SUMMARY |
Mountain bikes are the perfect way to discover North Thailand.
Starting in Chiang Mai our tour explores the hills and tribal lands of
North Thailand. Riding north to Chiang Dao we visit Tha Ton, Doi Mae
Salong, Doi Tung and Mae Sai before reaching the Golden Triangle.
Riding through spectacular mountain scenery, we visit many tribal
villages and our mountain bikes allow us to explore parts of north
Thailand few tourists ever visit. Although bicycles are our main form
of transport, we also travel by boat and elephant. One night is spent
in a Lahu tribal village; otherwise we use comfortable accommodation
and provide first-class support. |
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RIDING PROFILE |
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This is a mountain bike tour designed for riders
with at least some off road experience. Approximately 40% of the
500+kilometres we cover are off-road. The terrain varies from forest
trails and single track to good quality asphalt roads.
We are shadowed by a well-equipped escort vehicle and our guides have
powerful two-way radios. However please note that some rides are not
supported due to the terrain. Some climbs are challenging and some
off-road descents are technical, therefore participants should be
confident of their physical condition and bike handling skills.
Off-road biking experience is an advantage.
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| ITINERARY |
| Day 1
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Chiang Mai – 23 km [D]
Meet in Chiang Mai in the morning to brief everyone thoroughly
and bike assembly. In the afternoon ride to Ban Tawai the centre
of arts and crafts shopping Enjoy pool and resort facilities. |
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| Day 2
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Doi Saket – Royal Ping 60 km [B,L,D]
Take a boat to trail head. Ride through scenic teak forest.
Spill out of forest at a waterfall where support truck waits with
lunch. Ride along country back roads and trails to our resort near
Chiang Dao. |
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| Day 3
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Royal Ping – Chiang Dao 75 km [B, L, D]
Ride through rice fields and among limestone cliffs. Ride truck
paths cut by local hill tribes and meet Akha, Lisu, Lau and
Palaung people. Lunch at a Forestry Camp before riding more off
road trails. |
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| Day 4
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Chiang Dao – Mae Salak 82 km [B,L,D]
Ride from resort to Tub Tao caves and temple retreat before
taking the quiet and back roads to lunch in Fang. Ride the
wonderfully scenic back roads to Mae Salak. |
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| Day 5 |
Mae Salak – Lahu Village 28 km [B,L,D]
From the resort ride the 8 kms to a Jakhu village, where we meet a
long-tail boat (with bikes) to riverside area, after a welcome
stop continue along a riverside trail to Karen village. Trade
bikes for elephants and ride up the mountain to Lahu Village. Stay
as guests of local family. |
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| Day 6 |
Lahu Village – Doi Mae Salong 18 km [B,L,D]
Trek through forest passing to a waterfalls, transfer to foot
of Doi Mae Salong and make first big mountain climb to Mae Salong. |
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| Day 7 |
Doi Mae Salong – Puchaisai Resort 55 km [B,D]
Visit temple at top of the hill. Ride downhill through forest
to resort. Afternoon is free to enjoy the resort’s facilities,
laze by the pool or explore the surrounding countryside. |
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| Day 8 |
Puchaisai Resort – Golden Triangle 115km [B,L]
Off-road ride through orchards followed by an on-road climb up
Doi Tung. Take lunch on top of mountain and visit temple
containing Buddha’s clavicle. Ride along ridgeback road and
downhill into Mae Sai. Flat ride alongside Sai River to the Golden
Triangle. |
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| Day 9 |
Golden Triangle - Chiang Mai 40 km [B,L,D]
Take sightseeing ride to Chiang Saen. Visit old city, opium
museum and temple with views across Laos and Burma, then continue
to Chiang Khong. Transfer to Chiang Mai and after checking into
hotel enjoy a farewell dinner at a riverside restaurant. |
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| Day 10 |
Chiang Mai
Climb (or transfer) to Wat Doi Suthep. Ride downhill for 30
kilometres through mountain scenery. Transfer back to the hotel
then to airport for your onward travels. |
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| ** B - Breakfast; L - Lunch; D -
Dinner |
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| TOUR INFORMATION |
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| Total Distance |
595 km |
| Number of cycling days |
Eight full days and one half-day |
| Road Surface |
Surfaces range from good asphalt roads and
vehicle-width tracks to off-road trails, to rough tracks and
single tracks, some of which may be steep and rutted so some
off-road riding skills are an advantage. |
| Support |
One or two air-conditioned minibuses specially
rigged to take bikes and bikers. |
| Group |
Minimum 4. Maximum 16. |
| Staff |
Groups of 6 or more, a SpiceRoads Tour leader,
plus English-speaking Thai guide, drivers and assistants. Groups
of 4-5 will be led by our local Thai guide and our local support
team. |
| Food |
All meals are included from dinner on day 1 to
lunch on Day 10. |
| Children |
Children under 16-years old are not allowed to
join this tour. |
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| ACCOMMODATION ON SCHEDULED TOURS
(STANDARD ACCOMMODATION) |
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| CITY |
HOTEL |
STANDARD |
| Mae Salak |
Huay Khum Resort |
2/3 Star |
| Mae Chan |
Phu Chaisai |
4 Star |
| Golden Triangle |
Imperial Golden Triangle |
4 Star |
| Chiang Mai |
Imperial Mea Ping |
3 Star |
| All Other |
Best available tourist class hotels |
2 Star or below. |
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| NET
RATES PER PERSON IN THAI BAHT |
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| SCHEDULED TOURS |
| TOUR CODE |
TOUR DATES |
PRICE |
SINGLE
SUPPLEMENT |
BIKE HIRE |
| START |
FINISH |
| TNT-181107 |
18 Nov 07 |
27 Nov 07 |
38,500 |
9,975 |
5,250 |
| TNT-231207 |
23 Dec 07 |
01 Jan 08 |
38,500 |
9,975 |
5,250 |
| TNT-270108 |
27 Jan 08 |
05 Feb 07 |
38,500 |
9,975 |
5,250 |
| TNT-090308 |
09 Mar 08 |
18 Mar 08 |
38,500 |
9,975 |
5,250 |
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| * Minimun 4 pax |
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| PRIVATE GROUPS |
| Validity |
2 Pax |
3 Pax |
4-6 Pax |
7-9 Pax |
10-12 Pax |
13-16 Pax |
SINGLE
SUPPLEMENT |
| 01/11/07 - 31/10/08 |
58,900 |
49,900 |
41,200 |
36,300 |
34,000 |
44,000 |
9,975 |
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Tour Price Includes
• All hotels (twin share or dorm ) and meals specified
• Cycle support by a/c vehicles
• All water and snacks whilst riding
• All entrances to museums and sites mentioned
• Thai English speaking guide
• All meals mentioned |
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Tour Price Excludes
• International Flights
• Departure Tax
• Visa Fees
• Bike hire or spares
• Alcoholic, and other beverages in the evenings
• Tips for guides.
• Personal travel insurance
• Any services not mentioned in itinerary |
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BOOKING/INQUIRIES |
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info@traveller2000.com |
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