| TOUR SUMMARY |
| Being very varied with its beaches and rainforests, the
versatility of mountain bikes make them essential to experience South
Thailand. The little visited province of Trang is our starting point
and our journey follows the coast north into scenic Krabi Province. We
ride along coastal byways fringed by coconut palms, rubber plantations
and into the mangroves. Taking time out of the saddle, we take a boat
trip through the mangroves to see the limestone islands and cliffs of
Phang Nga Bay. In Khao Sok National Park, we ride into the rainforest
in search of gibbons and hornbills. The journey ends at the beaches of
Khao Lak. |
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RIDING PROFILE |
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We ride a little over 500 km mostly on tarmac
roads in reasonable repair some jeep trails and a few off road
sections. Some of the off-road sectors will challenge to inexperienced
riders but with a little help can easily be ridden. The early rides
are on flat terrain with a few hills in the later stages.
This tour is suitable for people with reasonable fitness and
confidence in riding long distances. The trip is point-to-point, apart
from two loops and fully supported: a SpiceRoads minibus rigged to
carry bikes will shadow us for the entire journey.
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| ITINERARY |
| Day 1
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Bangkok – Trang - Pak Meng 64 km [L,D]
Thai Airways flight TG251 to Trang departing 08:10 and arriving
09:40h. Transfer and start riding to beach of Pak Meng along back
roads. Lunch on beach. Ride last 10 along side the beach.
Overnight at Pak Meng beach. |
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| Day 2
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Pak Meng – Krabi 65 km [B,L,D]
A road ride today, transfer short way out of Pakmeng and ride
loop with the ride ending at Wat Tam Seua (Tiger Cave Temple) and
one of the most famous temples in South Thailand. Climb to top of
a Karst hill. |
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| Day 3
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Krabi 70 km [B, L, D]
Ride along roads with classic views of limestone rocks. There are
some off road sections, but not technical. In late afternoon ride
along side beach. |
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| Day 4
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Krabi – Ao Leuk 68 km [B,L,D]
Take quieter back roads passing rubber plantations. Lunch at
Koranee Marine National Park, before continuing short way to rest
stop for the night. |
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| Day 5 |
Ao Leuk – Phang Nga Bay 46 km [B,L,D]
Transfer start of ride (Kok Kloy). Ride off road section approx
15km. Have lunch before continuing to ride to Phang Nga, mainly
off road. Take in Monkey Temple and Wat Suwan Kuth. Take boat trip
starting off in mangrove swamps it cruises to James Bond Island. |
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| Day 6 |
Phang Nga Bay – Khao Sok 66 km [B,L,D]
Enter hills heading towards rainforests of Khao Sok. As this is a
hilly area there are some climbs involved. |
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| Day 7 |
Khao Sok 24 km [B,L,D]
Ride through Khao Sok rainforest. This has some off road but
nothing too challenging. Visit the gibbon sanctuary. Explore the
park further by foot, bike or raft/canoe. |
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| Day 8 |
Khao Sok – Khao Lak 73 km [B,L,D]
Visit old town of Takua Pa. Head south to beach resort area of
Khao lak passing through plantations and small villages on the
way. |
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| Day 9 |
Khao Lak – Phuket Airport [B,L]
Morning free. Arrange airport transfers for onward connections. |
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| ** B - Breakfast; L - Lunch; D -
Dinner |
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| TOUR INFORMATION |
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| Total Distance |
518 km |
| Number of cycling days |
Five full days and three half-day |
| Road Surface |
This tour follows a mix of good asphalt roads and
vehicle-width plantation trails, which may be smooth, gritty,
stony, rocky, rutted, loose or hard-packed. Plus some optional
off-road sections with a few technical sections so some off-road
experience would be an advantage but is by no means essential. |
| 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. |
| Accommodation |
Three nights 3-4star resorts, five nights tourist
class resorts or jungle lodges. All hotels have en suite
facilities and a/c, except two nights in Khao Sok where there is
no a/c. Whenever possible we try to use hotels with charm and
local character. |
| Food |
All meals are included from lunch on Day 1 to
lunch on Day 9. |
| Children |
Children under 16-years old are not allowed to
join this tour. |
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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 |
| TST-111107 |
11 Nov 08 |
19 Nov 07 |
38,500 |
8,750 |
3,850 |
| TST-060108 |
06 Jan 08 |
14 Jan 08 |
38,500 |
8,750 |
3,850 |
| TST-100208 |
10 Feb 08 |
18 Feb 08 |
38,500 |
8,750 |
3,850 |
| TST-230308 |
23 Mar 08 |
31 Mar 08 |
38,500 |
8,750 |
3,850 |
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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 |
52,000 |
49,000 |
39,000 |
36,000 |
34,000 |
32,900 |
8,750 |
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Tour Price Includes
• All hotels (twin share or dorm ) and meals specified
• Cycle support by a/c vehicles
• All entrances to museums and sites mentioned
• All water and snacks whilst riding
• Thai English speaking SpiceRoads cycle guide
• All meals mentioned (Thai food) |
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Tour Price Excludes
• International / Domestic 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 |
| For reservation or inquiries please contact:
info@traveller2000.com |
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