Chiang Mai Countryside Bike Tour Explore Rural Charms

Discover the scenic countryside of Chiang Mai on this full-day cycling adventure with an experienced guide. Begin with a short train ride to Lamphun, once the capital of the ancient Mon Kingdom, and start your ride at the historic Wat Phra That Hariphunchai. Pedal through quiet villages and lush rice fields, pausing at a local market to enjoy a simple Thai lunch. Along the way, visit the renowned wood-carving village of Ban Tawai, meet a local beekeeper near Doi Suthep, and explore the tranquil forest temple of Wat Umong before cycling back to Chiang Mai.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15 min

   Meet at Discova Chiang Mai office at 8.15AM. The bike tour will depart at 8:30 am sharp as we have a train to catch. After a quick bike fitting and briefing, we pedal to the railway station to catch the train to Lamphun.

2. 2

   Lamphun

   30 min

   Bikes on the Train : The 30-minute train ride will take you south from Chiang Mai to Lamphun.

3. 3

   Wat Phra That Hariphunchai

   30 min

   Bike from the Lamphun railway station through quiet streets and lanes past the ancient city wall to the sacred Temple of Phra That Hariphunchai with its imposing golden chedi.

4. 4

   Chiang Mai

   2 hours

   Pedaling out of the city, the bike tour will cut across the countryside towards Chiang Mai, wandering through fruit orchards and along canals.

5. 5

   Ping River

   2 hours

   The tour takes a break in a small village on the banks of the Ping River for some deliciously simple Thai food.

6. 6

   Baan Tawai Village

   30 min

   After lunch, bike across the Ping River and on through rice paddies arriving at the wood carving village of Ban Tawai. Parking our bikes, we will take a few moments to walk around and admire the craftsmanship of the wood carvers.

7. 7

   Doi Suthep

   30 min

   Cycling the backroads and country lanes making our way through small villages, out across the plain to forested lanes in the foothills of Doi Suthep. Along the way we will stop at an ancient forest shrine of one of the founding kings of Chiang Mai

8. 8

   Chiang Mai

   1 hour

   After traversing a few undulating hills, we will reach the esteemed Royal Ratchapuek Park. Once we arrive at the park, we will take a well-deserved break.

9. 9

   Stop 9

   1 hour

   We will gather our bikes and load them onto our vehicle, proceeding to return to our shop. This route will allow us to avoid the congested roads during peak hours, providing us with a peaceful respite after a fulfilling day of cycling

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.

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