Highlanders Route Advanced Mountain Bike Tour in Chiang Mai

Enjoy the challenge of full-day advanced mountain bike ride near Chiang Mai. Experience the thrill of a 1600m vantage point as you ride downhill to Chiang Mai. Bike through Northern Thailand's finest National Park. Enjoy the stunning views and made for experienced mountain bikers. Start biking from the top of Doi Pui mountain, where landmarks below include the village of Doi Pui, revered Doi Suthep temple and Bhubing Palace. The highlanders route features National forest and Plantation access dirt road with ruts, rock gardens, mud and sand traps, some steep downhills, turning into advanced single track completely unused by vehicular traffic. Very rewarding trip if you are an experienced mountain biker.

Our safety briefing at the top confirms that participants are ready to tackle this hard xc ride. An easy descent brings with a couple of uphills on the way to the Coffee Plantation, here we regroup and some might choose to switch to a less strenuous and technically demanding ride, for those ready to go the short break at the Plantation gets us ready to head-on. Riding DH on flowing Jeep Track we turn west at the forest intersection where we, enjoying higher speeds reach the High Country Royal Planting Project, we enter the great divide, a barely used and unmaintained path. What once was double track has over the years turned into very technical single track riding. Continuing along the high road with fantastic views of the valley below we ride a gradual, long downhill. Warmed up we play in and out of ruts and holes, sand traps and rocks. The challenging terrain forces us to maintain full concentration on riding and moves us into ” the zone “ of the sport. Soon the Lake appears below us and the final run is all single track to the bottom. Where a well-deserved lunch awaits us.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum age 12 years

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.