Chiang Mai Countryside Guided Bike Tour
Description
Experience the beauty of Thailand's countryside on a full-day bike tour with 60 kilometers. Start with a scenic train ride to Lamphun and take in the impressive architecture of Wat Phra That Hariphunchai. Get to know the locals at Ban Tawai Handicraft and explore the forest temple of Wat Umong. An expert guide, lunch, snacks, and drinks are included, as well as round-trip train tickets. Whether you're a history buff or an outdoor enthusiast, you're sure to have a memorable experience with the Chiang Mai Countryside Adventure by Bike.
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Itinerary
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.
Bikes on the Train : The 30-minute train ride will take you south from Chiang Mai to Lamphun.
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
Pedaling out of the city, the bike tour will cut across the countryside towards Chiang Mai, wandering through fruit orchards and along canals.
The tour takes a break in a small village on the banks of the Ping River for some deliciously simple Thai food.
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.
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
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.
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
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Lead passenger contact information is requested at the time of booking
- All customers require to bring original passport (foreigners) or ID card (Thai citizen) to show State Railway officer
- Child Seats is available upon request, child seats could accommodate for kid's weight 14kg only.
Reviews(155)
This is a delightful bike ride encompassing a traditional train journey and then cycling through countryside and back to the city. Our guide Don facilitated the whole day with skill and care. He was happy to share his knowledge of the temples.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the mix of train travel and countryside cycling back to the city. Don will be so pleased to hear your kind words—he truly enjoys sharing his knowledge of the temples. We hope to see you again for another great ride!
Our Guide- Gun- 5 stars! Knowledgeable, kind, easy going. The ride itself- in terms of seeing Thai life in the countryside- tasting fruit straight from trees- 5 stars! Part of the ride was on quite paved or unpaved streets and a smaller part was in traffic in the cities of Chiang Mai and Lamphun (which was a little scary- as I am not used to biking in traffic). Not strenuous- as mostly flat- good quality hybrid bike. The wood carving village was quaint and impressive (art wise). The Thai lunch was just ok. (Simple- one option, one dish- cooked by an adorable lady in a spot on the side of the road). Overall a great excursion!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled Gun provided 5-star service and that you enjoyed the authentic countryside views. It’s great to hear our hybrid bikes met your needs for a smooth ride. We appreciate your feedback on the city segments and the local lunch; we’re always looking to refine our tours. We hope to welcome you back for another great excursion soon!
Nice to get out of the city into the countryside, meet the Thai locals and the water buffalo! We enjoyed the experience of the train ride, our guide Gan was informative about Thai custom and culture and over the course of the day we stopped a few times for coffee, lunch, ice cream, very welcome on a hot January day! We covered 45km but we were aware of that distance as we had read the trip description before booking which was very true. We are a fairly fit couple in our sixties and we enjoyed the day but take into account the weather temperature on the day you plan to do it as it was very hot over the last two hours! You do not have to be committed cyclists to enjoy this, we would recommend.
Thank you so much for your detailed review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed escaping the city, meeting the locals, and experiencing the train ride. Gan will be happy to know his guidance and insights into Thai culture were appreciated. We also appreciate your helpful notes about the distance and the weather—these will be valuable for future guests. It’s great to hear that you were able to enjoy the day at your own pace and still make the most of it. We hope to welcome you back to explore more of Thailand soon!
Plenjai was awesome! This is a great day trip! Lots to see and explore outside of Chiang Mai. Great Lunch and cool little towns. I highly recommend it.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the day trip, Plenjai’s guidance, and the sights, lunch, and charming towns. We really appreciate your recommendation!
Gun was an amazing guide. He took is on a real off road trip to many many places of interest with regular stops and refreshments. I would really recommend anyone to do this trip when you visit Chiang Mai
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that Gun provided such an amazing off-road adventure through Chiang Mai. Highlighting our team's local expertise and the quality of our refreshments is much appreciated. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another professional, scenic journey.
Fantastic guide and beautiful country side views. Took the train there and biked all day! So much fun! We saw a few farms, temples, interacted with locals - they were so happy to see us :) food was yummy and guide so knowledgeable. Recommend this adventure
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the scenic countryside, train ride, and biking adventure. It’s wonderful to hear you loved interacting with locals, visiting farms and temples, and enjoying the food. We’re especially glad the guide’s knowledge stood out. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us.
Our guide was A. A did a great job leading us on back roads through Lamphun and Chiang Mai. A has a wealth of knowledge on the temples and the area. We could stop for pictures along the way and we learned about the temples. A has great energy!
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad A made your tour through Lamphun and Chiang Mai enjoyable and informative. It’s wonderful to hear you appreciated the temple insights, photo stops, and A’s great energy. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Great bike tour! If you want to get away from all the tourists and bustle of Chiang Mai and see the countryside, this is a great way to do it. Our guide was fantastic and the cycling was beautiful.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed escaping the bustle of Chiang Mai and experiencing the countryside by bike. It’s great to know your guide made the experience even more memorable. We hope to welcome you again on another ride soon!
A great little cycle tour made possible by the wonderful guide Farm. It had a great selection of cultural spots, a relaxing lunch with gentle riding through the quiet countryside paths south of Chiang Mai. This is leisurely riding and not strenuous. The best part is Farm, who is such a lovely guy, and took so much care to keep us informed and safe (such care at every road crossing). A great trip that ended with a smile on our face.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the cultural stops, relaxing lunch, and peaceful countryside ride. Farm will be so happy to know his care, guidance, and attention to safety made the tour memorable. We're glad it ended with a smile on your face!
James was a safe navigator and a friendly guide. The time spent at the temple, lunch and various stops along the way were just nice. I had a fun day exploring the country side with James.
Thank you for the lovely review! We're glad to hear James made your day enjoyable with his safe navigation and friendly guidance. It’s great that the temple visit, lunch, and stops felt just right. Wonderful to know you had a fun time exploring the countryside with him!
