SOUTHERN THAILAND BIKE TOUR
Land program 16 days
In southern Thailand, we cycle along the beautiful tropical beaches, azure blue sea and beautiful fishing villages. The cycling trip goes from Bangkok to the south. Limestone rocks at Sam Roi Yot jut out of the sea in Phang Nga Bay. We explore the countryside the sea and up in the Kuraburi jungle we discover the beautiful mangrove forests. Along the way you meet the friendly people and enjoy the delicious Asian cuisine.
This relaxing bike ride is for anyone who wants to experience the tropics. We cycle through green rice fields and along tropical beaches. We ride in the Sam Roi Yot National Park, one of the islands in Phang Nga Bay and along the coast of Khao Lak. From Krabi we fly back to bustling Bangkok at the beginning and end of this cycle trip.
During Djoser bike trips we cycle from our residence as a base, or take a multi-day cycling tour. There is no tightly scheduled itinerary. On rest days you can do additional cycling or partake in other activities. The guide can give you tips and suggestions. You are not obligated to participate. Those who prefer more freedom you may opt to spend more individual time. Due to the nature of our trips and local conditions, we may encounter be unexpected situations. This may prevent a bicycle ride or activity.
We travel in groups of around 16 and up to 20 people.
The land program is 16 days. These days are numbered including one travel day.
Bangkok, Cha-Am
Day 1 Transit day
Day 2 arrival Bangkok - land program begins
Day 3 Bangkok - Petchaburi - Cha-Am
In Bangkok we start our cycling trip. Bangkok is a very special city with up to three remarkable entries in the Guinness Book of Records, ie longest official city name (172 letters), the highest average temperatures and longest traffic jam ever (14 hours). You will find in this city an interesting combination of East and West. There are over 400 temples and markets, a feast for the eyes. Bangkok has more than 8 million registered inhabitants, but the actual figure is probably around 13 million. It is a very busy city with an area of approximately 974 square miles.
In Petchaburi we start with the first bike ride of our trip. This city is a cultural-historical center with impressive temples and a beautiful national park. The cycle tour takes us for a trip of about 24 miles through rural areas, through green paddy fields and swaying palm trees to Cha-Am. Cha-Am is a fairly new resort with beautiful sandy beaches. On weekends the Thai residents relax here. Cha-Am is still relatively unknown among Western tourists.
Sam Roi Yot National Park
Day 4 Cha-Am - Sam Roi Yot National Park
Day 5 Sam Roi Yot NP
Day 6 Sam Roi Yot NP - Chumpon
Day 7 Chumpon
Day 8 Chumpon - Ranong
The next day we take a wonderful journey of 40 miles to Pranburi. You can even choose the distance of the trip. Ride along the beach and hinterland, passing pineapple plantations and fishing villages. We stay overnight at the edge of the Sam Roi Yot National Park. This park is named after "the mountain of 300 peaks, a landscape of jagged limestone mountains. The area offers beautiful views of the coastline with picturesque fishing villages. We have the whole day to explore this beautiful park by bike. The cycling trip through the countryside goes along beaches, villages and caves. In a small fishing village we take a boat to see one of the caves . The boat puts us out on a beautiful beach where you can relax and swim. From this beach you can make a climb to see some beautiful stalactite caves. Further along during the ride, serious bikers can climb the Khao Deang hill. You will be rewarded with wonderful views over the park. The view is of course the best from the top of one of the mountains. The cycling in this part of Thailand is spent more in the lesser known areas, for the most part on quiet country roads where you will quickly discover the friendly Thai people who like to chat. In Chumpon, where, after a bike ride of about 24 miles we arrive, and spend a night in a hotel right on the azure sea. During the ride you see left the sea and mountains to the right. In the evening you can enjoy the sunset and the delicious food. This is a real holiday! The next day at the beach you can catch your breath spending a restful day at the beach. You can snorkel, dive or explore the area by bicycle.
Kuraburi, Khao Lak
Day 9 Ranong - Kuraburi
Day 10 Kuraburi
Day 11 Kuraburi
Day 12 Kuraburi - Khao Lak
We travel along the west coast and continue south. While riding you will see the landscape slowly change. We leave the beach and enter a lush mountainous area. The scenic and hilly route goes to the Isthmus of Kra to the Burmese border. Chan Ban Pah River forms the natural border between Thailand and Burma. The area around the charming town of Ranong has a green and lush vegetation with many waterfalls.
After the bike ride of 37 miles you can relax in one of the hot springs with rich mineral water. The next day during the bike ride you will come to Kuraburi where there are inclines. The route is interesting and not too intense. Your efforts will be rewarded with beautiful views. We stay in a pleasant resort in the Kuraburi jungle.
In Kuraburi we will be welcomed by the Thai family with whom we will stay for the night. They will prepare our meals. If you want you can "get your hands dirty" and help the local with the mangrove reforestation project. Nature lovers can go with a local guide to the jungle. We leave Kuraburi and bike through valleys to the picturesque coastal Khao Lak.
Phuket, Ao Nang
Day 13 Khao Lak - Yao Yai Island - Yao Noi Island
Day 14: Yao Noi Island - Krabi - Ao Nang
Day 15 Ao Nang
The bus takes us the next day to the pier where we cross by boat to the island of Khao Yao Yai. On the island there are no paved roads. We cycle through fishing villages where we are greeted by cheerful children. The ride of about 31 miles will include stretches through rubber plantations and jungle. At the end of the tour we take the boat from Khao to Yao Noi, where we stay overnight. The next day we will have a ride of about 18 miles before we take a boat to the beautiful beach on the island of Ao Nang
In Ao Nang, you can relax from the cycling in recent weeks. Nature lovers can enjoy a canoe trip through the mangroves, go diving or visit the harbor town located a short distance away in Krabi.
Day 16 Ao Nang - Krabi - Bangkok
Day 17 Bangkok
From Krabi we fly back to Bangkok, where you have a some time to purchase your last souvenirs. After a delicious Thai meal the land program comes to an end.
