Chiang Mai Trip Overview
Discover on your bike two scenic valleys north of Chiang Mai: Mae Taeng and Chiang Dao. You’ll spend two nights in a comfortable hotel located in the countryside as a base, enjoying the nature.
Both valley offers scenic views, rice fields, plantations, mountains, as well as their own attractions as caves, waterfalls, temples. As a guided trip, you only need to do what you’ll enjoy the best, cycling. All the rest is taken care by your friendly local English speaking tour guide.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Discover on your bike two scenic valleys north of Chiang Mai: Mae Taeng and Chiang Dao. You’ll spend two nights in a comfortable hotel located in the countryside as a base, enjoying the nature.
Both valley offers scenic views, rice fields, plantations, mountains, as well as their own attractions as caves, waterfalls, temples. As a guided trip, you only need to do what you’ll enjoy the best, cycling. All the rest is taken care by your friendly local English speaking tour guide.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cycling exploration of the Mae Taeng valley
Pass By: Active Thailand Day Trips, 54/5 Moo 2, Soi 14 Tha Sala, Chiang Mai 50000 Thailand
Meeting place, unless pick-up at your hotel within the city limit.
Stop At: Mae Taeng, Mae Taeng
Arriving at base camp. Bike fitting. We set off for a 15km loop in the valley to explore local culture and sights to discover. Lunch then a second cycling loop, more challenging, will explore the valley deeper.
Duration: 5 hours
Pass By: The Mae Ngat Dam & Reservoir, Mae Taeng Thailand
We ride trails and small roads in the area surrounding the scenic Mae Ngat Dam, part of the Sri Lanna National Park.
Stop At: Wat Ban Den, Mae Taeng 50150 Thailand
Cycle unused trails through rice fields, eventually ending at the stunning Wat Ban Den. Take some times to stroll the Temple ground. Then either we cycle or transfer back to the hotel for overnight.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: Thai set lunch
• Dinner: Thai set dinner at hotel
Accommodation included: Le Cocotier Resort (Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai)
Day 2: Cycling and explore the Chiang Dao valley
Stop At: Chiang Dao, Chiang Dao
Vehicle transfer (40 min) to Chiang Dao, for today’s exploration. We set off on undulating small paved road and off road trails trough plantations and forest.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Chiang Dao Hot Spring, 530 Moo 6 Tambon Ban Yang Pu table, Chiang Mai 50170 Thailand
Brief stop at the hot spring and the nearby Karen village.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chiang Dao Cave, Chiang Dao Sub-district, Chiang Dao 50170 Thailand
Eventually reach the Chiang Dao caves and Buddhist sanctuary, where we will have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, take some times to visit the cave (main section), or go deeper with a local guide and lamp if you wish (decide on the spot). Then we continue our riding discovering the scenic valley.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chiang Dao Market, Chiang Dao Thailand
Cycle via the local market where we can take a break. Then ride on the other side of the valley, eventually reaching a plateau with rice fields or various plantations depending on the season. End our cycling and meet with our vehicle, for a transfer back to Mae Taeng and our hotel. (40 min transfer).
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Thai lunch at local restaurant
• Dinner: Thai set dinner at hotel
Accommodation included: Le Cocotier Resort (Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai)
Day 3: Cycle the Mae Taeng valley and waterfalls
Stop At: Mae Taeng, Mae Taeng
This morning we ride a new route, with an off road section ending to a small Temple. Then option to ride (with up hill) or transfer to the Buatong Waterfall.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bua Thong Waterfalls (Nam Phu Chet Si), Moo 8 Mae Ho Phra, Mae Taeng 50150 Thailand
We end the cycling at the waterfall for relaxation and lunch. There is a short nature hike loop leading to the bottom of the fall. After relaxation, we transfer back by vehicle to Chiang Mai.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
Back to the city and drop off at your hotel.
Meals included:
• Breakfast: At hotel
• Lunch: Pack lunch Thai food
No accommodation included on this day.
