THAILAND UNCHARTED: CHIANG MAI TO HUA HIN

Begin the journey in Chiang Mai as we prepare the bikes and leave Northern Thailand’s cultural capital behind for the mountains.

Today’s opening ride covers approximately 55 km toward Pai. The route introduces us to the highland scenery that defines the first part of this adventure, with winding roads, forested hills and an immediate sense of exploration as we begin our southbound journey.

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  • ACTIVITIES:
    • Bike fitting & Cycling
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  • CYCLING DISTANCE
    • 55km
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  • MEALS:
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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  • HOTEL:
    • Yoma Hotel or similar

After breakfast, we leave Pai and continue approximately 55 km toward Ban Wat Chan, riding deeper into Northern Thailand’s quieter mountain country.

The day brings peaceful rural roads, forested landscapes and small communities along the way. As we move away from Pai, the surroundings become increasingly remote, giving the ride a more adventurous and intimate character.

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  • ACTIVITIES:
    • Bike Cycling
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  • CYCLING DISTANCE:
    • 55km
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  • MEALS:
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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  • HOTEL:
    • Tree Love Kalaya Homestay or similar

Today is one of the longest stages of the tour, with approximately 85 km of cycling from Ban Wat Chan to Mae Chaem.

We ride through remote northern landscapes where forests, mountain roads and scattered communities create a strong sense of discovery. It is a demanding but memorable day, rewarded by some of the most atmospheric scenery of the journey.

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  • ACTIVITIES:
    • Bike Cycling
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  • CYCLING DISTANCE:
    • 85km
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  • MEALS:
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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  • HOTEL:
    • Hot Coffee Guest House and Resort or similar

We continue through the northern highlands with a scenic ride of approximately 50 km from Mae Chaem toward Op Luang National Park.

Surrounded by forested mountains and rural communities, today’s route offers a quieter and more intimate look at this part of Northern Thailand. The shorter distance allows more time to enjoy the changing landscape as we make our way toward the national park area.

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  • ACTIVITIES:
    • Bike Cycling
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  • CYCLING DISTANCE:
    • 50km
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  • MEALS:
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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  • HOTEL:
    • Doi Inthanon Khun Lao Lue House or similar

Today the journey continues south with approximately 70 km of cycling from Op Luang National Park toward Tak.

The scenery gradually opens as we leave the higher mountain country behind. Forested surroundings, rural roads and changing elevations make this a rewarding transition stage as we move toward the broader landscapes of Thailand’s northern interior.

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  • ACTIVITIES:
    • Bike Cycling
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  • CYCLING DISTANCE:
    • 70 km
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  • MEALS:
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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  • HOTEL:
    • White House Hotel or similar

We leave Tak and ride approximately 70 km toward Kamphaeng Phet, continuing our journey south through Thailand’s interior.

The terrain becomes progressively gentler, shifting from the hillier north toward wider agricultural landscapes. It is a steady day in the saddle with quiet roads and a growing sense of progression toward central Thailand.

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  • ACTIVITIES:
    • Bike Cycling
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  • CYCLING DISTANCE:
    • 70 km
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  • MEALS:
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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  • HOTEL:
    • J2 Hotel or similar

Today’s stage covers approximately 75 km, taking us from Kamphaeng Phet toward Uthai Thani.

The ride follows broad countryside and quieter local roads, with long stretches of rural scenery creating an enjoyable rhythm throughout the day. As we continue south, the landscape feels increasingly open and agricultural.

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  • ACTIVITIES:
    • Bike Cycling
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  • CYCLING DISTANCE:
    • 75 km
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  • MEALS:
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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  • HOTEL:
    • Uthai Thani Resort or similar

Leaving Uthai Thani, we continue approximately 70 km toward Kanchanaburi.

The route takes us through peaceful inland areas and rural communities before reaching one of western Thailand’s most historically significant regions. It is another rewarding day of steady riding as the character of the landscape continues to change.

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  • ACTIVITIES:
    • Bike Cycling
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  • CYCLING DISTANCE:
    • 70 km
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  • MEALS:
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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  • HOTEL:
    • Royal River Kwai Resort or similar

Today we take on a longer ride of approximately 80 km from Kanchanaburi toward Ratchaburi.

Leaving the river-influenced landscapes around Kanchanaburi, we ride through open countryside and quieter backroads. The day combines a substantial distance with a gradual transition toward the flatter landscapes of central Thailand.

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  • ACTIVITIES:
    • Bike Cycling
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  • CYCLING DISTANCE:
    • 80 km
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  • MEALS:
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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  • HOTEL:
    • Phu Pha Phung Resort or similar

After breakfast, we continue south from Ratchaburi toward Phetchaburi, riding approximately 55 km through agricultural landscapes and peaceful local roads.

The day offers a comfortable pace and plenty of opportunities to experience everyday rural Thailand from the saddle, with changing scenery and small communities accompanying us toward the final stage of the tour.

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  • ACTIVITIES:
    • Bike Cycling
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  • CYCLING DISTANCE:
    • 55km
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  • MEALS:
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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  • HOTEL:
    • Le La Lake Resort and Spa or similar

The final riding day takes us approximately 65 km from Phetchaburi toward Hua Hin, completing our southbound cycling journey across Thailand.

As the countryside gradually gives way to the coastal atmosphere of Hua Hin, the finish draws closer. Reaching Hua Hin by bike is a fitting conclusion to an 11-day adventure that has taken us from the mountains of Northern Thailand through the central plains to the coast.

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  • ACTIVITIES:
    • Bike Cycling
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  • CYCLING DISTANCE:
    • 65km
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  • MEALS:
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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  • END OF THE JOURNEY
    • See you again!