4-Day Central ThaIland Explorer
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Our Central Thailand tour takes you to the floating market, the Bridge over the River Kwai and the temples of Ayutthaya in one great adventure.
Combining gentle cycling with the splendid culture of Thailand, this tour is a must for anyone that wants to get out into the countryside and really experience Thailand's culture and history.
We ride alongside the Chao Phraya and Mae Klong, the major rivers of central Thailand, and many of the canals that caused old Siam to be dubbed "Venice of the East".
We see all the main sites and learn about the unique heritage of Siam and its people. More importantly, we will get to experience the unique spirit of Thailand out in the central plains. Travelling by bicycle, we slow down to see the pace of life in the villages and rice fields and experience the real Thailand.
This tour is a combination of sightseeing and cycling that takes you to all the major sites on quite full and action-packed days. The riding is fairly easy, and we follow a wide range of trails ranging from canal paths, minor roads to dirt paths.
The trip is fully supported and your guide’s expert knowledge of the area and terrain means that you always know what is coming up in terms of distance and difficulty. This makes a tremendous difference, as does the constant supply of cold drinks and fresh fruit.
This tour is suitable for all levels of riders and is a popular choice for families as there is a mixture of hard-packed jeep trails and smooth tarmac. An air-conditioned bus travels behind the group to support us, and participants can cycle as much or as little as they like and still enjoy the same views as the rest of the group.
Cycling distance: 120 km
Difficulty: moderate
Combining gentle cycling with the splendid culture of Thailand, this tour is a must for anyone that wants to get out into the countryside and really experience Thailand's culture and history.
We ride alongside the Chao Phraya and Mae Klong, the major rivers of central Thailand, and many of the canals that caused old Siam to be dubbed "Venice of the East".
We see all the main sites and learn about the unique heritage of Siam and its people. More importantly, we will get to experience the unique spirit of Thailand out in the central plains. Travelling by bicycle, we slow down to see the pace of life in the villages and rice fields and experience the real Thailand.
This tour is a combination of sightseeing and cycling that takes you to all the major sites on quite full and action-packed days. The riding is fairly easy, and we follow a wide range of trails ranging from canal paths, minor roads to dirt paths.
The trip is fully supported and your guide’s expert knowledge of the area and terrain means that you always know what is coming up in terms of distance and difficulty. This makes a tremendous difference, as does the constant supply of cold drinks and fresh fruit.
This tour is suitable for all levels of riders and is a popular choice for families as there is a mixture of hard-packed jeep trails and smooth tarmac. An air-conditioned bus travels behind the group to support us, and participants can cycle as much or as little as they like and still enjoy the same views as the rest of the group.
Cycling distance: 120 km
Difficulty: moderate
Itinerary
Day 1
Samut Songkram to Kanchanaburi - 32 km
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Starting in Bangkok, we drive south to start our bicycle exploration of the Mae Klong Delta at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. We then take a long-tail boat and cruise through a maze of canals cutting through local villages, riding through coconut and aloe vera plantations. We'll stop to visit temples and appreciate the countryside. We have lunch at a riverside restaurant and continue cycling for 13 km. The day will finish with a 1.5-hour transfer to Kanchanaburi.
Accommodation
Royal River Kwai Resort★3 star
Activities
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Cycle in Samut Songkram
Cycle close to Kanchanaburi
Transportations
Minivan from Bangkok to Samut Songkhram
Boat from Damnoen Saduak Floating Market to Mae Klong
Minivan from Suphan Buri to Kanchanaburi
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Destinations
Damnoen Saduak
Mae Klong
Ban Muang
Kanchanaburi
Day 2
Kanchanaburi - 30 km
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We visit the local sites – the War Museum, cemetery and the famous Bridge over the River Kwai. We then board the local train for a stunning ride on the Death Railway. After lunch at Krasae Caves, we start biking along some great trails, passing by some teak plantations and small Thai villages, on our way to Prasat Mueang Sing. We ride around the park and visit the museum before packing up the bikes and driving the short way to our riverside hotel.
Accommodation
Pung-Waan Resort & Spa★4 star
Activities
JEATH War Museum
The Death Railway
Krasae Cave Dangerous Curve
Cycle to Prasat Mueang Sing
Prasat Mueang Sing Historical Park
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Kanchanaburi
Lum Sum
Sing
Day 3
Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya - 30 km
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We further explore this very scenic province from the hotel on quiet country trails. We pass small communities and finish our ride by crossing over a wooden suspension bridge. In the afternoon, we drive via Suphanburi to the former capital city of Siam, Ayutthaya known as the "Venice of the East", situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Dinner is on your own tonight but the guide will be happy to give you some recommendations.
Accommodation
Krungsri River Hotel★4 star
Activities
Cycle in Kanchanaburi
Transportations
Minivan from Kanchanaburi to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Kanchanaburi
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Day 4
Ayutthaya, Bang Pa In and Bangkok - 28 km
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We offer an optional early-morning tour to visit the local temple and donate food to the monks. We visit the many remains of the temples of Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Wat Phra Mahathat and photograph the Buddha head entwined in tree roots. We ride our bikes to Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, the old palace and Wat Chai Watanaram, then head into the countryside to Bang-Pa In, the former summer palace of King Chulalongkorn. We have lunch and visit the palace before heading back to Bangkok.
Activities
Alms Giving
Wat Yai Chai Mongkol
Wat Mahathat
Wat Phra Si Sanphet
Wat Chaiwatthanaram
Bang Pa-In Palace
Bang Pa-In Palace
Transportations
Minivan from Krungsri River Hotel to Ayutthaya Historical Park
Minivan from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya to Bangkok
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Phai Ling
Ban Pom
Ban Len
Included in Price
- 3 nights accommodation
- 16 activities
- 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
- Travel insurance
Not Included in Price
- Airport transfer
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Trekking permits
Notes
The tour price also includes the bike, helmet, water bottle and a support vehicle.
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