3-Day Exploring Hua Hin in Thailand by Bike

3-Day Exploring Hua Hin in Thailand by Bike 3 Days

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Duration: 3 Days
Comfort: 66.6666666666667%
Language: English
Rating: 80.0%
Style: Family Travel
Trip ID: 32593
Start Location: Ban Khlong Rat Charoen, Thailand
End Location: Ban Nong Hin Nai, Thailand

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Primary Activities: Road Cycling
Other Activities: temple, Local Markets, cruise, boating
Activity Level: Basic

Seventy kilometers south-west of Bangkok the Mae Klong River spreads into a sprawling delta before reaching the Gulf of Thailand. This low-lying land is extremely fertile and over the years an extensive network of canals have been built to aid irrigation. We ride from the reservoir source of many of these canals as well as along them during our exploration of south-west part of Thailand. Mixing all different kinds of terrain and locations this trip is a great way to see and experience the other side of Thailand.

The first day of this trip is a great introduction to Thailand as we visit one of the more famous floating markets. After getting a chance to have a look around we head through the maze of canals, which make this such a fascinating area, to the start of the bike ride. The ride will take in many temples, plantations producing all manner of fruits through the back roads to our wonderful small hotel on the canal banks.

On day two of our adventure we really get off the beaten track as we head further south and inland towards the border with Burma. This often missed area on the way to the more well known Hua Hin is a great place to cycle and relax as the roads and trails are virtually traffic free and the scenery is wonderful. Our hotel today is also a secluded hotel nestled deep into hills and provides a tranquil overnight repose.

Our last day is an excellent ride taking in the Pranburi coast just south of Hua Hin. The ride will give you an insight as to the local industries that abound in this area. Our ride ends around lunchtime today and you can choose to stay in one of the many great hotels or resort in this area, we can transfer you to the more famous neighbour of Hua Hin or you can come back to Bangkok with the team that has supported you throughout the trip – the choice is yours!

This trip is suitable for levels of riders and is an excellent trip for families.

Trip Information:

Bike Hire - Included.

Tour Meets - Bangkok

Tour Ends - Hua Hin

Total Cycling Distance - 94 kilometres

Minimum age on scheduled departures - No minimum age

Group Size - Minimum 2. Maximum 16

Suitability: This tour is suitable for riders with some biking experience. You can expect a fairly gentle ride each day with none of the distances being overly long. There are a few small hills, but these can be tackled by anyone with even a moderate amount of fitness. The emphasis on this tour is Thailand’s scenery off the beaten track.

Biking Conditions: This trip is a mixture of rough and smooth tarmac. An airconditioned bus travels behind the group to supports 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.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive and Meet in Bangkok

We transfer out of Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. After discovering the sights and sounds of the floating market, we embark on a long tail boat and cruise through a maze of canals cutting through local villages and various plantations. This eye-opening boat ride offers a glimpse of Thailand of old where local people are going about their daily life with the canal as the focal point.

Arriving at Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram you can enjoy the history and beauty of the temple before we mount our bikes and start our ride. We cycle through coconut plantations and fruit orchards. Riding quiet back roads and jeep trails we stop to visit temples, including an unusual one, and appreciate the countryside. Depending on the season, you will see lychee, pomelo, guava and coconuts ripe for picking.

Having enjoyed a delicious Thai lunch at a riverside restaurant, we continue cycling on picturesque trails through lush vegetation towards a former timber mill converted into a charming small hotel.

Chotika Riverfront. Ride 32 km. L D

Lodging: Chotika Riverfront
Description: The water-front wooden house has been renovated into comfortable guestrooms that welcome any visitor wishing to enjoy the charming view of the Meklong River and to get to know the families of the riverfront communities whose daily activities still depend on the natural water source, as in the old days.

Day 2: From Ampawa We Head Towards Kaeng Krachan

After a leisurely breakfast we transfer for approx 1.5 hours to Kaeng Krachan National Park. Thailand’s largest national park, Kaeng Krachan is an excellent place for an adventurous day. We visit the park’s headquarters on the edge of a large reservoir and enjoy the views and cool breezes.

We ride along the lake’s shoreline and across an impressive dam before heading inland along trails and quiet country roads. We will stop often in this tranquil area to take in the wonderful views and give you time to take photos. There are some small hills but nothing too strenuous or taxing.

The ride will end at our very comfortable, secluded and beautiful resort beside the river set in wonderfully landscaped grounds. Here we have time for a swim or massage before we enjoy a great dinner at the hotel.

Petchvarin Hotel. Ride 27 km. B L D

Lodging: Petchvarin Resort
Description: Petchvarin Resort, Phetchaburi a natural resort nearby Kaengkrachan National Park, surrounded with green tropical forest and magnificent hills and river. With a blend of nature, the resort is decorated by wooden Thai style house to accommodate and comfort you like your own residence.

Day 3: Departure Back Home

We start the day with a short transfer of approx 1.5 hours to our start point, to just outside Hua Hin. On this fascinating ride we pass through fishing villages, past schools, temples and many coconut plantations. We pass along by the coast to Khao Kalok which is a large rock that separates one bay from another and an excellent view point.

The ride will end at a local restaurant overlooking the sea and where we will have lunch and a chance to rest before heading to a local resort, back to Hua Hin or Bangkok.

Ride 25 km. B L

Nuts & Bolts

Trip Includes

Bike and Helmet.
Child bikes are available.
Meals are included as per the itinerary where B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner.
Cold water, some energy-restoring local fruit and soft drinks are included in the tour price.

Trip Excludes

Extra Expenses for incidentals
Soft drinks and other beverages during meals are not included.
Beer is NOT included in the price
International and domestic flights to and from there are not included in the tour price.

Trip ID#: 32593

CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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Reviews (6)

Brigitte Henze Posted on 1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

We were having a wonderful time with Ted and Charly and I can only recommend the tour and the whole organization of it. The cycling through the beautiful landscape was superb, perfect choice of the routing, excellent restaurants and food and the accommodation is chosen very carefully. Ted an Charly took really good care of us and we were spoiled with food, drinks and good company throughout the tour. The day trips were manageable and my aunt was extremely pleased that she could make up the speed to her comfort. We really had a great time!
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Regina Siedle & Stephen Orchard Posted on 12/1/2009 12:00:00 AM

I wanted to let you know that we had a really great time on our cycle tour in Thailand. There are lots of reasons why it was so good. For example, the distances were about right, the countryside was fantastic, the hotels were interesting and different (one was luxurious and the other simpler and therefore more interesting), the food was good, and I could list more things. However, what really made the trip was the friendliness and attitude of the guide and driver. They never once tired of our stupid questions and showed us so much of the real life in the country that it meant we had some nice exercise and brand new insights into what is; for us; a completely different world. All in all, it was great.
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Regina Siedle Posted on 12/1/2009 12:00:00 AM

Thanks to our guide who was always polite and helpful. We enjoyed the tour very much!
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Claudia Hoogestraat Posted on 11/1/2009 12:00:00 AM

It' just a few weeks ago that I enjoyed one of your trips. And from back home I wanted to let you know how much we, me and my boyfriend, enjoyed the trip. It was a unique way to explore the country or at least a very little part of it. A special thanks goes to our Guide, Num. He made this trip extraordinary! Really! I don't know if you know how much difference a guide makes... We had some during our trip to Thailand. Mostly very good, but none of them were like Num! He made us try food we wouldn't have tried without him. He told us so much about country, life and Buddhism. It was gorgeous!! He ordered very different food at any meal-time. Real thai-food not the very often offered european-style - which was great for us! Really it was a trip to remember!
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Rasmus Dahlgaard Posted on 11/1/2009 12:00:00 AM

Great tours - best guide we ever had (very important)! Tour was good variety of landscapes and highlights.
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Carsten Elsted Posted on 8/31/2009 11:00:00 PM

A perfect three days! - The successful combination of riding, eating, resting, stopping for local sites, stories, jokes, alone and together time - was amazing to experience. I would recommend this trip and company to anyone who would like a very unique way to see another country.
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