subject: Cycling In Chiang Mai [print this page] Chiang Mai is an adventure seekers dream come true with possibilities for adventure sports ranging from kayaking, rafting, trekking, rock climbing and cycling in Chiang Mai.
Several tour operators have sprung up in the beautiful city of Chiang Mai offering a range of tours, from half day / day trips to multi day excursions combining breath taking scenery, adrenaline fuelled adventure and the local Thai culture from various hill tribes and communities scattered around the region. Tour companies can accommodate children from the age of 10 years upwards and people of all fitness levels.
More often than not, the trails are not located in any tour guide or advertising brochure meaning that you will likely be the only group of people biking on the trail.
For half day trips or full day trips bikers can sample the local temples and rolling hills around Chiang Mai and with all safety equipment provided you can do so with confidence.
For longer tours mountain bikers will experience a range of terrain, from surfaced roads, jungle, dirt tracks through paddy fields and along rivers. Tour operators will provide water, food and camping equipment so after a long day mountain biking in Chiang Mai you can relax under the stars with a cold drink and good meal.
Many multi day trips even provide several hours of bamboo rafting down mighty rivers providing a truly memorable experience. Biking in Chiang Mai is done on carefully selected and researched trails with a focus on responsible tourism, which are designed not to disturb the environment or local traditions in any way.
Visitors interested in biking in Chiang Mai do not need to be an experienced adventure sport enthusiast to jump on one of the many cycling tours in Chiang Mai. No experience is necessary as all training and instruction is provided by friendly, experienced instructors.
Chiang Mai has the highest peak in Thailand as well as large tracts of virgin forest and mountains dotted throughout the province making it ideal for mountain biking tours in Thailand. Water is plentiful in the province with rivers and lakes providing more great scenery for mountain biking in Chiang Mai as well as alternative activities which can be combined on a cycling tour in Chiang Mai.
It is possible to cycle to the summit of Doi Suthep in one day (for the fitter cyclers) along well paved roads. The views along the way are incredible and it is possible to stop off at some hill tribe villages along the way for a refreshing break and to soak up this unique culture.
Chiang Mai city is Thailand's 2nd largest city, however as Chiang Mai is situated at a higher altitude the temperatures are slightly lower than that in the Capitol making it feel more pleasant. There are dozens of temples in the city all making interesting destinations should you just wish to explore the city by bike.
Whilst cycling in Chiang Mai you will meet new friends, experience a unique way of life and have memories to last a lifetime.
