Thailand - The Gulf of Thailand Bicycle Tour (2017-2018) Guided 12 days / 11 nights The first destination of this wonderful experience is Bangkok, the one of the most famous cities in Asia. Enjoy the elaborate temples throughout Rattanakosin Island in Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand. Have a best authentic Thai food, and enjoy walking in the China Town, the most famous street food market in Thailand. Heading to the south of Thailand, enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way to Phuket, the pearl of Andaman, and the most beautiful island in Thailand. Visit Hua Hin, the best vacation city for Thai people, and enjoy magnificent in Hua Hin, and enjoy snorkeling/scuba diving at Phuket. Our fifteen days and fourteen nights will ensure you to get, see, touch, smell and hear the gloriousness of this incredible country.
Itinerary Day to Day Day 1: Arrival Pick up from the airport, and check in at the hotel in Chiang Mai. Fitting and briefing in the afternoon. Enjoy welcome dinner, visit the night market at Khao San Road, stay overnight in Bangkok. Day 2: Samut Sakorn District 73 km Ride through Samut Songkram District, and have lunch at the famous restaurant at Samut Sakorn District. Then, we will start to ride to Ban Klong Koen Resort where we will stay over the night here in Samut Songkram. We will transfer you to Amphawa Floating Market, the biggest floating market in Thailand and you can enjoy the boat ride to see the fireflies at night, and back to the hotel to stayover the night. Day 3: Cha Am 90 km Depart from main road near hotel to Cha Am, another popular vacation city in Thailand. We will have lunch at Petchaburi, and visit Phra Nakorn Khiri Historical Park, the magnificent palace of King Mongkut. After that, you will start to ride to Cha Am District. Arriving in Cha Am District, we will take you to Hua Hin where you would have Thai seafood for dinner at the local restaurant, and stay over the night in Cha Am. Day 4: Sam Phraya Beach 91 km Transfer from the hotel to the main road, and start to ride to Sam Phraya Beach. We will break for lunch at Pranburi. You will enjoy the delicious seafood again. After the lunch, we will resume the ride to Sam Phraya Beach. Arrive in Sam Phraya Beach, and have BBQ party for dinner, and stay over the night at Sam Phraya beach. Day 5: Saeng Arun Beach 84 km Leaving our hotel early in the morning we ride on quiet but well maintained scenic roads on the way out from Sam Phraya Beach to Saeng Arun Beach. We will break for lunch in Prachuap Khiri Khan town District, and visit Khao Chong Krachok before we ride towards Saeng Arun Beach where we will stop to have dinner, and stay over the night. Day 6: Bungburd Beach 91 km Today the ride starts after a short transfer to pass the busy road. We follow main roads through the beautiful landscapes including rubber and eucalyptus plantations as well as tapioca and rice fields. There are a few easy rolling hills today but the route is mostly flat. We will stop and have lunch at Bang Saphan District, and have dinner at the famous Thai restaurant at Bungburd Beach, and stay overnight at Bungburd Beach.
Day 7: Thungwualaen Beach 65 km This morning we ride along the main roads and pass through small villages and pass monasteries and paddy fields. Our route follows main roads and byways and we pause in Chumphon City for our lunch, then will head to Thungwualaen Beach which is the most famous beach in Chumphon province. We will take you to have a very fresh seafood at Thungwualaen Beach, and stay overnight at Thungwualaen Beach. Day 8: Arunothai Beach 76 km Starting from the hotel we will ride towards Arunothai Beach. We will visit Mo Koh Chum Phon National Park to appreciate of the gulf of Thailand, and have lunch at the local restaurant in the national park. Then we head to Arunothai Beach, the peaceful and chill beach in Chum Phon. Have dinner at the famous restaurant at Arunothai Beach, and stay over the night in Arunothai Beach. Day 9: Tha Chana 83 km epart from the hotel to the main road, and start the ride to Tha Chana. We will stop to have lunch at the local restaurant in Surat Thani, and head to Tha Chana District. Relax, and Stay overnight in Tha Chana. Day 10: Bang Mai Phai 64 km Transfer from the hotel to the main road, and start to ride to Bang Mai Phai. We will have a short ride today, and you can enjoy the stunning view and fresh air, and we will have a lunch at the local restaurant in Tha Chang district. Later a BBQ dinner, and stay overnight at Bang Mai Phai. Day 11: Koh Samui We will transfer you to Don Sak pier, and have lunch at the most famous seafood restaurant in Surat Thani. You will enjoy the fresh seafood, and delicious authentic Thai food, and afterwards we will take the ferry to Koh Samui, the biggest island in the Gulf of Thailand. After we arrive on the island we will have a short ride to see the beautiful Samui Island; if you like to swim, or sun bathe instead, you can relax as well. Day 12: Departure Pick up at the hotel to go to the airport. Depart from Samui to Bangkok, and return to home.
Route Technical Characteristics: Route Profile: Relatively difficult route; rolling and hilly, with slopes that are quite steep. The road surfaces for all the bicycle in Thailand are smooth since they are the paved road, and some roads are made of safe rubberized track. Distance: 717 km Travel Season: Departure dates: July 1; August 17; September 11; October 20; November 15 and December 12, 2017 January 1; February 12; March 17; April 11; May 20 and June 11, 2018
Price per Person: Basic price double occupancy with meals Basic price double occupancy without meals $2103.00 USD $1857.00 USD Services Included: Accommodation based on Twin sharing room in 3* hotels Transfers throughout your trip Coach throughout the trip Guide throughout the trip Entrance Fees as mentioned If choosing meal plan: 11 x breakfast, 9 x lunch and 11 x dinner Bike Rental Bus/Van/Truck support for Bike Drinking water on board Not Included: Visa fee & Airport tax International airfare Personal Expenses: Tel, Fax, Laundry, Tipping etc Other services which not mention in the itinerary
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