Bangkok to Chiang Rai

11 Days 10 Nights
  • €1,899.00/guest
  • 11 days / 10 nights
  • 9 days
  • 850 km
  • 4/5
  • 30 Nov 2026

Information

This tour is designed for riders seeking a true mountain challenge. Starting in Bangkok, you will head north on safe roads, cycling through beautiful mountain scenery towards Chiang Rai.

With three challenging mountain stages and six varied sections to conquer, this journey offers an authentic experience of Thailand that few tourists see. You will pass orchards, national parks, plantations, small towns, and rural villages, ending at the iconic White Temple of Chiang Rai.

What's Included:
  • 10 nights accommodation in selected hotels and guesthouses, including breakfast
  • 7 dinners and 9 lunches
  • Fresh fruits, local snacks, and isotonic drinks during rides
  • Thailand Cycle Tours jersey and water bottle
  • Professional Thailand Cycle Tours support team (experienced Thai bike guide, additional team leader for groups of 8+)
  • Support minibus with radio communication and spare wheels
  • All excursions as per the itinerary
  • Travel insurance coverage during the tour


Group Speed Options, 23-26 km/h & 27-30 km/h, Flexible Speed Adjustments – Speeds can be adapted throughout the tour to match the group's preferences and ensure the best riding experience for everyone

Arrival airport:

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

Departure airport:

Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

Brochure
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Itinerary

Day 01 :
Arrival in Bangkok

Your adventure begins in Bangkok. Settle into the Mode Sathorn Hotel and explore at your own pace. For early arrivals, an optional full-day bike tour around the famous Skylane track and a city tour is available.

Highlights

Arrival in Bangkok
Optional Skylane Bike Tour & City Exploration

Tour Details

Hotel: Mode Sathorn
Day 02 :
Bangkok - Chai Badan (70 km, 101m ascent)

Meet your guides and support team at 8 AM. We will transfer by minibus two hours north to the Pasak Chonlasit reservoir, avoiding Bangkok's city traffic. After a safety briefing, enjoy a leisurely first ride along the reservoir, passing tobacco fields and orchards with views of the National Park.

Highlights

Transfer from Bangkok
Scenic Ride Along Pasak Chonlasit Reservoir
Views of Surrounding National Park & Mountains

Tour Details

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Baan Tham Thong Lamnarai Resort
Day 03 :
Chai Badan - Phetchabun (122 km, 599m ascent)

Today we cover the first 122 km of a 170km stage by bike, with the remainder by minibus. A highlight is a 20 km winding road along a lake with beautiful scenery and very little traffic. There is a short 4km gravel section before lunch and the final transfer to our hotel in Phetchabun.

Highlights

Curving Lakeside Road with Scenic Views
Quiet, Traffic-Free Roads
Short Gravel Section Adventure

Tour Details

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: A Day in Petchabun
Day 04 :
Phetchabun - Dan Sai (119 km, 885m ascent)

Starting at 8 AM, we head towards Loei Province. The first 80 kilometers are flat, passing through rice, sugarcane, vegetable, and fruit fields. Then, the road begins to climb, taking us through beautiful mountain landscapes before a final 10km downhill to our accommodation.

Highlights

Flat Riding Through Agricultural Heartlands
Ascent into Beautiful Mountain Scenery
Descent to Phu Na Come Resort

Tour Details

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Phu Na Come
Day 05 :
Dan Sai - Ban Haeo (51 km, 850m ascent)

Today is a shorter stage, designed for some recovery before the next big climb. The route is flat initially, followed by short climbs through more beautiful mountain scenery. Our homestay accommodation is in a small town near the Phu Suan Sai National Park and close to the Laos border.

Highlights

Shorter, Relaxing Stage
Mountain Scenery near Laos Border
Stay at a Homestay in a Small Town

Tour Details

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Na Haeo Resort
Day 06 :
Ban Haeo - Nam Pat (123 km, 2,445m ascent)

This is our first major mountain stage. The initial 20 km involves a climb from 500m to 1100m through Phu Suan Sai National Park, with average gradients of 5-7%. We will enjoy lunch by a waterfall before cycling through Phu Soi Dao National Park on curvy jungle roads to our hotel in Nam Pat.

Highlights

Challenging Climb Through Phu Suan Sai National Park
Lunch by a Waterfall
Cycling Curvy Jungle Roads in Phu Soi Dao National Park

Tour Details

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Homestay Takayai Resort
Day 07 :
Nam Pat - Na Man (95 km, 1,950m ascent)

Another difficult but rewarding stage starts directly from the hotel, featuring many short, sharp climbs. Much of the route follows a ridge, offering beautiful views on both sides. A unique highlight is a river crossing by ferry at the fishing village of Paknai, where we will also have lunch, before continuing to our guesthouse.

Highlights

Demanding Ridge Riding with Panoramic Views
River Crossing by Ferry at Paknai Fishing Village
Dinner with a Local Family at the Guesthouse

Tour Details

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Hearn Phoriphatchai
Day 08 :
Na Man - Nan (80 km, 516m ascent)

Today the ride to the provincial capital of Nan takes us along small local roads, passing numerous rice fields, cornfields, and orchards. The day includes a visit to the temple of Wat Phumin in Nan, famous for its magnificent murals. The stage profile is consistently flat.

Highlights

Scenic Ride on Small Local Roads
Visit to Wat Phumin Temple in Nan
Exploring Nan City

Tour Details

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: NanLamoon
Day 09 :
Nan - Phayao (146 km, 2,198m ascent)

Our third and longest mountain stage features gradients up to 15%. The route leads through beautiful mountain landscapes and past small farming villages with very old Thai houses. This virtually traffic-free road ends at the semi-natural Phayao Lake. The town of Phayao is lively in the evening with a beautiful promenade.

Highlights

Longest Mountain Stage with Steep Gradients
Passing Through Traditional Farming Villages
Arrival at Phayao Lake & Town Exploration

Tour Details

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: M2 Waterside Hotel
Day 10 :
Phayao - Chiang Rai (125 km, 500m ascent)

The final cycling day of the tour is mostly flat for around one hundred kilometers, mainly passing through rice fields. After a visit to the spectacular White Temple in Chiang Rai, we cycle to our hotel, marking the end of an exciting and challenging bike ride.

Highlights

Flat Ride Towards Chiang Rai
Visit to the Iconic White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)
Arrival in Chiang Rai

Tour Details

Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Naknakara
Day 11 :
Chiang Rai, Departure

Enjoy a final breakfast in Chiang Rai before your departure. This marks the end of your incredible mountain cycling adventure through Northern Thailand.

Highlights

Departure from Chiang Rai

Breakfast

Additional Information

Optional Add-Ons:

  • Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Bangkok (Private Taxi)
  • Discover Bangkok: Full-day city tour and Skylane bike tour (requires an extra night) 120 Euro
  • Half day City Tour (requires an Extra Night) 60 Euro
  • Half day Skylane Airport Bike Tour 70 Euro
  • Extra Night Bangkok 120 Euro
  • Extra Night Chiang Rai on request
  • Tips for guides (at your discretion)

Bike Rentals:
  • Nich Carbon Legend 4 Road Bike
  • Nich Alu Kem Road Bike
  • Nich Carbon TCT E-Road Bike are available for this challenging tour.
  • Bringing your own bike is welcome (refer to our Road Bike Tours page for guidelines).

You can view more Bike details here.

FAQs

How challenging is the "Mountain Challenge" tour really?

With a difficulty rating of 4/5 and over 10,000 meters of climbing, this tour is designed for experienced road cyclists who are comfortable with sustained climbs and long days in the saddle. The mountain stages are demanding but incredibly rewarding.

What are the homestay accommodations like?

On this tour, some nights are in homestay-style guesthouses, such as Ban Haeo, Nam Pat, and Na Man. These offer a more authentic local experience, often run by families. While simpler than larger hotels, they are clean, comfortable, and provide unique cultural insight and warm hospitality.

Is there much traffic on the routes?

We prioritize routes on smaller local roads with minimal traffic, especially in the mountainous northern regions. Some sections near larger towns or on approach to destinations may have more traffic, but our guides are experienced in navigating these safely.

What kind of support is provided on the steep climbs?

Our support minibus is always available. On challenging climbs, you can ride at your own pace. The van will often wait at strategic points, and you can take a break, refuel, or hop in if needed. Our team is there to encourage and support you.

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Andrea Ehrl
★★★★★
We absolutely loved every moment of our road cycling tour through Southern Thailand. From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. Just like on our Bangkok–Phuket tour a few years ago, this trip was full of fun, fascinating moments, and authentic insights into the country and its people. Special highlight was our German guide Franz, who led the group with great professionalism, confidence, and true cycling expertise – we always felt safe and in excellent hands. Our Thai guide Tick and his team were fantastic. Tick shared so much interesting knowledge about Thailand and made sure we enjoyed amazing local food every day. The support team was always immediately there when needed – whether for a flat tire or any other issue. It often felt like even the smallest request was taken care of before you could even finish mentioning it. The level of service was simply incredible. We return home with unforgettable memories and are already thinking about booking our next tour. A big thank you 🙏🏻 to the entire Thailand Cycle Tours team – highly recommended!
Andrea Ehrl
stephane dastot
★★★★★
Trés bonne organisation pour découvrir la Thailande autrement tout au long de la côte. Le rythme est adapté en fonction des participants. Merci à toute l'équipe TCT toujours disponible.
stephane dastot
Rob Duxbury
★★★★★
A wonderful trip. Route, support, food all excellent. Happy to recommend and I hope to be back on another tour someday.
Rob Duxbury
Irmgard Gimpl
★★★★★
Sehr empfehlenswert wenn man gerne rennrad fährt, man braucht sonst nichts zu tun, alles - verpflegung hotels ...- Ist bestens organisiert.
Irmgard Gimpl
jeanine schenker
★★★★★
Ich bin mittlerweile schon 3 Touren mit Lucien und seinem großartigem Team gefahren (Bangkok-Phuket, Bangkok-Hanoi, Phuket-LAngkawi). Alle Touren waren großartig in der Organisation von Anfang bis Ende. Die Strecken sind sehr gut und liebevoll geplant, die Räder und Service super, die Hotels fast immer sehr schön, das Essen sowohl Mittags als auch Abends wird sehr liebevoll ausgewählt und auf Extrawünsche wie vegane Ernährung sehr gut eingegangen. Alles in allem hatte ich bisher 3 absolut perfekt organisierte Wochen mit tollen Menschen sowohl das Team als auch die Reisegruppe und freue mich auf meine weiteren Reisen mit Thailand Cycle Tours in den nächsten JAhren. Ich kann die Touren und den Veranstalter nur jedem Rennradler wärmstens empfehlen :)
jeanine schenker
Simon Wächter
★★★★★
I booked the Hua Hin Explorer Tour for my parents. It was their first time cycling in Thailand and all I heard from them was how amazing everything was. The guides, the bikes, the accommodations and the tour itself was all planned perfectly and they will for sure come back for more trips! Thanks for taking good care of them!
Simon Wächter
Suthara Lang
★★★★★
We love sharing the beauty of Thailand, great cycling routes, and a few hidden gems along the way. Nothing makes us happier than seeing our riders smiling and enjoying the journey. ❤️
Suthara Lang
Pepi Mortimer
★★★★★
We took the 6 day Self Guided Tour from Hua Hin in Thailand. Lucien and Suthara took care of all the planning, providing us with good quality bikes (one hybrid, one e-bike), a full set of gpx files for navigation, and some excellent resorts to stay in each night. We also had him organise daily forwarding of our luggage (this was part of a bigger trip). All the arrangements worked seamlessly. The cycling is not of itself particularly demanding for anyone accustomed to the distances involved but we did find the heat draining. Road surfaces range from decent tarmac roads to gravel tracks and everything in between as you are out in open countryside most of the time. A great way to see Thailand beyond the tourist traps.
Pepi Mortimer
Julian Meier
★★★★★
Nicht ohne Grund zum 4. ten Mal 😊
Julian Meier
Cheryl Dunford
★★★★★
The southern Thailand tour exceeded every expectation! A fantastic trip by a very professional company. Everything is carefully planned, the on road support is excellent and the accommodation and food is of a very high standard. Don’t hesitate to book - I will be back on another tour next year. Cheryl Frome, UK
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