This tour starts at the stunning Nai Yang Beach in Phuket and takes you through the diverse cone karst landscapes of Southern Thailand. Pedal through scenic Khao Lak, the tranquil island of Koh Kho Khao, and the awe-inspiring Khao Sok National Park.
Enjoy well-deserved rest days and explore lush rainforests, beautiful beaches on both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, and charming local towns. The adventure includes unique experiences like cycling through Namtok Si Khit National Park with its river crossings and relaxing on Ko Yao Yai island.
What's Included:
10 nights accommodation in 3 and 4-star hotels, including breakfast
6 dinners and 7 lunches
Fresh fruits, local snacks, and isotonic drinks during rides
Thailand Cycle Tours jersey and water bottle
Professional Thailand Cycle Tours team (Thai English-speaking bike guide, extra team leader from 6 persons)
Support minibus with radio communication
All excursions as per the itinerary
Transfer from Ao Nang to Ko Yao Yai
Transfer from Ko Yao Yai to Phuket Airport or Nai Yang Beach Resort
Local fruits and snacks will be served during the ride.
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
*Single room supplements are not included in the tour price. Additional charges apply and vary by tour
Solo travelers may choose to share a twin room with another guest of the same gender. If we are unable to find a suitable roommate, you will receive a private room at no additional charge*
Meet at 8 AM at Nai Yang Beach, with pre-night accommodation options available. After bike fitting, our first ride takes us across the Sarasin Bridge to the mainland, then north along the Andaman coast to Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park, finishing at Baan Khao Lak Beach Resort.
Highlights
Meeting at Nai Yang Beach Cycling Across Sarasin Bridge Andaman Coastal Ride to Khao Lak
Our tour continues to the island of Ko Kho Khao. We will enjoy varied landscapes and a beautiful ferry crossing to the island, known for its mangrove forests. A coffee stop in Takua Pa allows us to see its unique Chinese and Portuguese architecture.
Highlights
Ferry Crossing to Ko Kho Khao Exploring Takua Pa's Architecture Overnight at C&N Kho Khao Beach Resort
Back on the mainland, we head inland to the hilly, rainforest-covered Khao Sok National Park, famous for its diverse flora, fauna, limestone cliffs, and rugged valleys. There is time for a hike or relaxing by the pool before an overnight stay in a simple lodge.
Highlights
Cycling into Khao Sok National Park Rainforest Scenery & Limestone Cliffs Optional Park Hike or Pool Time
Tour Details
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: The Cliff and River Jungle House or similar
Today route takes us along small roads past rubber, coconut, durian, and palm oil plantations, following a small river towards Suratthani. The final 20 kilometers into the city are on larger roads.
Highlights
Riding Through Diverse Plantations Scenic River-Side Cycling Arrival in Suratthani City
An adventure stage today. We cycle 8 km through Namtok Si Khit National Park, mastering 5 river crossings by bike. The route continues on small roads through a grand mountain landscape and quaint villages until we reach the beautiful beach of Sichon for a two-night stay at Cabana Beach Resort.
Highlights
Cycling Through Namtok Si Khit National Park Five River Crossings by Bike Arrival at Sichon Beach & Cabana Beach Resort
Enjoy a free day to relax at the beautiful Cabana Beach Resort in Sichon. Unwind by the pool, walk along the beach, or simply enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
We cycle partly along the sea and past countless coconut, rambutan, mangosteen, and durian plantations to Kiriwong. This mountain village sits at the foot of Khao Luang, Southern Thailand highest mountain. In the afternoon, there is an option for a hike along the river.
Highlights
Coastal Cycling & Fruit Plantations Arrival in Kiriwong Mountain Village Optional Riverside Hike
Today ride follows a very small road through several mountain villages. Expect plenty of curves through mountainous terrain as we make our way to the small town of Thung Song.
Highlights
Cycling on Small Mountain Roads Curvy Terrain Through Mountain Villages Arrival in Thung Song
This stage features striking cone-shaped karst terrain, plus palm and rubber plantations. It is a hilly tour leading towards the famous Phang Nga Bay. In the afternoon, we continue cycling to the beach of Ao Nang, our base for the next part of the trip and the end of the guided cycling.
Highlights
Impressive Karst Landscapes Hilly Ride to Phang Nga Bay Area Arrival at Ao Nang Beach
We spend the last cycling holiday day on the island of Ko Yao Yai in Phang Nga Bay. We take a morning ferry to the island and are transferred to our family-run beach hotel. Options include relaxing on the beach, a snorkeling trip, or visiting the neighboring island of Ko Yao Noi.
Highlights
Ferry to Ko Yao Yai Island Relaxation at Baantaranya Ko Yao Yai Resort Optional Snorkeling or Island Exploration
A group transfer will take you by ferry back to Phuket around 11 AM, arriving in time for individual return flights. Book flights after 6 PM, or consider an optional additional night at Nai Yang Beach.
Highlights
Ferry Transfer Back to Phuket Departure from Phuket International Airport
Breakfast
Additional Information
Optional Add-Ons:
Pre-night accommodation in Phuket Nai Yang Beach (the Proud or Howard & Johnson by Wyndham)
Extra night in Ko Yao Yai (Baan Taranaya Resort)
Tips for guides
Bike Rentals:
Nich Alu Kem Road Bike
Nich Carbon Legend 4 Road Bike
Nich Carbon TCT E-Road Bike
Trek FX2 E-Touring Bike are available for rent.
All rentals include essential accessories. See our Bike Rental page for full details.
You are welcome to bring your own road bike (please see guidelines on our Road Bike Tours page).
Cone karst is a dramatic landscape characterized by numerous steep, cone-shaped limestone hills or towers rising from a relatively flat plain. Southern Thailand, especially around Phang Nga Bay and Krabi, is famous for this stunning scenery.
The five river crossings are part of the adventure. The water levels are generally shallow enough to cycle through. Our guides will assess conditions and provide assistance if needed. It is a fun and memorable part of the day.
While the difficulty is rated 2/5, there are some hilly sections and climbs, particularly on Day 3, Day 5, Day 8, and Day 9. The tour offers a good mix of flat coastal riding and more challenging inland terrain.
Our support vehicle is always available. If you feel tired or prefer a shorter day, you are welcome to hop in the van at any point. Our tours are designed to be enjoyable for everyone.
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
A wonderful trip. Route, support, food all excellent. Happy to recommend and I hope to be back on another tour someday.
Rob Duxbury
★★★★★
Sehr empfehlenswert wenn man gerne rennrad fährt, man braucht sonst nichts zu tun, alles - verpflegung hotels ...-
Ist bestens organisiert.
Irmgard Gimpl
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Nicht ohne Grund zum 4. ten Mal 😊
Julian Meier
★★★★★
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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