Chiang Mai Trail Experience

Chiang Mai Trail Experience

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$1700

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Tour Overview

Embark on the Chiang Mai Trail Experience, a thrilling cycling adventure through the captivating landscapes of northern Thailand. This active tour begins with a bike fitting and warm-up ride on the outskirts of Chiang Mai, followed by a welcome dinner and trip briefing. Over the next several days, you'll explore diverse terrains, from riverside paths to the challenging hills of hill tribe country, where you'll encounter secluded villages and lush tea and coffee farms. Experience the exhilaration of a long descent into a picturesque valley and enjoy cross-country trails through teak forests and rice paddies. The adventure culminates with a singletrack ride on the renowned slopes of Doi Suthep. With a free day to explore or relax, this tour offers a perfect blend of challenge and discovery for cycling enthusiasts. Bike hire is available for an additional fee. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Bike fitting and warm-up ride on the edge of Chiang Mai.

  • Ride along a fun path by the river after a short transfer out of the city.

  • Journey into hill tribe country, exploring secluded villages and mountainside tea and coffee farms.

  • Climb into hills for beautiful scenery and technical riding in hill tribe territory.

  • Experience a long, single descent into a valley with stunning scenery after a challenging climb.

  • Cross country trails through villages, teak forests, and rice paddies with great countryside views.

  • Singletrack experience on the steep and sweeping slopes of famous Doi Suthep.

Itinerary

What's Included

  • Bike Fitting and Warm-up Ride

    The tour includes a bike fitting and a warm-up ride on the edge of the city.

  • Trip Briefing

    A trip briefing is provided over a welcome dinner.

  • Riding Days

    The tour includes multiple riding days through various terrains such as river paths, hill tribe country, and technical trails.

  • Active Recovery Day

    An active recovery day is included with cross country trails through villages, teak forests, and rice paddies.

  • Singletrack Experience

    A true singletrack experience is provided on the steep and sweeping slopes of famous Doi Suthep.

What's Not Included

Bike HireBike hire is not included and costs US$ 160 for a 29" Mountain Bike.

Bike Hire

29" Mountain Bike: US$ 160

Single Supplement

US$ 280

Mode of Transport

Transportation includes a short transfer out of the city for the first riding day, with the rest of the tour primarily involving cycling through various terrains and locations.

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the first activity on the Chiang Mai Trail Experience tour?

    The tour begins with a bike fitting and a warm-up ride on the edge of the city, followed by a trip briefing over a welcome dinner.

  • What type of terrain can participants expect on the second day of the tour?

    On the second day, participants will enjoy a fun path along the river after a short transfer out of the city.

  • What unique experiences are included on the third day of the tour?

    On the third day, the tour includes a ride into hill tribe country, tackling steep hills through secluded villages and mountainside tea and coffee farms.

  • What is the highlight of the fifth day of the tour?

    The fifth day features the biggest climb of the trip, which is rewarded with a long, single descent into a valley with stunning scenery.

  • What kind of riding experience is offered on the seventh day?

    The seventh day offers a true singletrack experience on the steep and sweeping slopes of the famous Doi Suthep.

  • What options are available on the final day of the tour?

    On the final day, participants have the option to explore freely or head home, having completed a challenging ride.

  • Is bike hire available for the tour, and if so, what is the cost?

    Yes, bike hire is available for the tour. A 29" Mountain Bike can be hired for US$ 160.

  • Do I need to have travel insurance?

    Yes! SpiceRoads insists that all clients must take out good travel insurance before joining one of our tours. There are inherent risks involved in cycling and mountain biking and we will not be liable for your medical expenses or evacuation in case of an accident. This insurance must include adequate coverage for any personal accident, medical expenses, injury, death and repatriation. Insurance should also provide coverage for cancellations or curtailment of the holiday. Clients should also ensure that there are no exclusion clauses limiting protection for any dangerous or unusual activities that might be included in their tour. If you join the tour without adequate insurance you may be disallowed from continuing on the tour without the right of refund. Clients are solely responsible for arranging their insurance and they should ensure that they are covered for the full duration of their tour. Your tour leader will ask for copies of your insurance before allowing you to join the tour. This protects both you and us.

  • Is the trip guaranteed to depart and does it require a minimum number of people?

    There is a minimum number of participants (usually 2) required to enable the trip to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to Depart'. Once a trip is guaranteed to depart you are free to book your flights and make other travel arrangements. If the trip status is ‘Limited’ will mean we have only a small number of spaces available for booking. If you are unsure about the trip status, please contact us.

  • Why hire a bike from SpiceRoads?

    SpiceRoads bikes are never just "fit for duty" but a key component of our riders’ tour experience and satisfaction. For tours with bike hire option, renting one of our bikes saves hassle, not to mention precious luggage allowance. All SpiceRoads tours use well-known makes of mountain, hybrid or road bikes (depending on the tour) with lightweight alloy frames, 24- to 27-speed gearing, v-brakes or disc brakes and Shimano components. Mountain bikes all have front suspension. We renew bikes in our fleet every two seasons. When in use, our bikes are well-cared for, including full service before each trip and daily cleaning while on tour. SpiceRoads tour support vehicles carry plenty of spares and extra tubes for every emergency.

  • Do you have E-Bikes?

    Electric "pedal assist" e-bikes are available on select tours. E-bikes can help manage long distances and climbing terrain through the use of a pedal-activated electric motor. Unlike other e-bikes, "pedal assistedr" e-bikes feel more natural to the rider. We recommend e-bikes for riders interested in tours that might normally be too challenging for them, or for groups of riders with mixed ability. E-bikes provide assistance for long distance or more challenging terrain, but they can’t do all the work for you! Always chose a tour within the range of your own abilities to ensure your own enjoyment when exploring a new destination. Contact us for a complete list of e-bike available tours.

  • What do I need to bring if I rent a SpiceRoads bike?

    Bikes rented for tours always come with a helmet, a single water bottle cage, and a standard saddle. If you prefer to bring your own saddle (just the saddle, not the seat post), additional water bottle cage, or SPD pedals, we will fit them to your bike for the tour. Don’t forgot to bring your shoes and cleats if you bring SPD pedals! Women specific seats are recommended for longer tours. We have a limited supply of gel seat covers to soften the ride, and of strap-on toe cages. Please enquire about adding these during your booking.

  • Do you have details of the SpiceRoads fleet?

    In Thailand we have a fleet of Verve city bikes, TREK 4300 and X-Caliber 7 mountain bikes, TREK 7.2 X, FX 3 and 7200 hybrid bikes and Trek 2.1 C, Domane 2.0, Lexa SL and carbon Émonda S5 road bikes. We also carry Giant 2019 Explore E+ 3 e-bikes. Our bicycles are available in sizes ranging from 13 inches to 22 1/2 inches or 47 cm to 62 cm. Please note that a certain frame model is not guaranteed. In Bangkok and Chiang Mai, baby seats, tag-alongs, and child bikes for children are available. In Bangkok the single-wheeled tag-along bike attach to the seat-post of an adult bike, allowing a child to pedal along behind the adult. There's no age limit to the tag-along bike, but there is a 36 kg weight limit. Bike hire is include in the tour price for short tours, while longer tours offer bike hire as a supplement, as many riders opt to bring their own bike for our cycling tours. Depending on the destination, length of tour, and type of bike, hire costs vary.

1 Select your preferred date

Sunday - Sunday

Dec 14, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
$1700 (USD)

Sunday - Sunday

Jan 04, 2026 - Jan 11, 2026
$1700 (USD)

Sunday - Sunday

Feb 01, 2026 - Feb 08, 2026
$1700 (USD)

Sunday - Sunday

Dec 13, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026
$1700 (USD)

Book with Confidence

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    SpiceRoads Cycling allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform spiceroads cycling, 40 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    SpiceRoads Cycling requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of spiceroads cycling charges.

    At 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 0% of booking price.

    At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Chiang Mai Trail Experience

8 Days Starting and ending in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Visiting: Chiang Mai, Wat Thong Siri, Mueang Kai, Chiang Dao, Mae Kuang Dam Viewpoint, Doi Suthep

Tour operator:

SpiceRoads Cycling

Tour code:

THA-TMB

Group size:

2 - 16

Physical rating:

High

Age range:

Min age:18

Trip Styles:

Active, Adventure Tours

From: $1700 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 12-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

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