Mae Hong Son Hills

Mae Hong Son Hills

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$2000

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Tour Overview

Embark on an exhilarating cycling adventure through the Mae Hong Son Hills in Thailand, starting and ending in the vibrant city of Chiang Mai. This active tour takes you on a journey through some of the most scenic and challenging cycling routes in northern Thailand. Begin with a warm-up ride in Chiang Mai's outskirts before tackling the iconic Samoeng Loop. Experience the thrill of cycling through lush jungles, winding climbs, and technical descents as you explore the highlands and quaint towns like Pai and Mae Hong Son. Ride through the picturesque Namtok Mae Surin National Park and unwind in charming highland towns such as Khun Yuam and Mae Sariang. Conquer the ultimate challenge with a climb to the summit of Doi Inthanon, Thailand's tallest mountain, before celebrating your achievements with a farewell dinner. This tour promises breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable cycling experiences. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Cycling the iconic Samoeng Loop in Chiang Mai, known for its serene, winding roads.

  • Exploring the highlands of northern Thailand with a descent into the lively town of Pai.

  • Conquering the Doi Kiew Lom Climb and cycling through the Shan Hills to Mae Hong Son.

  • Riding through the forested hills of Namtok Mae Surin National Park.

  • Cycling scenic backcountry roads surrounded by jungles and mountain views to Mae Sariang.

  • Challenging 15 km climb through lush jungly hill crests to Mae Chaem District.

  • Ascending Thailand's tallest mountain, Doi Inthanon, with a 30 km climb.

Itinerary

What's Included

  • Cycling Tour

    The tour includes a cycling adventure through the scenic routes of northern Thailand, including the Samoeng Loop and Doi Inthanon.

  • Welcome and Farewell Dinners

    The tour includes a welcome dinner on the first day and a farewell dinner on the last day.

What's Not Included

  • Bike Hire

    Bike hire is not included in the tour price. Standard Road Bike costs US$ 270 and Carbon Road Bike costs US$ 405.

  • Flights

    Flights to and from Chiang Mai are not included in the tour package.

  • Personal Expenses

    Any personal expenses during the tour are not included.

Bike Hire

Standard Road Bike: US$ 270, Carbon Road Bike: US$ 405

Single Supplement

US$ 395

Mode of Transport

Transportation details are not provided in the tour description.

Accommodation

Accommodation details are not provided in the tour description.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of cycling routes can I expect on the Mae Hong Son Hills tour?

    The tour includes a variety of cycling routes, such as the Samoeng Loop, known for its serene, winding roads surrounded by lush jungle foliage, and challenging climbs like the Doi Kiew Lom Climb and the ascent to Doi Inthanon, Thailand's tallest mountain.

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

    The final day features a ride to the top of Doi Inthanon, Thailand's tallest mountain, via a 30 km climb with long uphill drags, steep ramps, zigzagging switchbacks, and tight hairpins, culminating in a farewell dinner.

  • Is there an option to hire a bike for the tour?

    Yes, you can hire a Standard Road Bike for US$ 270 or a Carbon Road Bike for US$ 405.

  • What kind of terrain will we encounter during the tour?

    The tour covers a variety of terrains, including flat warm-ups, winding climbs, technical descents, and scenic backcountry roads through jungles, agricultural fields, and mountain views.

  • What is the nature of the cycling on Day 5 of the tour?

    Day 5 offers a gentler day of cycling with a short climb to a viewpoint, followed by a ride through the forested hills of Namtok Mae Surin National Park, ending in the small town of Khun Yuam.

  • 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.

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Thursday - Friday

Nov 13, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025
$2000 (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.

Mae Hong Son Hills

9 Days Starting and ending in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Visiting: Chiang Mai, Pai, Mae Hong Son, Namtok Mae Surin National Park, Mae Sariang, Mae Chaem District, Doi Inthanon ...more ...less

Tour operator:

SpiceRoads Cycling

Tour code:

THA-TSH

Group size:

2 - 16

Physical rating:

High

Age range:

Min age:18

Trip Styles:

Active, Adventure Tours

From: $2000 (USD)

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

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