Andaman Highlights Multisport
7 Days
Deluxe Inn to Inn

Prices
$1795 - Tour Cost
$  400 - Single Sup

Departures
monthly
October thru April

Route
Day 1 - arrive Surat Thani, transfer Khura Buri; Day 2 - bike to Khao Lak; Day 3 - sea kayaking Phang Nga Bay; Day 4 - cycling to Phang Nga; Day 5 - bicycle to Ao Nang; Day 6 - sea kayaking Ao Thalane; Day 7 - depart

Mileage
Total: 186 mi / 304 km
Daily Avg: 46 mi / 76 km

Ride Rating
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Thailand's Andaman Coast features more variety of environments than most other coastal regions of the world. From dense mangroves forests to the incredibly bizarre karst limestone islands to picturesque beaches. Mix this diverse scenery with the infectious smiles of the Thais, a tasty selection of fresh seafood, relaxing oceanfront inns, spectacular sea kayaking, leisurely bicycling and you end up with a unique, exciting tour - Andaman Highlights Multisport.

Our journey through the region begins with a couple of days of leisurely bicycle touring. We will pedal past mangrove swamps and sandy beaches. We enjoy views from atop the hillsides flanking the coast and easy rides along seashore roads. Numerous islands laying close off shore provide untold photo opportunities. Our first leg will winds down with a day of sea kayaking through the picturesque islands and lagoons of Phang Nga Bay. Some of these feature sea caves, which we will paddle into the heart of the island.

The towering Karst limestone islands we paddle through, also cover the next leg of our cycling. They are almost to surreal to be real. We will bike through the breathtaking landscapes for a couple of more day, relaxing in delightful lodges tucked under their soaring cliff faces. Our last ride finishes at Krabi's renowned Ao Nang Beach, with its beautiful white sands backed up by more of these towering karst limestone outcroppings. Another day of sea kayaking through Ao Thalane, with its thick mangroves and deep canyons. Join us for a unique tour along Thailand's Andaman Coast.

Itinerary (day-by-day)

Day 1 - We will gather at Surat Thani airport this morning, then drive our lodge in Khura Buri tucked away on a thickly forested hilltop. After checking into our hotel, we will set up everyone's bike before tour orientation and your first taste of the awesome Thai cuisine prepared in this part of the country.

Thailand bicycle tours and ridesDay 2 - Pedaling south today, we will first be riding to Takua Pa town and then on to our stop for tonight in Hat Khao Lak. This up and coming beach area sits just to the north of the National Park with the same name. The picturesque beaches of Hat Khao Lak, while seeing an increase in development, still present a quiet getaway. Our lodge tonight is perched dramatically on a cliff overlooking the bay and town. 43 mi / 70 km

Day 3 - This morning we will leave the bikes behind and enjoy a sea kayaking trip through the breathtaking islands of Phang Nga Bay, including a visit to what is known as "James Bond Island". This island was featured in the movie "007 The Man With The Golden Gun". Rent the dvd and check out the spectacular landscapes of Scaramanga's base in "China", which was filmed here in Phang Nga Bay.

Day 4 - We will leave the coast behind for most of today's ride as we head inland and wind our ways through the heart of the isthmus. This area is filled with small villages, farms and rubber plantations, where they still harvest the sap and make rubber the traditional way. Our lodging for tonight will be outside Phang Nga town, surrounded by the towering limestone cliffs that proliferate throughout the region. 40 mi / 64 km

Thailand bike tours and ridesDay 5 - Our last day of pedaling takes us on a meandering route through the fantastic karst landscapes. Our route is inland and not along the coast today, but the views are awesome and the cycling pretty flat. We will leave the main road before we reach Krabi town itself and head back to the coast, to our lodge at Ao Nang Beach one of the prettiest in the region . . . towering cliffs dropping straight into deep blue waters. 60 mi / 96 km

Day 6 - Once again, we take to the ocean, exploring the Ao Thalane region near Krabi by sea kayak. This bay has dramatic canyons and thick mangrove forests that we paddle through, as stark contrast to the open seas and scattered islands of Phang Nga Bay. Perhaps we will spot monkeys or Komodo Dragons lounging in the forests. We will celebrate a great ride with an awesome dinner of fresh seafood.

Day 7 - After breakfast we will be shuttling folks to Krabi Airport for your flights home on onward to more adventures.


   

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Prices:

Tour cost: $1795 - $1895
Single supplement: $400
Tour deposit: $200

Bike rental: $110
Bike rental deposit: $25

Lodging:

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What's Included:

  • 6 nights Accommodation in the area's better hotels (double occupancy)
  • All meals from Dinner on Day 1 until Breakfast on Day 7
  • Water, sodas and beer included at dinner
  • Service of bilingual Team Pedalers Guide(s)
  • Full Van Support
  • Kayaking equipment and support boat
  • Daily route directions and maps
  • Sightseeing and cultural activities
  • Airport pick up & drop off

Meeting & Flights:

Meet at Surat Thani Airport 1 pm on Day 1

Fly into Surat Thani (URT) before 12 noon on Day 1
Fly out of Krabi (KBV) after 10 am on Day 7

NOTE: Due to the late night arrival from and early morning departure of flights to North America, most guests will need to overnight in Bangkok going both directions.

Domestic Flights:

We suggest booking your flight to Surat Thani and back from Krabi separately from your international flight, as it will usually work out much more economical. For ease of connecting with international flights at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, we suggest using Thai Airways. For more info on the various other carriers and links to their websites, please visit our Thai Travel page.

Visas & Travel Documents:

Passports are required for all guests. Your passport should have at least 6 months validity past your intended travel dates. Visas are not required for citizens of the USA, Canada, UK, EU, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, a 30 day Entry Permit is issued upon arrival in Bangkok.

Route Conditions

The entire ride is on paved roads, most with nice pavement and wide shoulders. Traffic is moderate to light and very bike friendly. The route is suitable for performance road, sport road and touring bikes. Terrain is mostly flat coastal riding with some small hills.

Pre/Post Tour Options

A variety of stopover programs are available for Bangkok, with hotels, airport shuttles and some sightseeing. We also have several delightful tour packages that could be enjoyed before or after your ride in Thailand. Perhaps a visit to fabled Angkor Wat on our 4 day package, that includes cycling through the ruins and a boat trip to visit remote inaccessible temples. You might want to enjoy a cruise along the Mekhong River as it travels from Chang Khong, Thailand to Luang Prabang, Laos, then enjoy a couple of days exploring the UNESCO Heritage City of Luang Prabang. For complete details visit our Asia Stopovers Page.

WARNING: Participation on this trip may result in an serious addiction to Thai cuisine and chronic wanderlust.

   

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Trip Starts
Trip Ends
Price
Sgl Sup
Deposit
Bike Rental
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Oct 6, 2008
Oct 12, 2008
$ 1795
$ 400
$ 200
$ 110
Nov 3, 2008
Nov 9, 2008
$ 1795
$ 400
$ 200
$ 110
Dec 1, 2008
Dec 7, 2008
$ 1795
$ 400
$ 200
$ 110
Jan 5, 2009
Jan 11, 2009
$ 1795
$ 400
$ 200
$ 110
Feb 2, 2009
Feb 8, 2009
$ 1795
$ 400
$ 200
$ 110
Mar 2, 2009
Mar 8, 2009
$ 1795
$ 400
$ 200
$ 110
Apr 6, 2009
Apr 12, 2009
$ 1795
$ 400
$ 200
$ 110
Oct 4, 2009
Oct 10, 2009
$ 1895
$ 400
$ 200
$ 110
Nov 2, 2009
Nov 8, 2009
$ 1895
$ 400
$ 200
$ 110
Dec 7, 2009
Dec 13, 2009
$ 1895
$ 400
$ 200
$ 110

 

Go When You Want
Private departures can be scheduled pretty much year round. November through March is best with nice temperatures and occasional afternoon showers. April until August can be hotter, September and October are quite rainy.

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