Thailand

Take some mountain climbs worthy of the Tour de France, drape them with lush green tropical forests, sprinkle in some villages of bamboo huts, then blend in the friendly Thais their their delicious cuisine and you have our most exotic alpine bike tour: Thailand - Valley of the Mists. And there is more to the trip than just the pedaling, as we roll along visits are made to an unusual crystal cave with its delicate calcite needles and gems, the Tham Pla (fish cave) with hundreds of giant fish swimming up the rushing water and unique wooden temples whose architecture reflects Burmese Buddhism rather than Thai.

This week long cycling trip pedals through the relatively untouristed western provinces of Thailand, traveling from Mae Sariang through Mae Hong Son and on to Pai. The first few days are rolling, with some fun short climbs, taking us first to tiny Khun Yuam and then to picturesque Mae Hong Son, where the movie Air America was filmed (our delightful hotel there was built as part of the set). The second leg of this Thailand bike tour gets serious, with several invigorating climbs each day, as we roll through Soppong, Pai and finally on to Chiang Mai.

Come join us for a grand ride through a spectacular part of Thailand. Enjoy the friendly folks, excellent food, great scenery and challenging pedaling. The trip is a fabulous winter training ride for your team, an exciting get together for your bike club or an awesome getaway for you and friends. Discover Thailand's Valley of the Mists.