Cycling Thailand

Thailand is truly cycling's best kept secret and one of the world's best places to bike. They have an excellent network of roads throughout the country, most with nice pavement and wide shoulders. And the Thais themselves are among the friendliest folks on the planet, everywhere you go it's "hello . . . where you go ? . . where you from ? . . how are you ?", even the truck drivers lean out the window to say "sawasdee khap" (hello) with a smile and a big thumbs up, as they pass. Combine this with the delicious Thai cuisine, renowned the world around for its delightful flavors, and spectacular landscapes, ranging from forest draped mountains to emerald green fields of rice to towering limestone outcroppings rising from turquoise seas to colorful, ornate Buddhist temples. Need we say more.

The team from Pedalers has been taking groups of cyclists to Thailand for tours in this wonderful country since 1987, far longer than any other tour operator. Over the years we have explored and discovered many different regions, villages and landscapes and draw on this knowledge to design our awesome rides through the Land of Smiles. We currently offer scheduled departures on four extraordinary road bike rides through this alluring, colorful and captivating country.

Tale of Two Kingdoms   >>more details

The ancient kingdoms of Lanna and Khmer are combined in a great 10 day tour through Thailand and Cambodia. Cycle the scenic landscapes of the Chiang Mai region (Lanna), exploring hill tribe villages, colorful temples, hot spring parks and regional markets. Then fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia (Khmer) for a few days of in depth exploration of Asia's most spectacular historic ruins - Angkor Wat. Explore this wide spread complex by cycling, hiking and boat travel, gaining insight into this long lost world. Enjoy outstanding accommodations every night night and the best in regional cuisine from our favorite restaurants.

Ancient Kingdoms Ride   >>more details

One of our favorite routes through Thailand takes in a variety of regions, from the historic city ruins of central Thailand to the lush hills of the north. The first leg visits three of Thailand's UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ayutthaya, Sukhothai and Kamphaeng Phet, connected by leisurely rides through far-reaching rice fields and banana farms, small villages and rural countryside. The second leg explores the northern hill country around Chiang Mai. Here limestone outcroppings pierce the lush forests and local villagers still wear their colorful traditional tribal clothing in daily life. We enjoy evenings at selected luxurious hotels and lodges in cities, as well as delightful resorts hidden in the remote countryside.

Andaman Highlights Multisport   >>more details

Our easiest ride in Thailand rolls along the beautiful Andaman Coast of southern Thailand. This 7 day ride explores a variety of regions from the Mangrove forests in the north to the unique and bizarre karst limestone islands of Phang Nga. You will visit Phang Nga and Khao Lak National Parks, with their beautiful beaches and coastal landscapes. Bike through the lush forests in the central part of the isthmus. Sea kayak across blue bays, exploring the dramatic islands and sea caves. And relax on white sand beaches, backed up by towering multicolored cliffs and surrounded by deep blue oceans. Evenings will find us at deluxe lodges on the beaches and in the surrounding lush forests.

Northern Highlights   >>more details

Chiang Mai, an ancient Kingdom dating back 700 years, is well known to tourists around the world but its surroundings are often missed by visitors to Thailand. Come explore the real Chiang Mai and it surroundings in depth on the Northern Highlights bike tour. Discover ethnic hill tribes still living in thatched villages on the hill tops dressed in their colorful garments, explore ancient temple ruins and city fortifications, taste the delicious cuisine that Thailand is renowned for worldwide, cycle through spectacular landscapes and meet the friendly Thais. Relax in luxurious lodges each evening, experiencing the lifestyle firsthand.

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Valley of the Mists   >>more details

Take some alpine rides worthy of the Tour de France, drape the surrounding hills with thick tropical forests, add a sprinkling of thatched villages, delightful cuisine and a million smile per miles .. and you have our challenging Valley of the Mists ride. Exploring Thailand's far west, the ride traverses the mountains from Mae Sariang to Mae Hong Son and onto the tiny Pai with its hot springs. This ride is scheduled upon request for groups of 4 or more and is an ideal winter time training ride to keep the racing legs in shape or a invigorating ride for your bike club members. Contact us today to plan your winter time training ride thru the Valley of the Mists.

Central Highlights   >>more details

Combine the ancient ruins of Ayutthaya, with the notorious modern history of Kanchanaburi and the beautiful beaches of Hua Hin and your have a tourist's dream vacation in Thailand. We take it one step further by cycling between these interesting destinations to discover the real Thailand as well. Relax in mountain hot springs, watch the rice farmers plant their crops using a mix of traditional and technology, explore royal palaces and exquisite museums. The Central highlights introduces riders to a part of Thailand most visitors miss, within a couple of hours of teeming Bangkok, yet a world apart. Contact us today to start organizing this ride for your club or friends.

Why Bicycle Thailand with Pedalers ....

Experience

Team Pedalers has been organizing bicycle trips to Thailand longer than any other tour operator around today. The crew at Pedalers was responsible for organizing some of the first ever commercial cycling tours to Thailand back in 1987. And our pioneering route between Ayutthaya and Chiang Mai is still the most widely copied tour route today.

Local Expertise

Unlike our American counterparts who fly their staff to Thailand to lead a trip or two each year, our tour guides and support staff all live in Thailand. Our guide teams are a mix of Ex-Pats who have lived in Thailand for many years and native born Thais. They all know and love the country ... and want to introduce you to its many faces, flavors and experiences.

Hotels of Character

Our hotels are carefully selected to provide you with an outstanding stay, a chance to experience the regional flavors and lifestyle, and a very comfortable night's sleep. We seek out hotels that are locally owned, so that we keep our expenditures in the area where it benefits the local economy. We seek out hotels that embrace the region's traditional architectural styles and materials. We seek out hotels that offer all of the modern conveniences as well. As you peruse the alternative tours, you will find our Thai counterparts select their hotels based on who gives them the cheapest price, while our western counterparts choose overpriced deluxe hotels that provide a Hollywood-esque version of Thai style.

Quiet Back Roads and Scenic Vistas

As we mentioned on the previous page, Thailand is blessed with a great network of nicely paved roads. Thanks to an equally great network of major highways, the back roads and secondary highways enjoy low traffic levels and enjoyable pedaling. We spend a healthy portion of all tours enjoying these quiet back roads, as they roll through emerald rice paddies, past towering karst outcroppings and colorful Buddhist wats (temples). Routes are carefully crafted to provide the best and most scenic riding from start to finish.

Special Touches

We've searched out outstanding restaurants, where you can sample Thai cooking at its finest and most authentic ... no tourist oriented menus, just the best of local cuisine. Plus ... air conditioned support vans with enough seats to accommodate every guest ... complimentary use of a gsm cellphone with local Thai number during the trip ... traditional Yee Ping (fire balloons) launchings at the start each ride ... and more.

Go When You Want

Our Thailand trips can be scheduled to start when it is convenient for you. We offer scheduled dates for each trip, allowing you to join up with other riders, and we are happy to organize a special date for you and your friends as well. In addition to setting up a unique date for you, we can also customized a trip or create a new route for your group, club or company. These custom trips can range from easy coastal rides to challenging alpine journeys ... it is entirely up to you. Sound good ? Visit our Custom Trips & Private Dates page and submit your request today!