Biking Adventures to the Gulf of Thailand

Tour Code: BKK-32 Duration: Approx 9 Hours

Discover the amazing outskirts of Bangkok and exhilarating view of the Gulf of Thailand!

Highlights:

• Cycle to the Gulf of Thailand by Bicycle and Enjoy the Scintillating Nature’s View along the Way.
• Exciting Cycling Journey along Dirt Roads, around Fish Farms and Salt Pans.
• Enjoy a Delicious Seafood Lunch at a Water’s Edge Restaurant
• Travel along the Gulf by Bike through Fishing Villages and Down to the Mangrove Conservation Centre

Tour Description:

Just travel a little South of the city of Bangkok, you will reach the Gulf of Thailand. This tour will take you to the water’s edge of the Gulf of Thailand away from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok and take a relaxing break. The tour will take you to travel by bike, boat and train where cycling will still be the major part of the journey. You will get to visit less visited parts of Thailand that are populated by local fish farmers and fishermen. Their way of life is different from what you’d expect and the locals will find you interesting too. Along the journey, we will get to spot several unique wildlife such as kingfishers, water monitors and also mudskipper fish.

We will gather at the meeting point near Khao San Rd. Then we will begin our journey after the short briefing and bike fitting. We will first cycle to the local train station to catch our train ride. Along the way, we will cross the majestic Chao Phraya River by ferry and then be cycling through mazy alleyways to the station. After a brief refreshing morning ride, we will reach the local train station and take an hour-long train ride. You can get to see the shift in urban landscapes to the countryside. Upon reaching our destination, we will then collect our bicycles and wander through the busy local market. Friendly locals will always give you a very warm welcome. Then, we will take the ferry to cross the river once again.

Once we are over the river, a momentary cycle will lead us to start our exciting bicycling journey. You will ride along dirt roads, around fish farms and salt pans all the way down to the seashore on the Gulf of Thailand. Mangrove forests will be seen along the way. We will stop frequently to admire the eccentric wildlife throughout the journey. At the seashore, there is a restaurant where we will have a luscious seafood lunch. Lunch will be accompanied by the sound of the waves beating the shore which creates a soothing dining experience.

After filling up our tummies with palatable kinds of seafood, we continue to ride along the Gulf. We will pass through the fishing village and down on the Mangrove Conservation Centre, the Tha Chin port and its temple which has the most beautiful crematorium in all of Thailand. You can get to know more about the daily lives in a fishing village in Thailand. The Tha Chin river is also in-sight along the way. Lastly, we will gradually pedal back to the train station to catch our train ride back to the meeting point in the city of Bangkok.

Cancellation Policy:

• Cancellations made 24 hours before departure will incur no cancellation fee
• Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure will incur a 100% cancellation fee
• Cancellations with 3 hours of departure or no shows cannot apply credit to another tour.

Pick-Up Time:

• 6.30 am - 7.00 am

What's Included:

• Local English-speaking Guide
• Water & Snacks while Cycling
• Imported Merida Mountain Bikes and Helmet
• All Entrance Fees
• One (1) Meal
• Insurance
• 7% VAT

What's Not Included:

• Any Items Not Mentioned

Additional Information:

• There is approximately 52 kilometres of riding
• This tour operates on Saturdays and Sundays
• If you would like to take the tour on a day that is not scheduled we can run private departures (subject to availability).
• The riding in Bangkok is through narrow alleyways away from the big roads (of course we need to cross some bigger roads but this is done carefully and usually with traffic lights)
• There are a couple of times where you will have to carry your bike on and off the train and over foot bridges
• As it is a long day out we don't recommend this ride for novice cyclists
• You still need to turn up for the tour if it is raining. It is quite common that it can be raining in one part of the city and not raining in another. So if it's raining at your hotel don't assume it is raining where you will be cycling. Also it is common that the rain falls heavily and for short durations so if it does rain we just wait and continue the tour once the rain stops. We also have plastic rain ponchos for everyone in the case that you do need to ride in the rain. If heavy rains continues until 9.00 am or if there is torrential flooding, you can choose to cancel with full refund or change your tour to another day.
• Please check with Adventoro Concierge (Call / Whatsapp +6010 468 8011) for availability of sessions
• The supplier will recommend the time and meeting point. If the meeting point of your choice is outside of the normal pick-up points then you will be advised to meet at the nearest pick-up point or you will be given directions on how to arrive to the school independently
• Transfer duration above are estimated and subject to traffic and weather condition, and not inclusive of any sightseeing tours
• Please adhere to strict pick-up time punctuality. Tour operators may forfeit tours for travellers if no-show during stipulated time
• Registered name of the traveller must be corresponding with photograph documentation (Example: Passport). Tour operators reserve the right to reject if registered traveller fails to provide photographed documentation of their own

Pick-Up Location(s)

Refer to the map below to see a list of pick up location(s) that are available for you to choose from. You can select your desired pick up location when you book the tour.

List of Location(s):

Pick up is also available for other location(s) under the vicinity of Bangkok. For more information, please contact Adventoro's concierge service.