Discover Central Thailand Biking Tour
(4D3N)

Tour Code: BKK-43 Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights

Discover the amazing beauty of central Thailand, visit historical and ancient sites with rich cultures and histories to learn their stories on a bike!

Highlights:

• Visit Thailand’s Famous and Unique Damnoen Saduak Floating Market to Witness how Locals deal with Business on Their Boats
• Learn About Tragic Histories of People During the Second World War at Kanchanaburi
• Explore the Ancient City of Ayutthaya once Known as the “Venice of the East”

Tour Description:

Day 1 - Bangkok / Samut Songkhram / Kanchanaburi

We will pick you up from your hotel at Bangkok on the first day at around 6.30am and drive south to the Mae Klong Delta area. The first destination of our cycling tour will be the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The market situated at the delta area is full of boats on its canals. The boats are often locals who sell their goods there. This floating market is said to be the biggest and most colourful one in Thailand and is not to miss by visitors in Thailand. There is almost anything that is sold here for visitors to buy. The sight of boats doing business on the river is surely amazing. After a walk around the market, we board on a long-tail boat to tour around the area. We pass through a maze of canals and local villages or plantations by the river can be seen along the way. After a brief ride on the boat, we will arrive at a riverside temple. A short visit to the temple and then we will start our ride through local vegetations and fruit orchards. We will ride along quite back alleyways to visit several temples in the area. Depending on the season, you will be able to see lychees, pomelos, guavas and coconuts ripe for picking. We will have lunch at a riverside restaurant and then continue cycling through the countryside of central Thailand to delve into the serenity of it. We will then transfer 1.5 hours to Kanchanaburi for our first overnight stop.

Day 2 - Kanchanaburi

After a delicious breakfast, we will leave the resort to visit some local sites at Kanchanaburi. We will visit the War Museum and War Cemetery to look at the history of this part of Thailand during the World War II. We will also visit the famous Bridge Over the River Kwai. We will then board a train that brings us on a ride on the Death Railway. Despite its tragic history, the Death Railway provides a very scintillating scenery on the countryside of Thailand. We will stop by a local restaurant and have a luscious meal before we go to the next destination. Krasae Caves is next up on our list. It is a cave that is located next to Death Railway and it is believed to be a resting spot for the prisoners of wars the was forced to labour for the Japan army. A brief stop at the cave and we continue our journey to Prasat Mueang Sing. Along the ride, we will pass by several teak plantations and some small Thai villages. Upon arriving Prasat Mueang Sing, we will tour around the ancient city and look at its beautiful structure. The site is almost 74 hectares big and was once used as a trading point along the Kwai Noi River. We ride around the park and explore it and visited the museum at the park. After this, we will pack up our bikes and transferred to our riverside resort to relax the rest of the day.

Day 3 - Kanchanaburi / Ayutthaya

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we will be out to explore the beautiful Ayutthaya. We will begin our ride from the hotel and straight towards the countryside. The ride will be relaxing and quiet as we pass through quiet country trails. Along the way, we pass by small communities and finish our ride by crossing over a wooden suspension bridge. After a lunch, we will drive via Suphanburi to the former capital city of Siam, Ayutthaya. It is located approximately 80 kilometres away from Bangkok city. The ancient city of Ayutthaya is also known as “Venice of the East because of its location surrounded by canals. It is also situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River makes it a strategic point in trading during ancient times. Dinner today will be on your own. However, feel free to ask for recommendations from our guide.

Day 4 - Ayutthaya / Bang Pa In / Bangkok

For those who are able to wake up very early in the morning at 6 AM, there is an optional tour to visit the local temple and make merit by giving alms to the monks which is a traditional practice for Thai Buddhists. However, this can also be a meaningful experience for non-Buddhists. After the brief tour in the morning, we return to the hotel for breakfast. The tour today will give you a glimpse into the glory of the Ayutthaya city by visiting many of its ancient temples and buildings. We will first visit the Wat Yai Chai Mongkol by van. The ancient temple is founded by King U-Thong as a centre for monks returning from their studies at Sri Lanka. After that, we will be transferred to Wat Phra Mahathat nearby to visit the famous Buddha head entwined in tree roots before we begin our cycling journey. From there we will ride our bike to Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, the old palace and Wat Chaiwatthanaram. Next, we cycle into the countryside trails and along the Chao Phraya River to Bang-Pa In, which is the former summer palace of King Chulalongkorn. Here, we will have a delicious lunch and visit the palace before we head back to Bangkok.

Cancellation Policy:

For long tours (minimum of 7 days):

Days prior to trip start. Cancellation fee per person:

• 0-20 days or No-show: No refund 100% of tour price
• 21-41 days: 75% of the net rate
• 42-55 days: 50% of the net rate
• 56-69 days: 250 USD
• > 70 days: Admin expenses plus any non- recoverable expenses.* E.g. national park fees, flights etc.

Administration fees include bank fees, reservation or advance charges incurred for boats, guides transport, accommodation or restaurants and any other reasonable expenses.

For short tours (6 days or less)

Days prior to trip start. Cancellation fee per person:

• < 24 hours or No show: No refund 100% of tour price
• 1-2 days: 50% of the net rate*
• 3-4 days: 25% of the net rate *
• > 4 days: Full refund*

Pick-Up Time:

• 6:00 am - 6:30 am

What's Included:

• Water bottle
• Support vehicle
• Guide(s)
• Meals (as indicated)
• Hotel pick up
• Hotel drop off
• Accommodation
• Day 1 - Royal River Kwai Resort
• Day 2 - Pung Waan Resort
• Day 3 - Krungsri River Hotel
• Bike and helmet
• Snacks and drinks
• Accident insurance

What's Not Included:

• International flights
• Domestic flights
• Visa fees
• Alcohol
• Tips
• Any items not mentioned

Additional Information:

• The total riding distance is approximately 120 kilometres
• Cold water, some energy-restoring local fruit, and soft drinks are included in the tour price while riding. Soft drinks and other beverages during meals are not included. Beer is freely available everywhere but is NOT included in the price
• Visitors must dress appropriately at some of these temples and if you are wearing shorts or sleeveless shirts you will be asked to cover up with a sarong. You can bring your own or rent one at the entrance. Also, please note that sandals must have an ankle or heel strap
• Any special dietary requirements can also be catered for. Please let us know at the time of booking
• 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
• It is recommend you use some sunblock or, if you prefer a natural option, sun sleeves for your arms and Buff headwear for your neck as the weather would be quite hot
• 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.