Biking in Thailand

What better way to see some of this beautiful, exciting and diverse country than by cycling in Thailand. Whether you are looking for a fast paced tour, a more leisurely bike trip, or perhaps a combination of cycling and relaxation, you will be able to see the real Thailand and have a totally unique holiday. Traditional villages, bustling markets, mountain passes, verdant jungle and coastal roads- all are available to explore, and at your own pace.

There are a number of different options for cycling in Thailand. Hire your own bike or with a group of friends and choose your own route- the roads are well maintained, clearly sign posted and the people friendly. Or you can use a cycling tour company where you will be joined by experts who take you on marked out routes- anything between a few days and a few weeks. These are popular, and you can decide upon a number of routes and levels.

For example there are 'beginner' bike rides which combine sight seeing, some awesome countryside, and a spot of relaxation; bike trips from Bangkok to Phuket, exploring some of the best costal scenery; more intensive mountain biking, an exhilarating and adrenaline fuelled experience where you take in some of the untamed beauty of Thailand; or a cycle trip to Kanchanaburi - the location of the famous Bridge on the River Kwai - which is well worth it as you take in spectacular landscape, wildlife and history.

Most people think of Bangkok as a modern, sprawling city full of traffic jams and shopping malls, however get on the saddle of your bike and you will discover a unique side to the city mostly untouched by development, tourism or commercialism.

Biking in Bangkok can be done through numerous operators with decades of experience and so you will be treated to interesting journeys along old canals, rivers parks, and wooded areas with little development. The people you meet along these bangkok cycling trips will be imprinted on your memory forever and you will no doubt meet great friends along the way.

Popular biking destinations outside Bangkok include cycling in Kao Yai national park, 2 hours East of Bangkok. This is the 2^nd largest national park in Thailand and home to wild elephants, tigers, gibbons, deer and countless other species of animal, as well as fantastic biking opportunities. Spectacular views and waterfalls are easily accessible via road or path and many trails have been set up for mountain biking through the tropical rainforest.

Camping is popular in Kao Yai and there are few experiences quite like a day biking followed by camping and waking up to monkeys swinging through the trees and deer grazing on the campsite.

The park headquarters provides a fascinating insight into the wildlife in Kao Yai as well as the history of the park. There are various displays and maps highlighting the best cycling routes in Kao Yai.

Thailand, with its stunning scenery, friendly people, amazing culture and glorious weather, is definitely an amazing place to explore from the saddle of a bike.

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