Cycle Bangkok to Phuket, 10 Days, Cycle Tour Thailand
From: CHF 2'300
Join this active Thailand holiday and cycle Bangkok to Phuket. A great supported and guided cycling tour through some of the most exotic and beautiful places on the planet.
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Reviews 2 Reviews5/5
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Activity Level Moderate Adventure Holidays
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Group Size Small Group
Cycle Bangkok to Phuket
Overview
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10 Days, 8 Cycling
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Staying in Hotels & Beach Resorts
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Support Van and Equipment
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English Speaking Guides
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All on paved roads
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First-time Riders Welcome
Why Do We Recommend It?
A great supported ride for inexperienced riders.
Revitalize in good accommodation between cycling days.
Experienced and trusted cycle tour operator.
Incredible food and wonderfully friendly locals.
A spectacular and fascinating route.
Is It Right for Me?
Of course, it helps to be fit and active and to have some experience of road cycling. But, it’s OK if this is your first cycle tour. The van is always traveling with us and you can jump on whenever you feel that you need a rest.
This tour is suitable for solo travelers or couples and even groups of friends. It’s a great trip to discover a beautiful and fascinating part of the world, Thailand while living a healthy and active lifestyle.
What People Say About The Trip
Excellent work from Aum, our guide and Mr. Rin, our support driver. Good distances each day, great food and local snacks and accommodation standards beyond expectations.
Can I Go Anytime?
The tour is scheduled for specific dates and you can find those while checking availability in the fields above. However, not all dates are guaranteed to run and some may already have filled. So, just enter the dates you’re interested in and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible with confirmation of availability. We always do our best to get the trip that suits you best.
If you don’t see any dates that work for you, just select Get In Touch and send us a quick message about what would be ideal for you. We’ll do what we can and get back to you with options to make your dream trip a reality.
Itsy Bitsy Details
- Where: Thailand
- Duration: 10 Days
- Tour Starts: Bangkok
- Tour Ends: Phuket
- Fly To: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
- Fly From: Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Group Size: 2-16 riders
- Age: 18+
- Total Cycling Distance: 810km
- Average Distance/Day: 101km
- Average Climb/Day: 635m
More Great Biking Tours
- Cycle tour jersey
- Water bottle
- Support vehicle
- Guide(s)
- Meals (as indicated)
- Accommodation
- Snacks and drinks
- International flights
- Domestic flights
- Airport pick up
- Airport drop off
- Visa fees
- Alcohol
- Tips
Cycle Bangkok to Phuket
Cycle 850 winding kilometres of majestic tropical coastline on good quality roads following Thailand’s greatest coastal range. From the Gulf of Thailand with it’s sweeping sands to the crystal clear blue waters of the Andaman Sea. Get out of the saddle and on to the sand to relax and enjoy the warm sunsets at day’s end. Then refuel with delicious local seafood from the local area.
The ride begins on the quiet countryside of the East Coast and then cycles on to the beach town of Hua Hin and beyond. Highlights include stunning beach views and limestone peaks as we carve down and through Sam Roi Yot, Thailand’s first coastal National Park. Negotiate the rolling hills and steady climbs. Wrestle the twists and turns that mix up our cycling inland over the Isthmus of Kra to Thailand’s Western coastline and finally ride onto the resort island of Phuket.
Hit the road each morning to race through Thailand’s lush greenery and past idyllic beaches. This well-paved ride is flat, fast, and exhilarating, punctuated by lush scenery and local flavour. A firm cyclist’s favourite; cyclists come for the challenge and fall in love with the culture. As warm hospitality, like sunshine, is practically guaranteed in this “Land of Smiles.” Scenic and challenging, this Thailand cycle tour encompasses it all.
This tour is 100% on road, and we designed the route with road cyclists in mind.
We start with a transfer out of Bangkok to avoid the dangers of riding through a very busy metropolis. The first half of the ride is on flat roads, mainly following the beach.
The total distance is 850 km in eight riding days. Some of the distances are quite long, but the roads are smooth, making it an achievable distance on a road bike. The trip is fully supported, and your guide’s expert knowledge of the area and terrain means that you always know what is coming up in terms of distance and difficulty. This makes a tremendous difference, as does the constant supply of cold drinks, ice, and fresh fruit.
Is This Trip Suitable For Me?
Fitness, of course, will be a huge asset on those long days and on the undulating hills. The tour is fully supported, and the bus is always close at hand for those that find the riding too difficult.
Biking Conditions
The roads are 100% tarmac and in good condition. There are some hills, mostly rolling with the exception of the steep but short hills in Phuket.
Bikes
Because some people can’t imagine going on a trip without their own beloved bicycle, we do not provide them as part of this tour. However, you can hire bikes locally for the price listed in the FAQ section. The bikes are Trek 2.1 C, Domane 2.0 and carbon Émonda S5 road bikes, with Shimano components and seat posts. If you have your own saddle that you are comfortable with, you are welcome to bring it, and we’ll fit it. We can provide strap-style toe cages if requested, but you might like to consider bringing SPD clip pedals if you use them, and please make sure to bring your shoes and cleats. If you bring your own bike, please make sure it is a road bike in good mechanical order.
Bike Repairs
Basic spares and tools are carried by the guide and on the support vehicle, though we cannot guarantee to have spares for every conceivable problem. Carrying a basic tool kit, a spare tube and a pump while riding is recommended.
Safety
Wearing a helmet is required on all our biking adventures and is non-negotiable. If you do not wear a helmet you will not be allowed to cycle. Your tour leader is trained in first aid and emergency rescue, but to a large degree, you must be responsible for your own safety while riding. It is therefore compulsory that you take out travel insurance that will cover you for a mountain biking tour.
Guides
You will be led by a local English-speaking guide and if the group is 9 people or more we will add another guide to the tour. All our guides are well informed in the history, culture and religions of the area where you are biking and are skilled at passing that knowledge on to you. Your guide is also medically trained and an experienced cyclist, able to handle most minor repairs en route.
Health
We recommend that you visit a travel medical doctor and ask about the following vaccinations: typhoid, polio, tetanus and hepatitis A. A certificate for Yellow Fever is required when arriving from an infected area within six days.
Weather
Thailand generally has a tropical climate with fairly high humidity. The North and Central region have a tropical climate with fairly high humidity. Northeast Thailand has a humid hot and dry weather alternatively with medium rain while the coastal areas of the east is humid and hot with intermittent rain. The South of Thailand has a tropical climate with fairly high humidity.
There are three seasons: from March to June it is hot and dry, with temperatures between 27˚C/80 F and 40˚C/104 F, with night temperatures in the 20s. The rainy season is from July to October, but temperatures are slightly lower, because of the effect of the rain. During this time it will not rain continuously, but in sharp bursts, and the sun can come out quickly. The cooler season is from October to February, with average temperatures between 20˚C/68 F and 30˚C/86 F.
Food
Meals are included as per the itinerary where B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Most meals are local and feature noodles, rice, curries, and soups. Any special dietary requirements can also be catered for as well. Please let us know at the time of booking.
Drink
Keeping you completely hydrated is a job we take very seriously. 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.
Solo Travelers
We do not require you to pay a surcharge for travelling alone. We will arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveller of the same gender and if we cannot match you up we will provide a single room at no extra charge. If you prefer not to share a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room.
Extra Expenses
We recommend that you tuck away a few extra pounds, perhaps £20 per day, for incidentals.
Money
The Thai currency is the baht. ATMs, which are abundant, are the easiest ways to get Thai baht. Have a supply of US dollars in cash on hand, just in case your card doesn’t work. Banks or the rarer private moneychangers offer the best foreign-exchange rates. Credit cards are accepted in big cities and resort hotels but you’ll need baht for family-run guesthouses or restaurants.
Activity Level: Moderate
Average fitness required, but OK for most people.
Fitness, of course, will be a huge asset on those long days and on the undulating hills. The tour is fully supported, and the bus is always close at hand for those that find the riding too difficult.
The roads are 100% tarmac and in good condition. There are some hills, mostly rolling with the exception of the steep but short hills in Phuket.
850km Total cycling distance
106km Average distance / day
660m Average climbing / day
Standard Road Bike: £182 to £189
Carbon Road Bike: £273 to £303
Great riding, great food, great people - a wonderful trip that I cannot wait to repeat!
The attention to detail was amazing. The team anticipated every need.