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Route
Ancient Cities

Forget the beaches, parasols are not part of the decor. Who doesn't prefer buffaloes taking mud baths in lotus ponds to bikini tans of the southern islands? Far from postcards, this road will take you to an unknown region of Thailand. Whether you are a fan of ruins of ancient kingdoms, of baths in cool waterfalls of fern forests, of kilometers to cover quietly in the countryside, the Route of the ancient cities will know how to delight you. History, culture and tradition are the salient aspects of this circuit.
Leaving the infinite megalopolis of Bangkok, the road will take us to the endless rice fields that separate us from Chiang Mai, our (final) destination.

Highlights

  • Night under the stars on the rafts of Sri Nakharin Lake

  • The authenticity of farmers’ smiles

  • The remains of Ayutthaya

  • Stroll by bike in the ruins of Sukhothai Historical Park

  • Meeting the furry thieves of Lopburi

  • Chiang Mai and its surroundings

  • Swimming in the waterfalls of Khlong Lan

Detailed tour information

Distance
1029km
Language(s)
ไทย Fra 中文 Eng
Elevation
+7234m
Group size
1-4 5-8 9-12
Speed
23-27 26-30km/h 29-33
Lodging
 camp dormitory hotel
Active/rest day
8/7
Date(s) 2024
Nov 23 to Dec 7
December 14 to 28 
Difficulty
 
Price in CHF
starts at 3500.-
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Bangkok

Ayutthaya and Lopburi

Ruins of ancien kingdom of Sukhotai

Chiang Mai and its surrounding

Khlong Lan
waterfall

Sri Nakharin lake and Sai Yok Noi waterfall

Day by day

Day 0

  • Arrival and transfer to hotel

  • Presentation and analysis of the complete itinerary

  • Visit of Bangkok

  • Sleep in Bangkok

Day 3

  • Stage 2: Sri Nakharin-Campsite 119km +2120m

  • Sleep in Uthai Thani province (camp)

Day 6

  • Stage 4: Uthai Thani-Khlong Lan 174km +294m

  • End of stage at Khlong Lan waterfall national park

  • Sleep in Khlong Lan (camp)

Day 9

  • Stage 6: Sukhothai-Li 158km +952m

  • Sleep in Li

Day 12

  • Stage 8: Doi Pui 40km +1242m

  • Visit Doi Suthep temple by bike

  • Sleep in Chiang Mai

Day 1

  • Assembly and testing bikes

  • Visit local floating market

  • Sleep in Bangkok

Day 4

  • Stage 3: Campsite-Uthai Thani 127km +417m

  • Visit an unique temple

  • Sleep in Uthai Thani

Day 7

  • Stage 5: Khong Lan-Sukhothai 152km +150m

  • Stop at Kamphaeng Phet old town

  • Sleep in Sukhothai

Day 10

  • Stage 7: Li-Chiang Mai 152km +904m

  • Sleep in Chiang Mai

Day 13

  • Relaxation, recovery, massage et spa

  • Free time for shopping

  • Bikes disassembling and packing

  • Back to Bangkok by over night sleeper train

  • Sleep in sleeper train

Day 2

  • Travel to Sai Yok Noi waterfall from Bangkok by local train

  • Stage 1: Sai Yok-Sri Nakharin 107km +1155m

  • Sleep at Sri Nakharin lake

Day 5

  • Visit of the remains of the past in Ayutthaya and Lopburi (reach cities by van)

  • Sleep in Uthai Thani

Day 8

  • Visit of  the historical park of Sukhothai

  • Free time at Sukhothai

  • Sleep in Sukhothai

Day 11

  • Visit city center of Chiang Mai

  • Sleep in Chiang Mai

Day 14

  • Transfer to the airport and departure

Price in Swiss francs per person

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Departure 2024

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15 days 14 nights

 from November 23 to December 7

minimum departure 5 persons

8 places left

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group of 5 to 8 Vagabonds

shared room (2pers/room): 4200.-

single room (1person/room): 4700.-

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15 days 14 nights

 from 14 to 28 December

minimum departure 9 persons

12 places left

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group of 9 to 12 Vagabonds

shared room (2pers/room): 3500.-

single room (1person/room): 4000.-

Price includes:

  • Supervision during the stages and visits with a bilingual guide depending on the option chosen

  • Transfer from the airport to the hotel on the day of arrival and departure

  • Snacks and refreshments at the hotel lobbies during disembarkation and boarding

  • 2 night in a tent (all materials are provide)

  • 12 nights hotel (3/4 stars) in a twin, double or single room depending on the option chosen, breakfast included

  • Luggages, cyclists and bicycles transport according to the daily program

  • Lunch and dinner from day 0 (evening) to day 13 evening included (27 meals)

  • Isotonic and sport's food during active cycling days, including the preparation and recovery phases

  • Entrance fee for temples in Bangkok and transportation (boat and public transportation)

  • Entrance fee for Ayutthaya historical park

  • Local train from Bangkok to Sai Yok Noi waterfall

  • Entrance fee for temples in Lopburi Lopburi

  • Entrance fee for Khlong Lan waterfall national park

  • Entrance fee for Sukhothai historical park

  • Entrance fee to Doi Suthep temple

  • Sleeper overnight train ticket from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

  • Quality cycling jersey

  • ...and a big kiss

Not included in the price:

  • Flights

  • Visa

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal expenses

  • Alcoholic beverages during meals

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