Thailand · CYCLING TOURS IN CHIANG MAI
Pick one of these 15 cycling tours in Chiang Mai and the rest of the week arranges itself. Prices, timings and the one thing to know before you commit are on every entry.
Ride 12 to 14 km through Chiang Mai’s Old City with guides such as Kitty, Mai, T, and Farm. Visit Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, the Three Kings Monument, temple grounds, and a local market. Choose a cooler evening ride or a morning outing with snacks, water, and a small group.
“The tour was extraordinary! I got to learn a lot about the history of Chiang Mai.”
Spend about nine hours hiking from Mon Da Than Waterfall to Khun Chang Khian, a Hmong village, then mountain biking off-road to Huay Tueng Thao. Guides such as Tui, Tony, Jane, and Donai may lead the day. Expect a serious workout, Thai food, safety gear, hotel pickup, and a small group capped at eight.
“Our guides were fantastic! We were in a really fit group, so we really worked out and got all sweaty on the hike/climb 😉 up. Food was really nice, a tasty soup with a lovely view. The downhill mountain bike was more demanding than I thought and I really pushed my limits. Felt good! I‘d recommend this to all adventurous people who are reasonably fit Great fun! Great work out! Perfect day!”
Ride about 12 kilometers through Chiang Mai’s Old City with an English-speaking guide such as Kitty, Farm, James, or Gun. Visit Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, the Three Kings Monument, quiet lanes, temples, and a local market. Morning departures feature fresh produce markets, while night tours focus on street food and evening atmosphere.
“We did this on our first day in Chiang Mai, it was absolutely amazing! The tour guide we had was so much fun, taught us loads about Chiang Mai, took loads of photos and took us on a really cool route. We saw areas of Chiang Mai we wouldn’t never have seen. Back streets, where all the local food markets were (we had the best coconut we’ve had our whole trip here), he got us some fresh fruit from the market. We had a small group of just 3 of us, which was perfect it felt really personal. He took us down a really beautiful canal and did a little…”
Ride quiet roads and forest trails in Mae Taeng Valley with an English-speaking guide such as Three, Nonny, or Tri. Expect 20 to 25 mostly flat kilometers, rice-farming stops, Wat Ban Den, Thai lunch, and a cool finish at Buatong Sticky Waterfalls. Pickup, bike, helmet, snacks, water, and lunch are included.
“We loved The enitre time with our guide Three. Very scenic and interesting bike tour. A great way to get a glimpse into village life in a beautiful and quiet area. Would recommend.”
Start with hotel pickup, safety training, and a 11 km jungle hike toward a Hmong hill-tribe village at 1,400 meters. After lunch, ride a challenging 14 km downhill trail through Doi Suthep-Pui National Park to Huay Tung Tao Lake. Guides such as Tony, Danai, A, and Tiram are praised for patient coaching, but you need good fitness and confident bike handling.
“A great day's activity although it was somewhat different to the description in Get Your Guide. We were picked up late and the day ended later than the allotted time so be prepared to be flexible. Our guides were all friendly, entertaining and concerned for our safety. The hike was very short, around 3 miles, on decent tracks and the mountain bike descent long and quite tough on the hardtail bikes provided given the terrain. If you're not used to riding a bike I would probably avoid this activity but if you are used to it, it's an exilerating ride down! Despite the late start and finish we thoroughly enjoyed…”
Ride 12 to 14 km through Chiang Mai’s Old City with an English or Thai-speaking guide. Visit Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, Three Kings Monument, temple grounds, and a local market. The flat route suits most riders, and private departures can include hotel pickup and drop-off.
“Had an amazing experience exploring the city. Our guide was extremely informative, friendly, and taught us a lot about the history of Chiang Mai. 10 out of 10.”
Ride Chiang Mai’s lanes with an English-speaking guide such as Vivi, Kom, or Lek. Expect a gentle three-hour route through old temples, Warorot Market, local food stops, and a blacksmith community, with bikes, helmets, snacks, lunch, drinks, and photos included. Some busy roads require care.
“We had a false start. we arrived to find our booking was not found and had to reschedule. otherwise we loved it and would recommend. the staff TK, New and Farm are wonderful. easy cycling and so much fun even in the rain.”
Ride 20 to 25 kilometers through quiet lanes, villages, rice fields, orchards, and riverside paths with guides such as Wit, Wee, Dong, or Koi. Stop at temples, a local market, traditional craft workshops, and ancient Wiang Kum Kam. Thai food, drinks, bicycles, helmets, and insurance are included.
“I love cycling but I am not confident on busy roads. However our guide was excellent on providing local info and making me feel safe. On the few occasions we crossed busier roads the guide made the experience easy and stress free. Most of the cycling was on green lanes and quiet roads. It was great to see the local life. We stopped and ate the most amazing Thai food cooked fresh at a small local eatery. I would fully recommend this activity to others.”
You’ll cycle through Chiang Mai’s old city with an English-speaking guide and a group of 10 or fewer. See Tha Phae, Wat Lok Molee, and Wat Chedi Luang, then sample street food at Chiang Mai Gate Market. Bikes, helmets, water, snacks, and food tasting are included. Guides such as Farm, Pham, Gun, and Dan have earned praise for safety and local insight.
“Lovely evening spent with Farm ☺️ he shared lots of information with us and made us feel super safe cycling around the city! Thanks for our tour”
Ride from Doi Suthep’s 1,550-meter summit to Huay Tueng Thao Lake on a guided 20km mountain-bike descent. You’ll use forest jeep tracks, pass a Hmong village, stop at Wat Ban Khun Chang Khian, eat Thai food by the lake, and swim if you wish. Guides such as Tony, Golf, Tui, and Joe are noted for patient help and route adjustments.
“Very organized and professional tour provider. My guide Joe was very patient and kind. In my opinion, this might be considered more of an intermediate level ride as opposed to beginner. Regardless, I had a great time and recommend this tour to others.”
You’ll ride downhill from Doi Pui Summit through Doi Suthep-Pui National Park on rough single and double tracks. Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks provides bikes, protective gear, guides, transport, water, support, and lunch at Huay Tueng Tao Lake. This six-hour trip suits fit intermediate and advanced riders.
“Het was een zware tocht vanwege de hevige regen begeleiding was prima”
Leave Chiang Mai for Wat Ban Den and the Mae Ngat Valley, where you cycle through villages and rice fields before kayaking the Ping River in the Mae Taeng Forest Reserve. Guides provide bikes, helmets, life jackets, water, lunch, and hotel transport. The ride is gentle, with single and double kayaks available.
“This is a fun day trip to see the countryside and enjoy some outdoor activities. Both the kayaking and the biking were pretty easy and would be appropriate for just about anyone. The visits to the temples were nice before we got started oRead more”
Spend about seven hours riding the Buffalo Soldier trail above Chiang Mai with guides such as Kom, Lek, or Vivi. You’ll use a premium YT Jeffsy full-suspension bike, protective gear, and a hydration pack while tackling paved roads, dirt tracks, hills, and some single track. Hotel pickup, coffee, lunch, snacks, water, and insurance are included.
“What a great operation! Good guides, good gear, great fun! We spent the day biking in the pouring rain and came back soaked to the bone and covered in mud head to toe. Kom was with us in the ride and he was enthusiastic yet patient anRead more”
Leave Chiang Mai by a short transfer and cycle flat village roads through rice paddies, bamboo, orchards, and shaded lanes. A local English-speaking guide such as Wyn or Sun explains Lanna customs, farming, shrines, and daily life. Bikes, helmets, drinks, snacks or lunch, and insurance are included. E-bikes cost THB 350 extra.
“Lovely cycle on the outskirts of chiang mai, i was a little disappointed, our guide was half an hour late collecting us with no communication. Then when booked it states a maximum of 12 people in group however there was 18 of us. Far too many people!”
Spend six hours above Chiang Mai with a small group of up to 10 people. You will hike at Montha Than Waterfall, visit a Hmong village, see Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, and ride a mountain bike downhill to Wat Pha Lat. English, German, and Thai guides lead the route, with bikes, safety gear, lunch, water, transport, and a support truck included.
“Agréable journée, le guide donne énormément de détails et explique bien. Descente sympa à vélo et marche jusque à la cascade fatigant mais ça vaut le coup d’œil. Une bonne fatigue en perspective.”
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