Featured Adventure Culture Learning Relax Cruises Family Volunteer Green Culinary Luxury

Discover, Plan & Go!

Thailand Family Biking: Adventuring in the Golden Triangle

Bordering Laos and Myanmar, Thailand's Golden Triangle is a region of jungle-filled valleys, meandering rivers and ornate temples. Here, indigenous people still thrive on isolated mountainsides and time seems to stand still. More than a biking vacation, this Backroads journey is an exploration of the traditions and lifestyles of this peaceful Buddhist-influenced region. Pedal past lush rice paddies and along the banks of the famed Mekong, hike to hilltribe villages, float down the Maekok River by boat and venture through forests astride elephants. With ornate temples, cultural revelations, divine cuisine and wonderfully friendly people, Thailand offers unique riches to the active… more

Thailand Family Biking: Adventuring in the Golden Triangle

Bordering Laos and Myanmar, Thailand's Golden Triangle is a region of jungle-filled valleys, meandering rivers and ornate temples. Here, indigenous people still thrive on isolated mountainsides and time seems to stand still. More than a biking vacation, this Backroads journey is an exploration of the traditions and lifestyles of this peaceful Buddhist-influenced region. Pedal past lush rice paddies and along… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $3,998* per person
Lodging: hotel
When: December
Number of days: 8
Group size: 24

This trip is offered by:

Backroads

Call them at 800-462-2848 about this trip and mention you saw it at TravelDragon, or contact them.

Trip details

Days 1-2 mae suai

Gather in Chiang Mai Get acquainted over a tasty Northern Thai lunch at the hotel  Bike in the surrounding countryside, where villagers greet us with a smile Delight in traditional music performed by local children.

 

Days 3-4 ban thaton

Visit an Akha hilltribe village, then enjoy the scenic downhill and flat ride   leading to the trading center of Fang Savor delicious and distinctive Thai barbecue cuisine  Pedal along quiet rural roads with grazing water buffalo as your audience.

 

Day 5 chiang rai

Greet the sunrise by offering alms to monks on a hilltop beneath the shadow of the White Buddha Board long-tail boats for a ride down the Maekok River Visit the Karen settlement of Ruam Mit for an elephant trek through the jungle During downtime, take a Thai cooking class, explore local markets, spin through the surrounding countryside or treat yourself to a massage.

 

Days 6-8 chiang saen

Bike alongside the Mekong River on the Laos border, past tobacco fields and rice paddies into the ancient kingdom of Chiang Saen Visit Sop Ruak's market stalls to sample delicious Thai iced tea and shop for local handicrafts  Kids attend a mahout (elephant driver) camp.

  • This trip/accommodation may accommodate for certain types of disabilities. Contact the provider for more information.
*TRAVEL INFORMATION DISCLAIMER: Travel product and pricing information are the travel provider’s base estimates, published here as a convenience to TravelDragon users without verification by TravelDragon. Your actual price will vary depending upon length of trip, travel dates, number of traveling guests, transportation (e.g. airfare, rail passes, etc.), and optional service features such as room categories or individualized food requirements. This base price estimate may or may not include all necessary fees, taxes, government-imposed surcharges. Be sure to confirm availability, total price and trip details with the travel provider using the contact information provided here.

e.g. Italy, biking

Refine by experience

Price Range per person
Duration