Road to Ayutthaya Bike Tour
Tour Overview
This full-day classic Thailand bike tour has been carefully planned to avoid the big busy roads and instead follows the path of the mighty Chao Phraya river along quiet backstreets and alleyways through the hidden away communities and criss-crossing little streams and canals over locally made wooden bridges.
Along this tour we'll pass through some ancient historical sites of the UNESCO World Heritage ancient city of Ayutthaya. You will also be captivated by the serene views of endless expanses of rice fields as well as the warmth and friendliness of the people who still hold on to the traditional way of life.
Detailed Itinerary
The day starts with an early morning hotel pickup in Bangkok at around 7:00 AM. We travel by VIP van to the ancient city of Ayutthaya.
Once in Ayutthaya, we’ll go directly to the main attraction which is the world famous, 14th century Wat Mahathat (face-in-the-tree temple). After a walk-through the magnificent temple ruins, we’ll return to the van and prepare for the cycling stage of the tour.
As we cycle out of the ancient city of Ayutthaya, we’ll cross the Chao Phraya river by local ferry.
From here we head south, following the contour of the river. This takes us through interesting little communities of different cultures and religions all dotted with less famous ancient ruins.
Along the way we’ll cycle past panoramas of lush green or golden yellow rice fields, depending on the time of the season.
Our lunch stop will be at Bang Pa In - the famous Summer Palace of King Rama V.
Before leaving Bang Pa In, we must visit a unique temple built in Gothic European architectural style. Not only is this temple unique, but getting to this temple is an adventure in itself – surprise!
After lunch we continue following the river towards Wat Bot. For this stretch you have the option of either cycling or being transferred by van. Wat Bot is a local temple that has become quite an attraction among Thai people because of its huge Buddha and Monk images, not to mention its vibrant market and fish sanctuary.
This is a good place for a bio break as well as a well-deserved snack break.
After the snack break, we continue along the river through riverside communities, following the alleyways and walkways to see how the local people go about their daily lives, many of whom make a living from the Chao Phraya.
Our final stop will be at Ong Ang Kiln archaeological site – dating back to over 400 years.
From here, we’ll pack the bikes and transfer back to your hotel in Bangkok.
Tour Details
Style: Full day – cycling and adventure with VIP van support
Inclusions: Hotel pickup & drop-off, bikes, helmets, water, local English-speaking guide, lunch and snacks, ferry fares, insurance
Group size: Minimum 2 – Maximum 6
Duration: Full day (hotel pickup approx. 7:00 AM, return late afternoon)
Difficulty: Easy riding
Distance: About 48km cycling distance, although it can be shortened or extended
Pace: Steady or as the group desires
Terrain: Entirely flat on quiet, even backstreets
Clothing: Comfortable clothes and shoes for cycling, sun protection, camera
Bikes: We use comfortable and well maintained mountain bikes, including ladies and kids bikes
Starting Time
Hotel pickup at approximately 7:00 AM, although this time might vary according to the number of clients we have on the day.
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup included – we collect you from your Bangkok hotel. No need to come to our office for this tour.
Price
4,500 Baht per person.
1,400 Baht deposit is required to confirm your reservation.
Tour remainder can be paid in cash on the day of your tour.
Discounts are available for family groups of 5 or more adults.
Discounts for children
1-4 years old = 150 Baht (for use of babyseat)
5-10 years old = 50% (tag-along and kids bikes)
11-15 years old = 20% (children bikes)
Tour Availability
This tour is available on request. Please contact us to check availability for your preferred dates.
How to Make a Booking
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