0Bike from Bangkok to Phuket: A scenic cycling excursion 10 Days / 9 Nights
This road cycling tour from the capitol of Bangkok all the way to Phuket Island in Southern Thailand is a ride of impressive scenery, great variety and endless tropical beaches on the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman coast.
You will cycle through small villages, past salt fields, shrimp farms, coconut plantations, Buddhist Temples and impressive waterfalls.
This Amazing Cycling tour of Thailand is 10 days and 9 nights in duration with 8 days of cycling and 1 rest day in the middle.
We use resorts of excellent standard; most of the resorts have swimming pools and massage facilities. Often the resorts have beachfront access, or just a few minutes stroll to the beach.
More than just cycling we also consider our tours to be a culinary exploration of the local cuisine, enjoy many authentic Thai specialities and fresh seafood as we travel down the coasts never far from the ocean.
This ride will be so full of rich experiences it will create lasting memories and great stories to sharing with your cycling friends.
- Meeting Time: 18:00 tour briefing and welcome dinner
- Drop-off Time: 15:00 – 16:00 depending on hotel location
- Cycling Distance: 820 KM
- Support: Air Conditioned Minibus always close by.
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What To Bring
- Sports shoes suitable for cycling
- T-shirt, shorts or long pants
- Sun cream, hat and sunglasses
- Camera and small back pack
Whats Included:
- Mini bus transfer to/from your hotel*
- One night hotel accommodation at Khao Sok
- One night accommodation in floating raft house at Cheow Lan Lake
- Trek mountain bike and helmet
- Fruits, snacks and drinking water
- All meals**
- English speaking guide
- Insurance
What to Expect on this Tour
This route is designed for road bikes, 100% of the tour being on good condition roads. Most of the stages are flat, with a few stages having gentle rolling hills. The shortest stage a mere 65km, the longest stage at 141km.
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We suggest you arrive in Bangkok a few days before the start of the Cycle tour so you have time to rest after your travels from your home country to Thailand. This will also provide you with time to enjoy this fascinating Asian City. Visit the Grand Palace, take a riverboat cruise, visit the Temples, Markets and not forgetting the plethora of shopping options.
Our hotel is in the Silom district of Bangkok, close to many of the city’s attractions.
In the evening we will have a meeting at the hotel to provide essential information about the Bangkok to Phuket cycle tour. We will provide all tour participants with an Amazing Bike Tours cycle jersey. Then we shall enjoy a delicious Thai meal so we have time to all get to know each other.
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We will start by driving just under 2 hours south of Bangkok to escape the traffic chaos so we can enjoy our cycling on more relaxed roads. In Petchaburi we will unload and assemble the bikes. From this point we will cycle the entire distance to Phuket, unless you chose to skip a stage or part of. This flat stage will have us cycling past Salt fields and ocean views. We will stop in the beach town of Cham Am after cycling 60km for a leisurely lunch. Then another 24kms will bring us to Hua Hin a famous beach town with close ties to the Thai Royal family.
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We cycle south from Hua Hin through Thai countryside. Our route will take us through the scenic Sam Roi Yot National Park with towering mountains providing the scenery as we cycle along flat roads. We will complete the ride at a quiet beach with only a few hotels away from the more developed tourist beaches.
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Todays ride will be a combination of back roads with a few sections on the highway, but a wide shoulder for bikes means we can always safely enjoy the ride. Small villages, Palm trees and ocean views will greet our cyclists on this stage, which is mostly flat. The small beach village, which we are heading to is delightful, our hotel just a few steps away from the beach. An impressive Thai Temple is situated on the headland overlooking the bay, which is well worth a visit if you can tear yourself away from the pool or beach in the afternoon.
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The entire route today is on back roads with rice paddies, Coconut Tree plantations, fishing villages and endless ocean views. The later part of the stage has some gentle rolling hills. The beach of Ao Thung Wua Laen is our finishing point for the day, located 15 km (9 miles) north of Chumphon.
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Sleep in, relax, get a massage, read a book, take a stroll along the beach. Our tour bus is available if you wish to visit some of the local attractions. If eight days of cycling during this trip is not enough, head out for a ride and explore the area. On this day we only include breakfast at the hotel and the rest of the day is yours to do as you please. We recommend you conserve some energy as we still have another 4 days of cycling to reach Phuket Island.
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An early start is required to tackle the tours longest stage. After 15km we will cycle through Chumpon town and then head west saying goodbye to the Gulf of Thailand. Todays ride will have us cycle through the Isthmus of Kra, the narrowest point of the peninsular, we can look across the river and see Myanmar. This stage will include some rolling hills and a road with numerous curves and jungle-clad mountains. We will have lunch on route and then complete the stage in the Spa Town of Ranong. After checking in to our hotel we can visit the local hot pools which is great to relax those legs muscles that having been working hard.
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We continue southwards, lush greenery and waterfalls keep us visually aroused as the kilometers roll past quickly. Locals waving as we ride past their villages. We compete the stage in the rainforest and check in to our unique hotel, take in the views, breath the cooler air or take a swim in the resorts pool.
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A short and easy stage today means we can enjoy a more leisurely start this morning. We descend from our resort and cycle past villages until we reach the historic town of Takua Pa that was a key trading port in previous times, upon reaching this town we have met the Andaman coastline.
From here we continue south to Khao Lak, the sleepy resort town with endless tropical beaches that has prospered and grown since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. Our beach side resort will provide plenty of time to relax and enjoy the afternoon.
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The final stage, a small climb as we leave Khao Lak and then flat roads all the way to Phuket Island including some quiet backroads with great views of the Andaman Sea. After we cross Sarasin Bridge, which connects Phuket Island to Phang Nga province we will head to the east coast of Phuket which has much less traffic. Upon completing the ride we will have a farewell lunch and enjoy a few beers to celebrate.Feel proud of your achievement of cycling all the way to Phuket, sad that this epic Thailand cycling adventure is over. Allow some days to enjoy tropical Phuket Island after the cycle tour concludes and start planning your next Amazing Bike Tour.
Support
Our support vehicle fully stocked with cold drinks, fresh fruit and spare bikes is always close by.In case any of our guests find the riding too difficult the option to join the support van is always available. Each day after completing the ride we will have plenty of time to relax by the pool, swim in the ocean and enjoy a massage to prepare the legs for the next days ride.
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What our clients say about us
Eriberto P
16 March 2024 ★★★★★We had an amazing time with Flipside! The easy riders were fantastic and made us feel so safe over the 3 days. The food and home stays were lovely over the trip and there were plenty of stops along the way. The evenings were so much fun with the group and easy riders! Everyone was so accommodating and friendly and made the experience unforgettable. We cannot wait to come again and highly recommend Flipside
Jeremy
28 April 2024 ★★★★★Flip side honestly exceeded my expectations! Of course the views of Ha Giang were amazing but the staff were absolutely incredible and the easy riders were amazing! I felt so safe on the back of Truong’s bike the whole time. We had a small group of 6 people, 4 of us with easy riders and my boyfriend and our friend drove themselves. The drivers were steady and kept a good, safe pace for the guys riding (we saw and heard how fast the other tour’s went and how many injuries they have). Every night was super fun and our riders had such a laugh with us. Flip side take you off the beaten track and we saw some amazing views and swam in some gorgeous waterfalls that we hiked down too, it was so special. The main highlight was day 4, where we met Thiên and Truong’s families. We had the best day wild swimming with them, swimming inside a hidden cave, and drinking too much happy water while teaching everyone Scottish country dancing. Special thanks to Duc Anh, Thiên and especially Truong. Amazing people that made the four days so special!!! Flip side really feels like a family and social enterprise and really supports the staff & the villages in the mountains, it was amazing to see and hear about from a tour company! 10/10
Steven
23 April 2024 ★★★★★I had a good time and I am Glad, that I decided me to book this tour I can recommed it, it was nice and uncomplicated to book We had a really good time
Naad
16 April 2024 ★★★★★We just returned from a 14 day trip to Vietnam with FLIPSIDE. The trip was perfect, thanks to Mr. Kevin and his team, who took care of every detail of the organization and were attentive throughout, ensuring that our experience was excellent. They even provided us with tips on some great hotels in Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. During our trip, we visited Hanoi, Halong Bay (two night by boat, highly recommended for a full experience), did the Ha Giang Loop for 4 days, explored Hoi An and went on a 3-day bike tour in the Mekong Delta. The guides spoke good English and took excellent care of us in each city: Tony in Hanoi and Halong Bay, Nghia in Ha Giang and Tom in the Mekong Delta, all of whom helped us enjoy the journey more. Vietnam is a wonderful country with delicious food and the people are charming. I absolutely recommend it. Many thanks to Mr. Kevin and Flipside Adventure Travel for their excellent work.
Sures M
3 April 2024 ★★★★★The flipside Ha Giang loop tour was a absolutely incredible experience which left us both completely speechless until now! Diving into the heart of the loop and being given a real experience of the life in which the local people live here was truly amazing. The company puts real emphasis into helping local communities within the loop. You are able to make donations, if you wish, to local families in need and the experience visiting the family really does change your perspective on things. Furthermore, you are taken off the main tracks and see parts of the loop no one else does. However, you still see the incredible scenery and pass through the loops most popular tracks so don’t miss out in incredible views. The easy riders ensure you make plenty of stops for delicious coffee/drinks and have the chance to take plenty of photos and videos to capture the moment! Me & my girlfriend had Ǎn and Dukang (I hope I’ve spelt that correctly) as our easy riders and they were genuinely amazing people. You connect with them over the three/four days and make a real friendship with them! They’re fantastic drivers and go above & beyond to make sure you have a brilliant time. Food was delicious and we never felt hungry as there was so much! The homestays were great too, couples on our tour were given private rooms when possible (which was both nights for us). The flipside team do an amazing job and deserve the most recognition possible! I hope one day to return & do the loop again. It was truly amazing. Thank you to everyone at Flipside, with particular thanks to Ǎn & Dukang! Legends!!
Stolecki G
10 April 2024 ★★★★★We just completed a 26 day tour of Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Giang Loop Tour by motorbike, Halong Bay cruise, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi tunnels, Mekong cycle tour. We arrived by boat in the Cambodian capital and from there, we went to Siem Reap to visit the temples of Angkor. Finally, we traveled to Bangkok, visiting the city's temples, floating markets and parks. We were met for all the transfers, including 4 internal flights, a boat transfer and the cruise. Everything was perfectly organized by Kevin. All tour guides were excellent and very attentive, and the drivers and vehicles were also great. Despite choosing budget hotels, they were good quality. We felt safe and secure throughout the trip. The only accommodation that felt a bit out of place was the one in Bangkok. Flipside Adventure Travel is an agency we highly recommend as they organize tailored tours with half board, diverse activities and at a reasonable price. This experience was particularly special as it was our first trip to Asia.
Armer S
12 June 2024 ★★★★★Flipside Adventure Travel organized a fabulous 3-week trip for us to Vietnam and Cambodia. We visited Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh, traveled by boat on the Mekong River with a bike tour and explored Saigon, Hoi An, Halong Bay and the Ha Giang Loop. A choice was perfectly offered in different hotels and accommodations, allowing everyone to manage their desires and budget. Our travel consultant, Stephen was always ready to answer us on WhatsApp when we needed it. We were really taken care of! Also, when bad weather made us cancel our scuba diving, Stephen quickly found us another plan. The guides were nice and spoke English well; the drivers were good and we loved our trip. Highly recommend Flipside Adventure Travel!
Vernola S
18 January 2024 ★★★★★Our trip to Vietnam was fantastic, one of the best I've ever had. Flipside Adventure Travel was very well organized throughout. We were fortunate to have a wonderful guide, Tony, who was incredibly helpful, kind and patient. The group of fellow travelers were also great. They ranged in age from about 30 to 50 years old and were easy to get along with and friendly. We always made stops at clean restrooms, dined at wonderful restaurants, and stayed in excellent hotels. The itinerary struck a good balance between sightseeing, shopping, downtime, group activities, communal meals, and individual dining choices. I particularly enjoyed visiting Halong Bay, Ha Giang Loop, Saigon, Mekong Delta, Hoi An, trying Vietnamese cuisine, watching water puppetry and more. I would definitely travel with them again and highly recommend this company.
