Cycling Golden Triangle

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Night
Destination: Chiang Saeng, Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai
Category: Sport, Cycling, Culture
Class: 3 Stars
Description: This tour is a wonderful way to explore the area known as Sop Ruak, the official centre of the Golden Triangle – which is where the Nam Ruak and Mekong rivers meet.

SCHEDULE DEPARTURES

Every Friday from Chiang Rai

ITINERARY

DAY 1: CHIANG RAI - GOLDEN TRIANGLE (L/D)

Pick up in Chiang Rai and then transfer to the Golden Triangle area. Upon arrival to our hotel we'll check in and change into our bike gear for a scenic loop through
the countryside visiting local rice mills and makers of the local liquor “Lao Cao”. [Ride 28 km]

DAY 2: GOLDEN TRIANGLE - CHIANG KHONG (B/L/D)

We start off the day with a visit to the Opium Museum which depicts the story of opium cultivation and its effect of society. A short shuttle takes us to the Golden Buddha near the village of Ban Saeo, the starting point of today's more challenging ride. We follow the Mekong, riding eat from Chiang Saen towards Chiang Khlong through plantations of lychee, banana, chilli, eggplant, corn and more. We have a riverside lunch stop today at a restaurant where our hosts grow most of the vegetables for our meal. After a few more kilometres we have a choice to either get in the van or try the challenging 2km climb to Huai Sai Man viewpoint. We overnight at a lodge right in the middle of a Hmong village. After you have settled in we'll have tea with the shaman and learn some Hmong customs. There'll also be an option to help villagers plant trees at the Herbal Plant Nursery Project for a small fee. [Ride 45 km]

DAY 3: CHIANG KHONG - CHIANG RAI (B/L)

Today we complete our loop and ride towards Chiang Rai. We start cycling west and ride on small country roads, between fields and between karsts jutting out of the landscape. On the outskirts of the city we'll stop to visit the White Temple, a unique modern temple that was designed and built by a local artist. After our visit
we can drop you off at the airport or a hotel. [Ride 45 km]

TOUR PRICE IN THAI BAHT
On a per person basis

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED

Hotel accommodation
Bicycles
Admission
Meals as mentioned
Water
English speaking tour guide
Support vehicle

NOT INCLUDED

Services not mentioned
Expenses of a personal nature
Tips and porterage
Domestic & international air tickets
Visa fee and handling service