Cycling 11th Annual Double Century & Ride to Phuket

Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Destination: Bangkok, Cha Am, Prachuab Khiri Khan, Ban Krut, Chumphon, Ranong, Kuraburi, Khao Lak, Phuket
Category: Randonneur Cycling, Beach
Class: 4 Stars
Description: Participate in the 11th Annual Bangkok-Hua Hin Double Century Randonneur. Sunday, 22 Jan 2012 in Thailand.

 

ITINERARY

03 FEB 2012, FRIDAY: ARRIVE BANGKOK (-)

Pick-up from Bangkok International Airport and transfer to your hotel in downtown Bangkok for check-in and overnight accommodation.

04 FEB 2012, SATURDAY: BANGKOK (B)

Free day at leisure for personal activities, shopping, sightseeing, or just relaxing.

05 FEB 2012, SUNDAY: BANGKOK - HUA HIN - CHA AM (B/L)

Rise & shine. Check-out and pick-up your breakfast to go, pack your bikes onto the vehicle and transfer to the starting point. After briefing and general annoucement we will begin cycling to Hua Hin, rolling start for approximately 60 kilometers, maintaining a speed of approximately 30 kph. Beverage & fruit stops is provided prior to stopping at Haad Chao Samran beach for lunch. After lunch it's a gruelling run for Hua Hin in the intense heat. Distance is approximately 190 km.

06 FEB 2012, MONDAY: CHA AM - BAN KRUT (B/L/D)

After a transfer to Pak Nam Pran we start riding on the beach towards Sam Roi Yot (300 hundred peaks) national park. This park has spectacular limestone formations and freshwater marshes in between the peaks. We ride on quiet back roads alongside beaches with many the peaks as our background. After the park we have a short ride on the main road, about 20 km, before heading back to the coast, passing many small villages on the way. After lunch we will transfer for 45km of main road before continuing riding. We are now well away from the main tourist areas and the roads are quiet and in good condition. We head towards a serene beach and our nature-friendly boutique resort. Time to relax in a hammock and listen to the surf. KeeRee Waree Resort. Ride 112 km.

07 FEB 2012, TUESDAY: BAN KRUT - CHUMPHON (B/L/D)

With rested legs it’s time to do some serious kilometers. Today we ride 118 kilometers on quiet side roads with very little traffic. Our route sticks to the coast today giving us views of the sea to the left and rugged mountains on our right. We are passing through Thailand’s narrowest part as the border with Burma is less than 20 km away at some points. We end the ride just north of Chumpon, at another secluded beach. Chumpon Cabana. Ride 118 km.

08 FEB 2012, WEDNESDAY: CHUMPHON - RANONG (B/L/D)

Today we cross the Isthmus of Kra, which separates the Gulf of Thailand from the Adaman Sea and is just 44 km wide at it narrowest point. We head west for about 60 km on an undulating road that cuts through the lush jungle clad mountains that surround this area. The hills and the twists and turns in the road make for some varied riding. There is a climb of about 3 km starting at the Pun Ya Ban waterfall and then it is downhill and flat all the way to Ranong. This is a spa town and  the hotel has a hot mineral spring pool to sooth those aching muscles. Tinidee Hotel. Ride 139 km.

09 FEB 2012, THURSDAY: RANONG - KHURABURI (B/L/D)

We ride through valleys today so the road will be rolling, but there are no extreme climbs, just enough ascents and descents to make the ride interesting. We’ll pass many villages and children waving and yelling out farang, farang (foreigner). After some great views the ride ends in a lovely little resort nestled in a valley and surrounded by lush tropical rainforest. Kuraburi Greenview Resort. Ride 125 km.

10 FEB 2012, FRIDAY: KHURABURI - KHAO LAK (B/L/D)

We continue our journey south, riding from valley to valley towards picturesque Khao Lak. The road flattens out a bit as we reach Takua Pa, which is a former Portuguese settlement. The region was an important tin-dredging center in the first half of the 20th century, but there remains little evidence of the mining as rubber plantations have covered the dredged land. We next ride through one of the worst areas devastated by the 2004 Tsunami. You’ll be amazed to see how quickly this area has bounced back and rebuilt. There is a small climb to our hotel which is right on the beach and set next to a small national park.  Baan Khao Lak. Ride 79 km.

11 FEB 2012, SATURDAY: KHAO LAK - PHUKET (B/L/D)

The last leg of the tour is to the tropical paradise of Phuket island, Thailand’s largest island. There are a couple of small hills to conquer before we leave Khao Lak, but then it’s flat all the way down to Phang Nga and Phuket. This road is in excellent condition and you’ll make good time towards our resort on Surin beach. Phuket is connected by a bridge to the mainland and we’ll stop for a celebratory picture before riding on to our hotel. If we are feeling energetic we can take a very scenic coastal road where there are a few small but steep hills on the way. The views are well worth the extra effort though. Manathai Resort. Ride 128 km.

12 FEB 2012, SUNDAY: DEPART PHUKET (B)

Breakfast at your hotel and you are at leisure until pick-up for the airport, please note that check-out time is 12 noon.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

Bangkok: Rembrandt Hotel
Cha Am: Courtyard Marriott Hua Hin at Cha Am Beach
Ban Krut: KeeRee Waree Resort
Chumphon: Cabana Resort
Ranong: Tinidee Hotel
Kuraburi: Kuraburi Greenview Resort
Khao Lak: Baan Khao Lak
Phuket: Manathai Resort Phuket

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PACKAGE PRICE

Sharing Twin @ THB 65,215 per person

Single Supplement @ THB 15,125 per person

INCLUDED

Airport pick-up
Hotel accommodation
Breakfast daily
Food, drinks, fruits and other refreshments during ride
Back-up transportation
Accident Insurance
Souvenir pack

NOT INCLUDED

Services not mentioned
Expenses of a personal nature
Bicycle
Bike repairs & bike insurance
Tips & porterage
Domestic flights in Thailand
International flights to/from Thailand

PAYMENT DEADLINE

03 January 2012

EARLY BIRD SPECIALS

Book & pay by 03 December 2011 entitles you to a 10% discount

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