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LANNA COUNTRYSIDE AND SANKAMPAENG
Just a short hop east of Chiang Mai we head away from the tourist trail and into fertile valleys that offer inspiring views and mountainous horizons not seen from the city. After a short drive from the city we start our bicycle exploration of Sankampaeng and the beautiful, peaceful Lanna countryside.
This one day ride takes us out to tranquil places where the water buffalo and ox are the tools of choice to plow the rice fields and transport the harvest. We see that family, friends and the Buddhist faith are what is important to Thai people and that a good crop and healthy lifestyle are what puts a broad smile on people’s faces.
We visit the Sankampaeng markets where the fresh produce is artfully displayed. Sampling the fruits in season will make sure you will not run out of energy throughout our picturesque day. We’ll pass by temples where we can stop and make an offering. Our ride will take us through open plains and for some variety we’ll take short cuts through lush green rice paddies as we head towards the forests and mountains that surround this area.
Quiet country roads at the base of a mountain range will bring us to the Sankampaneng Hot Springs where, if you can stand the heat, we can have a dip in the natural mineral springs that are said to be curative and rejuvenating.
We’ll stop for lunch at a local restaurant, perhaps sampling the famous northern Thai noodle dish kao-soy, a chicken curry dish made with yellow noodles. This is a real original Thai experience that you won’t find on other itineraries. An enjoyable ride that finishes with somewhere to soothe those muscles and leave you in no doubt that you certainly are on holidays!
What do we see? This one day ride takes us out into the Northern Thai countryside and into places where the water buffalo and ox are the tools of choice to plow the fields and transport the harvest. We visit the Sankampaeng markets where the fresh produce is sold daily and pass by temples that represent the centre of the community and the soul of the people.
What is the riding like? The ride is a gentle 40kms with a few small ups and down towards the end. We ride on quiet sealed country roads, and some smooth dirt lanes through the rice paddies and at the base of the mountains. There is often a gentle breeze blowing and lots of shady spots to keep us cool and energized.
Anything else? Lunch is served in a small local restaurant with a menu tasty noodle soups and some lively curries if you like a bit of spice. Lots of stops to sample fruits in season.
Of course, water, soft drinks and snacks are all included all day and SpiceRoads supplies a GIANT mountain bike and helmet. The trip is fully supported by our air conditioned minibus.
This trip is suitable for all levels of riders and is an excellent trip for families.
| FACTS & FIGURES | |
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| Tour Cost | THB 2,500 per person |
| Number of Days | 1 day |
| Pick up Time | 08:00 to 08:30 at your hotel by air-con minivan |
| Drop Off | Usually around 17:00 at your hotel. |
| Departure Days | Every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday. |
| Children | Children aged 12-16 years are welcome on this trip and receive a 25% discount. |
| Bike Rental | Mountain bike, helmet and water bottle are all Included in the tour price. |
| Total Distance | 40 km |
| Support | Full support by SpiceRoads driver and bike bus. |
| Insurance | Accident insurance is provided by SpiceRoads. Click here for information. |
| Group Size | Minimum 2. Maximum 16. |
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