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BANGKOK TO PHUKET

Thailand is one of the largest and most varied countries in South East Asia, stretching 1500 km from north to south, and at its widest 870 km from east to west. Most people know of its beaches and nightlife, but far fewer know about its rich culture and varied scenery. Thailand is a land of palaces and temples, of ruined cities, colorful markets and friendly and hospitable people. One of the most popular destinations in Thailand, is the island resort area of Phuket. This route has some of the best coastal scenery available in Thailand. Enjoy the sights and sounds of endless beaches.

This SpiceRoads tour visits the western coastline of the country. It’s a scenic and awe-inspiring adventure with seemingly endless beach views. You’ll ride through quant little villages and rest in world-class resort areas prominent for their natural attractions and beauty. Most roads are flat and fast with only a few areas of climbing or hills. Many of the visited areas are noted for producing some of the best seafood dishes in the world.

Explore the culture along the coasts and beaches. Local residents are relaxed and friendly as they are used to the slow pace of living near the beaches. It is a decidedly slower way of life in dire contrast to the hustle and buzz of life in Bangkok.

You’ll be able to take in some spectacular coastline scenery, be surrounded by statuesque peaks, and wiggle your toes in Thailand’s soft and warm sand. The tour has a great variety of riding.

TRIP PROFILE

This tour is 99% on road and the route was designed for road bikers (roadies) in mind. Essentially, it is a road tour, but MTB's are welcomed. This trip follows the western coastline of Thailand and gives you unbeatable scenery and ideal riding conditions.

Due to the distances, some of the rides are definitely tough. There are some hills mainly on day 6, 7 and 9 with the day 9 having some steep but short hills that take us along the coast road to Karon beach.

FACTS & FIGURES
Tour Cost	USD $1200 Single Supplement: USD $285
Bike Rental	USD $120
Total Distance	863 Kilometres
Number of Days	10 days / 9 nights
Number of Cycling Days	Eight full days of riding
Road Surfaces	99% paved road surfaces in good condition
Vehicle Support (SAG)	This trip is supported by a mini - van customized to take bike and bikers.
Group Size	Minimum of 2, Maximum of 16
Staff Support	An English speaking guide leads this tour and is supported by driver/assistant. For groups of 8 or more, an additional local guide joins the tour.
Accomodations	Only 2 nights are spent at hotels with less than a 3-star rating. All accomodations are with hotels that have high standards. Many have a swimming pool to relax in after riding. 4 nights at 4-star hotels, 3 nights at 3-star hotels, and 2 nights at 2-star hotels.
Food	This tour is inclusive of all meals, with the exception of: Breakfast on Day 1, meals on Day 5, and lunch/dinner on Day 10
Biking Grade	(3.5 out of 5)
Scenery	(out of 5)

It was an amazing trip for me and I thank Spice Roads for making this happen. What I particularly liked was the professionalism shown by Spice Roads in its pre-tour information, the skills of the ride leader and also the support driver. The excellent quality of the accommodation, the variety and quality of the food and in introducing us to local cuisine, and the Trek bikes were very good. As well as the riding side of the trip we were able to see places that tourists don't normally get to see and we were provided with insights into the culture.

~Bruce

Bangkok to Phuket Tour, March 2008

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