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Road Escape: Khao Yai

Day 1 Bangkok – Nakhon Nayok

We transfer from Bangkok to an eclectic café in the district of Nong Chok (around 2 hours) where we saddle up and begin the adventure. Our ride takes us along well-paved rural backroads cutting through expansive, emerald green rice fields until we approach the forested edge of Khao Yai National Park. The route is flat the majority of the way with some gentle gradients during the final 20 km. The ride concludes at a cozy riverside resort where we'll enjoy dinner and spend the night.

Phumontra Resort Nakhon Nayok
Lunch, Dinner
Ride 108km
+250m
-230m

Day 2 Nakhon Nayok Loop

Today's ride is an exciting loop starting from and ending at our resort in Nakhon Nayok. We traverse a large swathe of rural Thailand, passing villages, farms and temples as well as streams, canals and reservoirs. The ride is mostly along paved, flat roads, though we'll also experience some gradual climbs in the gently undulating farmlands and forests on the northwestern edge of Khao Yai. We'll have dinner back at our riverside resort and spend another night here.

Phumontra Resort Nakhon Nayok
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ride 135km
+730m
-730m

Day 3 Nakhon Nayok – Prachinburi

Departing from our resort in Nakhon Nayok in the morning, we have another fantastic day of blissful rural riding as we head south into the province of Prachinburi. We begin by cycling past the massive walls of an important dam before embarking on a route that mostly hugs the edge of Khao Yai National Park. We'll skirt along a winding canal, pass by farms and plantations, and visit scenic lakes, all while relishing views of the dense rainforest covering the hills to the east. Our end point is a fabulous resort, located less than a kilometer from the entrance of the National Park, where we'll relax and have dinner. The route today is shorter than previous days and the roads almost entirely flat with just a handful of short uphill bursts. This is intentional as we'll need our energy the following morning to conquer Khao Yai!

PRY1
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ride 48km
+330m
-320m

Day 4 Up and Down Khao Yai

This morning will be an early start as we gear up to tackle Khao Yai, "The Big Mountain". From the entry gate to the top, we will gain over 1,000 m while covering nearly 40 km. The climb starts with a succession of long uphill drags, followed by some roller-coaster-like dips, and, as we approach the final few kilometers to the top, we encounter double-digit gradients, beautiful hairpins and open sections. While the climb is certainly a test of endurance, the road is in a tight embrace of fresh tropical foliage, making for a distinctive and enjoyable cycling challenge. Once we have reached the highest point we will take a breather while soaking in the expansive views over the jungle, valleys and plains below. From there it is a gradual descent down and out of the National Park and into the district of Pak Chong. We'll end the tour with a well-deserved lunch and then head back to Bangkok and drop you off at your post-tour hotel. Alternatively, you may also stay longer in Pak Chong and explore the area for a day or two. You can go for a hike to spot wildlife in Khao Yai National Park and visit a vineyard to try some locally produced wine - Khao Yai has Thailand's most premier selection of New World wines. We're happy to make recommendations for an extended stay!

Breakfast, Lunch
Ride 92km
+1310m
-940m

Disclaimer: The adventure cycling tours we operate often go beyond the beaten track, and the countries where we ride are not always predictable. Due to these reasons, it is occasionally necessary to reroute or update itineraries. Our guarantee is that we will not change a trip unless for safety or to improve it. Our listed hotels are always accurate at the time of writing, but should we have to change any hotel, it will always be for a similar or better one.