Walking & Biking Tours in Northern Thailand

Pedal through Chiang Mai's narrow alleys and atmospheric neighborhoods on a half-day cycling tour that explores the city's history, culture and crafts. Follow a 16-mile (25-km) route through the city, and pause to visit centuries-old temples and a local silversmith. Stop at Chiang Mai's Women's Correctional Institution for refreshments, then continue to Wat Phra Sing, the city's holiest place. Leave the city center to visit a vibrant Chinese community and fresh food and flower markets filled with products from around the region.

Explore the best of Chiang Mai by bicycle on a 12.4-mile (20-kilometer) tour of quiet roads and country paths. Join a guide for a 5-6-hour jaunt: pedal along the lush banks of the Ping River then go beyond city walls to Buddhist temples, busy markets and ancient ruins. Take in the verdant landscape of northern Thailand and savor the unforgettable sights and sounds of Chiang Mai's serene countryside.

Discover back streets, local markets and Chiang Mai's best snacks with a half-day bike tour that goes off the beaten path into the city's most vibrant communities. Pedal through the old city, learn about Thailand's religious traditions at Wat Phra Singh, then explore the hip student area near Chiang Mai University. Pause for treats along the way as your guide teaches you to order and eat like a local in roadside stands and night markets. Your tour will conclude with an atmospheric night time visit to Wat Chedi Luang.

Pedal the historic streets of Chiang Mai's Old City with a 4-hour bike tour that takes in ancient temples, local markets and landmarks. Follow your guide along back lanes as you learn about the city's culture and history. Explore Wat Chiang Mun and discover Chiang Mai's 'navel' before meeting the city's three royal founders. Pause at a roadside market for fresh juice and Thai sweets, take in the ancient stones of Wat Chedi Luang, then pass through Tha Phae Gate on your way to a Somphet Market for local snacks.

Discover Chiang Mai’s traditional arts and culture with a full-day, small-group handicrafts tour. Learn about Thailand’s artistic history at the city’s arts and cultural center, then meet the makers in the Puak Tam community. See how artisans craft ceremonial umbrellas and brassware, then continue to the Muen Sarn community where craftsmen have made fine silverware for centuries. Enjoy lunch in the home of a local family, then meet a group of traditional lacquerware makers and try crafting your own before returning to Chiang Mai.

Experience the thrill of cruising down some of Thailand's longest and most extreme downhill tracks with this one-day advanced single track tour in Doi Suthep National Park. Travel with your small group to this incredible destination just outside Chiang Mai and navigate rugged terrain with an expert guide. Lunch, bottled water and all necessary equipment are included to ensure adventurers have the experience of a lifetime.

This tour will take you to Mon Cham viewpoint. You will discover Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai, the most famous temple of Chiang Mai, amazing mountainous scenery of Mon Cham and its unseen village. Ride along the curvy roads to the top of Mon Cham and appreciate its amazing viewpoint. Enjoy an unforgettable tour through wonderful mountains while discovering the nature and the rich Thai culture.

Pedal through Chiang Mai's old city with a small group on this 4-hour bike tour. See the sights of the city illuminated at night and stop for street food. All equipment provided.

Explore the countryside of Chiang Mai on a full-day bike tour led by an experienced guide. Ride the train a short distance to Lamphun, former capital of the ancient Mon Kingdom. Disembark in the small city and pedal to the famous temple Wat Phra That Hariphunchai. Continue past villages and rice paddies, stopping at the market for a simple Thai lunch. Visit the wood-carving village of Ban Tawai, a beekeeper near Doi Suthep and the forest temple of Wat Umong as you return by bike to Chiang Mai.

Explore the outskirts of Chiang Mai on an active bike tour led by an experienced guide. Discover local Thai culture as you bike from the historic center of Chiang Mai to the foothills of Doi Suthep, the revered mountain and temple that overlook the city. Cruise along new bike lanes and trails in the forest to reach the lakeshore at Teung Tao Creek Reservoir. Take a break for lunch at the lake, then continue riding past rice paddies and temples before returning to the city center.

Hike and bike through Mae Sa Valley during this active tour from Chiang Mai. Start with a 2-hour morning hike that takes you past hill tribe villages and rice paddies, and into the lush rain forest of northern Thailand. Rest by a waterfall and refuel with a buffet Thai lunch before your afternoon bike ride. Ride down a combination of paved and dirt roads that lead through the rural valley to an orchid farm where your bike ride ends. Transfer to your Chiang Mai hotel to wrap up a memorable day.

Pedal through traditional communities, rice paddies and orchards on a full-day bike tour along the Ping River from Chiang Mai. See villagers make traditional paper garlands at a Buddhist temple, and learn about Thai farming and mushroom cultivation. Sample local treats and have lunch in a neighborhood restaurant, then keep riding through gently rolling vegetable fields and bamboo forests. Enjoy a relaxing pace with plenty of time to stop for refreshments, and visit a centuries-old chedi and bustling fresh market before returning to the city.

Go mountain biking near Chiang Mai on a downhill ride that is suitable for beginning and intermediate mountain bikers. Your guide transports your small group by 4WD vehicle from your hotel to the top of Doi Pui mountain, above the village of Doi Pui, Bhubing Palace and the revered temple Doi Suthep. Descend on a dirt track that runs through lush forest, stopping for coffee, and passing hill tribe villages on your way to Mae Ping valley. Afterward, celebrate your ride with a leisurely lunch at Lake Huay Tueng Tao.

Enjoy the challenge of an advanced level full-day mountain bike ride near Chiang Mai. Start biking from the top of Doi Pui mountain, where landmarks below include the village of Doi Pui, revered Doi Suthep temple and Bhubing Palace. Your guide leads you on a ride along rough dirt tracks with plenty of ruts, roots and altitude changes to negotiate. Stop for coffee at a plantation in the forest, then end your ride at Lake Huay Tueng Tao, where you celebrate with a delicious Thai lunch.

Get back to nature and enjoy the thrill of an off-roading adventure on this Doi Suthep National Park bike ride that's perfect for beginners. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip hotel transport, professional-grade equipment and traditional Thai lunch with this popular tour that departs from Chiang Mai. Experience a shot of adrenaline as you cruise down a 5249 ft (1600m) peak that offers up incredible views of the Mae Ping Valley.

Pedal through Chiang Mai's scenic countryside and experience local culture on a 4-hour guided bike tour. Learn about Thailand's religious heritage at a small Buddhist temple, and visit a former leper colony that shelters people with physical disabilities. See an elementary school that serves the region's hill tribes, then watch local craftsmen shape pottery in a traditional studio. Set a relaxed pace as you pass rice fields and a gentle river, with plenty of breaks to enjoy local treats, cool drinks and a light Thai meal.