Northern Thailand - Chiang Mai (Temp syspended)

» Doi Inthanon & Mae Hong Son

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6 Days

700km

Description

Lure of the tarmac to the highest point of Thailand!

Part 1 : Mae Hong Son Loop

We will start the segment of our trip to cycle the estimated 400km scenic Mae Hong Son Loop passing Namtok Mae Surin National Park, twisting through hair-pins climbs & technical descents via the village of Pai before heading back to Chiang Mai. A "must-do" trip for every avid road cyclists/climber.

One of the top cycling routes in SEA!

Part 2 : Thailand KoM Experience - Doi Inthanon

At 2595m, Doi Inthanon is the highest point in all of Thailand (featured on ActionAsia and AsiaRoadBike). Take a Instagram-worthy selfie at the Highest Spot in Thailand!

This full-support cycling trip allows cyclists to experience the same exact route up the 48km Doi Inthanon Challenge, an annual uphill race to the summit of Doi Inthanon.

The actual race held annually in Feb has a strict cutoff time, and while just under half the distance of the illustrious Taiwan KoM (105km), Doi Inthanon Challenge climb 2595m over 48km!

We do it as an experience ride, similar to our Taiwan KoM WuLing Experience Tour.

Highlights

+ Ride one of the MOST Scenic & Challengeing route in Southeast Asia - Chiang Mai Mae Hon Son

+ Quiet backcountry roads in the Mae Hon Son district of Chiang Mai

+ Challenge yourself to attempt the Roof of Thailand KoM Doi Inthanon 2595m

Information

Event grade: 5 (Strenuous, but with full support van)
Cycle distance : 410km (est. total)
Total climb: in excess of 8000m
Terrain: road tarmac, hilly, long climbs
Style: Full-support, guided yet able to ride at own pace
Recommended: For experienced cyclists

Cost: $970 /pax (twin-share, min 6pax) (excludes airfares)
Single sup: $190 (5 nights)

Includes:

1) 2-way airport transfers with your bikes
2) 5 nights accommodation in hotels
3) 5 breakfasts + 1 welcome dinner
4) SSVs (Support Sweeper Vehicles), providing drinks/snacks/ daily luggage transfer
5) lead cyclist / mechanic (if >8pax)
6) Pre-Departure Briefing & Trip Preparation

>>>>> TRIP REGISTRATION <<<<<

1) Make an online Pre-Trip Booking of $50 (as deposit) via secured payment gateway Paypal/Stripe.

2) State the Tour, Your Name & Contact details (mobile & email)

3) We will get in touch with you within 3 business days (what's next, other details, balance payment etc)

Detailed itinerary

(Note: More details will be shared via private Whatsapp group after registration)

Day01 - Arrival to Chiang Mai

Airport pickup & transfer to hotel. Bike setup/prep. Group dinner together with briefing on the ride in next few days.

Day02 - Chiang Mai / Pai (cycle 113km, gain 2230m)

Cycling starts today! Transfer out from the busy streets of Chiang Mai in our vans to the starting point. There are 2 main climbs today before descending the last 25km into Pai after crossing the historical bridge

Day03 - Pai / Mae Hong Son (cycle 107km, gain 2600m)

There is one big climb of nearly 1000m. Once you clear this main obstacle, continue the scenic ride along quiet winding countryside roads as you make your way down to Mae Hong Son.

Day04 - Mae Hong Son / Mae Chaem (137km, gain 3770m)

Today is the longest ride of the loop, probably also the toughest, as you gradually climb up to 1500m.

Day05 - Thailand KoM Doi Inthanon 30km climb to 2575m

Today is the finale as we depart Mae Chaem towards Doi Inthanon National Park. It is a short day in terms of distance but you will attempt to tackle Thailand KoM (King of Mountain), climbing 30km to 2575m Doi Inthanon, the HIGHEST SPOT IN THAILAND

Cycling ends at the top! *Depending on conditions & invididual proficiency, you may be able to enoy the descend back down to for our transfer back to Chiang Mai. Group celebration & look back at your past week of achievements!

Day06 - Departure (*or own extension)