1 Day Mountain Biking : The Old Smugglers Route
Adventure Activities
Tour Type : Join-In Group Tour |
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Through National forest and plantations you will access dirt road, rock gardens, mud and sand, long steep down hills, and tracks rarely used by small farm vehicles. The short steep up hills are great if you are in shape. Overall beautiful and rewarding.
Itinerary:
Our 4 wheel drive transportation takes us to the top of Doi Pui mountain ( 5400 feet) above the Palace and Doi Suthep Temple. After viewing Doi Pui Village below and some stretching, we prepare our Cycles and get ready to ride down to our favorite coffee plantation. This first part of the trip helps us to evaluate your riding ability and we talk about techniques to make your downhill cycling even more enjoyable. Everyone is encouraged to practice the newly learned techniques.
After the coffee break we keep riding down hill until we reach our route west into the next valley. Fantastic forest riding with great views from open plantations, followed by a break at a refreshing mountain creek.
With only short steep up hills we wind our way across the valley, past small farm houses while observing the local hill tribes in there natural environment. Then we ride further down hill between plantations and forest with beautiful pine trees changing to eucalyptus growth on the way down to the Mae Rim Valley floor. The rarely used forest road presents the rider with plenty of challenges. This trip ends at beautiful Wat Ampawan, where our driver is waiting for us. A late lunch at a secluded Orchid Farm with a small lake, gives us a chance to reflect on significant events during this eventful day.
This forest /farm road is hardly traveled and is perfect for mountain biking, allowing speed, but challenging your riding abilities. This is very secluded riding and you will feel deep appreciation for the local ecology.
When: Daily 09:30 am-16:30 pm All year rain or shine
Trip: Doi Pui to Wat Ampawan , Maesa Valley
Location: Mountain 5400 feet elevation , above Chiang Mai
Biking time: Approx: 4 hrs, 35 km
Elevation change : From 5400 feet (1600m) down to 1200 feet (360 m)
Riding Conditions: 85% downhill, rarely used dirt road
Flora: Pine forest, jungle, plantations
Levels: Motivated beginners through experts
Personal fitness : Good
Instructions: Yes
Additional Information : EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Full Suspension Mountain Bike, helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads, chest protector
PROVISIONS PROVIDED:
1 liter water , LUNCH at destination
WHAT TO WEAR: Shorts and shirt, sport shoes, extra shirt and shorts Light rain coat in rainy season.
WHAT TO BRING: Plastic to protect camera etc., day pack (we have one for you if you don't have one)
| Service Code : TDAD09 |
| Transportation : Pick up truck |
Join-In Group Price:
| Number of Person |
1 up |
| Price Per Person |
1,550.00 THB |
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