Doi Suthep Cycling Tour - Old Smugglers Route

Doi Pui – Wat Ampawan - Maesa Valley
Start from THB 1,400

An incredibly scenic route that includes an uphill ride to the remote mountain tops of the National Parks followed by a challenging downhill section into the Mae Ping and Samoeng Valley. Experience pine forest, jungles plantation and sensational views on this four hour bike ride that is 85 % downhill and suitable for anyone between motivated beginners to experts.

Time:
09:30 – 16:30

Includes:
- Transportation from/to hotels in Chiang Mai city area.
- Admission fee as mentioned on this program.
- Local English speaking guide.
- Full suspension top mountain bike, helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads, chest protector
- Lunch at destination and all water
- Accident Insurance

Excludes:
- Personal expenses such as cell phone, drinks, tip, etc.
- Other service not mentioned on this program.

Remark:
- 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, day pack, etc.

	Palace and Doi Suthep temple
	Challenging downhill
	Wat Ampawan

Daily:
09:30 – 16:30

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 downhill until we reach our route west into the next valley. Fantastic forest riding with great views from open plantations, are 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 witnessing the local hill tribes in their natural environment. Then we ride further downhill 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.

Tour time	All year rain or shine
Trip	Doi Pui – Wat Ampawan - Maesa Valley
Location	Mountain 5400 feet elevation, above Chiang Mai
Biking time	Approx. 4 hrs, 35 km
Elevation change	From 5400 feet (1600 m) down to 1200 feet (400 m)
Riding Conditions	85% downhill, rarely used dirt road
Flora	Pine forest, Jungle, Plantations
Levels	Motivated beginners through experts
Personal fitness	Good
Instructions	Yes

01/11/09 - 31/10/10
The Old Smugglers Route (Doi Suthep National Park)
Rates per person in Thai Baht

Adult Price	Child Price
1,400	800

Restriction: Minimum 2 Pax Remark A tour requires a minimum of two people. Children will be applied for child rates less than 7 years old.

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