Chiang Mai · CYCLING TOURS
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Below are the 15 best cycling tours in Chiang Mai right now, what each one costs, how long it runs, and the kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it’s top for a reason.
A 3-hour ATV/quad adventure into Chiang Mai’s countryside with hotel pickup, full safety gear, and lunch, plus a chance to see elephants.
“Couldn’t fault it. Everything from the transport, the equipment, the food, the communication to the activity itself was spot on.”
Chiang Mai Old City bike tour by morning or night: Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, Three Kings Monument, and market snacks.
“Excellent from start to finish. Our guide Mai was funny, friendly and so knowledgeable. Really recommend this as a great way to see the city with a few hidden surprises!”
A tough hike and high-speed downhill mountain bike ride in Doi Suthep National Park, ending at Huai Tueng Thao lake for lunch and swimming.
“The trip was amazing. The only reason I gave it a 4 star was due to them having to change our trip itinerary last minute to do the sticky waterfall and 22km back country biking. Still was epic, but not the original plan/trip we wanted. But our guides were fun and the views were still amazing.”
Ride Chiang Mai’s Old City by bike with an English guide, helmet, snacks, and temple stops. Mostly flat lanes, day or night market.
“Amazing bike tour of the best sites in Chiang Mai's city center. Our tour guide "Boy" was very knowledgeable, and guided us safely through city traffic.”
Ride 40 km of Chiang Mai jungle trails on an ATV with hotel pickup, safety training, river elephant views, and lunch at base camp.
“The day trip was great, we felt very safe due to the instructors and had a very fun time!”
Bike rice-field roads from Chiang Mai to Wat Ban Den, then Thai lunch and a swim at Buatong sticky waterfalls.
“Great landscape, very good guides, delicious food at the lodge.”
Ride from Chiang Mai to Lamphun by train, bike rural backroads, visit temples and Ban Tawai, enjoy Ping River lunch, and finish at Rajapruek.
“Gun was an amazing guide. He took is on a real off road trip to many many places of interest with regular stops and refreshments. I would really recommend anyone to do this trip when you visit Chiang Mai”
Steep jungle hike to a Hmong hill tribe village, then a fast 4,000-foot downhill bike ride to Huay Tueng Thao Reservoir.
“Hard, fun, scenic, and it brings a group together!”
Private night bike tour through Chiang Mai’s Old City, with temple stops, illuminated sights, and a local market snack break included.
“Had an amazing experience exploring the city. Our guide was extremely informative, friendly, and taught us a lot about the history of Chiang Mai. 10 out of 10.”
Guided e-bike ride through Nam Phrae hills: paved roads, temples, villages and free admissions, with lunch or snacks and small groups.
“This bike trip was outstanding. Our guide Hockey was charming and funny and did a fantastic job leading us, and explaining various points of interest along the way. Neither my husband and I nor our friend had ever used e-bikes and the team explained how to work with them very well. It was a great time, can’t recommend it enough!”
Ride a half-day **Chiang Mai biking tour** through temples, markets, and countryside, with lunch and snacks included for $40.75.
“The tour route was pretty good, guide was nice but the owner wasn't. Most of the people on the tour with me were Dutch and the owner of these tours was too. I arrived and he starting speaking Dutch to me, then I said I don't understanRead more”
Guided fat-tire e-bike ride past Lanna temples, rice paddies, and Ping River scenery from outer Chiang Mai, with food, gear, and pickup included.
“We had a great time travelling around villages and rural settings on our e bikes. The bikes catered for a range of fitness levels and were easy to ride. The half day came with many things to see and do and we learnt a lot about local culture and activities. The lunch at the conclusion of the tour was excellent as was our guide.”
Ride Chiang Mai old town by bike for 3 hours: quiet temples, Warorot market snacks, a blacksmith community stop, and lunch—$41.
“Incredible vivi is so lovely and really takes you in to the heart of chiang mai. We had a delicious lunch and all around a great time. Many thanks for sharing 🙏🏻💜”
A small-group night bike tour through Chiang Mai’s old city, temple stops, and a Chiang Mai Gate street-food tasting. Gear included.
“Gun, our guide, made the whole experience fun and informative. He spoke with enthusiasm throughout the whole 3 hours and we laughed lots. We learnt so much history about Thailand and the Lanna kingdom which was all very interesting. We enjoyed the pace of the cycling around. It was the right amount of time! A great way to spend an evening!”
Chiang Mai half-day city bike tour with temples, Warorot Market, Silver Temple views, snacks, and included bike and helmet.
“We went on this tour in the rain, with some streets flooding. Even so, it was one of the best experiences in Thailand. Our guide Vivi was terrific. She taught us a lot about Thai culture, customs, and food. We saw many areas of Chiang Mai that we would have missed otherwise. Highly recommend!”
