Departure:
Tuesday
Duration: 2 Days / 1 night
Tour Code: BKK-24
Guests are picked up at all major hotels in Bangkok and transferred by a/c bus southwards to start our bicycle exploration of the Mae Klong Delta area at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, the biggest and most colorful in Thailand. Our ride takes us through coconut, Aloe Vera plantations and fruit orchards. Riding quiet back roads and jeep trails we stop to visit temples and appreciate the countryside at ground level. In the early evening we take a boat cruise along the river where dinner will be served. We overnight at the Ban Chomduen, on the banks of the Mae Klong. The final day includes cycling a vaist to Rama II park before returning to the hotel for a shower and a late lunch before returning to Bangkok.
This is a gentle ride along country backroads and suitable for anyone that can ride a bike. On the first day we ride just over 40-kilometres and on the second day we ride 30-kilometre loop to along canal-paths to discover Rama II Park. Non-riders can enjoy a day at Ban Chomduen or a boat trip to the park. The roads are quiet back roads and red laterite jeep trails which cut through the plantations.
We ride as a group, with an experienced cycle guide setting a gentle pace. Stopping often to visit points of interest, we also take the opportunity to sample some of the local food. Our support vehicle follows close behind with plenty of water. Our guides are knowledgeable on the local area and customs and explain the history, culture and local way-of-life each time we stop.
Water, soft drinks and snacks are all included as well as lunch and we supply a TREK mountain bike and helmet.
TOUR ITINERARY:
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Day 1
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Bangkok - Ban Chomduan 40 km
[L,D]
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Pick up from major hotels in Bangkok.
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08:00
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Drive from Bangkok to Samut Songkram.
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09:30
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Visit the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
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10:30
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Morning ride on back roads which will be a mixture of tarmac and jeep trails. 20km
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13:00
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Lunch on the river at local Thai restaurant.
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14:00
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Ride to Ban Chomduen. A ride of about 15-20km on back roads and jeep trails. Ban Chomduen is a charming residence full of character on the banks on the Mae Klong river.
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16:00
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Time to relax and enjoy these magnificent surroundings.
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17:30
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Dinner cruise down the Mae Klong river and watch the sun go down whilst enjoying some great Thai food. See the fireflies illuminating the Lampoo trees.
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19:30
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Relaxing and free at leisure at Ban Chomduen.
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Day 2
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Bangkok - Ban Chomduan 30 km
[B,L]
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06:00
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Rise early and transfer to temple to watch monks receiving alms.
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07:30
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Ride back to Ban Chomduen for breakfast.
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09:30
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20km ride to visit the local temples and other interesting sites Rama II park. Return to resort to freshen up before lunch.
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13:00
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Lunch at Ban
Chomduen.
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14:30
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Depart for Bangkok and drop off at hotels
End of Service.
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Tour Information:
| Total Distance |
70 Km |
| Number of cycling days |
Two good half days of riding |
| Road Surface |
This tour follows a mix of asphalt roads, vehicle-width dirt roads. No technical ability is required. |
| Support |
One or two 8-seat air-conditioned minibuses fitted with two-way radio and specially converted to take bikes and bikers. |
| Group |
Minimum 2. Maximum 16. |
| Staff |
Each tour is led by at least one fully-trained English speaking tour guide. |
| Accommodation |
1 night at Ban Chomduen. A charming riverside resort with en suite facilities and a/c. |
| Food |
Full board from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 2. Lunch is delicious Thai food with fruit. Dinner is superb Thai set with enough for hungry cyclists. Soft drinks, water and fruit are available all day while cycling. |
| Children |
Children aged 12-years and older are welcome on this trip and receive a 25% discount. |
Price per person for Join Tour in Thai
Baht (Min.
2 persons)
| Price
per person |
Single
Supplement |
| 6,400 |
600 |
Price per person for Private Tour
in Thai Baht
| Validity |
2
Pax |
3-6
Pax |
7-12
Pax |
13-16
Pax |
SGL
SUP |
| 01/01/04
- 31/12/04 |
8,800 |
6,640 |
5,200 |
4,720 |
560 |
Tour Price Includes
- Accommodation in Ban
Chomduen
- Meals as specified
- Dinner Cruise trip
- Transport from hotel
return to hotels
- Support by Air
Conditioned Minibus
- All water and snacks
whilst riding
- Bike and Helmet hire for
two days
- Local English speaking
guide
Tour Price Excludes
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips for guides
Remarks:
- Pick up at hotels
located outside center heart of Bangkok will be charged
extra for 200 bahts per person.
- e.g.
- Bangna Trad Rd.
- Ratchadapisek Rd.
- Rama IX Rd.
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