DAY 1
TUE/FRI
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Pick up from your hotel and drive north by covered pick-up truck to Mae Rim, our cycling starting point. Follow some rural roads through scenic countryside. Visit local villages, temples and see rice farming. We will also stop at the Thai Buffalo farm. Continue cycling on rural roads before transfer by car to the resort for overnight and dinner at Royal Ping Garden Resort or similar.
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Meals included:
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Lunch
Dinner
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DAY 2
WED/SAT
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Experience an exciting day of kayaking and cycling in and around the spectacular Sri Lanna National Park. Morning ride 15 to 20 kilometers along various paved and dirt roads set against a backdrop of lush bamboo and fern groves, fruit orchards and rolling rice fields. Arrive at the National Park Head Quarters located on the bank of the Mae Ngat Lake. After a short briefing and practice, paddle on sit-on-top kayaks to reach the exotic bamboo floating raft house (1hour+). Enjoy a mouth-watering Thai lunch. In the afternoon, swim and relax at the raft-house and then paddle back to the shore. Cycle or vehicle transfer back to the resort for dinner and overnight at Royal Ping Garden Resort or similar.
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Meals included:
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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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DAY 3
THU/SUN
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Today we will trek in the Chiang Dao Valley surrounding the resort. Depending on the season and participants, the itinerary can vary. Picnic lunch in the forest or at a local restaurant. This afternoon you will experience an elephant’s back ride in surrounding jungle. (Seats two persons per elephant, the ride lasts around 1 hour). Transfer by vehicle (1 hour) back to Chiang Mai. Drop off at your hotel or airport.
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Meals included:
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Breakfast
Lunch
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Our package tour prices are inclusive of transportation by covered pick-up truck, English speaking tour guide / mechanic, all visits and excursions as mentioned in tour itinerary, accommodation in shared twin rooms. Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner), drinking water and fruit are available in the escort vehicle during excursions, service charges and VAT.
Not included are other meals than mentioned in the program, beverages and expenditures of a personal nature, surcharges for compulsory Gala Dinners (will be advised upon booking confirmation). Participants must bring their own cycling gear and sport outfit.
Notes: Most of the route is along rural country roads, and according to the season we take off the beaten path dirt trail section. Quality 21-speed mountain-bikes with cycling helmets and water bottles are provided. The trek part is a little strenuous as we hike up a mountain, and down the valley. Scenic views along this interesting trail are complemented by our guides' excellent knowledge of local fauna and flora. Participants should be fit enough to hike for 2 to 3 hours on a variety of hilly trails. Trekking distance is somewhat flexible and depends on the season.
Lake kayak: The kayaking part is suitable for novices and it is indeed the perfect place to learn paddling strokes. Sit-on-top "Ocean-Kayaks" are used, sitting two persons per boat. These kayaks are safe to use, sturdy, stable and unsinkable. Life-vests and dry bags are supplied. Accommodation: This trip is “resort based” and you will be staying 2 nights in private rooms at the Royal Ping Garden Resort, a traditional Thai style hotel in a peaceful landscaped garden. The hotel offers good facilities with a swimming pool, table-tennis, traditional massage services, and more. This tour is suitable for families with children aged 07 years up, even for participants not taking the daily activities and staying at the hotel. Best season for this trip is the cool season from September to the end of February.
The itinerary/route is for guideline only and can slightly change according to the season, local conditions, climate, or participant’s fitness or abilities.
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