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Gibbon on Wheels: 2-Day Mountain Biking - The Eagles Route
offered by supplier M18553 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 2
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 8
people
Destination(s):
Thailand
Specialty Categories:
Bicycle Touring
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 188 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 188 US Dollar (USD)
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Gibbon on Wheels: 2-Day Mt. Biking and flight of the Gibbon with home stay.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Mountain Biking. Friendly villagers will greet you and show you to the home stay where you will enjoy a delicious evening meal. The evening is yours to either explore the village that time has stood still in, or perhaps have your hosts organize a cultural show of music and dance for a small extra cost.
Spend a great day mountain biking in Northern Thailand's premiere National Parks. We run daily Mountain biking trips from Chiang Mai into the nearby mountains. For Mountain biking tours Chiang Mai is an ideal base, surrounded by mountains and national parks, all crisscrossed with off-road adventure and trails. We offer full suspension mountain bikes, all safety gear and an unmatched knowledge of trails in the National park forests in the greater Chiang Mai area.
Trip: "The Eagles Route".
This is a great intro ride to off road mountain biking. The descent through Doi Suthep National Park presents us with great views of the Mae Ping Valley below and makes this one of the most scenic and popular rides.
Trip description downhill, up country ride:
National forest and plantation access dirt road with ruts, rock gardens, mud and sand traps, some steep down hills at times but very manageable.
Our 4 wheel drive transportation takes us to the top of Doi Pui mountain 1600m( 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. The trail leads straight down the mountain with at times steep downhill riding, Absolute no lengthy up hills disturb the rhythm and spirit of the forest, At our many rest points we enjoy the beautiful views of Chiang Mai below.
The challenging terrain of the route capture our full attention. The wild growth of the forest hugs the path. Half way down, we leave the dirt path and head straight through the forest on single track over roots and rocks , A well deserved break at a secret waterfall, and then single track all the way to the lake for lunch. This ride, although not easy, is a great introduction to off road downhill mountain biking. At the Lake a our favorite Lunch spot prepares the well deserved meal for us. After Lunch we head back to Chiang Mai the lazy way, in the truck and full of great memories.
Day 2: Flight of the Gibbon Adventure Tour
Start the day with a hearty breakfast and followed by short jungle trek by experienced guide. The highlight of the package is The Flight of the Gibbon – a 3 hour, 2km air trek high up in the rain forest canopy using zip lines and sky bridges taking in the glory and majesty of old growth, high altitude pristine rain forest. Lunch is served on your return, lastly there is a spectacular trek up beside the impressively beautiful Mae Gompong Falls. Lunch is served on your return, lastly there is a spectacular trek up beside the impressively beautiful Mae Gompong Falls.
Note: Equipment provided for all trips:
- Full suspension mountain bike
- Helmet
- Gloves
- Knee and elbow pads
- Chest protector
- Bike top
Provisions provided for all trips:
- 1 liter of 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)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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