Southern Thailand Cycling Wander

Description: Meet at 8 a.m. at Nai Yang Beach (next to the Nai Yang Beach Resort). Luggage will be loaded into the van, and after a bike fitting session, you'll begin your first ride to Khao Lak. Today's stage starts with a ride across the Sarasin Bridge, connecting Phuket to the mainland. You'll then travel north along the Andaman coast to the Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park, which stretches to the rugged coastline. Pre-night accommodations at recommended hotels (Nai Yang Beach Resort, The Proud Phuket, Nai Yang Park Hotel, T-Villa) with shuttle service to the meeting point can be requested.

Cycling: 86 km, 389 m ascent. Cycling includes crossing the Sarasin Bridge and riding along the Andaman coast.

Meals: Lunch (L), Dinner (D).

Accommodation: Overnight at Baan Khao Lak Beach Resort.

Description: The bike tour continues to the island of Ko Kho Khao, accompanied by a varied landscape. A highlight is the beautiful ferry crossing over to the island, whose east side is covered by mangrove forests. On the way, there will be a coffee stop in the village of Takua Pa, known for its old houses with remarkable Chinese and Portuguese architecture.

Cycling: 54 km, 333 m ascent.

Meals: Breakfast (B).

Accommodation: Overnight at C&N Ko Kho Khao Beach Resort

Description: Back on the mainland, you'll leave the coastal region today and head into the hilly, original hinterland covered by rainforests. At noon, you'll reach Khao Sok National Park, known for its extremely diverse flora and fauna. The scenery is also impressive, with white limestone cliffs and rugged valleys. Before it gets dark, there's time for a hike in the national park or relaxation by the pool.

Cycling: 74 km, 594 m ascent.

Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).

Accommodation: Overnight in a simple lodge on the edge of the national park (The Cliff and River Jungle House).

Description: From the jungle of the previous day, today's route follows small roads past rubber, coconut, durian, and palm oil plantations, and along a small river to the city of Suratthani. The last 20 kilometers to Surat Thani are on larger roads.

Cycling: 119 km, 754 m ascent. Cycling on small roads through plantations and along a river, with the final 20km on larger roads.

Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).

Accommodation: Overnight at S22 Hotel Suratthani.

Description: Today is an adventure stage, taking you over 8 kilometers through Namtok Si Khit National Park, with 5 river crossings to be mastered by bike. You'll cycle on small roads through a grandiose mountain landscape with quaint mountain villages until you reach the beautiful beach of Sichon. You will then spend two nights at the Cabana Beach Resort.

Cycling: 105 km, 573 m ascent. Includes 8km through Namtok Si Khit National Park with 5 river crossings, cycling on small roads through mountain landscape and villages.

Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).

Accommodation: Overnight at Cabana Beach Resort.

Sichon

Accommodation: Overnight at Cabana Beach Resort.

Description: Free day to relax.

Cycling: No cycling.

Meals: Breakfast (B).

Description: Today, cycle partly along the sea and past countless coconut, rambutan, mangosteen, and durian plantations to Kiriwong. This mountain village sits at the foot of Khao Luang, the highest mountain in southern Thailand. In the afternoon, there's still the possibility of a hike along the river.

Cycling: 105 km, 329 m ascent. Cycling along the sea and through various fruit plantations.

Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).

Accommodation: Overnight at Passion Hotel.

Description: Today's route follows a very small road through some mountain villages. There are many curves to master through mountainous terrain all the way to the small town of Thung Song.

Cycling: 62 km, 515 m ascent. Cycling on a very small road through mountain villages and mountainous terrain with many curves.

Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).

Accommodation: Overnight at The Gold Living Life Hotel.

Description: Today's stage features striking cone-shaped karst terrain, palm and rubber plantations. A hillside tour leads to the famous Phang Nga Bay. In the afternoon, continue cycling to the beach of Ao Nang, which is your starting point for the next few days. This is the last bike day, and where the guided bike tour ends.

Cycling: 128 km, 1178 m ascent. Cycling through karst terrain, plantations, and a hillside tour.

Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L).

Accommodation: Overnight at Hula Hula Resort.

Description: Spend the last day of the cycling holiday on the island of Ko Yao Yai in the middle of Phang Nga Bay. Catch the morning ferry to the island and be picked up at the ferry station and driven to the family-run beach hotel. If you don't just want to relax on the beach, you can optionally go on a snorkeling trip or visit the neighboring mountainous twin island of Ko Yao Noi by ferry. The diversity of the underwater world is impressive!

Cycling: No cycling.

Meals: Breakfast (B).

Accommodation: Overnight at Baantaranya Ko Yao Yai Resort (listed as Taranya Resort on their website link).

Description: Today, the group transfer will take place at around 11 a.m. by ferry back to the starting point in Phuket, from where individual return flights will depart. You can book your international return flight after 6 p.m. on the same day or arrange an additional night at Nai Yang Beach.

Cycling: No cycling.

Meals: Breakfast (B).

Accommodation: No accommodation (departure day).