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Embarking on a four-day bike ride from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai is an adventure that can easily become the highlight of any holiday. The journey takes travelers through the back roads, under the mountains, and through villages, farmland, mango orchards, and rice fields. The terrain varies, with a few hills to conquer, but mostly the roads are flat, making it a manageable ride for most.

Along the way, there are opportunities to stop for morning tea in the grounds of the Temples, visit the Sticky Waterfall, explore caves, and interact with locals. The journey is well balanced with time spent riding and traveling in the van. The ride concludes at the White Temple, a must-see attraction. The guides are professional and knowledgeable, adding value to the experience.

For those seeking a more relaxing activity, the half-day Lanna countryside trip is perfect. This leisurely 15-mile ride along quiet, paved roads takes you through a variety of farmland and sleepy villages. The guides keep you well informed about local points of interest throughout the trip and ensure your safety across main roads. The trip concludes with a delicious Thai meal, making it excellent value for money.

For a more immersive experience, the full-day biking, rafting, and elephant tour is highly recommended. After a beautiful bike ride, you can enjoy a delicious lunch before going bamboo rafting. The highlight of the tour is the visit to the elephant farm where you get to feed and bathe an elephant. This tour is a great way to experience Chiang Mai and meet an elephant.

Another option is the bike ride and cooking tour. This easy ride includes a swim in the pool and a visit to the market to buy vegetables for a cooking class. While the cooking class is basic, the food is delicious. The guides are generally helpful, although there have been instances where communication could have been better.

The Lanna countryside half-day ride is another enjoyable way to spend an afternoon. The booking process is easy and pick up from the hotel is on time. The ride is on flat country roads with little traffic and includes several stops along the way. On return, snacks and fruit are provided.

However, not all tours are created equal. Some travelers have found certain tours to be ordinary, with little information provided about the countryside way of life or rice growing. The scenery on these tours may not be exceptional and the timing of the tours may not be ideal due to the heat. Additionally, the lunch provided on some tours may not meet expectations.

In terms of cost, some travelers have found the price of the tours to be relatively expensive compared to other offerings in the city. While the bike rides through the countryside provide an opportunity to see a different side of Thailand and meet local farmers, other aspects of the tours, such as the elephant ride and water rafting, may not live up to expectations. The quality of the lunch provided on some tours has also been a point of contention, with some travelers suggesting that the tour companies could allocate more of the tour cost to improving the quality of the food.

Despite these criticisms, the bike tours in Chiang Mai offer a unique way to explore the Thai countryside and engage with local culture. Whether you're looking for a multi-day adventure or a relaxing half-day ride, there's a bike tour to suit your needs.