Sukhothai Bicycle Tour

Hours (Open/Closed) Monday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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About Sukhothai Bicycle Tour

The historic cycling tour of Sukhothai is a delightful blend of rural exploration and rich history. The journey takes you through picturesque rice fields and quaint villages, where the friendly guide, Miaow, often greets her local acquaintances. The old city of Sukhothai is steeped in history, which Miaow explains with clarity and a dash of humor. This tour is a real highlight, offering an experience that is far from the usual touristy environment. It's worth noting that while online transport connections to Sukhothai may be hard to find, there are plenty of buses available at the bus station.

The day begins with a pick-up from your hotel at 8.15am and a short ride to the company's base. Here, you'll find a large Trek bike waiting, perfect for taller individuals. The tour is intimate, often consisting of small groups, allowing for plenty of interaction with the knowledgeable guide. The journey includes stops at various artisan businesses, offering fascinating insights into local crafts. Lunch is at a small, local place known to Miaow. The day concludes around 4pm, leaving you with a wealth of memories from an outstanding day of cycling around rural Sukhothai.

The Sukhothai Bicycle Tour is a wonderful way to gain an understanding of life in rural Thailand. The tour guides, Jib and Miaow, ensure that you experience the kindness and friendliness of the Thai people and their willingness to share their knowledge. The tour includes visits to a cooperative specializing in teak furniture, a family business producing rice whiskey and organic fertilizers, and a family that rears fighting roosters. This tour offers a unique perspective of Sukhothai, making it a memorable stopover between Chiang Rai and Khao Yai.

The full-day countryside tour with Jib is a major highlight for backpackers in Thailand. Despite the budget constraints and the love for independent exploration, this tour is one that shouldn't be missed. Jib introduces you to a variety of countryside aspects and helps you understand the life of a Thai living in a small village. His excellent English and familiarity with Western tourists make the tour very personal and informative. The tour offers a non-touristic side of the country, making it a highly recommended experience.

The countryside tour with Jib is a beautiful way to spend time in the stunning countryside of Sukhothai. Jib, a friendly and humorous guide, takes you around his neighborhood, introducing you to the rural life in Thailand. The tour includes visits to a carpentry cooperation and a rice whisky distillery, with a break in the rice fields. This tour is a must-do for anyone spending more than a day in Sukhothai.

The tour offers a perfect opportunity to witness stunning nature and interact with the local community. The guide, Jib, ensures that you get interesting insights into the life of the local community while taking care of all your needs.

Miaow's tour of the countryside around Sukhothai is both fun and informative. The tour includes stops at a local cooperative where they make furniture and a family's home where they weave basketry. Miaow provides a wealth of information about both crafts, offering a real insight into the local economy. The tour also includes a visit to a local temple where a special ceremony is underway. The trip concludes with a brief tour of Jib's fish breeding activities. This tour, and more specifically Miaow's talent as a guide, comes highly recommended.