BEST OF · CHIANG MAI CYCLING TOURS
The 15 best chiang mai cycling tours you can book right now, with what each one costs, how far you actually pedal and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Ride 12 to 14 kilometers through Chiang Mai’s Old City with guides such as Kitty, Mai, Farm, or T. Visit Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, the Three Kings Monument, and a local market. Morning brings cooler light and daily rituals, while evening offers illuminated temples and street food.
“Farm was such an enthusiastic guide and so happy and knowledgeable. Highly recommend”
Spend nine active hours in Doi Suthep National Park, hiking steep jungle trails to Khun Chang Khian before riding mostly downhill to Huay Tueng Thao. Small groups, guides such as Tui, Tony, Donai, and Jane, meals, gear, hotel pickup, and support transport are included. This suits fit hikers and confident mountain bikers.
“Bery Good Organisation, really nice, friendly and interesting guides. Tour was perfect, not to hard and not to easy for me as a „normal“ biker.”
Ride about 12 kilometers through Chiang Mai’s Old City on a quality mountain bike, visiting Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, the Three Kings Monument, temples, and a local market. Morning departures visit a fresh market, while night tours focus on street food. Guides such as Kitty, Farm, James, and Gun add history, photos, and local food tips.
“What a great way to experience old Chiang Mai up close and personal! Our guide Nene was very knowledgeable and gave us background of all that we saw. She is also friendly and personable. When we arrived at the office, our bikes were ready to go and in great shape. The trip was well organized and our safety was of utmost importance. We even got to stop for a smoothie at a local’s business connected to her home! I highly recommend this one-of-a-kind excursion!!”
Ride 20 to 25 mostly flat kilometers through Mae Taeng Valley with an English-speaking guide such as Three, Nonny, or Tri. Expect village roads, rice farms, Wat Ban Den, snacks, a Thai lunch, and a swim at Buatong Sticky Waterfalls. Hotel transport and bike equipment are included.
“Cant recommend this enough, we had an amazing day. Birdy was an amazing guide.”
Spend about seven hours cycling from Chiang Mai to Lamphun and back through quiet lanes, rice paddies, orchards, and villages. You’ll ride the train with your bicycle, visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai and Ban Tawai, stop for Thai food, and finish near Doi Suthep and Royal Park Rajapruek. Guides such as Gun, Farm, Ai, and Tue lead groups of up to 10.
“Riding through fields and country lanes, between mango and longan orchards, and in Chiang Mai alleys, our guide had safe and interesting biking routes all day. Excellent pace and nice food and snack stops. Thanks for a great day!”
Start with a steep jungle hike from Montha Than Waterfall to a Hmong village, then ride a rocky downhill trail through Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. Guides such as Tony, Danai, Tiram, and A help with pacing, bike handling, and safety. The day ends with food and a swim at Huay Tung Tao Lake.
“Everything from start to finish up my trip was excellent and exceeded expectations! From the beautiful viewpoints to the amazing trick through the jungle, my God was friendly and funny throughout the whole trip! Absolutely love the downhill mountain biking portion really capped off an amazing adventure!”
Ride 12 to 14 relaxed kilometers through Chiang Mai’s Old City with an English or Thai-speaking guide. See Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, the Three Kings Monument, temple grounds, old walls, and a local market. Evening rides bring cooler air and illuminated temples, while morning rides offer calmer streets and daily rituals.
“An amazing tour of the city. The guides were amazing with great knowledge. The bikes were high end and worked very well. A perfect way to see Chiang Mai.”
Spend four easygoing hours cycling outside Chiang Mai on a guided fat-tire e-bike tour. You’ll pass rice paddies, orchards, villages, Wat Ton Kwen, the Ping River, and Wat Chang Nam. Guides such as Hockey and Name provide clear bike instruction and local insight. Hotel pickup, equipment, food, and a small group of up to eight are included.
“Entire ride was excellent. It was our first time using electric bikes. We were able to see so many sites. It was great fun and informative.Highly recommend”
Ride at an easy pace through Chiang Mai’s old town and back lanes with an English-speaking guide such as Vivi, Kom, or Lek. You’ll visit quiet temples, Warorot Market, and a traditional blacksmith community, with snacks, lunch, coffee, a city bike, helmet, and complimentary photos included.
“Vivi is the perfect guide, she gives insight on all relevant aspects including flora, fruit and vegetables”
Spend about four and a half hours cycling 20 to 25 km through quiet lanes, rice fields, orchards, villages, and the Ping River area. Guides such as Wee, Wit, Dong, and Koi lead stops at temples, local food spots, traditional workshops, and the 700-year-old ruins of Wiang Kum Kam. A Thai meal, drinks, bike, helmet, and insurance are included.
“Wonderful morning bike tour with our guide Wit winding through back alleys and rice fields on the outskirts of Chiang Mai. He gave very clear hand signals and made sure the crossings were safe. We stopped for a delicious snack and later a coffee. We also stopped at a couple of temples and he explained some of the Buddhist traditions with his 6 years experience as a former monk. There was a mix up getting to the meeting point but it was sorted out and we were able to go on the tour as planned. Overall great way to see a quieter part of chiang mai and close up view…”
Ride from Doi Suthep at 1,550m to Huay Tueng Thao Reservoir with professional guides such as Tony, Golf, Tui, or Joe. Expect about 20km of mostly off-road riding, forest tracks, mountain views, a Hmong village, lakeside Thai lunch, and an optional swim. The route can be adjusted for different ability levels.
“Some on road but mostly off road. I've done a bit off road before this. This could be quite difficult for a complete beginner but a decent introduction if it's what you're interested in. Might not be easy if you've not done some biking before”
Spend about seven hours cycling rural Chiang Mai on a Kona Blast Trail 27.5-inch bike with helmet, pads, gloves, and a hydration pack. Guides including Lek and Vivi adjust the pace, offer riding tips, and reroute muddy roads when needed. You will stop at Mork Fa Waterfall, visit villages, enjoy local snacks, and eat lunch before returning to Trailhead.
“Great experience! The guides, Lek and Vivi, were both super friendly and helpful!!! The ride was long and hard at parts, but it was gorgeous countryside. They were super patient when we went slow (or walked the bikes up hills). Lek was giving my teens lots of tips to improve their technique. It was totally worth the work :)”
Leave Chiang Mai for a 5-kilometer guided hill walk, where you may see orchards, coffee, tea, tarantula holes, and village fields. After Thai lunch, cycle 15 to 20 kilometers on quiet rural roads and through traditional villages. Guide Tri is praised for explaining plants, customs, and local life.
Take a 7-hour guided e-bike ride from Chiang Mai to Lamphun by train, then pedal back through orchards, rice fields and village lanes. Visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, Ban Tawai, a forest shrine and Royal Park Rajapruek. Guides such as Gun, Farm and Ee are known for careful pacing and local insight.
“This should be called the "Bike from Lamphun to Chiang Mai" tour. Honestly, more biking than we expected so be prepared! It was through beautiful areas, though, and the stops well timed (with some yummy food!). Our guide, Farm, was kind and patient, even with some cranky folks in our group who definitely did not seem prepared for the activity. We had a blast and absolutely recommend.”
Start with hotel pickup in Chiang Mai, then ride quiet farm tracks through the Mae Ngat Valley, stop at Wat Ban Den and a local market, and paddle a gentle river through Mae Taeng Forest Reserve. Guides such as A, Jane, Jenn, and Lin lead the day. Bikes, kayaks, safety gear, water, lunch, and transport are included.
“What an amazing day out! It ended up being me, my gf and the tour guide, a private cycle along the rice fields followed by a 12 km paddle down the river. It was both relaxing and exhilarating all at once, but we were rewarded with a tasty Thai lunch at the end. It will be memory that we both will talk about for years and years. 100% recommend!”
