Cycling tours/ Mountain biking 

An increasing number of travel agents provide full-day cycling tours to several interesting destinations. Chiang Mai's mountainous terrain and scenic destinations make the province perfect for both cycling and mountain biking. Many tour companies offer biking tour programmes that include guides, food and overnight equipment. The tours usually head north from the 700 Years Stadium through the Mae Sa Valley. Alternatively, it is possible to experience the scenery along Mae Ping River, which flows peacefully through villages, past old temples, farms and fields of rice. For those who are serious about cycling, a longer route to Chiang Rai is available which includes visits to small villages of Lahu, Lisu and Akha hilltribes. For further information please contact any licensed travel agent or TAT Northern Office: Region 1 Tel. 0 5324 8604 or 0 5324 8607.