Cycling Chiang Mai to Pak Beng

This six-day cycling tour leads you through northern Thailand’s mountainous landscapes and river valleys, starting in Chiang Mai and passing the sacred peak of Chiang Dao before reaching the tea hills around Tha Ton. The route continues to Chiang Rai and follows the Mekong River to Chiang Khong, where you cross into Laos and arrive at the riverside town of Pak Beng. Designed for reasonably fit cyclists, the journey uses quiet back roads and includes visits to hill-tribe villages and temple towns, with local expert guides and a support vehicle to accommodate your pace. Along the way, you’ll experience the cultural blend of Thai, Shan (Tai Yai), and hill-tribe communities, as well as the historic Mekong borderlands connecting Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. The tour features hand-picked local accommodations and daily distances suited to regular riders, making it an immersive point-to-point adventure rather than a resort holiday.