Bangkok to the Golden Triangle: Thailand Adventure

Our adventures are built for small groups, with a maximum of 12 travellers on each guided tour. Each group is diverse, comprised of men and women of many different nationalities and ages. By travelling in small groups we leave minimal ecological impact, cause less disruption to the native life and are able to gain a better appreciation for our surroundings. Small numbers also allow greater flexibility and spontaneity: a dinner in a local home, an impromptu village wedding invite and any such experiences that can become among the most memorable experiences of your BikeHike adventure.

We understand that people come in many fitness levels, so we've graded our trips accordingly. There are four difficulty levels on our trips: Easy, Moderate, Challenging, and Strenuous.

This is a “moderate” trip. These trips include 4-5 hours of physical activity throughout the day, with many breaks along the way. The biking portions of BikeHike Adventure’s trips are the most cardiovascular portions of the trips. During the biking section, our travellers don’t have to carry anything on their backs as any packs can be carried in the support vehicle. During the hiking portions of the trip, the most you would have to carry on your back is a daypack.

BikeHike Adventures has been operating since 1994.

The logistics of organizing tours to remote corners of the world can be very complex. Our trip development department spends long hours researching destinations, routes, ground operations and equipment. All itineraries are screened without clients before they are added to our growing repertoire of adventures. Nothing is untested.

Our travellers share a common love for outdoor adventure. Most are looking for a physical adventure in an unfamiliar destination. A typical trip is comprised of men and women in good physical condition, who exercise regularly and are invigorated by a personal challenge. The age range on this trip is typically from 35-60, although we occasionally get younger and older travellers as well.

We cannot give official medical advice. We advise you to contact your nearest travel clinic for updated information on health requirements, because this information can and does change frequently. You should plan ahead for your inoculations, as some of them require 30 days to take affect. Some shots cause mild reactions (fatigue to mild fever and nausea) and may require more than one dose over a period of weeks. A good website for current information is The Centre for Disease Control.

The best time of year to visit Thailand is from November to April. Thailand has a tropical climate. Most of the country has three seasons – a hot, dry season from March to May; a hot, wet period from June to October; and a cool, dry season from November to February. Bangkok has an average temperature of 77°F (25°C) in December and 86°F (30°C) in April. The mountain areas are cooler. From late May to October, monsoons cause heavy rains throughout Thailand. The Southern Peninsula region may receive more than 100 inches (254 cm) of rain in one year. Bangkok has an average annual rainfall of 55 inches (140 cm).

Bangkok. You can arrive anytime on day 1 of the trip and depart anytime after 6:00pm on day 10 of the trip.

No, you just need a passport with at least six months of validity left on it beyond the conclusion of your trip in order to enter the country.

Many of our travellers (both men and women) join as singles. On average, BikeHike groups are 75% single travellers and 25% couples. Unlike many adventure travel companies, we don't charge single supplement fees to solo travellers. Instead, we pair you with another traveller of the same gender. If we can't find you a roommate, you get your own room at no additional charge. A single private room supplement fee is only required if you specifically request a confirmed private room for the duration of the trip. Learn more about solo travel with BikeHike. 

We will do our best to accommodate special dietary requests (e.g. vegetarian, gluten free, etc.), but ask that you please discuss your request with us when signing up for a trip.

While most of our trips are created with adults in mind, many of our itineraries are suitable for strong and active teenagers. This trip is generally good for older children or teenagers. However, we do offer many Family Focused trips, some of which are able to accommodate children as young as six.

E-bikes are currently not available for this trip.

We use a variety of two-wheeled crafts during our adventure. While in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Ayutthaya, we use Mary-Poppins style bikes to explore the ancient ruins.  For the rest of the trip, we use high quality 24-speed mountain bikes with front suspension. A variety of sizes are available to accommodate all riders.

For the biking days, we will ride between 50 – 80 km (34 – 50 miles) each day with plenty of breaks. You’ll be riding on paved roads, rough dirt roads and even some singletrack. 

Yes, a support vehicle will follow providing assistance to any riders in need of a break, service of lift.

The main hiking day is approximately 15 km (9 miles) on hill tribe dirt footpaths. There will be some nice descents and steep climbs, mixed with beautiful terraced valleys to catch your breath. Hiking boots are not needed, but a comfortable hiking shoe or durable runners are recommended.

We’ll be paddling on flat water. No previous experience is required. Lifejackets will be provided.

On this trip we visit the Elephant Nature Park, a rescue and rehabilitation centre that rescues elephants from being tortured and abused for the purpose of elephant riding. The park provides a natural environment for the elephants and focuses on allowing them to enjoy their freedom. We don’t ride the elephants at the park, instead we spend the day accompanying the herd on a jungle walk and bathing them in a river. It is magical to see these majestic animals up close.