Mae Hong Son Hills

Groups can be from 2 to 16. For groups of 9 or more, a second guide joins the tour.

Yes. Riders must be 18 years old by the time the tour starts.

Yes, there are Trek Domanes and carbon Émondas available for rent if you choose not to bring your own bicycle. These bicycles have Shimano components. If you have your own saddle that you are comfortable with, you are welcome to bring it, and it will be fitted. You should consider bringing your clip pedals, your shoes, and cleats.

If bringing your own bike, one with very low gearing (40/46) could be advantageous with some of the challenging climbs.

On this hilly, and in places steep, ride, you will be challenged as you head up and over many beautiful passes and reach the summit of Thailand at 2,595 m (8,511 ft). You will ride just over 678 km (421 mi) in 7 days on smooth tarmac roads. The trip is fully supported, and your guide’s expert knowledge of the area and terrain means that you always know what is coming up in terms of distance and difficulty. This makes a tremendous difference, as does the constant supply of cold drinks, ice, and fresh fruit.

Suitability: This is a tour for cyclists possessing a high level of physical fitness. Fitness will be a huge asset on those long days and on the undulating hills. The tour is fully supported, and the bus is always close at hand for those who find the riding too difficult.

Biking Conditions: You will ride between 66 (41 mi) and 128 km (79 mi) a day for a total of 678 km (421 mi) in 7 riding days. Though the distances may not be that long, the climbs will be tough and challenging. The ascents range up to 2,890 m (9,481 ft) for a total of 14,121 m (46,328 ft) of climbing! The roads are 100% tarmac and in good condition.

A helmet is required to be worn on all biking activities and is non-negotiable. If you do not wear a helmet you won't be allowed to cycle.

The tour leader is trained in first aid and emergency rescue. But to a large degree, riders must be responsible for their own safety during the tour. It is therefore compulsory that you take out travel insurance that will cover you for a cycling tour.

You are not required to pay a surcharge for traveling alone. The tour operator will arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveler of the same gender. If you cannot be matched, they will provide a single room at no extra charge. If you prefer not to share, a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room.

The tour starts and ends in Chiang Mai, fly in to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).

The Tour Operator is committed to ensuring all trips are safe and that they travel responsibly with the safety of riders, staff and local communities paramount, always.

Their health and safety policies follow recommendations from the World Health Organization and the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Safe Travel protocols for tour operators and they have worked with all their suppliers to undergo a comprehensive risk assessment and safety audit for every trip. As every country is different with varying and fast-changing requirements for entry, they require for every trip tocommit to the following basic requirements:
- All participants must be double vaccinated by a recognized vaccine and will need to show evidence upon booking and on arrival.
- All Tour Operator tour leaders and support staff will have completed a COVID-19 health and safety training course and will all have been double vaccinated prior to a tour starting. For 2021 departures onwards, they are planning to have our leaders tested within 72 hours of meeting the group.
- The Tour Operator follows the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels protocol and has received the stamp of approval, which provides travelers with an assurance that they have adopted the health and hygiene global standardised protocols.

Yes, if you're hiring a bike from the operator, a complimentary helmet is provided, although you are welcome to bring your own if you wish.