THAILAND – Sukhothai – Half Day Countryside Cycling Tour in Sukhothai

Description

Exploring this beautiful region in more depth by cycling around the countryside in Sukhothai. During this cycling adventure travelers have opportunity to go where only few tourists go and enjoy exceptional rural scenery while winding their way through rice fields and stopping at various places to learn more about the lifestyle in the countryside. Woodworking, cockfighting, rice whiskey making, rice farming, are just a few of the activities that the cycling guides, born and raised in the area, will tell all about.

Selling points

• A fun and active way to learn more about the daily life in the countryside.
•  For people who want to get off the beaten track and interact with locals.

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Environment Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Positive impact

During the activity, guests use a bicycle to explore local communities and learn about the traditional way of life. There are stops along the way which support individuals as well as the community as a whole.

Negative impact

No negative

Time And Transportation

Min pax

1

Max pax

30

How to sell it

• Beautiful and untouched surroundings
• Interesting stops on the way, difficult to find in other parts of Thailand.
• Guides are locals and are very professional, a real added value.
• Visit of non-touristy area

Why this activity

• Suitable for all types of clients who like to be active.
• Transfer to the starting point is provided by supplier

Good to combine with

• Visit of Sukhothai Historical Park
• Evening activity in Phitsanulok

Do not combine with

• Any activity if not staying overnight in Sukhothai or Phitsanulok

Market suggestion

Pros

• Easy to book the service.

Cons

• Dependent on the weather
• Not always possible to privatize.
• Needs overnight in Sukhothai or Phitsanulok

Information

• Tour is preferably done in the morning (start 08:00) since there will be most activity going on.
• The tour is normally rather long, but supplier is very flexible towards larger groups.
• In case of a big private group, supplier is willing to include a local lunch FOC during the tour.
• Children’s equipment (tag-along, children’s bikes, seats) is available but has to be discussed in advance since the full program is too long for children.
• The cycling guides are professional English-speaking guides, in case another language is needed Easia guide can join FOC.
• Supplier cannot guarantee private tours for small groups since there are very few cycling guides/cycling tour suppliers at Sukhothai. In the high season small groups (<12 pax) may likely be joined.
• The stops during the tour depend heavily on the season, but there are always interesting stops and activities to be done/seen during the tour. The guides are very professional and flexible regarding this.
• General info:
  • The tour is 24-30 km long depending on the period and chosen route (guide decides on case by case)
  • Mountain bikes are available in different sizes, they are well maintained 24-gear with front suspension, no city bikes available.
  • The route is approximately 60% asphalt – 40% dirt roads.
  • Frequent stops are made to visit local places or explain things.
  • Drink snack break is held about halfway, usually in a small hut in the rice fields.

Alerts

• The tour is a lot less beautiful/interesting in the hot season since everything is dry and there is not a lot of activity.
• During the rainy season people may get wet but it is actually a very interesting period because of the activities in the rice fields.

Quotation guideline

• Package price in the tariffs
  • Join-in tour: 750THB/pax
  • Private tour: 1.000THB/pax
• If 1 pax charge 2 pax

Inclusion

• English speaking cycling guide
• Mountain bike and helmet
• Bottled water, soft drinks and snacks
• Transfer

Exclusion

• Lunch

Important notes

• Clients’ details should be provided when booking for insurance purpose.

Special Guide notes

• During rainy season (rice planting season) check in advance with the supplier, people can try planting rice but it is quite messy/muddy, clients need to be prepared for this
• If possible provide height of clients in order to let supplier prepare the right bikes

Contact

Narong Jandong (K. Jib)
Sukhothai Bicycle Tour, 34/1 Moo 2 T. Bankluai, A. Muang, 64000 Sukhothai, Thailand
Tel. 086-9316242,089-4601603
E-mail: [email protected]

English

Half-day countryside cycling tour in Sukhothai

Today, you are invited to explore this beautiful region in more depth by cycling around the countryside in Sukhothai. During this cycling adventure you will head out where few tourists go and enjoy exceptional rural scenery while winding your way through rice fields and stopping at various places to learn more about the lifestyle in the countryside. Woodworking, cock-fighting, rice whiskey making, and rice farming, are just a few of the activities that your cycling guides, born and raised in the area, will tell you all about.

Duration: 4 to 5 hours

Note: 

• Woodworking – Cock-fighting – Rice whiskey making – Rice farming

• The stop during the program depends on the season, but there are always interesting stops and activities to be done/seen during the tour. 

• Cycling is 24 – 30 km long depending on the period and chosen route.

French

Une demi-journée à vélo dans la campagne de Sukhothai 

(Menuiserie – Combat de coqs – Whiskey de riz – Rizière)

Partez explorer en détail cette belle région à vélo. A l’extérieur de Sukhothai, éloignez-vous des sites touristiques pour admirer les scènes de la vie rurale, en pédalant entre les rizières et en vous arrêtant ici et là pour permettre à votre guide, enfant du pays, de vous présenter le travail du bois, les combats de coqs, le whiskey à base de riz et sa culture, et d’autres activités.

Note :

• durée : entre 4 et 5 heures
• Les arrêts au cours du programme dépendent de la saison, mais il y a toujours des arrêts intéressants et des activités à faire ou à voir pendant le tour.
• La distance à vélo est de 24 à 30 km selon la période et l’itinéraire choisi.

Spanish

Paseo de medio día por la zona rural en Sukhothai

Hoy está invitado a explorar esta preciosa región más en profundidad dando un paseo en bici por la zona rural de Sukhothai. Durante esta aventura sobre dos ruedas, se dirigirá allá donde pocos turistas llegan y disfrutará de un paisaje rural excepcional mientras avanza a través de campos de arroz y se detiene en diversos lugares para conocer más sobre el estilo de vida rural. Ebanistería, luchas de gallos, fabricación de whisky de arroz, cultivo del arroz… Estas son tan solo algunas de las actividades sobre las que le informarán sus guías en bici, nacidos y criados en la zona.

Duración: De 4 a 5 horas

Nota:

• Ebanistería – luchas de gallos – fabricación de whisky de arroz – cultivo de arroz
• Las paradas durante el programa dependen de la temporada, pero siempre hay paradas y actividades interesantes que hacer/ver durante el recorrido.
• La distancia en bicicleta es de 24 a 30 km, dependiendo de la época y de la ruta elegida.

Italian

Mezza giornata pedalando a Sukhothai

Oggi siete invitati ad esplorare più a fondo questa bella regione, pedalando nella campagna attorno a Sukhothai. Questa avventura su due ruote vi condurrà dove pochi turisti hanno la fortuna di scoprire paesaggi rurali, tra risaie verdeggianti e villaggi tradizionali. Lavorazione del legno, combattimenti di galli, produzione di whiskey di riso sono solo alcune delle innumerevoli attività che la vostra guida, nata e cresciuta in questa terra, avrà il piacere di raccontarvi.

Durata: 4–5 ore

Note:

• Le soste durante il programma dipendono dalla stagione, ma ci sono sempre soste e attività interessanti da fare/vedere durante il tour.
• La distanza in bicicletta è di 24-30 km, a seconda del periodo e del percorso scelto.

German

Halbtägige Radtour durch die Landschaft in Sukhothai

Sie sind eingeladen, die schöne Region noch besser kennenzulernen, indem Sie in der Landschaft von Sukhothai mit dem Fahrrad herumfahren. Während dieses Radabenteuers kommen Sie an Orte, an denen nur selten Touristen anzutreffen sind, und können die außergewöhnliche ländliche Szenerie genießen, während sich Ihr Weg durch die Reisfelder schlängelt. Sie haben die Möglichkeit, Halte an verschiedenen Plätzen einzulegen, um mehr über den Lebensstil in der Landschaft zu lernen. Holzverarbeitung, Hahnenkämpfe, Reis-Whisky-Herstellung, Reisanbau – dies sind nur einige der Aktivitäten, von denen Ihnen unsere Fahrrad-Reiseleiter, geboren und aufgewachsen in diesem Gebiet, berichten werden.

Dauer: 4 bis 5 Stunden

Anmerkungen:

• Die Stopps während des Programms hängen von der Jahreszeit ab, aber es gibt immer interessante Stopps und Aktivitäten, die man während der Tour unternehmen/besichtigen kann.
• Die Radstrecke ist 24 – 30 km lang, je nach Zeitraum und gewählter Route.

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