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USD $56.00
Back Roads Biking Tour from Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand
Bike from Bangkok's bustling Khao San Road to the rural outskirts of the city during a 6-hour bike tour that gives you a fresh perspective on life in and around Thailand’s capital. With a guide, you’ll ride down urban back streets, passing by path-lined canals, lush gardens and rural farmland. It's perfect for people who enjoy biking and are looking for a chance to explore non-touristy areas around Bangkok. Regular stops allow for photo ops, temple visits, snacks and water breaks, and a Thai lunch is included; this small-group tour is limited to eight people.
Meet your guide at the bike shop near Khao San Road to receive a safety briefing and get outfitted with your high-quality bike and helmet.
This day bike ride is designed for those looking for a day on a bicycle out of the congestion of Bangkok. Winding your way out through the suburbs you will soon find yourself cycling in the outskirts of Bangkok where tall buildings are replaced by small wooden houses, roads become narrow concrete paths or dirt tracks and the crowds of people are replaced by the quiet of vegetation and trees.
Once on the outskirts of Bangkok there are few cars but many locals happy to see visitors cycling in their neighborhood. Enjoy a break for lunch at a delicious local eatery.
You will have a chance to stop at a few temples of historic importance including Wat Chaloh and Wat Kaew Fah. You will also pedal through areas with some agriculture - plant nurseries and orchards mostly. While this tour does not quite reach to the countryside, there is still a countryside feel in some sections.
Expect to ride 23 miles (37 km) in total; the mostly flat terrain consists of the smaller streets of central Bangkok, raised footpaths in communities along the canals and dirt roads in the lush farmland.
Your tour ends when you bike back to your starting point in the city.
This is the craziest (in a good way) bike tour I’ve ever been on. The trails have to be experienced to be believed. Gray day with a super freindly and fun staff.
Review by: Betty L, October 2017
This trip is not for the faint of heart. I am still rating this a 4 because I really liked my guide Andy, who was lovely and informative. But I also have to be honest about the whole experience and truthfully, it was VERY rough and strenuous due to weather. This is a 6 hours tour which mine was closer to 7 hours so PLEASE be a somewhat experienced cyclist for this ride, especially if you arent used to biking in the heat. This is coming from someone who regularly commutes 20 miles/day by bike in Manhattan, and has done many bike tours including 100 mile century tours. I am very experienced and I could not believe 26 km would be so difficult.
Review by: Fiona A, July 2017
Loved, loved, loved it! Woody our guide was great throughout the day. Definitely the best way to see Bangkok. Haven't been on a bike for years but didn't struggle and didn't ache the next day either.....result!
Review by: Gail S, June 2017
Had a great day with my guide Tom. I was the only one booked for the Back Roads tour on that day. Tom was pleasurable, knowledgeable and showed me a different side of Bangkok. He recognized that I was an experienced cyclist and we covered a lot of ground. I loved sightseeing along our ride. There were times when I had to be completely focused on the path, when it was narrow, elevated or a sharp turn ahead. All was safe and fun. I loved the local snacks and street food lunch. It was hot but we stopped often enough for cold water. Bike rode nice and handled all the different terrain we rode on. Would recommend this tour.
Review by: Alexander L, May 2017
Perfect!
Review by: Linda L, January 2017
My husband and I went on a back roads, alleys, along canals, across a river on a ferry, to temples and a restaurant. We were impressed with the tour and Tammy's knowledge of the monks world and some temples. We were happy the bikes were well maintained as we had to make sharp 90 degree turns along narrow paths. I rated this tour very high because one would never see the side of Bangkok we saw without going on this tour. It was a hidden world behind main streets. I would however rate the lunch a two star or less. Everyone was ordered pork. No opportunity for chicken or seafood. I was so disappointed as I have loved eating Thai food for the past six weeks. Everyone in our group disliked the food. One even went to 7 eleven for a sandwich. Tammy did however provide lots of drinks along the way. Since we rode in the rain and through puddles I appreciated the wet towels provided at the end. Thank you Grasshopper Adventures.
Review by: Carl B, March 2016
Good trip very informative' our tour guide woody was fantastic
Review by: Carl B, March 2016
Great tour, very informative and steady pace. Woody our tour guide was amazing
Review by: tiffany D, June 2015
Great customer service. It was fun the whole time. You will see a lot of the city first hand. A must go.
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