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Sukhothai: Historical Park & Countryside Cycling Tour

1. Sukhothai: Historical Park & Countryside Cycling Tour

Witness many aspects of rural life in Thailand and explore the famous ruins of Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day guided bike tour. Benefit from included pickup and drop-off within 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) of Sukhothai, and savor an included lunch at a local restaurant. Your experienced English-speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel at around 8:15 AM. The cycling tour itself starts from a small village on Sukhothai's outskirts known as Ban Khuai. From there, pedal through a quiet village to enjoy the scenery of the beautiful area, then take a dirt road passing through endless rice paddies with beautiful views of the Kao Laung Mountain. As you go, interact with local people, where possible. You may even have the chance to participate in planting next season's crops. Make a stop at the wood furniture factory to see how the local carpenter produces great works before continuing your journey along small irrigation canals (Klong Mae Lampan) that pass through rural villages. Arriving at Sukhothai's Eastern Gate, marvel at the beautiful Buddhist and Hindu architecture, and be exposed to some of the country's most stunning craftsmanship from a period known as Thailand's Golden Era. With your guide, learn about Sukhothai's history and complex architecture, as well as the story of Buddhism in Thailand. Stop for lunch at a local Thai restaurant, then continue your cycling tour to visit the south area before heading back to your hotel.

Sukhothai: 2.5-Hours Guided Countryside Sunset Bike Tour

2. Sukhothai: 2.5-Hours Guided Countryside Sunset Bike Tour

Meet your guide at your hotel and cycle out of town into the countryside. Bike along the Klong Mae Lampan irrigation canals and through a small rural village, where you will make a stop at a local wood-carving factory. At the factory, you will have the chance to learn about traditional Thai carving techniques and the materials utilized in this art form. Meet the workers and see their beautiful pieces in different stages of production. You will then continue down a dirt track surrounded by rice paddies with impressive views of the Khao Luang mountains. Witness a sunset over the rice paddies with the mountains making for a stunning backdrop. After the tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Sukhothai town.

Sukhothai: Half-Day Countryside Bike Tour

3. Sukhothai: Half-Day Countryside Bike Tour

Start the tour with pickup from your hotel in Sukhothai's city center, and set off on a half-day cycling adventure. After getting kitted out with a mountain bike with 24 gears and front suspension and your helmet, begin peddling through the spectacular rural countryside.  First, visit the quaint visit of Ban Khuai for the opportunity to see how local people live. Make stops to greet the locals and get a sense of Thai culture and traditions. Next, cycle along the irrigation canal and make a stop to visit the local wood furniture workshop and learn about how these incredible pieces are made. Then, take a dirt road that passes through beautiful rice paddies. Alongside the spectacular scenery, witness many aspects of rural life in Thailand while interacting with local people when possible. You may have the chance to participate in planting next season's crops depending on the time of your visit. Also, get the chance to see how traditional rice whiskey is produced, of course, with the chance to taste some if you so wish. Once the tour is finished, return back to your hotel in the afternoon to enjoy your leisure time. The tour is designed for those who are interested in learning about Thai culture and traditions in the rural countryside.

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What people are saying about Sukhothai

I learned more on this tour than on all the other tours I’ve done in Thailand so far. Miauw is a lot of fun, relaxed and very knowledgeable. She has been a guide even in chiang Mai for a long time and that is noticeable especially also in her English skills. We learned about history, the local life, the royal family, religions especially Buddhism and more. The girl who did the girl with me had been to Ayatuyia beforehand and said Sukothai is more impressive (and older obviously) and that this cycling tour was the best she has done so far here. So yeah, just book it if you’re in town! You won’t regret it.

Great experience with Meow ! I loved bicycling around the countryside with her. She tells you a lot about Thai culture in general but more especially in Sukhothai, is eager to share anecdocts and answer your questions. You will visit a wood factory, a distillery, a artisan who makes objects and traps for animals (and how do people get their food to eat or sell). You will also see beautiful rice plantations with the moutains in background. It was a true immersion into another Thailand, i can only recommend it !

Simply amazing activity! The host is a very warm and really interesting person. The course off the beaten track will allow you to discover the life of the locals as well as to interact and exchange with them. The explanations of our host throughout the day allowed us to understand and learn a good part of the history of this region and this country, information that was very useful to us for the rest of our trip! Don't hesitate for a second and book this activity!

I totally recommend this bike tour! My guide was Miau and she took care of me the whole trip. We visited the different villages of Sukhothai and it was great to get to see a bit of their daily lives on the rice fields. Miau also explained me a lot of history when visiting the temples. It’s a much better experience going with a local like her. Everything is as detailed in the tour description. Don’t miss it! Thanks to Miau for this unforgettable experience.

Fantastic ! Everything: our guide, Miow, who loves her city and shares her knowledge with passion and a great sense of humor; the program, mix of villages visits to understand the ways of living of locals, of biking the rice paddies and -of course- visiting the historical site; and the biking experience. The best activity we had so far.