The Grand Tours Cycling Across Three Countries Of Indochina

Arrival at Bangkok airport Clear immigration and customs formality   Meet our Rep. at meeting point  ( Gate No. 3 )       Transfer to Bangkok hotel for check in (Standard check in 14.00 hrs.)    There will be a group meeting and briefing in the evening with your leader, followed by an optional group dinner. Overnight at Bangkok hotel           

Get up early as you acclimatize to the weather. The bike ride hugs the coastline as you pass from beach to beach on small local roads that are very quiet to traffic, the seascapes are marvelous. This is an interesting bike route that lets you see the local Thai way of life, as you cycle through local fishing villages, sea food markets and plenty of temples where you can stop for a well earned rest and refreshments. The mangrove swamps and fruit plantations add a diversity to the scenery on this very picturesque of rides. You also take some short ferry crossings which help to save some distance by taking you directly across the estuaries. You finish the bike ride right on the quiet beach of Chaolao. From here it is so easy to take a refreshing dip in the sea before dinner.

Today is a big day as you cycle through 110km with some steady climbs near the end. Initially you bike inland and notice the scenery changing from coastline to forests and distant mountains. Again this bicycle ride is on small paved roads that have little traffic and are a joy to cycle on. You are now in Chantaburi Province which is well known for its fruit and you will see and taste plenty as you pass by plantations, forests and lots of small local villages. The last 12km of the ride is on a busier road and this is where the small climbs begin. However, on arrival in Pong Nam Ron the reward is the hotel's pool where you can relax with a well earned beer, overlooking the adjacent golf course with a backdrop of forested mountains.