Elephant Trail & Karen Village Ride
A full-day ride deep into Southern Chiang Mai, where the landscape is still wild and the road is mostly dirt. On a bicycle you are not passing the scenery — you are inside it. After a 1.5-hour scenic drive to the starting point, the day covers 38 km of mixed terrain: single-track paths, riverside trails and gravel roads. The route runs past elephant sanctuaries, close enough to see the animals from a respectful distance and hear how local conservation efforts protect them, then through traditional Karen hill tribe villages at the pace of everyday life. The ride finishes at a hidden waterfall, with a swim possible in the dry season, before the drive back to the city. Duration: approx. 9 hours, 38 km cycled. Activity level: moderate to challenging. Suits confident cyclists who want an active, off-the-beaten-path day with real cultural contact.
Itinerary
Hotel pickup
Morning pickup from the hotel and a scenic 1.5-hour drive through the countryside to the starting point.
08:00Start the ride
Set off by bicycle into Southern Chiang Mai — single-track paths, riverside trails and gravel roads.
09:30Elephant sanctuaries
Ride past the sanctuaries, seeing the elephants from a respectful distance and learning about local conservation efforts.
11:00Lunch and coffee break
Lunch on the route with fresh fruit, local snack and a coffee break.
12:00Karen villages
Ride through traditional Karen hill tribe villages for a quiet glimpse of their way of life.
13:30Hidden waterfall
Finish at a hidden waterfall — rest and cool off, with a swim possible in the dry season.
15:00Return to Chiang Mai
Drive back to the hotel. Total day approx. 9 hours, 38 km cycled.
16:00Pricing
| Group Size | Price / Person |
|---|---|
| 1 – 1 pax | ฿11,000 |
| 2 – 2 pax | ฿5,500 |
| 3 – 3 pax | ฿4,000 |
| 4 – 4 pax | ฿3,300 |
| 5 – 5 pax | ฿2,800 |
| 6 – 6 pax | ฿2,500 |
| 7 – 7 pax | ฿2,300 |
| 8 – 8 pax | ฿2,100 |
| 9 – 9 pax | ฿2,100 |
Important Notes
INCLUDED: Trek mountain bike and helmet · Bicycle transportation vehicle · English-speaking LocalRoot guide · Lunch, drinking water, local snack, fresh fruit and coffee break · National Park entry fee · Accident insurance WHO IT'S FOR: Adventurers, cyclists and culture-seekers who want a full-day journey blending active travel and off-the-beaten-path discovery. NOTE: Itinerary may change depending on weather and local conditions. E-bike available for +700 THB per person. Swimming at the waterfall is possible during the dry season. Minimum 2 persons; a single traveler is charged as 2 persons. RATE VALID: August 2026 – October 2027