Mountain Biking & Zipline Multi-Day Tour

Gibbon on Wheels™

2-Day Mountain Biking & Flight of the Gibbon Zip Line Tour with Homestay

Price: 4990 Baht/person

Day 1: Mountain Biking

Choose from one of the bike trips below, followed by transportation to your accommodation in Mae Gompong, the home of The Flight of the Gibbon, in the late afternoon. Friendly villagers will greet you and show you to the homestay where you will enjoy a delicious evening meal. The evening is yours to either explore the village that time has stood still in, or perhaps have your hosts organise a cultural show of music and dance for a small extra cost.

Daily guided Mountain Biking trips …Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand, we team up with the Premier biking company in Northern Thailand – Mountain Biking Chiang Mai.

Spend a great day mountain biking in Northern Thailand’s premiere National Parks. We run daily Mountain biking trips from Chiang Mai into the nearby mountains. Below are 4 of our most popular trips . They are fantastic mountain biking tours based from Chiang Mai City. We pick you up at a reasonable hour and head for the trails and mountain tops for a great day of mountain biking . Transportation to and from the riding areas is provided by us. You enjoy maximum time in the beautiful nature of northern Thailand and let us worry about the rest…

For Mountain biking tours Chiang Mai is an ideal base, surrounded by mountains and national parks, all crisscrossed with off-road adventure and trails. Each of these mountain biking tours have been specially selected to cater for all levels, whether you are an advanced rider, or just a beginner.

We offer full suspension mountain bikes, all safety gear and an unmatched knowledge of trails in the National park forests in the greater Chiang Mai area. Take some time and review some of the listed trails below. In addition on the day of your ride we will be happy to further consult you on the exact route to be taken. The rides are designed with your riding abilities in mind and your guide’s main objective is to provide a memorable and challenging riding program for you.

Provisions & Equipment Provided for All Trips:

• Full suspension mountain bike, helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads,chest protector, Bike Top
• 1 liter water , lunch at destination

What to wear: Shorts and shirt, sport shoes, extra shirt and shorts, light rain coat in rainy season.

What to bring: plastic to protect camera etc. day pack ( we have one for you if you don’t have one)

Option #1: The Eagles Route

This is a great intro ride to off road mountain biking. The descent through Doi Suthep National Park presents us with great views of the Mae Ping Valley below and makes this one of the most scenic and popular rides.

Trip Description: Downhill, up country rides

National forest and plantation access dirt road with ruts, rock gardens, mud and sand traps, some steep down hills at times but very manageable.

Our 4 wheel drive transportation takes us to the top of Doi Pui mountain 1600m( 5400 feet) above the Palace and Doi Suthep Temple. After viewing Doi Pui Village below and some stretching, we prepare our Cycles and get ready to ride down to our favorite coffee plantation.

This first part of the trip helps us to evaluate your riding ability and we talk about techniques to make your downhill cycling even more enjoyable. Everyone is encouraged to practice the newly learned techniques. The trail leads straight down the mountain with at times steep downhill riding, Absolute no lengthy up hills disturb the rhythm and spirit of the forest, At our many rest points we enjoy the beautiful views of Chiang Mai below.

The challenging terrain of the route capture our full attention. The wild growth of the forest hugs the path. Half way down, we leave the dirt path and head straight through the forest on single track over roots and rocks , A well deserved break at a secret waterfall, and then single track all the way to the lake for lunch. This ride, although not easy, is a great introduction to off road downhill mountain biking. At the Lake a our favorite Lunch spot prepares the well deserved meal for us.

After Lunch we head back to Chiang Mai the lazy way, in the truck and full of great memories.

The Eagle’s Route Stats:

When: Daily 9:30 am-3:30 pm. All year rain or shine

Trip: Doi Pui to Hui Tung Thao Lake

Location: Mountain 5400 feet elevation , above Chiang Mai

Biking time: Approx: 3 hrs, 25 km

Elevation change: From 5400 feet (1600 m) to 1200 feet (400 m)

Riding Conditions: 99% downhill, rarely used dirt road and single track.

Flora: Pine forest, jungle, plantations

Levels: Beginners through experts

Personal fitness: Okay

Instructions: Yes

 

Option #2: The Highlander’s Route

Doi Suthep Park at its finest, starting at the summit, off road changes to single track leading us deep into a highland jungle gorge, a physical challenging climb out and a lengthy downhill rewards us with great views.

Trip Description: Cross Country Ride with downhill

National forest and plantation access dirt road with ruts, rock gardens, mud and sand traps, some steep down hills, turning into single track completely unused by vehicular traffic, long steep uphill, great if you are in top shape. Very rewarding.

Our 4 wheel drive transportation takes us to the top of Doi Pui mountain ( 5300 feet) above the Palace and Doi Suthep Temple. After viewing Doi Pui Village below and some stretching we prepare our Cycles and get ready to ride down to our favorite coffee plantation . This first part of the trip helps us to evaluate your riding ability and we talk about techniques to make your downhill cycling even more enjoyable. Everyone is encouraged to practice the newly learned techniques.

Further downhill we turn west at the forest intersection where we continue gradually downhill, enjoying higher speeds and control. After passing a high country Royal Planting Project, we enter the great divide, a barely used and unmaintained path. We practice our art of Mountain Biking, moving in and out of ruts, over rocks and roots, and quickly arrive in the deep jungle gully between the two mountains. Now at 3200 feet elevation, we notice the tropical forest emerging from the pine woods, with huge banana leaves and plenty of bamboo filtering the light.

Once at the bottom of the gully we begin a long and rewarding uphill back to 4100 feet, some ride, some walk, concentrating and preserving energy on the way to our summit.

A 200 year old bamboo grove greets us at the top, where a lengthy and well deserved break is taken.

Continuing along the high road with fantastic views of the valley below we ride a gradual, long downhill. Warmed up we play in and out of ruts and holes, sand traps and rocks. The challenging terrain forces us to maintain full concentration on riding and moves us into “the zone” of the sport. The hill tribe village at the end of the forest trail brings us back to civilization.

Once in the Mae Sa Valley we enjoy a beautiful winding paved road downhill all the way to our favorite eating spot near Wat Ampawan.

Technically challenging at higher speeds and easy at slower speeds, but definitely an achievement.

The Highlander’s Route Stats:

When: Daily 9:30 am-4:30 pm. All year rain or shine

Trip: Doi Pui to Maesa Valley

Location: Mountain 5400 feet elevation, above Chiang Mai

Biking time: Approx: 4 hrs, 35 km

Elevation change: From 5400 feet (1600 m) down to 3200(1100 m) up to 4100 feet and down to 1200 feet (400 m)

Riding Conditions: 75% downhill, rarely used dirt road

Flora: Pine forest, jungle, plantations

Levels: Motivated beginners through experts

Personal fitness: Good

Instructions: Yes

 

Option #3: The Old Smuggler’s Route

Traversing and climbing along the remote mountain tops of the National Park, we enjoy these scenic rides with a challenging downhill section into the Mae Ping and Sa Moeng Valley.

Trip Description: Cross Country Ride with downhill

National forest and plantation access dirt road with ruts, rock gardens, mud and sand traps, long steep down hills, rarely used by small farm vehicles, short steep uphills, great if you are in shape. Very rewarding.

Our 4 wheel drive transportation takes us to the top of Doi Pui mountain ( 5400 feet) above the Palace and Doi Suthep Temple. After viewing Doi Pui Village below and some stretching, we prepare our Cycles and get ready to ride down to our favorite coffee plantation . This first part of the trip helps us to evaluate your riding ability and we talk about techniques to make your downhill cycling even more enjoyable. Everyone is encouraged to practice the newly learned techniques.

After the coffee break we keep riding down hill until we reach our route west into the next valley. Fantastic forest riding with great views from open plantations, are followed by a break at a refreshing mountain creek.

With only short steep up hills we wind our way across the valley, past small farm houses while witnessing the local hill tribes in there natural environment. Then we ride further down hill between plantations and forest with beautiful pine trees changing to eucalyptus growth on the way down to the Mae Rim Valley floor. The rarely used forest road presents the rider with plenty of challenges. This trip ends at beautiful Wat Ampawan, where our driver is waiting for us. A late lunch at a secluded Orchid Farm with a small lake, gives us a chance to reflect on significant events during this eventful day.

This forest /farm road is hardly traveled and is perfect for mountain biking, allowing speed, but challenging your riding abilities. This is very secluded riding and you will feel deep appreciation for the local ecology.

The Old Smuggler’s Route Stats

When: Daily 9:30 am-4:30 pm. All year rain or shine

Trip: Doi Pui to Wat Ampawan , Maesa Valley

Location: Mountain 5400 feet elevation , above Chiang Mai

Biking time: Approx: 4 hrs, 35 km

Elevation change: From 5400 feet (1600m) down to 1200 feet (400 m)

Riding Conditions: 85% downhill, rarely used dirt road

Flora: Pine forest, jungle, plantations

Levels: Motivated beginners through experts

Personal fitness : Good

Instructions: Yes

 

Option #4: The Hunter’s Escape Routes

Single Track Downhill – technically advanced to expert.

Ride the longest, the most extreme and best researched downhill single tracks in Thailand and South East Asia.

Remote and forgotten Hilltribe trails are our playground. Join us and ride with other advanced mountain bikers and our knowledgeable staff riders.

The Hunter’s Escape Route Stats:

Riding Conditions: 100% downhill, 80% technical single track.

Flora: Pine forest, jungle, plantations

Levels: 4a, 4b, 4d advanced – 4c expert only.

Personal fitness: Good/excellent.

Instructions: Yes

Included in Day 1:

Transportation from your hotel and to the next stage of your trip – The village of Mae Gompong, qualified guides, equipment, lunch, dinner in the homestay

Day 2: Flight of the Gibbon Adventure Tour

Start the day with a hearty breakfast and followed by short jungle trek by experienced guide.

The highlight of the package is The Flight of the Gibbon – a 3 hour, 2km air trek high up in the rainforest canopy using zip lines and skybridges taking in the glory and majesty of old growth, high altitude pristine rainforest.

Lunch is served on your return, lastly there is a spectacular trek up beside the impressively beautiful Mae Kompong Falls.

Before you return to the city of Chiang Mai there is an afternoon snack with locally grown organic Arabica coffee. Then it is into the VIP minibus and back to civilization.