About this tour
Pedal through the Mae Ngat valley on quiet rural roads, threading past rice paddies and small farming communities. Your guide walks you through how local farmers grow and harvest rice, then takes you to Wat Ban Den, a striking temple nestled in the landscape. Midday you'll eat proper Thai food in a garden setting. The afternoon shifts to the Buatong waterfall—famous for its unusual mineral composition that lets you climb its face—where you can swim and explore before heading back to Chiang Mai. The whole outing runs 7–8 hours.
Highlights
- Cycle quiet valley roads past working rice fields and villages
- Meet farmers and learn rice cultivation from planting to harvest
- Visit Wat Ban Den temple in scenic countryside setting
- Thai lunch with vegetarian option served in tropical garden
- Scramble up the mineral-rich Buatong waterfall face
- Swim and relax at the falls before returning to town
What to expect
You'll start with a gentle pace through the Mae Ngat valley, stopping often to chat with farmers and understand how the land works. The cycling itself is on minor roads with minimal traffic—you're not racing. Midway through, you'll reach Wat Ban Den and have time to explore the temple grounds. Lunch arrives hot and fresh in a quiet garden space, giving your legs a proper break. In the afternoon, you head to Buatong waterfall. Here the rock face has a sticky mineral coating that actually lets you climb it—unusual and surreal. Most people spend time swimming in the pool and testing the waterfall's quirky physics before the drive back.
Good to know
You'll need moderate fitness and real cycling experience—this isn't a leisurely cruise. Not suitable if you have spinal issues. Routes shift with seasons to follow the best scenery. Timings are rough estimates; traffic and local conditions affect the schedule. Hotel pickup and drop-off included; water and snacks provided throughout.
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