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Road Cycling Bangkok to Hua Hin

Day 1 Bangkok - Kanchanaburi

We pick you up from Bangkok and transfer around 2.5 hours to our cycling start point in the district of Tha Maka, Kanchanaburi Province. Our ride begins near the banks of the Mae Klong River, one of Central Thailand’s most important waterways, and we weave our way north on well-paved roads through the expansive countryside dotted with rice paddies. We stop for a break at a giant raintree with its sprawling canopy creating a pretty image. We then meet the Khwae Noi River and cycle north through the city of Kanchanaburi, where we find the iconic Bridge over the River Kwai. This steel railway bridge remains Thailand’s most powerful symbol of the WW2 era, when the occupying Japanese army forced Allied prisoners of war to construct the Thai-Burma railway, infamously known as the “Death Railway”. The bridge is still operational today. Nearby, we also visit the War Cemetery, the final resting place of thousands of Allied prisoners of war who perished during the railway's brutal construction. Following lunch, it is only a short distance to our delightful riverside hotel for the night.

Royal River Kwai Resort
Lunch, Dinner
Ride 66km
+303m
-281m

Day 2 Kanchanaburi - Khwae Noi River

Today's ride begins on the agrarian plains of the Khwae Yai River, showcasing the region’s major cash crops like rice, sugarcane, and cassava. As we push on, the jungle-clad Tenasserim Hills, which have so far loomed in the distance, draw ever closer. Around the 40 km mark, we reach the edge of the wilderness, with the densely forested hills of Sai Yok National Park sprawling out beside us. We then have a 10 km stretch along the shoulder of a main provincial road before branching off for a short downhill to the banks of the Khwae Noi River where we complete our ride at a pier. Trading our bikes for a longtail boat, we cruise upstream to a secluded yet elegant resort surrounded by lush jungle, misty hills, and cliffs hanging over the river. The afternoon is yours to relax by the pool, treat yourself to a Thai massage, hike to a nearby cave, or float on a bamboo raft in the river. While lunch and dinner are included at the resort, any additional activities are at your own expense.

River Kwai Resotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ride 66km
+463m
-433m

Day 3 Khwae Noi River – Suan Phueng

With our legs warmed up, it's time to dial up the challenge! Riding out of the hotel on a narrow forestry road, we soon find ourselves surrounded by the farmlands, villages, and Buddhist temples of the Khwae Noi River plains. After about 35 km, we begin to veer west, heading onto bumpier roads as we approach the remote, mountainous frontier between Thailand and Myanmar. For the next 70 km, wild forests, fruit orchards, sugarcane fields, and oil palm plantations line our path while a steady succession of 3-5% gradient climbs test our stamina in the rolling hills. The final stretch trends gradually downhill — a refreshing finish as we roll into Suan Phueng, a quiet corner of western Thailand that rarely sees foreign tourists. We spend the night at a simple yet comfortable Thai-style rural retreat where we can enjoy crisp highland air and beautiful views of the area.

PhuPhaPhung Resort
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ride 128km
+1476m
-1414m

Day 4 Suan Phueng – Phetchaburi

Today presents a simply delightful day in the saddle, with smoothly paved rural roads with little traffic, a respectable distance of just over 100 km, gentle climbs, and full immersion in the Thai countryside. From Suan Phueng, we continue south along the edge of the Tenasserim Hills, the rocky spine that stretches almost 2,000 km from northern Myanmar into the southern Thai peninsula. The terrain is mildly undulating throughout with nothing too long or steep, though the occasional punchy climb is sure to have us shifting into lower gears! We take breaks every 20-25 km at local Buddhist temples or a quiet spot in the countryside, including a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Huai Tha Khoi Reservoir at the 50 km point. Part of today’s route also follows the course of an annual amateur road cycling race in Thailand, earning ourselves a local badge of honor while we’re at it! After around 100 km, we transition into our third province of the journey, Phetchaburi. Here, we'll cruise past a wetland area before completing the distance along flat country roads to tonight’s tranquil upcountry retreat.

Leaves Valley
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ride 106km
+970m
-1017m

Day 5 Phetchaburi - Kaeng Krachan

The day begins with a fast-paced 20 km zip down a main provincial road equipped with a bicycle path (a rare sight in Thailand!). We then turn onto a side road leading to Kaeng Krachan, Thailand’s largest national park, which looms in the background as an expanse of rugged, jungle-clad hills. Here, quiet rural roads take us up and down a mildly undulating landscape of untamed forests and lush farmlands at the edge of wilderness. After around 50 km we reach the massive Kaeng Krachan Reservoir, cycling along its embankments with views over the shimmering waters and small islands that are, in fact, the tops of hills that were submerged when the dam was built. After another 50 km of blissful road cycling in this verdant region, we call it a day. For smaller groups, we may spend the night at cosy ecolodge located on the premises of the The Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT), where hundreds of rescued animals live under the care of experts and volunteers. For larger groups, or in case of limited availability we will stay at a favorite rural resort. The riding distance would be around the same in either case.

ILovePhants Lodge or Nana Kaeng Krachan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ride 105km
+845m
-902m

Day 6 Kaeng Krachan - Hua Hin

If we start the day at a resort in Kaeng Krachan, we have a gentle 20 km ride to the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT). If we spent the night at the WFFT’s ecolodge, there's no initial ride. In either case, at 9:00 AM, we join a morning tour of Thailand’s biggest wildlife rescue centre. Hosted by knowledgeable staff, we're shown around the various enclosures which are home to elephants, bears, gibbons, and many more animals given a second chance at life after being freed from poaching or harmful tourism practices. The experience ends with a buffet lunch, after which we're back in the saddle for an afternoon ride to the bustling beach town of Hua Hin. Highlights of the route include small, scenic lakes and vast pineapple plantations, the region’s signature fruit. Traffic gets busy as we head into Hua Hin, but that's soon behind us as we're greeted by views of the azure Gulf of Thailand from our elegant seaside resort. With plenty of options to choose from in Hua Hin, dinner is on your own tonight.

Putahracsa Hua Hin
Breakfast, Lunch
Ride 75-95km
+500m
-500m

Day 7 Hua Hin Loop

For our cool-down ride, we embark on one of our all-time favorite road biking loops around Hua Hin. We navigate our way out of the town along the main road and cycling paths before riding through farmlands to reach Pranburi Beach, about 25 km into the day. Here, we cycle along a quiet beach road, following the tropical shoreline and pausing for refreshments before veering inland. We follow peaceful secondary roads through the countryside, passing scenes of densely clustered oil palm trees, expansive farm fields in various stages — fallow, tilled, or planted — and the occasional cow casting a curious glance our way! There’s a few undulating sections, but nothing in excess of a 4% incline. At around 80 km, we join a larger road and ride the shoulder back into Hua Hin. We aim to arrive in the early afternoon, giving you plenty of time to lounge by the pool, hit the beach, indulge in a Thai massage, or explore the shops in town. In the evening, we gather for a farewell dinner.

Putahracsa Hua Hin
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ride 97km
+420m
-420m

Day 8 Hua Hin Departure

After checking out mid-morning, we transfer back to Bangkok, a 3-4 hour journey depending on traffic. If you need more beach time, feel free to extend your stay! For those heading back to Bangkok, we’ll drop you off at your hotel in the city. If you need assistance with post-tour hotel bookings or airport transfers, please let us know. For those flying out, we recommend booking a late afternoon flight.

Breakfast

Disclaimer: The adventure cycling tours we operate often go beyond the beaten track, and the countries where we ride are not always predictable. Due to these reasons, it is occasionally necessary to reroute or update itineraries. Our guarantee is that we will not change a trip unless for safety or to improve it. Our listed hotels are always accurate at the time of writing, but should we have to change any hotel, it will always be for a similar or better one.