5-Day Thailand Package Tours: Adventure Bike Ride from Bangkok to Phuket

Thailand’s Southern Coast: What Makes It the Perfect Route?

The southern coast of Thailand offers the ideal terrain and scenery for anyone joining our Adventure Bike Tours Thailand. Over 5 days, riders will cover approximately 435 km, cycling from Bangkok to Phuket along a route packed with natural beauty, local culture, and smooth coastal roads.

Route Overview (Bangkok → Phuket)

• Day 1: Bangkok → Phetchaburi (~70 km) – Start the ride on quiet country roads past rice fields and canals.
  
• Day 2: Phetchaburi → Prachuap Khiri Khan (~85 km) – Ride along the Gulf of Thailand, passing fishing villages and beaches.
  
• Day 3: Prachuap → Chumphon (~100 km) – Cycle through coconut plantations and green backroads.
  
• Day 4: Chumphon → Khao Lak (~95 km) – Enjoy rainforest scenery and light highland climbs.
  
• Day 5: Khao Lak → Phuket (~85 km) – Finish with a scenic ride to the island, crossing Sarasin Bridge.

What Makes This Route Ideal for Cycling?

• Terrain: Mostly flat and paved roads, with gentle hills — suitable for cyclists with average to good fitness.
  
• Scenery: A mix of beaches, rainforest, fishing towns, and coconut groves — the perfect setting for a true tropical cycling journey.
  
• Support: A backup vehicle follows the group each day, so you can ride at your own pace with full assistance.

Detailed Itinerary: 5 Days of Adventure Bike Tours Thailand

Day 1: Bangkok – Samut Songkhram – Phetchaburi (~70 km)

Morning

• Depart from western Bangkok (Thonburi) by bike
• Ride through quiet backroads to Wat Bang Kung, a centuries-old temple encased in tree roots.
• Cross salt farms near Don Hoi Lot, spotting local workers harvesting by hand

Afternoon

• Visit Maeklong Railway Market, famous for trains passing through the middle of the market.
• Lunch by the river at Amphawa Floating Market, tasting grilled squid and mango sticky rice
• Continue cycling toward Phetchaburi, passing mango orchards and small temples.

Evening

• Check in at a riverside guesthouse in Phetchaburi.
• Dinner at a local restaurant with regional dishes like green curry and spicy catfish salad

Cycling Toward Phetchaburi (Source: huahintoday)

Day 2: Phetchaburi – Hua Hin – Prachuap Khiri Khan (~85 km)

Morning

• Cycle past Khao Daeng viewpoint and the wetlands in Sam Roi Yot National Park
• Short stop at Laem Sala Beach for sea views
• Reach Hua Hin, the royal beachside town

Afternoon

• Lunch on the sand at a local seafood shack, tasting grilled prawns and papaya salad 
• Visit the classic Hua Hin Railway Station
• Continue along tranquil roads hugging the Gulf of Thailand to Ao Manao Bay
  

Evening

• Arrive in Prachuap Khiri Khan, check in at a seaside hotel
• Enjoy dinner at the night market, try southern-style satay and banana pancakes

Cycling Past Sam Roi Yot National Park (Source: visitsamroiyot)

Day 3: Prachuap – Chumphon – Ranong (~100 km)

Morning

• Depart through scenic coconut plantations
• Stop at Wat Tham Singkhon, a forest temple with panoramic views
• Ride quiet roads through small rural communities
  

Afternoon

• Lunch near Pathiu beach, fresh snapper and sour curry
• Reach Ranong, a mountainous region bordering Myanmar
• Relax at the natural Raksa Warin Hot Springs surrounded by jungle

Evening

• Overnight at an eco-lodge in Ranong
• Southern Thai dinner with local specialties like crab curry and spicy shrimp soup

Wat Tham Singkhon (Source: patricklepetit)

Day 4: Ranong – Khao Lak (~95 km)

Morning

• Cycle on flat rises through Laem Son National Park, shaded and green
• Stop at Ban Ngao Temple with an impressive reclining Buddha
• Scenic ride past rubber plantations and mangrove forests

Afternoon

• Lunch at Bang Sak Beach – renowned for tranquility and cleanness
• The last leg descends gradually to the Khao Lak coast
• Arrive in Khao Lak, a relaxed resort town

Evening

• Check into a 3-star beach resort
• Take it easy with a swim and a Thai massage
• BBQ seafood beach dinner

Ban Ngao Temple (Source: tourismthailand)

Day 5: Khao Lak – Phuket (~85 km)

Morning

• Begin with a leisurely drive along Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park.
• Stop at Natai Beach, an off-the-beaten-path beach with blue-green waters
• Cross the iconic Sarasin Bridge to Phuket

Afternoon

• Café lunch near Mai Khao Beach
• Final stretch: leisurely coastal road into northern Phuket
• Reach the finish point at a peaceful beachside cafe, celebrate with coconut juice and team photos

Evening

• Closing ceremony: award of completion of the 435 km Bangkok to Phuket
• Free time in Phuket or opportunity to extend stay

Natai Beach (Source: elitehavens)

Why Choose Impress Travel?

With over 15 years of operation in Southeast Asia, Impress Travel is your local expert behind every Adventure Bike Tours Thailand experience. A certified Destination Management Company (DMC), we provide professional support throughout Thailand — from Phuket to Bangkok — with professional guides, back-up vehicles, and stress-free logistics from start to finish.

We are experts at delivering original, personal, and secure cycling vacations. On your own, with friends, or following adventure motorbike tours Thailand, you’ll have meticulously planned routes, hand-picked accommodations, and real cultural contacts — all meticulously organized by people who truly understand Thailand.

Contact Impress Travel:

•  Phone: +84-24-3933 1978
•  Email: info@impresstravel.com
•  Website: www.impresstravel.com

What Makes This Different From Typical Bike Tours?

A True Point-to-Point Expedition (Not Loops or City Rides)

Instead of repeating the same roads or circling city blocks, this tour follows a real geographical route, from Bangkok to Phuket. You’ll ride through:

• River deltas and salt fields in Samut Songkhram
• Coconut forests and temples in Phetchaburi
• Seaside towns like Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan
• Rainforests and hot springs in Ranong
• White-sand beaches in Khao Lak and the finish line in Phuket

Day by day: 60–100 km, in total ~435 km over 5 days.

Real Local Experiences Every Day

Cycling and local culture, the tour. You will:

• Observe temples where monks offer blessings
• Walk through markets like Maeklong and Amphawa
• Meet and engage with local families and learn how to make Southern Thai cuisine
• Bathe in natural hot springs and explore isolated fishing villages

Full Professional Support Throughout

This is a high-end tour, with full support available at all times:

• A support vehicle follows every day
• Bilingual guides ride on and off the road
• Bike mechanical support
• Water, snacks, and luggage transfers provided

What to Pack & Prepare for Your Adventure Bike Tours Thailand

Clothing & Gear

Pack light, quick-drying bike jerseys, padded cycling shorts, and breathable layers. A good cycling glove, sunglasses, and helmet are all must-haves for the sun and protection. If you have your saddle or pedals, bring them along — we will help install them on your bike.

Essentials & Personal Items

Pack a daypack with a small bottle of sunscreen, electrolyte tablets, and a refillable water bottle. Don’t forget personal medication, insect repellent, and a first-aid kit. We recommend buying travel insurance to cover the activity of cycling.

Documents

You will require a valid passport (with at least 6 months’ validity), a visa if required, and photocopies of your insurance and emergency contact information.

Who Should Join Adventure Bike Tours Thailand?

Ideal Travelers for Adventure Bike Tours Thailand

• Independent adventurers looking for action and new companions
• Couples requiring an energetic holiday on Thailand’s shores
• Small groups of friends keen to forge bonds through shared endeavor
• Cycling clubs or active travellers who would enjoy adding a bike ride to their vacation

Whether progressing from adventure motorbike tours Thailand or simply ready to transition from sightseeing to pedal-powered escapades, this ride is a winner.

Fitness Level & Terrain

This trip suits moderate to experienced cyclists — cyclists who enjoy riding 60 to 80 kilometers per day on mostly paved roads and rolling hills. You don’t need to be a sportsman, but a minimum level of fitness and experience at normal cycling will enable you to enjoy each day with confidence.

Support & Comfort

Each day’s journey is provided with support. A support vehicle follows behind the group for rest or mechanical repairs. Your baggage is sent ahead, and you travel light. You spend the nights sleeping in quality hotels or resorts, replenish fuel, and enjoy local food with your traveling companions.

If you’re a person who likes movement, people, and scenery that change constantly, this is your trip.

Conclusion

Adventure Bike Tours Thailand is more than a bike tour; it’s an experience that stimulates all of your senses and all of your feelings. From tranquil fishing villages to rainforest and sun-kissed beaches, you don’t just pass through Thailand, you experience it, pedal stroke by pedal stroke.

Whether you’re traveling solo, riding with a partner, or exploring with friends, this is a ride designed for those who seek more than just distance; they seek connection, culture, and discovery. Explore more meaningful routes like this in our curated Thailand adventure travel packages and let your next great ride begin.