Cycling Southern Thailand: Bangkok to Ao Nang – 9 Days
Jungle rides, the Andaman coast and limestone karsts by bike, in a group of up to sixteen.
Tour overview
This 9-day cycling holiday rides from the jungle to the beaches of southern Thailand, with a support vehicle. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than sixteen. You stay eight nights in hotels, riverside bungalows and an overnight sleeper train, with breakfast daily.
After cycling the back streets of Bangkok you take the sleeper train to Surat Thani and ride to riverside bungalows near Khao Sok National Park.
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You cycle to the Andaman coast at Khao Lak, with a free beach day, then ride inland through Phang Nga, among limestone karsts, to finish at the beach town of Ao Nang.
The physical rating is medium. This holiday suits cyclists who want an active trip with beach time.
Trip highlights
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A bike tour of Bangkok (Day 2)
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A sleeper train south (Day 2)
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Riverside bungalows (Days 3–4)
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Khao Lak beaches (Days 5–6)
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Phang Nga (Day 7)
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Ao Nang (Day 8)
Your route
7 stops from Bangkok to Ao Nang
- Bangkok Days 1–2
- Surat Thani Day 3
- Ratchaprapha Dam Day 3
- Khao Sok National Park Days 3–4
- Khao Lak Days 5–6
- Phang Nga Day 7
- Ao Nang Days 8–9
Why choose this tour
Southern Thailand by bike. A support vehicle and beach days.
Best suited to
- Cyclists
- Active travellers
- Beach lovers
- Solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
9 days from Bangkok, Thailand to Ao Nang, Thailand
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Day 1 · Bangkok Bangkok
Welcome to Thailand.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Bangkok Bangkok
A city bike tour.
- Hotel
- Overnight sleeper train
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Surat Thani, Phrom Lok Phrom Lok
Into the jungle.
- Hotel
- Riverside bungalow
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Khao Sok National Park Khao Sok
A national park.
- Hotel
- Riverside bungalow
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Khao Lak Khao Lak
To the Andaman.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Khao Lak Khao Lak
A free beach day.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Phang Nga Phang Nga
Limestone karsts.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Ao Nang Ao Nang
The last ride.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Ao Nang Ao Nang
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Bangkok (1 night) Hotel
- Bangkok to Surat Thani (1 night) Overnight sleeper train
- Phrom Lok (2 nights) Riverside bungalow
- Khao Lak (2 nights) Hotel
- Phang Nga (1 night) Hotel
- Ao Nang (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights in hotels and bungalows, plus a sleeper train
- Meals 8 breakfasts
- Bike hire for seven days
- Support vehicle for luggage and longer stretches
- Bangkok bike tour
- Sleeper train to Surat Thani
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 7 lunches and 8 dinners
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are new to cycling
- You dislike heat
- You want most meals included
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £1,076 per person, twin share, tour only. 31 upcoming departures.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Thailand?
No, UK citizens can visit Thailand visa-free for short tourist stays.
How hard is the cycling?
Moderate rides of 40–70km on quiet roads, in heat and humidity, with a support vehicle.
What bikes are used?
Quality hybrid bikes, included for seven days.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast daily.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.
How many people travel together?
No more than sixteen travellers, with a local leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary