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Experience The Real Chiang Mai by Bike: Explore Hidden Back-Alleys and Cultural Riches
4.7
40 Ratings
Tambon Chang Moi
Explore the hidden back-alleys of Thailand’s ‘Rose of the north’. Chiang Mai is rich in culture, smiles and a hidden lifestyle waiting to be discovered.
Explore the hidden back-alleys of Thailand’s ‘Rose of the north’. Chiang Mai is rich in culture, smiles and a hidden lifestyle waiting to be discovered.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tha Phae Gate - We will start and end the trip near The Phae Gate where we can have a very nice group photo (if designed)
- Buak Hard Public Park - We cycle near the park where we can also visit, feed the fish and spend some relaxing stops.
- Chiang Mai Gate - Exploring one of the most famous landmarks in Chiang Mai and is part of the crumbling city wall which once acted as a fortress for the “Old City”
- Tha Phae Gate - We will start and end the trip near The Phae Gate where we can have a very nice group photo (if designed)
- Buak Hard Public Park - We cycle near the park where we can also visit, feed the fish and spend some relaxing stops.
- Chiang Mai Gate - Exploring one of the most famous landmarks in Chiang Mai and is part of the crumbling city wall which once acted as a fortress for the “Old City”
What's Included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Use of helmet (if desired)
- Bicycle use
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Use of helmet (if desired)
- Bicycle use
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- Hotel pick up & drop off
Additional Information
- Suitable for children comfortable riding a bike.
- Knees and shoulders need to be covered during temple visits. Dress modestly or bring a cover-up (such as a scarf or a sarong).
- We cycle most of the time in back-alleys and avoid main-roads and traffic.
- Suitable for children comfortable riding a bike.
- Knees and shoulders need to be covered during temple visits. Dress modestly or bring a cover-up (such as a scarf or a sarong).
- We cycle most of the time in back-alleys and avoid main-roads and traffic.
Location
6 Soi Kotchasarn Lane 1
Soi Kotchasarn Lane 1
You will find the Co van Kessel office on ' Kotchasarn Lane 1 Alley'. With your back to the Tha Phae gate looking at the Imm Hotel follow the traffic flow to the right for +/- 100 meter. Turn left at the first street (Kotsachasarn Lane 1) and find us after 50m into the street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(40 Ratings)
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Mfisher53
Mar 21, 2026
Definitely Insider's Tour of Chiang Mai - We wound through tiny passages, along the river and canals, and through several markets and pagodas packed with flowers, fruits, and locals. Thoughtful commentary and good judgment by my guide complemented the 3 hour, 10 mile trip. Comfort stops for water, fruit and coffee were well timed accents. I plan to hire them again in Bangkok.
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Milumanu
Feb 10, 2026
A must do in Chiang Mai - 7.45 am meet in the office. Choose bicycles and we were off!
Anna was a fantastic guide and Peter stopped traffic for us throughout the tour. Saw so much more than what we would have if we were walking or getting tuk tuks or grabs. Down little alleyways, through temples, criss crossing roads, into markets. A must do in Chiang Mai. One suggestion for the tour guides, take our drink orders prior to setting off and ring them through so that they are ready when we arrive at the snack and drinks stop.
We would highly recommend this tour. Thank you Anna and Peter.
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U6187fsjeffp
Feb 8, 2026
Great city bike tour - Very well done. Fairly small group of 7 but two guides. They did a great job of stopping traffic and afforded photo opportunities. The longer stops we made were all very good and included some snacks and drinks.
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Toineghering
Dec 24, 2025
Wonderful trip! - After Bangkok now explored Chiang Mai by bike! Again a fantastic experience with York as an enthusiastic guide. Much seen and delicious food, was a top afternoon!
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Harrypuckering
Dec 10, 2025
Three wonderful hours gentle cycling - A comfortably paced tour round many of Chiang Mai’s quieter and prettier sites. The guide was excellent company, friendly and professional. The bikes are well-designed and carefully maintained. I whole-heartedly recommend this tour.
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Wander67204722268
Oct 30, 2025
Very informative. - Super bike ride, very informative and we got insights into the real life of ordinary residents in Bangkok.
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Valdallas
Jan 2, 2025
Loved seeing the city on bikes! - My daughter and I took the afternoon tour with Mimi and Oliver. They did an excellent job of showing us places we never would have seen otherwise. We went down back alleys, stopped at the market, and even ended the tour with some yummy Thai snacks. This tour was much more than I expected!
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Ioekyn
Mar 15, 2026
Alternation - I would have seen more variety
No more than 2 temples
The vegetable market was very nice.
I think the old town has even more to offer
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Stefanie
Jan 25, 2025
Cosy, informative bike tour - Cosy 4 hour bike tour of Chiang Mai, “beyond the scene” with Mimi and New York. You get a good impression of Thai life in Chiang Mai. Very tasty dinner by the river at the end.
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Janet_g
Jan 23, 2025
Fun Afternoon - Bike ride through Old Town. Most of the ride was on side streets. Stopped at a wholesale market district and enjoyed fresh coconut water. We also stopped at a few temples. Enjoyed sampling some street food at local market before our tour ended.
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