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The 15 Best Bike Tours in Chiang Mai

46 tours  ·  from $35 a head

Flat lanes around the moat, rice-field loops on the edge of town and the downhill runs off Doi Suthep. These 15 rides are priced and honest about how much is pedalling and how much is coasting.

3hr ATV/ Quad biking adventure in Chiang Mai - Three hours across jungle tracks and rural roads
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3hr ATV/ Quad biking adventure in Chiang Mai

1.3hr ATV/ Quad biking adventure in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · from $114Our pick

Set aside about six hours for this guided Chiang Mai ATV outing, including hotel pickup, a 1.5-hour drive each way, and roughly three hours on the route. You’ll get a safety briefing, protective gear, water stops, and lunch. The ride mixes roads with off-road jungle terrain, and elephants may appear along the way.

“This was my favorite activity in chiang mai , loved Riding along with the elephants by the river ! It was muddy they took us to some trails and up the mountain , just great !”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour - Morning or Night - Starting near Chang Puak Gate
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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

2.Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 263 reviews · 4 hours · from $39

Ride 12 to 14 km through Chiang Mai’s Old City, from Tha Phae Gate to temple grounds, quiet lanes and a local market. Choose a morning ride or a cooler evening outing, with snacks, water and temple donations included. Guides such as Kitty, Mai, T and Farm have led the route, sharing local history and keeping the group together in traffic.

“An was an AWESOME guide! We had a blast on this tour, learned so much about Chiang Mai, and got a great lay of the land. If you are traveling to Chiang Mai, this tour is a MUST if you want to get aquatinted with old town! Markets, Temples, local knowledge!”

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Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park - Lunch and views at Khun Chang Khian
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Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park

3.Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · from $75

Leave Chiang Mai at 9:30 am for a guided jungle hike in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, a stop at Khun Chang Khian Hmong village, and a long mountain-bike ride toward Huai Tueng Thao. The small-group day includes hotel transport, safety gear, water and two meals. Expect a tough climb and real off-road riding.

“Hike was tough with 40 degree temp. However downhill biking was a blast. It’s not a beginner friendly activity. I had a wipe out, and scraped my knee and arm pretty nicely. Donia our group lead gave prompt First aid! He’s the best! Will do it again in winter!”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour - Morning or Night - Starting near Chang Puak Gate
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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

4.Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $39

Ride about 12 to 14 km through Chiang Mai’s Old City, using quieter lanes to reach temples, Tha Phae Gate, the Three Kings Monument and a local market. An English-speaking guide leads the roughly four-hour tour, with morning and night departures, water and snacks included. Guides have included Kitty, Farm, James and Gun; the route and guide may vary.

“This was an unexpectedly fun and light activity in old town Chiang Mai. Our guide was very knowledgeable and attentive, and it was a fun way to see the city.”

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Chiang Mai Countryside Guided Bike Tour - Lamphun’s temple and the road north
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Chiang Mai Countryside Guided Bike Tour

5.Chiang Mai Countryside Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · from $59

Take the train from Chiang Mai to Lamphun, then cycle roughly 40 to 50 kilometers through quiet lanes, orchards and villages. You’ll visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, Ban Tawai’s wood-carving shops and sites near Doi Suthep, with lunch, drinks, snacks, a guide and bike included.

“I really recommend this trip, the best way to see the countryside around Chiang Mai and experience the local culture and food. Ai was our guide and was so attentive, careful and knowledgeable, making the whole trip a joy. I had been a bit worried about the heat but we had lots of stops and plenty of water and drink refills so it wasn’t a problem at all. Thank you for a truly memorable day!”

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Chiang Mai: Suthep National Park Hiking & DH Mountain Biking - Lunch in the Hmong village
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Chiang Mai: Suthep National Park Hiking & DH Mountain Biking

6.Suthep National Park Hiking & DH Mountain Biking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 6 hours · from $62

Start with a hotel pickup, then hike through highland jungle to a Hmong village on Doi Pui. After lunch, ride roughly 14 km downhill to Huay Tung Tao Reservoir for a meal and swim. Guides have included Tony, Danai, A, and Tiram, though assignments can vary. Expect a strenuous hike and a technical mountain-bike ride, not a gentle sightseeing outing.

“Friendly knowledgeable guides. Reasonable level of fitness required for the hike. Good level of fitness and good bike handling skill required for the downhill biking. CAUTION It is an extra 250Bhat to enter the National Park and our route up had to be shortened/altered due to park officials closing parts of the trail for safety reasons”

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Chiang Mai: Private Historic Old City Bike Tour - Night - Wat Chedi Luang, the Three Kings and temple etiquette
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Chiang Mai: Private Historic Old City Bike Tour – Night

7.Private Historic Old City Bike Tour – Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 4 hours

Ride 12 to 14 km through Chiang Mai’s Old City on a private, easy-paced bike tour, with stops at Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, the Three Kings Monument and a local market. An English-speaking guide shares local history, helps you try simple snacks and leads you along quieter lanes. Evening rides add illuminated temples and a night-market stop.

“Had an amazing experience exploring the city. Our guide was extremely informative, friendly, and taught us a lot about the history of Chiang Mai. 10 out of 10.”

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Half-day E-bike Nam Phrae (hilly, fully paved roads, GUIDED) - Wat Ton Kwen and the temple visit
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Half-day E-bike Nam Phrae (hilly, fully paved roads, GUIDED)

8.Half-day E-bike Nam Phrae (hilly, fully paved roads, GUIDED)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $50

Cycle 35 to 40 kilometers on paved, hilly roads outside Chiang Mai, passing villages, orchards, rice paddies and temples. An English-speaking guide leads a small group of up to eight. Bikes, helmets and gloves are supplied, along with hotel pickup and lunch on morning departures or fruit and snacks in the afternoon. Guides named on recent outings include Oki, Hockey, Joost, Joe and Pong.

“This is a great way to get out of the city and enjoy nature. Rice fields, bamboo, teak trees, plumeria…so much to take in. Definitely a hilly ride, but with an electric bike it was super easy even for two retirees. It was nice that they ended the tour Read more”

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Half-Day Colors of Chiang Mai Biking Tour - A guide makes the difference
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Half-Day Colors of Chiang Mai Biking Tour

9.Half-Day Colors of Chiang Mai Biking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $40

Cycle from Chiang Mai into the southern countryside on a four-hour guided ride, with stops at the ruins of Wiang Kum Kam, Wat Pa Ngio and Nam Thong Fresh Market. The wider route includes rice fields, a school, a pottery studio and local communities. A guide, bike, helmet, snacks, drinks and lunch are included.

“It was a brilliant day out. We rode 23 kilometres to the south and east of the city and had an amazing time with Wit, a former monk himself. It rained in the morning unusually long, so we all got wet, but it is rainy season. Wit had ponchos for us all. I’d highly recommend this, it was brilliant!”

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Half-day E-bike Countryside and rice paddies (flat land, GUIDED) - Starting near Wat Ton Kwen
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Half-day E-bike Countryside and rice paddies (flat land, GUIDED)

10.Half-day E-bike Countryside and rice paddies (flat land, GUIDED)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · from $50

Ride mostly flat, paved countryside roads outside Chiang Mai on a fat tire e-bike, with a guide leading a group of up to eight. The route takes in rice fields, villages, Wat Ton Kwen, and the Ping River, with other local stops along the way. Pickup, helmet, gloves, bottled water, and food are included.

“The ride on the e-bikes were amazing. It took a little learning curve but after I caught on it was a breeze and fun. Our group of 8 wished there would have been more stops for explanations of what we were seeing. Other than that 'ride on'! Everyone enjoyed the ride, the experience and the lunch upon our return. We sat down with the owner, Jost and got more insights into Thailand and its wonderful people.”

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Chiang Mai: Half-Day Old Town Cycling Tour - Temples and Old Architecture Beyond the Main Streets
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Chiang Mai: Half-Day Old Town Cycling Tour

11.Half-Day Old Town Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 87 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Ride through Chiang Mai’s old town and nearby lanes with an English-speaking guide, stopping at quiet temples, Warorot Market, and a blacksmith community. The three-hour outing includes a city bike, helmet, refreshments, snacks, lunch, and complimentary photos. Guides such as Vivi, Kom, and TK have led tours, though your guide may vary. Expect a gentle ride, with some traffic to navigate.

“Nice to see how the local area work in a day to environment and it gets you in the middle of it all with a gentle cycle from place to place”

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Colors of Chiang Mai Guided Bicycle Tour - Local lanes, village work and changing fields
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Colors of Chiang Mai Guided Bicycle Tour

12.Colors of Chiang Mai Guided Bicycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 4h 30m · from $38

Ride 20 to 25 kilometers through Chiang Mai’s quieter outskirts, along the Ping River and into historic Wiang Kum Kam. Your English-speaking guide leads you past temples, village life and seasonal fields, with stops for local food and explanations of Buddhist traditions. The 4.5-hour tour costs $38 and includes a bike, helmet, drinks and a Thai meal or snack.

“Great tour with a great guide. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Chiang Mai Night Bike Tour - From the meeting point to the Three Kings
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Chiang Mai Night Bike Tour

13.Chiang Mai Night Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $35Best value

Join a group of up to 10 for an evening ride through Chiang Mai’s old city. Your guide leads you past historic gates and temples, including Wat Chedi Luang, then helps you choose street food at Chiang Mai Gate Market. Bikes, helmets, water, snacks, and tasting food are included.

“Was a great experience! Dan(Don) was very chill and most importantly very good with directions. I felt entirely safe. Cause when arriving to Chiang Mai at first the traffic can be a bit surprising. Though no worries cause during the evening it’s a lot better/less hectic and there’Read more”

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LIFECYCLING - Half Day City Bike Tour - Chang Klang’s temples and small alleys
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LIFECYCLING – Half Day City Bike Tour

14.LIFECYCLING – Half Day City Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $42

Ride for about three hours with a guide through Chiang Mai, stopping at Wat Sri Suphan, Warorot Market, and the Chang Klang area. Expect temple visits, small lanes, local food tastings, and lesser-known places such as a vintage pharmacy. Bike, helmet, snacks, and a professional guide are included. Tours are limited to seven people.

“Great trip with friendly guide and complimentary good coffee and food. Good paste on trip without too many historical details.. 😃”

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Sticky Waterfall Cycling Tour - Riding forest tracks and country roads
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Sticky Waterfall Cycling Tour

15.Sticky Waterfall Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $81

Start in Chiang Mai at 8:30 am, ride from Mae Kuang reservoir on provided bikes, and cross the water by longtail boat to reach the trail. Expect forest paths, some rougher riding, snacks and support along the way, then 45 minutes at Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall and lunch. The group is capped at eight; guides Lek and driver Vivi have been praised for their help.

“Really wonderful ride! Lek is amazing on the bike and guided us well throughout the ride. Lots of good direction and riding tips on the hills and rougher terrain. Their driver, Vivi, was also wonderful and followed along in the support vehicle. Read more”

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