6 Downhill Rides in Chiang Mai Between the Moat and the Mountains

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

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

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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2.No.1 Chiang Mai: Epic Doi Suthep Downhill MTB Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $74

Trade Chiang Mai’s streets for a guided downhill mountain bike ride through Doi Suthep National Park. The roughly nine-hour outing includes a village coffee stop, Mae Ping Valley views, a lakeside Thai lunch, hotel transport, bikes, safety gear, and a support truck. Guides Pom and Art are named by past riders, though guide assignments may vary.

“Wow, what a tour. It was crazy cold, wet and muddy the day of me tour. The staff are awesome. It was nice to be out there with a bunch of guys who seemed to be having as much fun as the group. The pads are a little wonky, but no big deal.”

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3.20km Downhill Mountain Biking Challenge Suthep M

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · 1 day · from $60Best value

Start high in Doi Suthep National Park and ride about 20km of mostly off-road tracks toward Huay Tueng Thao Reservoir. The day includes a skills briefing, mountain views, a stop near a Hmong village, lunch by the lake and time to swim. Guides have included Tony, Golf, Tui and Joe.

“Very organized and professional tour provider. My guide Joe was very patient and kind. In my opinion, this might be considered more of an intermediate level ride as opposed to beginner. Regardless, I had a great time and recommend this tour to others.”

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4.No.1 Chiang Mai: Advanced Downhill Mountain Biking, Suthep N.Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $74

Set out from Chiang Mai with a professional mountain-bike guide for a challenging descent from Doi Pui Summit at 1,550 metres. Expect forest tracks, hill-tribe villages, a coffee stop and a lakeside lunch, with bikes, protective gear, transfers and support included. This ride is aimed at confident intermediate and advanced riders.

“Het was een zware tocht vanwege de hevige regen begeleiding was prima”

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5.No.1 Chiang Mai: Advanced XC Downhill Biking, Doi Suthep N. Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $80

Start at Doi Pui for a guided ride through Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, descending roughly 1,200 meters on rough jeep roads and advanced single track. Expect forest and plantation routes, mountain views, a coffee stop, and lunch at Lake Huay Tueng Tao. Bikes, safety gear, water, transfers and a support truck are included.

“It was an excellent ride through the National Park and farms. The bike is a hard tail but well maintained. A lot of the ride is on farming access roads but they are still pretty steep, rutted and challenging. No jumps or drops, so I would rate the doRead more”

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6.Doi Suthep National Park To Chiang Mai Beginner Downhill Mountain Biking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $79Top rated

Start in Chiang Mai at 9:30 am, ride a guided downhill route from Doi Suthep National Park toward Huay Tung Tao Lake, and finish with lunch by the water. Bikes, safety gear, water, and round-trip town transfers are included. Beginner instruction is offered, and guide Tui has been praised for his patience.

“It was exciting, challenging and the views are fantastic. Felt safe because the instructors were so patient, gave close guidance during the ride. Highly recommend!”

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