Koh
Yao Noi Mountain Biking Day Trip
 If
you’re looking for a mountain biking day trip
that combines natural beauty with cultural charm, visit
Koh Yai Noi. This island has been able to maintain its
charm in spite of its close proximity to crowded Phuket
and Krabi. The pace of life of Koh Yai Noi is very relaxed.
Koh Yao Noi is predominantly a Muslim island, though
there are a few Buddhists living on the island too.
These are some of the most
laid-back, friendly, easy-going people you’ll
ever meet. 
Traffic is not a problem on the island, so we cycle
along the many smooth secondary roads without having
to worry about other vehicles. Travel on the roads as
you observe fishing villages, local shops, markets,
rubber plantations, farms and gardens.
There are also plenty of trails, both easy and challenging.
Single track trails are available too.
Your guide is our lead Thai cycling guide,
Mr. Run. Run was born and raised on Koh Yai
Noi. He knows every inch of the island and,
of course, every person on the island. Run has a very
warm and hospitable personality. He’s also safety
conscious and trained to international first aid standards.
Custom-tailored
Bike Tour (suitable for just about anyone)
Each trip is tailored to the participant’s desires.
We only run small-group biking trips,
so this is easy to coordinate. We have a few standard
routes that are suitable for the generally active
adventurer, but more challenging routes
are also available.
This cycling day trip includes a morning hotel pick-up
from any hotel on Phuket. You’ll take the public
ferry from Phuket to Koh Yai Noi. This is the fastest
and most environmentally-responsible way to get to the
island. The ferry transfer takes about one hour.
For
group bookings a private longtail transfer can be arranged.
Once on the island, Mr. Run will meet you at the main
pier to start your cycling adventure.
You’ll return to Phuket on the afternoon ferry.
Depending on where you’re staying on Phuket, you
should be back in your hotel by approximately 6:00 PM.
This trip includes all transfers, a
quality Trek mountain bike (with a helmet), lunch, snacks,
water, a complimentary ThaiCycle shirt and insurance.
 You
should bring riding shorts, gloves and suitable
shoes. If you wish to bring your own pedals, that’s
fine. If you have a Camelback or similar personal
hydration system, please bring it.
PaddleAsia / ThaiCycle does a lot of community
service work on Koh Yao Noi. We don’t just take
advantage of the villagers’ hospitality.
We are intimately involved in the community on many
levels and we have been cycling on Koh Yao Noi for over
a decade.
Minimum:
2 guests
Maximum:
8 guests
Price:
2,800 Baht per person. Group discounts
available
 We
also offer an easy five-day Coast to Coast Mountain
Biking Trip that misses most of the hills and the more
strenuous stretches. It incorporates air conditioned
guesthouse/hotel rooms each night along with terrific
traditional Thai food.
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"An engineer
designing from scratch could hardly concoct a better
device to unclog modern roads - cheap, nonpolluting,
small and silent..."
— Rick Smith, International Herald Tribune, May
2006 |
