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Phuket to Malaysia 10 Days / 09 Nights |
TRIP PROFILE
This cycling tour covers Thailand, and Malaysia. The trip starts at the Thailand famous beach town, Phuket, to cycle through the southern part of Thailand, then cross the border to cycle to Malaysia. We recommend to arrive in Phuket 1 or 2 days before the tour starts to enjoy the beach on your own. Thus we do not include Langkawi in Malaysia part as it requires to have boat trip to the Island. The highlighted places including Phuket, Krabi and the top 5 places to visit in Malaysia: Penang (George Town), Cameron Highlands (picturesque scenery of tea plantation), Batu Cave, Bustling Kuala Lumpur City. The trip finishes in Kuala Lumpur, the good airport to board the flight back home.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Phuket - Than Bok Kherani National Park (Cycling 72km)
After a seaside breakfast, take a short transfer about 1hour to our starting point near Wat Pa Tha Nun. There we start cycling on the small and paved back road through the villages towards Tha Yu River, where we stop for the first water break to refill the energy. After a short break, we keep cycling andcross the Phet Kasem Road continuing through the villages, pagodas, and schools. We keep cycling through the countryside scenery until we reach back the Phet Kasem Road and turn left for about 2km before turning left again on the small back road. We continue cycling for other 10km towards a local restaurant for lunch near Ruesi Sawan and Luk Suea Cave.
After lunch, we continue cycling for about 15km to Sa Nang Manora Waterfall, where we pause and pay a short visit to this quiet and nice atmospheric waterfall. After the visit, continue cycling for the last 3km to complete our ride today. Jump on the support vehicle and transfer about 50min to our resort near Than Bok Khorani National Park. (B,L,D)
Day 2: Than Bok Kherani National Park - Krabi (Cycling 58km)
After breakfast at the hotel, today we cycle from hotel to hotel all the way on the paved road. We will first start the visit for about 40min at Than Bok Khorani National Park featuring scenic waterfalls, underground caves & limestone mountains. After the visit, we continue the ride about 3km along the High Way 4 and then turn right along the small back road passing coconut farm, oil farm, rubber plantations, and through the Muslim villages, where we can understand more about their daily lives. We keep cycling until we reach out a local restaurant for lunch. After lunch, we continue cycling for the last 8km to our hotel in the early afternoon. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight in Krabi.
(B,L,D)
Day 3: Krabi - Hat Yai (Cycling 70km)
After breakfast at the hotel, jump on the support vehicle and transfer about 1h.40min to our starting point at Ban Phru Pi Police Station. There we start cycling on the tarmac back road through the villages and schools. We keep cycling along our beautiful road with the fresh air passing the coconut palm oil farms and rubber farm trees until our first water break of the day. After a short break, we continue cycling along the straight road about 4km, then turn left and keep cycling crossing the Sikao River and other canals with the stunning views towards our second water stop. There we turn right on a bit bigger road and ride to Ang Thong Waterfall, which has great breathtaking views. We spend about 20min here and continue about other 11km to a local restaurant a late lunch. After lunch, we continue the last 9km to complete the 69km and then transfer about 2h.20min to check-in our hotel. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight in Hat Yai. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Hat Yai - Penang (Cycling 73km)
After breakfast, jump on the support vehicle and transfer about 1h.20min straightly to the Malaysia Border for the visa processing. After the formalities, we will be transferred for another 1hour to the starting point at Pasar Pagi Sungai Korok. We start cycling along the National Road K2 for about 4km, then turn right along the small back road about 
10kmtowards the coast, where we stop for lunch.
After lunch, we continue cycling crossing the Jambatan Tok Pasai bridge and continue to cross the High Way No78 and turn right along the National Road K1 towards the coast again. There we continue cycling along the beautiful coastlines for about 40km until the T-junction, where we turn left and continue cycling about other 8km towards the beautiful Tupah Recreational Forest. We stop to visit the Bujang Valley Archaeological in a serene setting with Hindu temple ruins & a museum showcasing artifacts. After the visit, we transfer straight away about 1h.30min to our hotel in GeorgeTown. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight in George Town. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Georgetown - Ipoh (Cycling 81km)
After breakfast, take a short transfer about 1h.30min to the starting point. The first 6km is a bit busy, make sure that you are following the single pile. We ride about 6km on city road until we reach out Changkat Jering and turn left on the Road No1. We keep riding on the same road to our first water break close to Harmo Market. After a short break, we keep cycling towards Sungai Perak River for the second water break. There we continue riding on the same road for other 20km to a local restaurant for lunch. After lunch, we continue about other 15km on the same road to Chemor, where turn left on the Road A13 and cycle the last 15km to our hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Ipoh - Cameron Highlands (Cycling 88km)
After breakfast, we start cycling with easy 15 km out of town. Today, we have 50km hills but it is worth to cycle along the Tea Plantation toward the Camberon Highlands. After first 15km easy section, we continue cycling 10km more toward the water stop to get our energy for the hills. After the first water stop, we continue cycling 40km sections on the hills with a couple of rollers on the incline. There are a number of flat sections which make the climb less difficult. However, we will have a couple of stops to enjoy the picturesque of the scenery. Then we stop for lunch. After lunch, we cycle to the top of the mountain where there are a number of strawberry farms. The climbs are mostly around 3%-4% with a few steeper sections. After arriving the town of Cameron Highlands, we wander around to see the highlands if we still have energy. Dinner and overnight in Cameron Highland Town. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Cameron Highlands - Raub (93km)
Breakfast at the hotel. We cycle to Ringlet where we make our first water stop. Then we enjoy cycling on a long and fun descent road. Pay attention to the short sharp hills while enjoy the great scenery. The road is wide and quiet, and we might cycle passed by road cyclists or sport cars. We stop for lunch around 73km and then cycle the last 20km to Sungai Koyan, the Muslim village but still can find our well deserved post-ride beer before jump on the support van and transfer the last 45minutes to Raub. Dinner and overnight in Raub.
Day 8: Raub - Kuala Lumpur (Cycling 70km)
Today we ride from the hotel on the beautiful back road passing the coconut palm oil and rubber plantation farms. The road is a little up and down hill with the highest elevation is 164m. We ride for about 15km towards Krau Wildlife Reserve for the first water break. After a short break, we continue cycling on the small back road passing various plantations for other 15km to our second water break. After the break, we ride for other 10km for an early lunch or keep cycling for a late lunch about 1.30pm. We keep cycling along the beautiful back road until we reach out the High Way E8 and cross to small back road, where we cycle various stunning parks to our finishing point at Sg.Dua Waterfall. Jump on the support vehicle and transfer transfer to Kuala Lumpur. On the way, we stop to visit Batu Cave. Dinnr and overnight in Kuala Lumpur. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Explore Kuala Lumpur (No Cycling)
After breakfast at the hotel, today we start to capture the pictures at Petronas Twin Towers and the king’s palace. Then continue to the National Monument, National Museum, and Sultan Abdul Samad Building, and pause for a photo at the National Mosque, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, visit Little India, the outskirt township of Brickfields, a colorful modern Malaysian-Indian community. Visit a nearby Batik factory, a traditional Malaysian batik, to see how batik is printed or hand-drawn using wax and dye.
End our day at the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre where the finest Malaysian Pewters are crafted. Transfer back to thehotel and stay overnight in Kuala Lumpur. (B,L,D)
Day 10: Kuala Lumpur - Departure
Meet at the hotel with our supportive crew and transfer to the Airport to catch up your outbound flight back home. Say goodbye to your supportive crews!
TOUR INFORMATION |
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Total Distance |
605km |
Number of cycling days |
8 full days |
Road Surface |
This tour mostly follows paved roads and back road along the ocean and villages which are great for cycling. |
Support |
Support van including spare part, cool box and back up service |
Group |
Minimum 5. Maximum 25. |
Staff |
Groups of 6 or more, a Cycling Tour Leader, plus English-speaking cycling guide, drivers and assistants. Groups of 4-5 will be led by our local guide and our local support team. |
Food |
All meals are included (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as mentioned in Itinerary. |
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
- Arrival / departure group transfers by air-conditioned
- Air-conditioned van during tour for participants & luggage
- Accommodation in 3* category hotels
- 1 Tour Leader
- 1 Local English-Speaking Cycling Guide
- Full Board Meals
- Water, fruits & snacks during cycling - coolbox
- Support vehicle with driver / spare bikes & parts
- First Aid Kits
- All entrance fees during the trip
TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:
- International Flights
- Departure Tax
- Visa fees, please contact us.
- Alcoholic, and other beverages during meals
- Tips for guides & drivers
- Personal travel insurance
- Any services not mentioned in itinerary