We stop frequently to visit temples, rural scenes, and historical sites and national parks. A vehicle follows us for the entire journey, so exhausted riders can skip the tougher sections if they wish. There is one tough uphill and some long days on the flats, so being prepared physically will make this a more enjoyable trip for you. Sharing the road with ox carts, horse carriages, local cyclists, and waving children will indicate how out there we are. We ride 736 km, mostly on back lanes and quiet roads through scenic countryside, and pass many villages where you will find the locals curious, friendly, and polite. You will need an adventurous spirit to join this tour as there are climbs, some dirt track routes, and roads that are not in the best condition. What an adventure through two countries that are guaranteed to capture your imagination and heart! Our next stop is Bago with more impressive pagodas before we arrive in Yangon for our last destination and iconic Shwedagon Paya. We meet up with local pilgrims as we join them for a visit to the stunning Golden Rock. A flat and easy ride takes us to Mawlamyine, made famous by both Rudyard Kipling and George Orwell.Īfter a visit to the world's largest gigantic reclining Buddha we ride through rural countryside truly off any path. We spend two nights in Hpa An so we can explore the picturesque countryside filled with caves, springs and temples. One of the longest cycling days, we have is along dirt and sealed roads to the waterfalls of Lan Sang National Park.Īt Mae Sot, we cross into Burma and have our only significant climb of the tour as we ride up and over to Kawkareik. We continue on quiet roads through rural Thailand to Uthai Thani and the old fortress of Kamphaeng Phet. From here we head north to the historical park of Ayutthaya, which was sacked by the Burmese.
The tour starts in Thailand's bustling capital of Bangkok where a sunset ride introduces us to the landmarks of the capital.
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