Phuket – Phang Nga Explorer

Day 1 Pick up at your hotel in Phuket and transfer to Khok Kloy

In the afternoon, we will pick you up at your Hotel on Phuket Island. Pick-up time starting from 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm on appointment. Khok Kloy is located on the mainland in Phang Nga Province. It takes only 5 minutes to get to beautiful Natai Beach and it’s a 25 minutes car ride to Phuket Airport. In late afternoon we fix the bikes for next days first stage. After a short briefing we handover our premium Chilli Cycling team jersey to you.

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Day 2 Let’s get on the bikes | Afternoon boat trip into Phang Nga Bay

Stage 1 Khok Kloy — Phang Nga 76 km | 47 miles flat and slightly undulating

We depart in the morning from our hotel in Khok Kloy. The road to Phang Nga leads through a lovely tropical landscape. In the afternoon we glide in longboats through a world of stony islets, overgrown with lush green vegetation. The Phang Nga Bay National Marine Park is renowned for its unspoilt mangrove landscape. You may recognise the rock formations from the James Bond film "The man with the golden Gun", giving the trip its name as the "James Bond Island Tour".

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Day 3 Optional canoe tour on Phanom river

Stage 2 Phang Nga — Khao Sok National Park 105 km | 65 miles flat and undulating

After passing Thaput, we pedal on a quiet and nice rural road to Phanom. The majestic limestone rocks topped with jungle vegetation stay with us today. We finally reach to Khao Sok National Park head quarter. As optional part of the program we spend the afternoon exploring the nearby river on a canoe tour. Bizarre limestone rock formations and dense jungle pass us by. The Khao Sok National Park is famous for its huge variety of plants and wildlife.

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Day 4 Relax at the Andaman Sea

Stage 3 Khao Sok National Park — Khao Lak 81 km | 50 miles mainly flat

Shortly after the start, there is a slight descent that leads us right through the jungle. After enjoying a breath-taking view on top, we head towards Takua Pa Old Town. We cycle on a quite side road through the ever-changing countryside and travel through idyllic villages with fantastic mountain views. Let’s have a short picture stop at the Tsunami Memorial. In the afternoon there is plenty of time for swimming and relaxing, with the luxury of both a swimming pool and the sandy beach to choose from.

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Day 5 End of a wonderful cycling experience | Transfer to your place in Phuket

Stage 4 Khao Lak — Khok Kloy 72 km | 45 miles flat, slightly undulating

Passing Thung Maprao, we pedal virtually traffic-free through rubber tree and palm forests with an impressive mountain backdrop in the background. On perfect flat roads we arrive to Thai Muang Beach and having a refreshing coffee break. We follow the stunning coastal road back to Natai Beach. The tour ends after taking awesome pictures on majestic Natai pier. In the early afternoon we transfer you to your hotel on Phuket island. Transfers to other destinations on request. Holiday extensions could be arranged by us.

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