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Thailand by bicycle

Thailand is the land of smiles, orchids and lotus flowers, and is also known for its tropical sandy beaches.

Thailand by bicycle

Travelling by bicycle

Those who love warm, tropical weather, want to enjoy these attractions and avoid mass tourism should choose the bicycle as their means of transport.

Roads and communication

Cycling in Thailand is phenomenal. Thousands of side roads, well-developed main roads usually with wide shoulders, and generally respectful road users make cycling safe and a real pleasure. Apart from a few provinces in the southeast, Thailand is easy to travel around because people are very helpful and, even in remote places, usually speak at least a few words of English. Modern Thailand is well organised, structured and very inexpensive for Europeans.

Bangkok as a starting point

As saving money is usually important on long trips, it is worth noting that flights to Bangkok are generally the cheapest to Asia. For this and many other reasons, many touring cyclists start or finish their trip in Bangkok.

Country and travel information

Thailand has a lot to offer to its visitors: An ancient culture and its heritage, excellent food, amazing landscapes and nature can be found everywhere. Traditional customs can still be intimately experienced, especially for those on a bicycle able to avoid the mass tourism. It’s also great that in Thailand theft and violent crime is like in most Asian countries almost non-existent. Thailand offers easy access to Malaysia, Laos & Cambodia which are all countries where LA VUELTA DEL MUNDO has experience and are happy to share with you in our workshops and consultations sessions.

What to expect in Thailand?

Thailand is perhaps the most popular tourist destination in Asia. Cycle touring this country allows you to uncover by far more aspects than mass tourism would ever reveal.