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Koh Yao Mountain Bike Adventure: 3 days and 2 nights
Koh Yao Noi (Little Long Island) and Koh Yao Yai (Big Long Island) are two sleepy islands still enjoying a slow pace of life located in Phang Nga Bay, only 1 hour's boat ride away from the international resort island of Phuket.
The moment you step on to these islands the usual stress and worries of every day life melt away and the island pace of life gets a hold of you. While Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist country, these islands are populated by peaceful Muslim communities that make a living from fishing, rice farming and rubber tree plantations. The recent arrival of tourism to these islands hasn’t affected the warm welcoming locals.
This bike tour through these islands will have you cycling through a small market town, rice paddies, past mosques and fishing villages, through areas of natural jungle rich in plant life and fauna.
The Koh Yao Escape by bike tour isn’t all biking, you will also visit the artistic locals who create Batik Paintings and you will have the opportunity to create your own Batik Painting. On the final day of this Cycling tour a boat trip to local islands that rise magnificently from the sea is included.
Trip profile:
This bike tour combines small paved island roads with very little traffic with some off road dirt tracks through jungle areas and rubber trees. The distances covered are not excessive and anyone with a reasonable level of fitness will be able to enjoy this tour.
Some of the off road sections are hilly and can be a bit challenging but these sections are optional. Unlike other tours on the mainland, no support vehicle will accompany you on The Yao Islands. Mini buses will provide transport from your Phuket hotel to the pier, once you arrive in Koh Yao Noi after a 1 hour scenic boat journey your bags will be transferred to your accommodation by local transport.
Facts & Figures:
Tour Cost : 12,900 Thai Baht
Single Supperment : 2,000 Thai Baht
Bike Rental : Include
Total Distance : 85 km.
Trip Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Days Cycling : 2
Terrain : Small Island roads and off road dirt tracks.
Vehicle Support : Not available on Koh Yao Expedition Tour.
Group Size : Minimum 2, Maximum 14
Food : All meals are included with the exception of breakfast on day 1 and dinner on day 3
Scenery : Breath Taking
HINT: Consider combining this great 3 day cycle ride through the Koh Yao islands with a short community homestay with villagers of Koh Yao Noi.
The entry in bold at end of each day indicates the accommodation usually used. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
After a 1 hour scenic boat trip you arrive in Koh Yao Noi. Then, following a short ride you can visit some Islanders who make Batik paintings. Feel free to try yourself. Then continue onwards a short way and arrive at your accommodation. A breathtaking view awaits you from these bungalows perched on the hillside. After lunch and some time spent enjoying the view you will do a circular bike ride of the island. Circular route is only 18km with only a few hills. There is an optional off-road route for those with the fitness level and off-road ability.
After making a circumference of the island you will arrive at a seafood restaurant by the ocean where you can enjoy spectacular sunset. After dinner local transport will bring you and your bikes back to your accommodation for a good night's sleep.
On the Island of Koh Yao Yai you will ride a circular route, past paddy fields and buffalo’s and amazing ocean views. Part of the loop is some enjoyable off road trails. your lunch stop is by beach side restaurant with views across water towards Krabi. you bike back to the pier and cross back to Koh Yao Noi and cycle back to your accommodation. Local transport will take you to the small village in the evening so you can enjoy dinner in a small welcoming restaurant.
Day 3: After breakfast a short ride to the pier where you will take a boat and cruise to the north of the island and visit the famoyou “Big Tree”, and the picturesque “Three Islands” Don’t forget your camera. After your scenic boat ride you return to the pier and enjoy some local cuisine. A short ride brings you back to your bungalows to collect your belongings, these will be transferred to the pier as you pedal your way there. After a 1 hour boat journey you are back on Phuket Island. Transfer to your hotel or Phuket airport.
