We pick you up mid-morning from your hotel in Bangkok and head towards the start of our riding, 3.5 hours away.

After a brief bike fitting, we start riding along the coast for a short introductory ride to a beautiful trip!

Reaching Pranburi later in the afternoon will be the start of our daily habit of refreshing ourselves in the hotel's swimming pool or in the Gulf of Thailand.

We leave Pranburi beach at sunrise towards Sam Roi Yot (300 Peaks) National Park. This park has spectacular limestone formations and freshwater marshes in between the peaks.

We ride on quiet backroads along beaches with striking limestone peaks as our background. Today we have breakfast at a gem of a spot 22kms into the ride, before we continue towards the highlight of the day.

We will stop at the park and take a short boat ride to go visit Phraya Nakhon Cave and the incredible temple it hosts.

After the park, we have a short ride on the main road, about 20 km, before heading back to the coast. The final section is along the sea to Prachuap Khiri Khan.

We leave the hotel and ride along the beachfront road before hitting the main (but very quiet) road. We keep going well away from the main tourist areas and alternate between pleasant beach side stretches and winding roads through never-ending coconut plantations. A slow paced, contemplative ride just to be lived... We head to our resort for the day along a serene beach. At sunset, you should not miss the visit of Wat Tang Sai hillside temple overlooking the beach. One of the most beautiful temples in Thailand!

This can be a rest day for those who want, in which case they will be transferred to the next resort in the morning and may decide to relax by the pool, at the beach or wander through the village.

Some may even decide to go snorkelling nearby at the splendid tiny island of Koh Talu (optional).

For the others, we start the day on a beautiful stretch of road, riding beneath coconut trees as the sun rises. Following the Royal Coast Road, the scenery shifts—coconut groves give way to pine trees, creating a refreshing change in atmosphere. The shade is welcome as we continue with the sea on our left and farmland stretching out to our right.

Along the way, we stop to visit the secluded and little-known temple of Wat Khao Tham Ma Rong. Leaving the bikes at the foot of a hill, we walk up to discover a magnificent cave filled with dozens of Buddhas—and home to a colony of friendly bats.

The final stretch is shorter and partly shaded. We pause by the red cliffs before continuing on to our seaside hotel for a relaxing dip in the pool.

Today we ride along the Royal Coast Road, an amazing stretch giving us views of the sea and fishing villages again to one side and majestic mountains to the other. We are passing through Thailand's narrowest part as the border with Burma is less than 20 kms away at some points. We pedal through rubber tree and palm forests on some of the quietest roads until reaching the Kaeo Prasert Temple where we enjoy breath-taking views of the surrounding peaks. We end the ride in Chumphon, and enjoy the last dip of the trip in the sea or in the comforting salt-water pool.

We leave Chumphon behind today and start the second part of this journey. A section that is even more remote, authentic, and where cyclists are likely the only foreigners... Between coconut sugar production workshops, temples, and those always charming fishing villages, we'll continue to be amazed by the sights. Tonight, we'll stay in a small, quiet yet lively provincial town, perfect for an evening stroll.

A good breakfast, a coffee, and off we go through the lively morning market! We cross the river branch to make it onto small roads, then follow the coast here and there. The path is peaceful, and we get to enjoy one last day of sea air. At Cape Laem Sai, we will visit traditional silk weaving workshops. It's amazing to see that the same techniques are still being used after centuries of practice! We'll be staying by the sea once again before leaving the Gulf of Thailand tomorrow!

Today, we head out on small roads and venture inland. We'll quickly feel the coast is already behind us as we notice the elevation gain getting slightly more than over the previous stages. We are deep in rural Thailand, where tourists rarely venture. Don't hesitate to greet them with your best "wai". Tonight, you'll be staying by the river, in the stunning Khao Sok region, famous for its many towering peaks.

Today, we leave our hotel and head straight onto small roads, passing through rubber plantations, and endless palm trees. This stage is a road cyclist paradise, with rolling hills, good quality tarmac and jungle as far as the eye can see! We keep riding until Wat Bang Riang, a striking hilltop temple offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. From there, we have another 35km, a steep climb and a beautiful descent to our charming accommodation of the day.

For the last day of our cycling trip, we ride straight out of the hotel and head towards the Phang Nga bay, a cyclist's paradise through the jungle. We'll stop for coffee to take in the impressive views on the quiet waters and towering limestone peaks below (they indeed are what is called today 'James Bond island'). We will then cross the bridge to the big island of Phuket and celebrate! Only a few kilometers left to our hotel to relax with a glass in hand!

Our tour finishes here, and we bid farewell over breakfast.

You may want to stay on the island for some more discoveries, take a multi-day diving trip to the incredible Similan islands, or fly back to Bangkok or Chiang Mai for your next adventure!

Tip: we never recommend enough the island of Koh Yao Noi just a short boat ride away and yet so much more laid back than its famous neighbour.