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Cha Am Coastal Ride & Wildlife Sanctuary — 1 Day from Hua Hin

Bicycle along Thailand's Royal Coast, climb to forest viewpoints, and walk through a wildlife rescue center near Hua Hin

This full-day outing from Hua Hin combines coastal cycling, hilltop temple visits, and a guided tour of a working animal sanctuary. You'll ride hybrid bicycles along Cha Am Beach Road with sea breezes and ocean views, stop at a working seafood pier to observe the fishing trade, ascend stairs through Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park to a panoramic viewpoint, see Thailand's largest Naga statue at Wat Tham Chaeng, and walk through the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand to learn about the rescue and rehabilitation of wild animals. The route is designed for riders of mixed fitness levels, with a support vehicle following throughout the day and extended cycling options available for stronger riders. A Thai buffet lunch is included before the wildlife sanctuary portion.

Highlights

Bicycle ride along Cha Am Beach Road on the Royal Coast with coastal views and sea breeze
Saphan Pla Seafood Market & Pier — active fishing community with fresh catch on display
Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park — stairway climb to panoramic viewpoint and garden walk
Wat Tham Chaeng temple — viewing Thailand's largest Naga mythical serpent statue
Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand — guided walk through rescued and rehabilitated wild animal center
Modern hybrid bicycle and helmet provided; support vehicle follows throughout for safety

Day by day

1Cha Am Coastal Cycling, Forest Viewpoints & Wildlife SanctuaryCha Am Beach Road · Saphan Pla Seafood Market & Pier · Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park · Wat Tham Chaeng · Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand

The day begins with a bicycle ride along Cha Am Beach Road, part of Thailand's designated Royal Coast route. You'll pedal with consistent sea breezes at your back, passing open ocean views as you move toward Saphan Pla Seafood Market & Pier. This working fishing community offers a brief stop to observe local fishermen and view the day's fresh catch in the open-air market. From the pier, you continue riding to Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park. Here you'll climb a set of stairs to reach a hilltop viewpoint overlooking the landscape below, then take a walking route through the park's maintained gardens to observe local flora. The bikes are then loaded into the support vehicle for transport to Wat Tham Chaeng, a temple notable for housing Thailand's largest Naga statue—an intricate representation of the mythical serpent carved at grand scale. After a Thai buffet lunch, you transfer to the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand for a guided "Walk on the Wild Side." The tour introduces the foundation's rescue and rehabilitation work, with opportunities to learn individual animal stories and understand the center's conservation efforts. A support vehicle returns you to your hotel in Hua Hin at the end of the day. Extended cycling is available for riders seeking additional distance during the route's early sections.

Included

TOUR GUIDE – English speaking guide (on bike)
SUPPORT VEHICLE – Follows for safety, comfort & peace of mind
LUNCH – Assortment of premium Thai delicacies
WATER/SOFT DRINKS – During the ride
FRESH FRUIT – Chilled local fruits at rest-stops
FEES – Parks, boat rides & other entrance fees
TRANSFERS – From your hotel to unique cycling destinations (& back)
BIKES – Using modern Marin hybrid bicycles
HELMETS – Must be worn for your safety