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Mae Taeng Valley: Mountain Biking, Rice Farms & Sticky Waterfall — Full Day

Guided cycling through northern Thailand's irrigated farmland, rice paddies, and Buddhist temple, returning to Chiang Mai by evening

This full-day cycling loop departs Chiang Mai for the Mae Taeng Valley, a rural region one hour north where rice cultivation sustains year-round thanks to irrigation from the Mae Ngat Dam. A guide leads riders through farmland and village trails on mountain bikes, stopping to learn how rice is grown and processed in this fertile zone. The route passes Wat Ban Den, a working Buddhist temple, and includes a Thai lunch in a garden setting. The afternoon features an optional second cycling loop before a visit to the valley's mineral-rich "sticky waterfall"—a limestone formation where the water's high mineral content allows swimmers and climbers to adhere to the rock face. Hotel pickup and return to Chiang Mai by 5:00 PM are included.

Highlights

Guided cycling loop through Mae Taeng Valley: scenic countryside, local farms and rice cultivation insights
Visit to Wat Ban Den, an active Buddhist temple set within the valley's agricultural landscape
The Sticky Waterfall: a mineral-rich natural feature where high mineral content allows climbers to ascend the rock face; suitable for moderate fitness levels with guide supervision
Thai lunch served at a local restaurant or farm setting, included with the full-day itinerary
Optional afternoon cycling loop on quieter valley roads and village paths; available subject to weather and guide confirmation

Day by day

1Mae Taeng Valley Cycling: Farmland, Temple & Sticky WaterfallMae Taeng Valley · Sticky Waterfall · Chiang Mai hotel · Wat Ban Den · garden setting

Meet at your Chiang Mai hotel for a one-hour transfer to Mae Taeng Valley. Upon arrival, begin a guided mountain-bike loop through the valley's rice paddies, farmland, and village roads. Throughout the route, your guide shares insights into how rice thrives year-round in this region, sustained by irrigation from the nearby Mae Ngat Dam. Stop at points of interest to observe local agriculture and farming practices firsthand. The morning loop includes a visit to Wat Ban Den, a working Buddhist temple within the valley landscape. Break for a Thai lunch in a garden setting with fresh fruit. In the afternoon, take an optional second cycling loop to further visit the valley's picturesque roads and quieter passages, or rest and prepare for the final activity. End the day at the Sticky Waterfall, a limestone-based natural feature whose mineral-rich water creates conditions that allow swimmers and climbers to ascend the rock face—a notable contrast to conventional waterfalls. Return to Chiang Mai by private vehicle, arriving at your hotel around 5:00 PM.

Included

Transportation from/to Chiang Mai city by private vehicle
Drinking water during activities
Quality mountain-bike and cycling helmets
English speaking adventure tour guides
Thai gourmet lunch with fresh fruits

Not included

Beverages at local shops and restaurants.
Guide gratuities