Chiang Mai E-bike Tour: Countryside, Rice Paddies & Temples

Four hours on flat paved roads through villages, orchards and temple grounds, powered by electric fatbikes.

A half-day guided e-bike ride through the countryside south of Chiang Mai old city, covering 35-40 km on flat paved roads past rice paddies, villages, orchards and four temples including Wat Ton Kwen. The electric fatbikes handle bumpy terrain better than standard bikes and let you cover more ground with less effort in the Thai heat. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch or snack, water, helmet, gloves and insurance are included; groups stay under eight riders.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike tour through Chiang Mai countryside

• Pickup from hotel to office
• Start cycling from Nam Phrae office
• Visit Wat Ton Kwen temple
• Cycle through rice fields and orchards
• Pass Wat Chang Nam archeological site
• Pass Wat Wang Sing Kham
• Pass Wat Chaiya Sathan
• Stop at several less touristic places
• Cycle along Ping River and villages
• Return to office and transfer back to hotel

The Experience

Nam Phrae, about 30 minutes south of Chiang Mai's old city center, is where the ride begins. A driver picks you up from your hotel, brings you to the office, and collects you again at the end—no separate transport to arrange. The electric fatbikes do the real work here: their wide tires grip bumpy roads that would rattle a standard bike, and the motor means you can ride 35-40 km without burning out in the heat. You'll need to be at least 150 cm tall and comfortable on two wheels, but the operator has guided riders into their eighties.

The route stays on flat, paved roads through the outer countryside. Wat Ton Kwen, an old Lanna-style temple, marks the beginning of the stops; from there the day moves through rice fields, orchards and small villages toward the Ping River. You'll also pass Wat Chang Nam (an archeological site), Wat Wang Sing Kham and Wat Chaiya Sathan. The guide—English-speaking and experienced—picks the pace and stopping times based on what the group wants to see, so you're not locked into a fixed schedule at each temple or viewpoint.

Lunch or a snack with bottled water comes partway through, depending on whether you're riding the morning or afternoon slot. Bring sturdy shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dusty; the operator provides the bike, helmet, gloves and insurance. If your hotel is more than 15 km from the office, they'll contact you to arrange an assembly point or discuss extra charges before you book.

What’s included

• Use of an electric fatbike, helmet and gloves.
• lunch with bottled water on the morning ride or snack, fruit and bottled water on the afternoon ride.
• hotel pickup and drop-off within 15 km of the office.
• insurance.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Buzzy Bee Bike Co., Ltd

Is this one for you?You'll cover 35-40 km of countryside in four hours without the strain of a standard bike in the heat—the electric motor and flat terrain make it possible to see temples, rice fields and villages without arriving exhausted. The fixed pickup time and included lunch mean you're not managing logistics on top of the ride itself.

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Top questions

How far is the ride, and what kind of terrain will I be on?

The e-bike route covers 35-40 km on flat, paved roads through the countryside around Chiang Mai. Most of the day is spent cycling through rice fields, orchards, villages and past temples, with stops at Wat Ton Kwen, Wat Chang Nam, Wat Wang Sing Kham and Wat Chaiya Sathan.

What's the difference between these electric fatbikes and a regular bike?

Electric fatbikes have wide tires that grip bumpy roads much better than standard tires, and a motor that helps you cover longer distances without exhausting effort in the heat. You feel less strain and can see more ground in the same time.

Is hotel pickup really included, and how does it work?

Yes, free pickup from your hotel to the office in Nam Phrae and back is included. The driver collects you 30-60 minutes before the ride starts; be ready in your lobby 60 minutes before the scheduled start time. If your hotel is more than 15 km from the office, the operator will contact you first to discuss options.

What happens if I've never ridden an e-bike before?

The bikes are suitable for all fitness levels and all ages over 150 cm tall. An experienced English-speaking guide leads the group and controls the pace and stops, so you're not on your own figuring out the bike or the route.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The e-bike, helmet, gloves, insurance, hotel pickup and drop-off, and either lunch (morning ride) or snack and fruit (afternoon ride) with bottled water are all included. Bring comfortable clothes, sturdy shoes and sun protection; you'll need a sarong if you plan to enter the temples, as they require covered shoulders and knees.

How many people will be on the ride?

Groups are kept to a maximum of eight riders, so the experience stays personal and the guide can adjust stops based on what the group wants to see.