E-Bike Chiang Mai: 35-40km guided ride through hilly countryside

Ride farther and cooler on fat-tire e-bikes, no pedaling struggle required

You cycle 35-40km through Chiang Mai's outer hills on an electric fatbike with a guide, stopping at temples like Wat Umong and Wat Ton Kwen, villages, and viewpoints. Hotel pickup and lunch are included. The ride takes a half-day and suits anyone over 150cm tall with moderate fitness. The e-motor means age and fitness level matter less than on a regular bike.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half-day E-bike tour around Chiang Mai

• Pickup from hotel to office
• Start E-bike ride from Nam Phrae
• Cycle through hilly paved roads
• Visit Wat Umong temple
• Stop at Wat Phrathat Doi Tham and Wat Ban Pong
• Pass by Royal Flora gardens
• Visit Wat Ton Kwen temple
• Make several other stops on route
• Return to office and hotel drop-off

The experience

The bikes are already waiting when you arrive at the office in Nam Phrae, about 30 minutes south of Chiang Mai's old city center. They're wider than normal road bikes (fat-tire electric bikes, actually), and the moment you sit on one, you feel the difference. The motor takes the edge off the Thai heat and the bumpy sections, which means you're not fighting the terrain just to stay upright. Your guide runs through the basics: helmet, gloves, how the pedal-assist works, and then you're rolling out onto paved roads that wind through rice fields and past villages most tourists never see.

The route covers 35 to 40 kilometers and includes stops at temples like Wat Umong (the one locals call the jungle temple because it sits half-buried in forest), and Wat Ton Kwen, an old Lanna-style temple at the end of the morning section. You're not rushing between them. The guide stops when the group wants to look at a view, photograph orchards, or just catch breath in the shade. Wat Phrathat Doi Tham and Wat Ban Pong come up along the way too, but the ride itself is the point: the hilly scenery, the paved roads that let you actually enjoy the pedaling instead of fighting gravel, the villages you pass through where life is moving at a different pace. The e-bike means you can go farther without burning out, so you see more without it feeling like work.

Lunch and water come with the ride, and the group stays small, maximum eight people, so it doesn't feel like you're herding through a tourist gauntlet. Your guide speaks English and knows the area well enough to adjust stops based on who's in the group that day. The whole thing is half-day, which means you're back by early afternoon with time to do something else, or just sit somewhere quiet and process the fact that you just cycled through the real Chiang Mai on a bike that actually made it fun.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't have to figure out how to get to Nam Phrae or back. Just be ready in your lobby 60 minutes before the stated start time. The pickup window is 30 to 60 minutes, so they'll give you a more precise time if they can. Bring comfortable clothes, sturdy shoes, and that's mostly it. The bikes, helmets, gloves, insurance, all fees. It's all there.

What’s included

• Use of an electric fatbike, helmet, and gloves.
• hotel pickup and drop-off within 15km of the office.
• lunch and bottled water during the morning ride, plus snack and water in the afternoon.
• English-speaking guide.
• insurance.
• all fees and taxes. The route covers 35-40km on paved roads through the hills around Chiang Mai, with stops at temples including Wat Umong and Wat Ton Kwen, plus villages and viewpoints.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 13:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Thai

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Buzzy Bee Bike Co., Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the outer Chiang Mai landscape and temples without arranging your own transport or worrying about fitness: the e-motor and small group size mean you cover real distance and see real places without it turning into a slog.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the ride and how far do you actually cycle?

The route covers 35-40km total. It's a half-day experience, so you're out for roughly 4-5 hours including stops.

Is this suitable for people who aren't experienced cyclists?

Yes. The electric motor does much of the work, so fitness matters less than on a regular bike. Guides have taken customers over 80 years old. You do need to be at least 150cm tall and have moderate fitness.

What temples do you stop at?

Wat Umong (the jungle temple, halfway through), Wat Ton Kwen, Wat Phrathat Doi Tham, and Wat Ban Pong. Other stops depend on group interest.

Is hotel pickup really included?

Yes, free pickup and drop-off from your hotel are included. Be ready in your lobby 60 minutes before the start time. If your hotel is more than 15km from the office, they'll contact you to arrange alternatives.

What's included in the price?

The e-bike, helmet, gloves, lunch, water, guide, insurance, all fees and taxes, and hotel transport.

What's the maximum group size?

Eight people maximum.

What should I bring?

Comfortable clothes, sturdy shoes, and a good mood. Everything else (bike, helmet, gloves, water, snacks) is provided.

Are the roads paved?

Yes, the route is mainly on paved roads, though some sections are slightly bumpy. That's why the fat tires and e-motor make a difference.

What if the tour doesn't have enough people to run?

If the minimum number of travelers isn't met, you'll be offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.