Doi Suthep Downhill MTB Ride: 20+ km Summit to Lake

Drop through jungle, plantations and remote villages on a single downhill run.

A 20+ km downhill mountain bike ride in Chiang Mai that starts at the summit of Doi Suthep National Park and descends to Huay Tueng Tao Lake on rugged jeep trails through forest and hill tribe land. Hotel pickup and return are included, along with a professional guide, lunch at the lake, and a swim. The ride stops at a Hmong village for coffee and local interaction before the final descent through highland jungle to the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Doi Suthep–Pui National Park1h
2. Huay Tung Tao Lake1h

Epic Doi Suthep Downhill MTB Adventure

• Hotel pickup at 9:30 am
• Test ride bikes at city center shop
• Drive 45 minutes to Doi Suthep National Park
• Bike check and start downhill ride
• Ride to Ban Chang Khian Hill tribe village
• Break, meet locals, try local coffee
• Explore village and enjoy Mae Ping valley views
• Downhill ride through jungle and plantations
• Arrive at Lake Huay Tueng Thao
• Enjoy Thai lunch and swim
• Return to hotels by truck

The experience

Your day starts with a 9:30 am pickup from your hotel to the Pro-shop in the city center, where you test-ride the bike and get fitted with a helmet, gloves, and knee and elbow pads. A 45-minute drive takes you up to Doi Suthep National Park at 1,550 meters. After a quick bike check, you roll downhill to Ban Chang Khian, a hill tribe village where you stop to meet locals, drink fresh coffee at a hilltop plantation, and walk through the settlement. The views of the Mae Ping valley open up from here.

From the village, you ride a lengthy downhill stretch (with a few short climbs mixed in) through highland jungle and plantations on the way to Huay Tueng Tao Lake. The trails are rugged jeep tracks, not paved roads, and the descent is the heart of the day. A support truck follows the group, carrying water, first aid, and secure storage for valuables. The guides are certified in first aid and CPR, and they lead in English or Thai depending on the group.

The ride ends at the lake, where you eat a Thai lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available) at a lakeside restaurant, swim if you want, and rest before the drive back to your hotel. A hydration backpack and bottled water are provided throughout the day. The national park entry fee and insurance (250 THB per person) are separate. Optional gear like padded shorts, jerseys, and hiking shoes can be rented at the Pro-shop.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned van.
• professional mountain bike guide in English or Thai.
• well-maintained mountain bike in your size.
• helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads.
• hydration backpack and bottled water throughout the day.
• stop at a Hmong hill tribe village with local coffee.
• Thai lunch at the lakeside restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options.
• lake swim.
• support truck with first aid and secure storage for valuables.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (8 to 70 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 7.59

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided downhill ride through jungle and villages with set stops. Your guide handles navigation while you focus on the terrain. Choose it over self-guided options if you prefer structure, or over uphill rides if you're ready to descend.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

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 fit do I need to be to ride this trail?

The operator recommends at least a moderate level of physical fitness and advises against the ride for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. The 20+ km descent is the main effort. The support truck and guides manage the pace and can assist if needed.

What's the Ban Chang Khian village stop like?

Ban Chang Khian is a Hmong hill tribe settlement where you meet locals, try fresh coffee at a plantation, and walk through the village. The stop breaks up the ride and gives you time to explore and take in the views of the Mae Ping valley below.

Do I need my own mountain bike, or is one provided?

A well-maintained mountain bike in your size is provided and tested at the Pro-shop before you leave the city. Helmets, gloves, and knee and elbow pads are also included. Optional padded shorts and jerseys can be rented at the shop.

What happens if I can't find my hotel address in the pickup list?

Enter your exact address and any details in the special instructions tab at checkout. The operator will confirm your pickup time by email before the morning of the ride.

Is the lake swim included, or is it optional?

The swim at Huay Tueng Tao Lake is part of the day's itinerary after lunch, but it's optional. You can rest and relax by the water instead if you prefer.