Mountain Bike Tour Koh Yao Noi from Phuket: Rice Fields & Beaches

Pedal through rice fields and rubber forests, meet locals on a farm, swim at an empty beach

A full-day mountain bike tour on Koh Yao Noi from Phuket takes you through countryside and coastal routes on a small group ride with an English-speaking guide. You cycle roughly 22 km across rice paddies, mangrove forests, rubber plantations and a village on stilts, stop at a self-sufficient farm, then break for lunch and swimming at a quiet beach on the island's east coast. Van transfer from central Phuket hotels, National Park entry, meals, water and bike helmets are included.

The Experience

The day starts with a van pickup from your Phuket hotel and a scenic boat ride to Koh Yao Noi—either 30 or 60 minutes depending on which boat type runs that day. Once on the island, the morning ride covers about 12 km through the main market town, past mangrove forests thick with roots, through rubber plantations where trees are tapped for latex, and into a fishing village built on stilts over the water. The pace stays easy with regular stops so the guide can point out the landscape and answer questions.

Mid-morning you visit a farm surrounded by rice paddies to learn how the locals farm sustainably. The guide explains what grows where and why the island's agriculture works the way it does. By midday you reach a quiet beach on the island's quieter side for a picnic lunch, time to swim if the weather holds, and a chance to rest before the afternoon ride. The second half of the day is mostly on paved roads running along the east coast, where you cycle past wide ocean views and empty beaches, with a stop at a palm oil plantation to see how that crop is grown.

The total biking distance is roughly 22 km split across the morning and afternoon, with the route sometimes shifting based on weather or ground conditions. Your guide speaks English and carries insurance for the group. Helmets, snacks, water and soft drinks come with the tour, so you only need to bring sunscreen and a willingness to ride in heat and humidity.

What’s included

• Round-trip van transfer from central Phuket hotels (Kata, Karon, Patong, Kamala, Surin, Bang Tao and others).
• scenic boat ride to and from Koh Yao Noi.
• English-speaking licensed Thai guide.
• National Park entrance fee.
• lunch, snacks, water and soft drinks.
• bike helmet and insurance.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?Six hours is long enough to cycle two separate routes and swim at a beach, but short enough to leave your afternoon free if you're staying in Phuket. The small-group format and regular stops mean you're not racing—it's built for average fitness levels and families with kids old enough to ride, not for speed or solitude.

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Top questions

How far is it from Phuket to Koh Yao Noi, and how do I get there?

The boat ride from Phuket to Koh Yao Noi takes either 30 or 60 minutes depending on the boat type that day. Your van transfer from your Phuket hotel is included in the price, and you'll ride the boat with the group before the cycling begins.

What's the total distance I'll be cycling on this tour?

The total biking distance is approximately 22 km split between the morning ride through rice fields and villages (about 12 km) and the afternoon ride along the coast (about 10 km), mostly on paved roads in the afternoon.

What will I see in the fishing village on stilts?

The fishing village on Koh Yao Noi is built over the water on stilts, and you'll cycle through it during the morning ride to see how the locals live and work. You may also spot water buffaloes resting in muddy pools nearby.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Yes, lunch is included and served at a quiet beach on the island's east coast at midday, where you'll also have time to swim and relax if weather permits.

Can children go on this tour?

Children are welcome from age 10 or a minimum height of 140 cm. The pace is not fast, the guide makes regular stops, and the route is family-friendly, though it is still physical work in hot and humid conditions.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The route sometimes changes depending on weather conditions to keep the group safe. On the rare occasion a tour must be cancelled, the operator will inform you in advance and offer an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund.