Hi guys,

 

Can you recommend any places where I could spend 3 days while having options of doing something active during day ?

 

By active, I mean full-day trek from morning till night or a 2-day trek. I'd also be happy to rent a decent mountain bike and ride around jungle/hills/open terrain.

 

I've been to Chiang Mai twice in last few months and I'd like to explore something (not in the north). I'm trying to do some research, but I have troubles finding anything.

 

Help much appreciated !

Matt

Phu Kradung National Park, Loei. Probably closing for the rainy season soon, check that before going there. A steep climb up a mountain for about 4 hours. It can be done as a day trip. For a "base camp" use Chumphae, Khon Kaen. It is closer to the mountain, and closer to Bangkok, than is Loei city.

Edited June 28, 20179 yr by allane

If you are really into mountain biking, there's a group that goes out every month, based in Bangkok, but the trips are all located within a few hours of there.  Some great rides and some great people.

http://www.bangkokbikehash.org/

 

Here are some links I've collected over the years:

http://www.mountainbiketoursthailand.com/

http://thaicycle.com/

 

I don't know how much this will help you but every Thursday in the Bangkok Post "Life" section  they have a article on biking around Thailand called "Freewheel" where they highlight different bike trips around Thailand.    This week, today, they are featuring a trip to Chiang Rai.