Why Cycling Abroad From Chang-Mai to Chang-Rai
For me, Japan is one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Japan has so much to offer to the foreigner tourist: great towns and cities, beautiful countryside, mountains, history and food. Above all, these are the Japanese people that are most special and welcoming.
Although this trip takes only 8 days, it is a real lifetime experience. Besides the scenic views, the small country roads and the food, these are the people, the Japanese famous hospitality that will buy your heart. I can promis you that after finishing cycling from Takayama to Kyoto you will say Arigato!
Our Cycling Trip From Chang-Mai to Chang-Rai in Brief
Trip Information
| Origin | Chiang Mai |
| Via | Chiang Mai |
| Destination | Chiang Rai |
| Distance | 185 Km |
| Cycling Level | Moderate |
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Chang-Mai to Chang-Rai Trip Details – Day by Day
Day 1
On the first day we meet at noontime at CDG airport. We unpack our bicycles and start our warmup riding to our first hotel, about 20Km north of Paris city center, for a good night’s sleep.
Day 2
After breakfast, we start our 62Km bicycle ride north of Pairs. We ride along paved and unpaved bicycle roads, as well as local streets. On our way, we visit the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, where Vincent Van Gogh died, on Jul 30, 2020. Our final destination is our small hotel near the town of Gaillon-Sur-Montcient, just 3 Km north of La Saine River, about 49Km west of Paris.
Day 3
On this day, we ride along the Saine River. Besides riding on some beautiful bicycle roads, we will visit Claude Monet’s garden at Giverny. We spend the night near Romilly-Sur-Andelle, just on the La-Andelle stream, 2 Km north of the Saine River.
Day 4
We continue riding along the Seine River, in some of it’s parts we are riding along La Seine à Vélo. Most of our ride today is south of the city of Rouen.
Day 5
This is the last day of riding along the Saine River. After visiting the charming and famous city of Honfleur, We finally reach our hotel, lays near the Atlantic ocean.
Day 6
On this day, we begin our 3 days riding along the beaches of Normandy. We spend the night near the village of Ver-sur-Mer.
Day 7
On this day we visit several places related to WW2.
Day 8
This is our last day in France. We ride to Cherbourg. After visiting the port, we board our Ferry for a 9 hours journey to the other side of the canal. We will arrive at the port of Portsmouth around 6 in the morning.
Day 9
After a breakfast at a local restaurant we start a relatively easy day on the English beautiful countryside, spending the night near Bordon.
Day 10
This is our final riding day. We continue riding towards London Heatrow Airport.
What’s Next
If you like this multi-day, self-guided touring bicycle trip from Chang-Mai to Chang-Rai, you are invited to contact me and get more detailed information, including variations to the basic trip, tips about the best season to travel and much more advice from my and other travelers experience. You are also welcome to check out some of my own bicycle trips to get an idea of this type of exciting cycling style.
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