Koh Yao Noi Bike Tour Details

Koh Yao Noi (Little Long Island) is a sleepy island still enjoying a slow pace of life located in Phang Nga Bay, only 1 hour’s boat ride away from the international resort island of Phuket.

The moment you step on to these islands the usual stress and worries of every day life melts away and the island pace of life gets a hold of you. While Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist country these islands are mainly populated by peaceful Muslim communities that make a living from fishing, rice farming and rubber tree plantations. The recent arrival of tourism to these islands hasn’t affected the warm welcoming locals.

Our Bike tour in Koh Yao Noi will have us Cycling through a small market town, rice paddies, past mosques and fishing villages, through areas of natural jungle rich in plant life and fauna.

  • Pick-up Time: 07:15 – 08:30 depending on hotel location
  • Drop-off Time: 17:00 – 18:00 depending on hotel location
  • Cycling Distance: 28 – 30 KM
  • Support: No mini bus/support vehicle on Koh Yao Noi.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a scenic boat trip from Bang Rong pier to Koh Yao Noi, a peaceful island near Phuket.
  • Explore the countryside of Koh Yao Noi on a morning bike ride, passing through forests, plantations & a fishing village.
  • Learn about sustainable agriculture & sip fresh coconut juice at a family-run farm.
  • Have a tasty Thai lunch by the beach with a fantastic view of the Andaman Sea.
  • Ride along the east coast in the afternoon, taking in ocean views and visiting a palm oil plantation.
  • This adventure combines nature, culture & beach fun in a 22 km cycling journey with hidden trails included.

Whats Included:

  • Lunch in a beachside restaurant
  • Snacks, water and soft-drinks
  • National Park fee
  • Biking helmets
  • English speaking licensed Thai guide
  • Hotel pick up

What To Bring:
Light Clothes, Swim Wear, Sun Screen, Shoes fit for cycling (flip-flops not recommended), A small backpack to carry your personal items.

Detailed itinerary ideas

This trip is good for people who are moderately fit and is family-friendly (suitable for kids aged 9 and up, or at least 140 cm tall). Just keep in mind that it can be physically demanding in hot and humid weather.

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    07h30 – 08h00: Pick-up from the hotel, transfer to Bang Rong pier
    08.40h: Departure by boat from Phuket to Koh Yao Noi
    09.30h: Arrival at Koh Yao Noi, briefing and start of the morning part of the full-day bicycle tour, which covers ca. 12 km by mountain bike, on and off road. Stop at a rubber plantation, cross rice paddies, mangrove forests, village on stilts, etc.
    12.30h: stop at a quiet beach for lunch, swimming and relaxing ( swimming possible at high tide)
    14.30h: Departure by mountain bike for ca. 10 km cycling along the east coast of Koh Yao Noi, with impressive views of Phang Nga Bay, stop at palm oil plantation
    16.00h: Departure by boat from Koh Yao Noi to Phuket
    16.35h: Arrival at Bang Rong pier in Phuket
    16.30 Transfer to your hotel.

Support

Some of the off road sections are hilly and can be a bit challenging but our route can easily be modified to suit the groups Biking abilities. Unlike Amazing Bike Tours other tours on the mainland, our support vehicle does not join us on Koh Yao Noi. Our mini buses will provide transport from your Phuket hotel to the pier, once we arrive in Koh Yao Noi after a 1 hour scenic boat journey we will be by our self with out mini bus/support vehicle for this Bike Adventure Tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Generally we use Trek Marlin 6 mountain bikes, this brand of mountain bike provides very tough, reliable, quality frames and all parts are of very high quality. The range of gears also makes tackling the hilly sections much easier.

The reason why we choose Mountain Bikes over road bikes, despite many sections of our tours being on good condition roads, some sections of roads can have potholes, poor top surface, sand and mud. Many of our bike tours also include off road sections which means road bikes are not suitable for our Southern Thailand mountain bike tours.

Our Trek Mountain bikes are changed every few seasons plus are kept well maintained and serviced, all bikes are completely checked before the start of each tour.

  • Amazing Bike Tours staff always carries spares in case of emergency.
  • If you have a flat tyre that needs some air or an inner tube that needs changing our tour leaders are hands on and will take of this.
  • We supply bike helmets with our bikes which must be worn when cycling. If you have you own feel free to bring it.
  • Our bikes are equipped with a single cage for holding a water bottle. If you prefer more please bring an extra cage and we will fit it for you.
  • If you used to using SPD pedals and would like to do so during our bike tour, please bring your pedals, cleats and cycling shoes and we will fit them for you.
  • Each evening our team will give the bikes a clean and check over so every thing is ready before the start of cycling the next day.

If you prefer to bring your own bike please do, after all using a piece of equipment you are familiar with is always more preferable. However if you do bring your own bike it must be thoroughly serviced before joining our bike tour.

As our mountain bike tours include bike rental we will deduct a small fee for those that supply their own bike.

Our road bike tours do not include bike rental. You can bring your own road bike or rent one from us for an additional charge.

If you bring your own bike please accept we can not be held responsible for minor damage or scratching that can occur when loading or unloading the bikes from our support vehicles.

Amazing Bike Tours has a fleet of Trek Emonda ALR5 (2018 model) road bikes in frame sizes 50-62cm.

For our Road Bike Tours many guests chose to bring their own bikes, joining a longer tour it can be nice using a bike you are familiar with and comfortable using. However that does mean you will have very little luggage allowance left for personal items if you travel with your own bike. You can avoid the trouble of travelling with your road bike by renting one of our Trek Emonda ALR5 road bikes.

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We'll help plan your trip based on you like and want to do. We know a lot about the place you're gomg. so we can give you good advice. WIIether you're into history, food, or culture, ue'll make sure your trip is just right for you. With us. your travel will be easy and fun!

Personalised design

We'll help plan your trip based on you like and want to do. We know a lot about the place you're gomg. so we can give you good advice. WIIether you're into history, food, or culture, ue'll make sure your trip is just right for you. With us. your travel will be easy and fun!

Personalised design

We'll help plan your trip based on you like and want to do. We know a lot about the place you're gomg. so we can give you good advice. WIIether you're into history, food, or culture, ue'll make sure your trip is just right for you. With us. your travel will be easy and fun!

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