Grassroutes Adventures are cultural experiences connecting you to the roots of bangkokvanguards founder Michael by exploring Thailand’s smallest province based on the story of his 94-year old grandmother. Venture off the beaten path and trace the world of Michael’s grandmother when she was a young lady, prior to modernization and mass tourism. What were favorite delicacies and common professions back then? How and where did people live and get around? Lets keep the memory of the old days alive, experience stunning scenery, the beauty and essence of rural Thailand while enjoying delicious food and supporting local communities. You can choose from three options – mountain bikes, e-scooters or multiple-transport to escape the city for a unique and memorable day.
✔ Explore the Amphawa Floating Market (on weekends only)
✔ Relax at the Bang Noi Floating Market (on weekends only)
✔ Experience local gems no other tourists visit
✔ Have riding the most picturesque and scenic biking trails
✔ Learn how to make Pomelo salad and/or other Thai delicacies
✔ Choose between mountain bike, e-scooter or multi-transport options to explore one one of Thailand’s most beautiful provinces
Join-in group rates:
4,500THB / Person 2 – 7 participants.
For private tours, please send us an email for price quotation.
DURATION: 7:30 – 20:00
Meeting: BTS STATION WONG WIAN YAI EXIT 2
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DIFFICULTY
Casual flat riding. Distance, approx. 30 km. Largely through small streets without traffic. Lots of stops in between. Not suitable for absolute beginners as we navigate through on stilted pathways in the plantation.
MINIMUM AGE
We do not provide the tour to children. The minimum age to participate is 14 years of age accompanied by a parent.
INCLUSIONS:
Licensed tour guide
Visit to the Maeklong Train Market, Amphawa and Bang Noi floating market.
Cooking Workshop at a pomelo farm.
Private taxi or private van charter.
Quality mountain bikes + lights + helmets.
Canals side lunch at an artist homestay.
Snack and drinks.
Insurance.
EXCLUSIONS:
Dinner
Personal expenses
Transfer to the meeting point in Bangkok
Transfer back to hotel (guests will be dropped off at a BTS Skytrain station unless it is a private tour)
NOTES:
Please let us know your BODY HEIGHT (in meters). Bring sunblock, comfortable clothes for cycling, small backpack to keep belongings.
Suffice to say the scenery was stunning, we travelled through wonderful quiet roads and tracks. Chatted to locals, stopped off at local farmers, snacks and breaks whenever you want, finished up back at the base camp. This tour really is a wonderful day. This is a relatively small organisation trying, and in my experience successfully delivering high quality experiences which offer good value for money. If you want something a bit different groups like the vanguards really should be one of your key places to go.
Graeme. Gateshead, United Kingdom
Impressive Insights and Amazing Places. I did the one-day Back2Basics tour with my parents and still can't get over my amazement. We have been to many breath-taking places such as seafood and floating markets, temples and hidden resorts, cities and landscapes - both crowded and empty.
Sina, Germany
We have done many tours all over the world. If you want something different away from the normal tourist trail to see the real life and meet Thai people please use this company. Last year we did the 360 tour around Bangkok city, this year the two day bike tour staying overnight... amazing!! Can't wait to come back next year and see where the team will take us...thank you ... so memorable!
Jane S., UK
“Not a Tour, an Experience”
rcatesby., Tucson AZ
“I'd give this 6 stars if I could”
Eigerdreamer., Michigan
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