Thailand Heritage Plains via Uthai Thani

Day 1: Bangkok – Uthai Thani (transfer day, no cycling)
Your journey begins mid-morning with a pickup in Bangkok. You travel north through the central plains, stopping at Wat Khun Inthapramun to see one of the country's largest reclining Buddhas resting in open fields. After lunch you reach the charming riverside town of Uthai Thani, where life unfolds gently along the Sakae Krang River. Before sunset, a boat ride takes you to discover Thailand's last authentic raft-house community.

Day 2: Uthai Thani loop – transfer to Sukhothai (27 km; flat)
Early risers can visit the lively riverside morning market before breakfast. You then set off on the Uthai Thani loop from the heart of town, winding around Thepo Island through paddy fields, small cattle farms and quiet lanes, with an optional ferry crossing to the dazzling Wat Chantaram. After lunch, your support vehicle carries you north to Sukhothai, Thailand's first capital.

Day 3: Sukhothai loop (21 km; +50 m)
The day is devoted to Sukhothai and its treasures. You ride peacefully among the ruins of the ancient city, capital from the 13th to 15th century and birthplace of the Thai alphabet, pausing at masterpieces such as Wat Mahathat and Wat Si Chum. In the afternoon you can try your hand at traditional amulet making with a descendant of a Royal Mahut.

Day 4: Sukhothai – Bang Khlang (35 km; flat)
After a relaxed start, you leave Sukhothai on quiet rural roads toward the hamlet of Bang Khlang, trading ancient temples for open countryside. Your destination is Maison de Sukhothai, a charming guesthouse run by the warm Khun Tong, who loves to welcome travellers into her village and her kitchen. A home-cooked dinner is included.

Day 5: Bang Khlang – Si Satchanalai (46 km; flat)
After a hearty breakfast, you ride a mix of dirt tracks and quiet back roads through rice paddies and rural villages. You pause in the provincial town of Sawankhalok — local temples, street art and a bustling market — before rolling on to the magnificent UNESCO site of Si Satchanalai, where Sukhothai-era temples lie quietly among forested grounds.

Day 6: Si Satchanalai – Ban Na Ton Chan (31 km; +110 m)
Leaving Si Satchanalai, you stop at a pottery workshop where ceramics are still made with 700-year-old techniques, then ride through peaceful countryside to the remarkable village of Ban Na Ton Chan. Nestled in a valley, this community preserves its traditions and a sustainable way of life — weaving, natural dyeing, a wooden-cart ride and an included home-cooked dinner.

Day 7: Ban Na Ton Chan – Laplae (49 km; +120 m)
The road ahead is full of discoveries. On quiet paved roads and gentle dirt tracks, you cross a mosaic of rice paddies, small villages and roadside temples toward the relaxed town of Laplae. Arriving later in the day, you can wander its traditional wooden houses, visit the local temple or ride out to nearby waterfalls, and sample the famous Laplae crêpe.

Day 8: Laplae – onward journey (departure)
Your last morning in Laplae is yours to savour. Depending on your next destination, the team can arrange a private transfer by car or train — north to Chiang Mai, south to Bangkok, or further afield. Trains from nearby Uttaradit station depart in the early afternoon.