Koh Yao Noi (Little Long Island) and Koh Yao Yai (Big Long Island) are two sleepy islands still enjoying a slow pace of life located in Phang Nga Bay, only 1 hours 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 these islands 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. The Koh Yao Expedition by bike tour isn’t all biking on the final day of this Cycling tour a boat trip to local islands that rise magnificently from the sea is included.
Pick-up Time: 07:15 – 08:30 depending on hotel location
Drop-off Time: 17:00 – 18:00 depending on hotel location
Cycling Distance: 85 KM
Support: No mini bus/support vehicle on Koh Yao Noi.
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What To Bring
- Sports shoes suitable for cycling
- T-shirt, shorts or long pants
- Sun cream, hat and sunglasses
- Camera and small back pack
Price includes:
- Minibus transfer to/from your hotel*
- Boat transfer to/from Yao Islands
- Two nights hotel accommodation
- Trek mountain bike and helmet
- Fruits, snacks and drinking water
- All meals**
- English speaking guide
- Insurance
Itinerary ideas
What to Expect on this Tour: This Biking tour combines small paved island roads with very little traffic as well as some off road dirt tracks through jungle areas and rubber trees. The distances covered are not excessive and anyone with a reasonable level of fitness will be able to enjoy this cycling tour. Some of the off road sections are hilly and can be a bit challenging but these sections are optional.
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Cycling on and off road in Yao Noi Island.
Check in to our hotel after lunch.
Optional afternoon ride for those that want to hit the trails. Or just chill at the beach or nap in a hammock, you decide. -
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Local boat from Yao Noi to Yao Yai Island. Explore the larger of the Yao Islands by mountain bike.
A few variations on the route and distance, depending on the groups biking abilities. -
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Full morning hopping from island to island for swimming and snorkelling.
After lunch on the Yao Islands we take the boat back to Phuket late afternoon.
Farmer and his cattle on Koh Yao
Unlike Amazing Bike Tours other tours on the mainland, our support vehicle does not join us on The Yao Islands. 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 our bags will be transferred to our accommodation by local transport
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