Central Tour de Thailand 2012 Itinerary
Ayutthaya to Prachuap Khiri Khan – 500 miles / 800 kms
We recommend riders arrive a little early to Kanchanaburi to enjoy the many tourist attraction in he area. There are plenty of other things to do, and we will be more than happy to help you find what it is you are looking for.
If participants would like to arrive early or extend their stay in Thailand or surrounding countries the Tour de Asia Bicycle Touring Co., Ltd. will be happy to make suggestions and can help make arrangements if needed.
Day 1 - Arrive in Ayutthaya
Date: Tuesday November 13
Meals: Dinner
All riders for the Central section must be in Kanchanaburi by today in order to join the ride on time. We will meet you during the day at the hotel and invite everyone to dinner, as we say goodbye to some of the Northern section riders that are leaving us.
Day 2 - Day Ride around Ayutthaya
Date: Wednesday November 134
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Ayutthaya to Suphan Buri
Date: Thursday November 15
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Distance: 63 miles / 100 kms
We will start with a country road ride over to Suphan Buri where we will tour the modern observation tower with a panoramic view of the town and surrounding countryside.
Day 4 - Suphan Buri to Kanchanaburi
Date: Friday November 16
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Distance: 42 miles / 67 kms
Day 5 - Day Off in Kanchanburi
Date: Saturday November 17
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 - Kanchanburi to Amphawa
Date: Sunday November 18
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Distance: 52 miles / 84 kms
Day 7 - Amphawa to Petchaburi
Date: Monday November 19
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Distance: 47 miles / 75 kms
Visit a Royal Palace of King Rama IV called Phra Nakhorn Khiri, take the cable car to the scenic mountain-top palace and temple. This was another summer palace that held many parties for the royal family and foreign dignitaries.
Day 8 - Petchaburi to Hua Hin
Date: Tuesday November 20
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Distance: 56 miles / 91 kms
Enjoy the lovely beach town that is home to His Majesty the King. Visit the Royal Train Depot, shop at the Night Market, or simply enjoy the beach. Lunch will be on Cha Am Beach before we reach Hua Hin and Dinner will be at a nice little seafood restaurant in the center of the Night Market to welcome the Southern Section riders and say goodbye to any Northern or Central riders that may be leaving us from Hua Hin.
Day 9 - Hua Hin to Dolphin Bay
Date: Wednesday November 21
Meals: Breakfast
Distance: 40 miles / 60 kms
Day 10 - Dolphin Bay to Prachuap Khiri Khan
Date: Thursday November 22
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Distance: 40 miles / 60 kms
Day 11 - Personal Glory
Date: Monday November 23
Meals: Breakfast
Total Distance: 500 miles / 800 kms
Participants may want to extend their stay in Prachuap Khiri Khan, other local islands, or back in Bangkok, we can help plan for you if you like.
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