This 14-day tour will include 8 days of riding (800 kilometers/500 miles) and 6 days of rest, relaxation, sightseeing, and overnight train rides.

This is a preliminary itinerary for the Tour de Isan 2008, more details coming soon.  

Saturday, July 5th
It is recommended that all riders plan to be in Bangkok by this day at the latest.

Sunday, July 6th – Take overnight train to Nong Khai
We will meet up with riders during the day for lunch and plan for dinner aboard the train to Nong Khai.  Bicycle assignments and fittings will be done today if cyclists are renting.  Please make sure that your bicycles are fully assembled before lunch if you brought your own bikes.  If you need assistance, let us know by the 5th and we can make arrangements to help you. The overnight train to Nong Khai has a cargo compartment to carry our bikes safely to Nong Khai.  We will pack dinner to take on the train with us.  There is also a dining car (thought the food is not very good) that we can have drinks in during the trip.  We will each have a seat in an air-conditioned car that becomes a bunk bed in the night.  Though I find the train to be quite pleasant and a fun way to travel in Thailand, it can be a little less desirable for some.  If you fear that taking an overnight train is not ideal for you then you need to contact us so we can discuss it further.  We always find the best accommodations in town, but in some of the small villages we stay in the options are limited.  Other than on the train, we will always have hot water showers and air-conditioning with the occasional swimming pool.

Monday, July 7th – Arrive in Nong Khai and check into the hotel
Riders can catch up on some sleep, hang out by the pool, or go sightseeing to a few sights in Nong Khai.  We will have dinner along the Mekhong River looking across to Laos.

Tuesday, July 8th – Ride from Nong Khai to Pak Khat

Wednesday, July 9th – Ride from Pak Khat to Beung Khan

Thursday, July 10th – Ride from Beung Khan to Ban Peung

Friday, July 11th – Ride from Ban Peung to Nakhon Panom

Saturday, July 12th – Day Off in Nakhon Panom
Day off; rest, relaxation, and sightseeing.

Sunday, July 13th – Ride from Nakhon Panom to Mukdahan

Monday, July 14th – Day Off in Mukdahan
Day off; rest, relaxation, and sightseeing.

Tuesday, July 15th – Ride from Mukdahan to Khemarat

Wednesday, July 16th – Ride from Khemarat to Khong Chiam

Thursday, July 17th – Ride from Khong Chiam to Ubon Rathchathani

Friday, July 18th – Day Off in Ubon Ratchathani
Enjoy the Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival Celebration

Saturday, July 19th – Day Off in Ubon Ratchathani
Prepare for the overnight train back to Bangkok and take the train this evening.

Sunday, July 20th – Arrive in Bangkok

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