This road cycling odyssey takes you through a lesser-travelled region of Southeast Asia, immersing you in the vibrant and multicultural landscapes of southern Thailand and peninsular Malaysia. We ride into the backwaters of the Andaman Sea coast, wind through vast oil palm plantations, uncover heritage-infused towns, and ascend into lush, jungle-clad highlands. Along the way, we observe a cultural shift as the serene chants of Buddhist monks give way to the melodic call to prayer from Muslim mosques, while witnessing how centuries of trade, conquest and migration have shaped the lifestyles and cuisines of the Malay Peninsula.
Starting in Thailand’s Krabi Province, the first four days of our journey take us south to the Malaysian border. Highlights include peaceful rides through palm-studded countryside, a stay near the serene beach of Pak Meng, and a boat trip to a natural rock fortress rising from the ocean. After crossing into Malaysia, we pedal through the rice-rich plains and along the shores of the Straits of Malacca, arriving in George Town. Here, a rest day allows us to explore this UNESCO Heritage town, with its multi ethnic-blend of architecture and street food. The tour reaches its literal peak with an epic, leg-testing climb into the Cameron Highlands, offering stunning views of forested mountains and terraced tea plantations. Finally, we descend back into the lowlands and enter Malaysia’s bustling capital, Kuala Lumpur (KL, as the locals call it), through the backdoor, saddling off at the iconic Batu Caves. The tour ends in Kuala Lumpur.
Join us on this multi-layered, multi-cultural road biking adventure from Thailand to Malaysia!