5/5 Jean Pierre S. 6 years ago on Google
We
were
only
a
small
party
of
3
guests
and
"the
Chief"
himself,
Aiden
-
owner
of
the
company.
Already
the
briefing
assured
me
that
we
are
in
highly
professional
hands.
We
got
all
the
theoretical
part
explained
as
well
as
the
technical
part.
After
a
rather
long
ride
of
90
min
(with
a
short
stop
to
buy
snacks)
we
arrived
at
the
starting
point.
Once
more,
Aiden
explained
to
us
how
all
works
and
what
we
have
to
watch
out
for
and
be
careful.
Once
in
the
river,
we
fed
a
few
minutes
of
practicing
before
we
head
off
down.
Nature
is
wonderful,
from
Dschungel
to
orchards
to
papaya
and
mango
farms,
you
see
it
all.
We
so
abundant
bird
life
(herons,
kingfisher,
and
many
more)
and
butterflies
and
dragon
flies
in
all
colors!
After
2h
we
stopped
for
lunch
(great
Thai
chicken
stir
fry
with
rice
and
veggies)
and
then
went
on
for
the
next
2
h.
The
terrain
become
more
forest
like
and
we
had
a
few
sharp
curves
and
minor
rapids
(
I
don't
think
you
call
them
rapids
-
they
were
too
small
but
still
fun
-
sort,
am
not
an
expert).
Over
all,
this
trip
would
rate
12
put
of
10,
if
only
it
would
have
been
a
bit
close
to
town.
But
trust
me,
if
you
bear
the
ride-
you
get
rewarded
with
a
wonderful
scenic
clad
1.5
river
kayak
experience!
The
next
day
was
mountain
biking:
It
was
not
my
first
MBK
trip
-
but
definitely
one
of
the
best!
The
briefing
held
was
highly
educative
and
professional,
never
the
less
with
a
good
pinch
of
humor.
Listening
to
the
briefing
already
assured
me
that
we
are
in
highly
professional
hands!
The
bikes
we
got
were
used,
but
top
of
the
range!
The
staff
immediately
changed
break
cables
from
left
to
right
and
vis
versa
if
the
biker
was
used
the
other
way
around.
We
started
on
1100m
altitude
(if
I
remember
correctly),
in
the
mist,
above
Chiang
Mai
near
the
mountain
palace,
crossed
through
a
picturesque
village
with
scenic
hanging
gardens
full
of
flower
beds
in
all
colors
and
then
gradually
biked
up
to
1580mA.
At
times
it
was
steep
and
difficult,
but
also
challenging
and
fulfilling!
I
thoroughly
enjoyed
the
"hard
work"
part!
The
2
guides
were
alway
near
but
and
helped
with
advises
and
guidance.
Afterwards
we
had
a
great
10-12
km
downhill,
first
through
Dschungel,
then
lychee
orchards
and
farms.
We
took
it
easy
and
stopped
here
and
there.
Back
at
the
car
park
we
were
offered
to
take
another
10
road
trip
to
the
restaurant,
wich
part
of
us
accepted.
It
was
of
course
different
to
the
MB
track,
but
still
very
rewarding
because
you
come
across
villages,
schools
and
temples.
Gradually
back
into
real
life!
The
end
was
a
great
meal
(Glaces
chicken
on
steamed
rice
with
morning
glory
and
a
bowl
of
soup)
The
ride
back
to
town
was
short
And
fast
-
in
spite
of
the
traffic.
We
were
7
participants
and
2
guides
and
got
a
great
connection
on
this
trip
-
almost
like
after
a
bonding
or
team
building
exercise...
Jayjay
and
team,
thanks
for
a
wonderful
day!