BIkepacking East Asia

The Lanna Kingdom is a 393-kilometer bikepacking loop based in Northern Thailand. Starting in Chiang Mai, it weaves riders through a crocheted masterpiece of tropical terrain, from dusty dirt roads and vibrant forest trails to banana plantations and elephant grazing grounds. Mix in delicious food, brilliant sunrises, gracious locals, abundant camping, and unique hill tribe cultures, and it’s easy to see why Thailand is known as “the land of smiles.” Find the guide here...

Mongolia is a backcountry bikepacker's paradise. For a start, just ten percent of its network of roads is paved. Next up, it's one of the least densely populated countries in the world. Best of all, land use is shared. This means you can both ride and camp almost anywhere you like; outside of towns, there's not a fenceline to be seen. Traffic is similarly scarce. For the most part, it's rare to pass more than a few vehicles a day.