Khao Lak Old Town Cycling Adventure

What a beautiful way to spend the morning day and see some lovely parts of the local area. Also enjoying some local treats with lunch. A very friendly and supportive crew from Hands looking after us along the way. Highly recommend for others to enjoy. Thank you Nunn and the Hands Team Dean

Nunn and the team at Hands Experience Thailand are fantastic to deal with and we couldn't recommend them enough. During our time in Khao Lak we arranged 3 different tours with the team on different days- a fantastic well organised day bike ride that gave you a taste of Thailand you just don't see in taxi, car transport to explore the local vibrant Sunday market in Takua Pa (this makert shouldn't be missed if you love trying local street food) and a further tour arranged to see the elephants, turtles & bamboo rafting . Communication - excellent , safety - excellent, passion for the community - excellent ! We loved that part of our $$$ were being put back into the community and local orphanage.

The booking process was easy and was immediately contacted by Nicha to discuss the trip. Confirmation of pickup time was provided and Nunn was there on time. We got our bikes, great care was taken that the bikes were right for us. We set off to the Tsunami Memorial and museum. Nunn provided a lot of information and took wonderful photos which he sent over to me that evening. The experience of riding through the beautiful scenery of Phang Nga can not be beaten and it was an amazing way to see areas not ventured into before. We stopped for a fresh coconut, a wonderful coffee. The gold pagoda was amazing. The bike ride was very enjoyable even in the rain. The lunch, fruit, snacks and cool water were plentiful. The whole team was friendly and knowing we were supporting the local orphanage made it even more special. I recommend this tour for all abilities even if not a regular biker.

What a lovely day. Cycling 29km, seeing sites of countryside life and town life. You get to see so much and it's definitely off the beaten tourist track. Nunn was the perfect host and gave lots of insights and stories. The snacks at the first stop off point was very welcome! The coffee shop very quaint. I really liked the old town and especially the murals. Nunn made sure cold water was replenished and that all his guests were catered for. The Buddhist temple we visited, was in my opinion my favourite of all the ones I've seen in Thailand - admittedly it is very sparkly and grand! The bhikkhuni (female monks) were very charming and made me a lovely bracelet, which I'm absolutely smitten with. The little shop that we stopped off with handmade items made by the children who Nunn and Nicha raise money for were very beautiful and I look forward to popping the elephant I purchased, on the Christmas Tree every year to remind me of my memorable day... and the creative sunflower, giving it to my mumsie, who will likely pop it on the kitchen shelf. Lunch was scrumptious and plentiful. I loved the coconut pudding with other ingredients (I won't spoil the surprise) - I've tried a lot of desserts here, and this one was the best and certainly the oddest! It's a well worth cause and I feel that if you have the physical energy and capacity to do this, then go for it! I saw much more of Thai life and normality on this trip than any other and though at some moments, I was absolutely shattered from the heat and humidity (mainly at the last 3km), I'm glad I persevered and would happily do it all again. Thank you.

What a lovely day. Cycling 29km, seeing sites of countryside life and town life. You get to see so much and it’s definitely off the beaten tourist track. Nunn was the perfect host and gave lots of insights and stories. The snacks at the first stop off point was very welcome! The coffee shop very quaint. I really liked the old town and especially the murals. Nunn made sure cold water was replenished and that all his guests were catered for. The Buddhist temple we visited, was in my opinion my favourite of all the ones I’ve seen in Thailand - admittedly it is very sparkly and grand! The bhikkhuni (female monks) were very charming and made me a lovely bracelet, which I’m absolutely smitten with. The little shop that we stopped off with handmade items made by the children who Nunn and Nicha raise money for were very beautiful and I look forward to popping the elephant I purchased, on the Christmas Tree every year to remind me of my memorable day… and the creative sunflower, giving it to my mumsie, who will likely pop it on the kitchen shelf. Lunch was scrumptious and plentiful. I loved the coconut pudding with other ingredients (I won’t spoil the surprise) - I’ve tried a lot of desserts here, and this one was the best and certainly the oddest! It’s a well worth cause and I feel that if you have the physical energy and capacity to do this, then go for it! I saw much more of Thai life and normality on this trip than any other and though at some moments, I was absolutely shattered from the heat and humidity (mainly at the last 3km), I’m glad I persevered and would happily do it all again. Thank you.