Published on Feb, 2024
Superb day's cycling around the countryside just outside the town.
Bee is a fantastic guide, very chilled and helpful, without forcing anything, extremely knowledgeable about the local area for those curious enough to ask questions.
Very good bikes, support car and plenty of water and delicious snacks.
In the morning we pedalled through the rice, corn and pineapple fields, stopping for a break in a rubber tree plantation.
Lunch at a small, simple rural restaurant - delicious, and the family owners really great if you interact with them.
As the food coma was setting in, Bee gave us the option to go up to the waterfall in the pick-up, and we gladly accepted as we were still jetlagged and tired.
Nice 15-20 minute walk through the jungle to an impressive fall, with an observation deck - shallow pool up to about knee height, water not too cold, and you can get behind one part of the fall into a little recess, if you like to go in the water, or otherwise stay on the deck.
Back to the bikes, a nice Wheeee! down, quick stop to feed the fish by the river, then more countryside to the White Temple, arriving at 5pm (great time to visit...far fewer people, sun starting to set, and superb light for photos or simple contemplation.
Bee carries sarongs for the ladies to cover their knees, blokes in decent shorts no problem.
An hour at the temple, then a ride back to the guest house.
Bee, his wife and team are lovely people, and I'd highly recommend this tour - for me, worth every penny!