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Grant Briggs

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South Africa
09 July 2010

My wife and I went on the 1 day Koh Yao Noi trip and all I can say is what an amazing experience!! From the moment we were met at our hotel by the incredible tour guide Lek, to when we were dropped off, we had the most fantastic time. Everything from the beauty of Koh Yao Noi, Lek's local knowledge and fantastic food, really made this a day to remeber. When we are next in Thailand, we will definately be doing another trip with Amazing Bike Tours.

Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 02/07/2010

Joseph	http://
Hong Kong 07 July 2010	Super fun ...45km of seeing unique parts of Phuket. The guide was great...he knew how to cater the ride to fit the skill level. And there was always a support vehicle trailing us. We rode thru pave roads and dirt.... visited the turtle sanctuary and then cooled off at the waterfall. I would definitely ride again! Its a first class operation!

Deidre

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United States of America
28 May 2010

My friend and I went on the 1 day Koh Yao Noi adventure tour. We had the best time and wanted to go on more of the tours, but couldn't because of time. The tour was amazing from organized and timely pickup, to travel on longtail boat to the island, to all the beautiful scenery on the island and the fun bike ride. Lunch was great and the hammocks we got to sleep in after over looking the water and the limestone rocks of Phang Nga Bay was even better. The trip offered so much. Our tour guide knew so much about the island and local culture. He made banana and sticky rice for us and we stopped sometimes and had a little snack. Definitely a trip I would do over and over again!

Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 11/05/2010

Torkington family

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United States of America
29 March 2010

My family went on the 2-day bike trip to Kao Sok National Park with James and crew from Amazing Bike Tours. We loved it! The biking was easy for some, hard for others and one of us even road in the van the whole way. Yes - it was HOT - but the adventure was not to be missed.
James is completely organized and makes the whole process look easy (I know it is not). His co-leader (Lek) is fantastic and his driver (Nong) is a treasure. We felt like we were biking with friends.
The scenery was varied and the biking was both on and off road. His bikes are in excellent condition and the support van is always just a step behind to replenish water or anything else you may need.
The restaurants where we stopped were off the beaten path and very local. James orders plates and plates of delicious food at every meal. The trip was as much a gastronomical adventure as a biking tour.
Our first night's accommodations in Kao Sok were in treehouses in the jungle. I considered the place "laid back luxury." The second night was spent in the awesome raft houses on Cheow Lan Reservoir. We have stayed in many places all over the world and I will have to say this place was one of the most unique (in a good way!). You have to experience it for yourself.
Amazing Bike Tours has other shorter tours if you don't have the time. But, if you plan you should take a couple of days and go on this tour with James. Highly, highly recomended.

Trip Joined : Khao Sok & Cheow Lan Lake Adventure(3D/2N) on 05/03/2010

Patt

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Canada
26 February 2010

This was a fabulous experience, truly a highlight of my trip to Thailand. Lek, our guide, took our small group of five away from tourist-crazy Phuket into the countryside where we travelled through rubber tree/pineapple plantations. We stopped to see how natural rubber sheets are made by a small family industry - and I mean small - mom, dad and sons. We then rode up to the Gibbon rescue center, the only 'steep' of the day. Lek is very knowledgeable about his country and we learned a lot about Thailand while riding with him. The bikes were well tuned and also a good fit which made for a comfortable ride. This was excellent value for the money and next time I will go on one of the overnight trips. Service was good from first contact to goodbye. Thanks guys!

Trip Joined : Phuket Country Side(Half day) on 25/01/2010

Bernie & Ness	http://
Hong Kong 20 February 2010	We did three trips, but we'll write about this 1/2 day trip. It was just fantastic cycling through the rubber plantations, seeing the clusters of workers' huts, kids by the side of the track, cashew bushes, flowers, plants and animals. Highly recommended. Trip Joined : Phuket Country Side(Half day) on 15/02/2010

Sam Ceravolo

Australia
14 January 2010

Fantastic day out. It was great to get away from the touristy Phuket for a day and enjoy the relative peacefulness of this lovely island. James and Lek were great hosts and guides - very friendly, keen to make sure we had a great time and that all was well with the bikes. There were only 6 of us on this trip. The boat trip over and back from the island was via a local longtail ferry, which added to the experience of being with the locals commuting as part of their day to day lives.

The island was amazing. Small villages dotted around, villagers smiling and waving to us, rice fields, beautiful green mountains, very little tourism, spectacular sea views west towards Phuket and east towards Krabi. The ride was fairly easy , mostly on road and a little on dirt track with only a couple of small hills to ride (or walk) up. The ride was about 30kms in total, with 22kms before lunch and a short 8km ride after lunch.

Lunch at a local restaurant right on the water was absolutely sensational - a collection of Thai dishes to share which was delicious and plentiful. James and Lek always made sure we had plenty of water in our drinking bottles. James also provided some Thai delicacies for the boat trip over to the island which were also delicious.

Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 03/01/2010

Yonni and Angela	http://
04 January 2010	Best 3d trip we have done. the islands are amazing, nothing like other parts of Thailand. great value for money and we were extremly looked after. Mon is a legend and brillaint guide. great local knowledge. Thanks for a great trip Y&A Trip Joined : Koh Yao Expedition(3D/2N) on 22/12/2009

Zak n Rin	http://
Singapore 25 December 2009	Spent our last day before going back home with James and co. for the Koh Yao day trip and it was worth it...if you have nothing to do or wants to do something nice and serene, go biking with them, you won't regret it... Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 22/12/2009

ron rose	http://
United States of America 11 December 2009	No exageration, simply the best, 5 Star rating ! The tour, presentation, the guide and his knowledge along with the efficiency of Unique Cycling Tours made this my most enjoyable new experience in Thailand. I recommend staring with the half day tour and if you have enough time another day add the full day tour and ride. Trip Joined : Phuket Country Side(Half day) on 09/12/2009

Heather and Ellen Williams

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30 September 2009

If you do one trip in Phuket, do this one. It was a relief to escape the shopping and get off the beaten track and see the real Thailand. The 45kms provided a brilliant insight into local villages and some of the more remote areas. James was a fantastic host and we would encourage everyone to take a day out and see the real Thailand. We will be back and we will definately do another trip with Amazing Bike Tours

Gareth David

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Great Britain and Northern Ireland
29 September 2009

I joined the one day bike tour to Koh Yao Noi , which is a quiet island , an hours boat ride from Phuket .Cycling through paddy fields and Rubber plantations was extremely interesting and lunch at a beautiful beach -side Restuarant was a great highlight of the day .I must commend James our guide , whose knowledge of Thai culture and people made the day that much more interesting .On my next visit to Thailand , I would love to join James for his 3-day tour,

Gareth David
England

Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 18/09/2009

Vicki and Les Heywood	http://
New Zealand 14 September 2009	A fantastic day out. We saw some wonderful beaches and countryside we wouldn't have seen if we hadn't gone on this trip. James was an excellent tour guide, the lunch at the beach was great and we would highly recommend this tour and would definitely do it again. Trip Joined : Thai Muang Turtles & Waterfalls(1D) on 02/09/2009

Dot Byrne	http://
Australia 07 September 2009	Even though it rained constantly for the whole day, I loved the whole trip. Travelling to an island with the locals, riding around, having lunch (food was amazing) gave a different perspective to the normal tourist trail. Will do it again, hopefully without the rain! Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 25/08/2009

Mik Jennings

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Thailand
29 August 2009

A fantastic day!! Saw a side of Thailand I've never seen before and felt well and truly off the beaten track. Ko Yao Noi is beautiful in the rain, I can only imagine what it's like when the sun is out. Definitely worth finding out!!!

Great trip, James is like a walking (or cycling) encyclopedia and the food at lunch time was fantastic.

We will be back!!

Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 23/08/2009

Grant & Linda

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Australia
26 August 2009

We thoroughly enjoyed the day even though we hadn't ridden a bike for some years. The whole day was a good experience....from the boat ride to Koh Yao Noi, the scenery was absolutely stunning and varied, the lunch was fantastic, and there was even time to relax afterwards! Thanks James and Mo for making the day an enjoyable one, if we had more time we would have joined you for a longer tour.

Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 16/08/2009

Kerry Leach	http://
Thailand 25 August 2009	Want to do this with all my friends and family that come visit Phuket... The bike tours take you off the beaten track and you get the chance to see a bit of raw Thailand. The scenery was beautiful despite the poor weather... will definitely do it again on a sunny day! But... even in the wet, it was well worth it and James kept us all smiling!! Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 23/08/2009

Berthe

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Thailand
03 August 2009

I really liked the trip! You don't need to be in excellent shape in order to participate which was great for me. James took great care of us and made sure everyone was having a good time and was well taken care of. The lunch was at an amazing spot at the sea and the food was excellent. Bit hard to jump on the bike afterwards though

I'll surely recommend Amazing Bike Tours to friends coming over for a visit

Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 02/08/2009

James and Kara

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Australia
15 July 2009

We have recently arrived home from our two week holiday in Thailand and one of our highlights was certainly the one day bike trip around one of the incredible islands. James was our tour guide and he did an amazing job. The riding was not too strenuous and we definitely had plenty of chances to stop and take in the surroundings. Lunch was incredible aswell. Thankyou for a great day, hopefully we can join you again one day, maybe for a bit longer next time?

Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 30/06/2009

Sally McGuinness	http://
Australia 15 June 2009	Hi James, I thoroughly enjoyed the one day bike tour on Koh Yao Noi. The riding was great fun and the food was the best I had during my stay in Thailand. Will definately recommend your company to others. Cheers for a good day. Eagle Sally Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 11/06/2009

Emma & Chris	http://
Australia 25 May 2009	We had the best time and saw many parts of Thailand you wouldnt see on a traditional tour. Definately one of the highlights of our holiday, we would love to do it again! The impromtu nap after lunch was nice and kept us going for the rest of the ride! We highly recommended both tours.

Bev Morton

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Great Britain and Northern Ireland
11 May 2009

Recently returned from Thailand and had the opportunity of using Amazing Bike Tours. So glad I did as my boyfriend and I had a fantastic day. James the company leader organised the tour spot on and was very knowledgeable and friendly. We went to an island just a short hour boat journey from Phuket. The island was great for cycling as very little traffic and very friendly locals waving to you. James knowledge of the island was excellent and therefore he was able to tailor the trip to our ability and needs by knowing all the tracks to make the trip as hard or easy as we wanted. The restaurant we had lunch in was fabulous with great local food and in an idyllic spot over looking the beach. Everything from the quality of the bikes to the pick up mini bus and the driver were all top notch, something that other companies could learn from. So thank you to James and we most definitely will be back.

Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 24/03/2009

Germain and Genevieve	http://
Canada 14 April 2009	This was a great tour, with a great guide. The guide was constantly at our service. He adjusted the tour to our skills and fitness level. We had a great lunch in a great location. The entire day was perfect. We'll bring home excellent memories. Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 17/03/2009

Lauren, George & Simon rienstra

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Australia
13 March 2009

Team Australia completed 2 tours with James over 4 days. The variation of bike tracks, scenery, fellow riders and lets not forget the "food" were superb. Cheow Lan Lake and our monkey searching experience was a highlight for me. Do yourself a favour and take a longer tour and see a part of Thailand that most visitors to Phuket Island do not see.

Trip Joined : Khao Sok & Cheow Lan Lake Adventure(3D/2N) on 09/02/2009

Simone & Alain	http://
Australia 04 March 2009	Hi James, We just wanted to say that we both had a great day riding yesterday. The tour was very organised and the food was delicious. We wish you all the success and we are sure to recomend "the Amazing bike Tours" onto our family & Friends and of course my "Spining Class"..LOL Thanks again for a good day trip. Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 06/03/2009

Sarah

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Australia
12 February 2009

I enjoyed the Koh Yao Noi tour very very much. The Little Long Island is truly beautiful and James was an excellent guide and host while riding around the island. I'm a very inexperienced bike rider and so James was also a fantastic teacher to me. I'd recommend anyone half considering doing this trip to get in and book - it's a great way to see and learn about Thailand!

Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 06/02/2009

Bernd	http://
Germany 08 February 2009	Excellent Tour, excellent organization - and excellent sleep in the night after this trip... Thanks for a day packed with adventure, new impressions and lots of fun; it was a good group too (nice greetings to the Aussie-Family!) This day-trip was like a great appetizer - hopefully I will be back for the Overnighter-Main-Course! All the best! Bernd Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 08/02/2009

Dawn Foote

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Great Britain and Northern Ireland
04 February 2009

Hi James

Thankyou for the cycling day trip to Koh Yao Noi, I had a really enjoyable day, it completely exceeded my expectations enabling me to see some hidden corners and treats that you can only really experience by bike.

Even though i am not too hot on two wheels you made sure the level was right for us all. The rest in the hammock for food was a nice touch and also see the monkeys...you know how i love monkeys.

Looking forward to seeing you again.

All the best, dawn x

Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 23/01/2009

Silke Huebner	http://
16 January 2009	Hi James, back to cold Germany (-10C) we want to thank you for the wonderful bike tour on Dec., 31st. It was a perfect day for us! We often think of it. Unfortunately we did not have more time for a second trip with you. We can highly recommend the tour and the guide. James, we wish you the very best, Silke & Wolfgang

Christina Nordlöf

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Sweden
11 January 2009

James,
Thank you for a most wonderful day at Koh Yao Noi.

I was just the perfect combination of having fun on the bike, mixed with your big knowledge about the Thaipeoples culture and the environment.
Not forgetting about the Lunch... wow, It was just delicious to sample all the different, typical thai dishes in that lovely hut by the beach

I have already told all my friends about this trip.

A swedish JÄTTE-tack

Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on

Mikko Heikkilä

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Finland
11 January 2009

Really nice tour and excelent way to exercise during your holiday. Tour was tailored to meet with the fitness of participates. Tour was defenetly not too hard but not too simple either. Quide was really doing his best and looking after his customers. Food was excelent and Koh Yao Noi was really good place to cycle because of it's quiet environment. BIG thanks

Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 30/12/2008

Johanna and Sakari

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Finland
10 January 2009

We did a one day trip to Koh Yao Noi. It was simply brilliant. Our best day of our 2-week holiday in Thailand.

We'd definetly go on any other trip arranged by James, he was so friendly, laid-back and full of knowledge about Thailand. The trip was everything you promised, high quality in every way.
James thank you so much and we sincerely hope to see you again

Cheerz from freezing Finland

Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 02/01/2009

Wade Perrow

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United States of America
26 November 2008

James and his organization get five stars, for providing such a enjoyable day trip. From the hotel pickup, to the boat ride, to the 30K bike ride everything was handled exceptionally well. The return long tail boat trip ( Oh what a boat) must include laying on the top of the boats cabin, watching the clouds & island's go by. If you like biking this is a great way to spend a day away from the crowds of Phuket !
Wade from Gig Harbor, Wa USA

Trip Joined : Koh Yao Noi (1D) on 09/11/2008

Andrea

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30 August 2008

When I had booked this trip I was not sure about it, but I have to say that it was so much over my expectance that I did it for the second time with the same company different destination! IT WAS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! I basically expected just a bike tour but I have to say that you see more in 3 days trip here then in 10 days holiday as a normal tourist! What more I liked it was the chance to come in touch with local people and to see a Thailand that few tourist know! I really kindly recommend these trips to any nature lover willing to do new experience!!

Annalivia

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Italy
30 August 2008

Hi,
I just joined my second trip with Amazing bike tour and if my evaluation after the first was an A+ I have to commend you once again for doing an outstanding job running your company, so now you get an A++!
The Krabi adventure has been a perfect mix of adventure in the wonderful enviroment, knowledge of the Thai culture, and comfort at the grate resort you choose for us!
...I will never forget the over 1,000 steps to reach the Tiger temple! Thanks guys for another unforgettable experience!

Trip Joined : Krabi Explorer on

Annalivia	http://
Italy 29 August 2008	Hi James, I wanted to tell you I enjoyed the Khao Sok tour immensely. You people have created a singularly excellent cycling tour. Our guide, Mai, was amazing. He was fun, reliable, knowledgeable - but most of all he was just great to travel with. The trip was a life-changing experience, thank you! Trip Joined : Khao Sok & Cheow Lan Lake Adventure on

Mona Fristedt

http://www.tapasandwinephuket.com

Sweden
29 August 2008

James and Wan !
Thanks for a fantastic experience !

As a completely beginner on a mountainbike, I felt that this trip was totally overcoming and I really enjoyed it !As well as the other more experience guys had what they aimed for ! Have to mention the 2 nights we spend , first at a luxuary hotel and the second night very simple, at the floating bungalows in Chao lan Lake, was brilliant. I will absolutely do it again !

Trip Joined : Khao Sok & Cheow Lan Lake Adventure on

danny de leenheer

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29 August 2008

hi guys, i can recommend this trip to any one.
the views are great and it\'s so quiet on koh yao.
the tour that we did was not to hard and the bungalows
are also ok. the view from the bungalows is stunnig and so peacefull. also whe did a batik painting on the trip.
that was not easy but the result was ok, if i can say myself...the tourguides did there job very good.
great guys as i can say!
the food that we got was also exellent
but the trip whit the bikes i liked the most
so i may say: do this trip if you like mountain-biking!!!