🚴 The 2026 Tour of Hope is set!
Planning is almost complete—the route for the 2026 Tour of Hope has been finalized!
From November 6 to 16, 2026, our charity bike tour will take us through the fascinating northern region of Thailand—from Chiang Rai to Sukhothai.
About 832 km (or 878 km for the more challenging route) await us on a scenically stunning route full of small roads, mountainous landscapes, temples, national parks, and warm encounters.
An interesting and varied tour in northern Thailand awaits us. One highlight is sure to be the boat tour on Day 4. We’ve made an effort to limit the elevation gain in this mountainous region, which we’ve managed to do to some extent. On Day 6, for example, we’re offering two options with varying levels of difficulty: 560 and 1,890 meters of elevation gain. Everyone can decide by the second break of the day at the latest whether they want to take the direct route to Chiang Mai or ride the legendary Samoeng Loop.
We’re still in discussions with World Vision Thailand regarding this year’s projects. With that in mind, there may still be minor adjustments.
As usual, you can find a collection of all daily routes, including GPS data, on Ride with GPS.
The Stages of the 2026 Tour
🚴 Day 1 – Chiang Rai → Tha Ton
📏 94 km | ⛰️ 975 hm
🚴 Day 2 – Tha Ton → Wiang Pa Pao
📏 125 km | ⛰️ 1,305 hm
🚴 Day 3 – Wiang Pa Pao → Mae Taeng
📏 98 km | ⛰️ 1,548 hm
🚤 Includes a boat ride across the Mae Ngat Reservoir
🚴 Day 4 of Cycling – Mae Taeng Loop
📏 87 km | ⛰️ 986 hm
🚴 Day 5 of Cycling – Mae Taeng → Chiang Mai
Option A: 74 km | 562 hm
Option B (Samoeng Loop): 120 km | 1,887 hm
😌 Rest day in Chiang Mai
🚴 Day 6 – Chiang Mai → Chom Thong
📏 124 km | ⛰️ 1,950 hm
🚴 Day 7 – Chom Thong → Li
📏 130 km | ⛰️ 985 hm
🚴 Day 8 – Li → Mae Mok → Sukhothai
📏 100 km | ⛰️ 688 hm
Total distance
832 km (Option A)
878 km (Option B)
Registration should open shortly with all the details.
Anyone familiar with the Tour of Hope knows: It’s not just about cycling. Together, we raise funds for educational projects in Thailand and see firsthand how our support makes a difference on the ground.
Since 2006, we’ve raised over $600,000 in donations, funded 10 school libraries, and provided more than 1,600 bicycles for schoolchildren.
We’re already looking forward to seeing many familiar and new faces at the Tour of Hope 2026. Join us—for unforgettable days on the bike and for a good cause!