Bike to Basics
Virgin Select
This experience is exclusive to Virgin Voyages; additionally, a donation to our environmental and social impact charity partners will be made on behalf of your booking.
Shore Thing Highlights
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Set off into the Phuket countryside for an on-road, off-road bike tour that lasts just over 10 miles
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Stop at a plantation to observe how local workers harvest rubber sap and palm oil
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Refresh yourself with fresh coconut and snacks at a market village along the route
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End your ride at Layan Beach, and enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the Andaman Sea
Need to know
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Approximately 10 miles of biking over varying terrain
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Maximum weight is 264 lbs
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Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes for picnic lunch and relaxing on the beach
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Daytime temperatures can be very hot and humid — please prepare accordingly
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Sailors must wear suitable clothing and footwear for this activity (hiking, biking, trekking, rappelling, ziplining, yoga, etc.)
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Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
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Sailors should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this Shore Thing is appropriate
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Closed-toed shoes are required
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This tour is not suitable for pregnant Sailors
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Exclusive to Virgin Voyages
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A donation will be made on behalf of your Shore Thing booking to our environmental and social impact charity partners
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Sailors should advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance of the experience
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Tender rides can add up to 30-minutes each way to the duration of a Shore Thing — please plan accordingly
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Sailors booked on Shore Things through Virgin Voyages do not need to book a tender ride
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Approximately 15-minute walk from tender platform to bus parking area
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
