Learn How to Drive a Tuk Tuk – RY Marketplace

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Highlights
– Learn how to drive our famous vehicle Tuk Tuk
– Take turns with your friends to drive the Tuk Tuk and explore the stunning nature

Description
Give yourself once in a life-time experience by joining this self drive Tuk Tuk adventure. Tuk Tuk is one our famous vehicles apart from the red car. This unique trip will allow you to learn how to drive the Tuk Tuk that specially designed for this trip by the coaching of the experienced guide. It is truly a unique experience that you can probably not find it anywhere else except here! 

Who This Experience Is Good For
Anyone with PHYSICAL DRIVING LICENSE who wants to try driving Tuk Tuk and enjoys beautiful scenery along the way

Difficulty Level

Easy – No experience needed 

Meet Our Local Host

Tuk Tuk Club is an experienced team who has a very simple purpose – to help travelers in Northern Thailand get a truer picture of this most beautiful and welcoming part of the country through the Tuk Tuk driving experience. 

Itinerary
– 08:30AM Pick up from Palm Springs Parlor Parking lot and have a private minivan transfer to the Tuk Tuk base in Mae Wang
– Tuk Tuk driver training session – takes place off road and is very detailed and thorough. (They have trained several thousand people and are very experienced with this.)
– Drive in convoy (the convoy is always led by the main guide) through tiny rural roads, passing through farmland, small villages etc to Wat Tham Nam Hu, a very interesting and remote hillside Temple. Explore the Temple and walk up to the viewpoint with excellent views across the Mae Wang valley
– Drive in convoy through more small village communities and scenic small roads including a stop at wat Doi Sapanyoo – walk up the chedi to see the views across the mountains
– Lunch at a small family restaurant in Mae Wang – three dishes to share plus rice and water
– Transfer back to Chiang Mai city by private minivan 

What’s Included
– Transfers from and back to Chiang Mai city

– Tuk Tuks, training, guides, support crew- 3 people per Tuk Tuk – taking turns driving and enjoying the views from the back seat (this is how it has been always operated and everyone very much enjoy the fact they have time both driving and relaxing in the rear seats)- Water throughout the day

– Shared lunch (3 dishes plus rice)

What’s Not Included
– Extra food and drinks
– Tip for the guide

Know Before You Go

– Breakfast is not provided and is recommended to eat before the trip departs- For the self-drive trip, all drivers must have a physical driving license with them. Should any participants not pass the training course / test, the trip provider reserves the right to not allow them to drive on the small roads and the guides / trainers decisions are always final in these cases. We take safety very seriously and whilst the Tuk Tuks are very easy to drive and the routes designed to be on small, quiet roads that are suitable for such an experience, should anyone not be able to show sufficient driving skills during the training session we reserve the right to ask that they do not drive during the day.- These Tuk Tuks are specially built for the job and are bigger and more comfortable – with better views – than a normal city Tuk Tuk- Wear comfortable that is suitable for trekking and also temple-appropriate clothes (cover chest, stomach, knees and shoulders)

What to bring
– Physical driving license
– Extra money for extra snack and drink
– Umbrella, hat or cap and sun screen (for sunny day)
– Umbrella or rain jacket (for rainy day, just in case)

Minimum To Operate
4 people

Maximum Capacity 
8 people

Deadline To Book 
14 days prior to the start of the experience

What is the refund policy?

For questions concerning refunds, please email [email protected]. Please note most bookings made within 24 hours are fully refundable. Bookings made outside the 24 hour policy are not eligible for a refund. Please keep in mind, we will automatically refund bookings that are disrupted by extreme weather conditions, last minute cancellations from our suppliers or the minimum number is not met by the booking deadline.

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

We’ll control the weather. Just kidding! Remote Year can’t control the weather or many other factors that go into planning events. In the event of a change due to weather, the City Manager will do their best to provide a make-up option. Due to last minute changes and busy monthly schedules, we cannot guarantee it works for everyone but we’ll do our best! If you are not able to attend the make-up date(s), we will fully refund your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Yes! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. Please refer to our Friends and Family policy: Friends & Family (visitors of active Remotes and active Citizens) may be granted access to private Remote Year events, Local Experiences, Side Trips, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services at an extra cost determined by the Marketplace or City Team. Remote Year reserves the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using Remote Year services. To avoid abuse of services, non-active Citizens, op-out Remotes, or Remotes who have left a Program can not use services as Friends & Family of Active Remotes or Active Citizens.

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help? If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your ticket to another Remote, Citizen or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.

I’m not currently an active Remote Year participant, can I still book?

As a non-active Remote or Citizen, you forego access to any private Remote Year events including Core Experiences, Local Experiences, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services through the Marketplace. Exemptions will be made on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the City Manager. 

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