•The cost :Please contact us : info@vietnamadventurecycling.com
•Countries visited:Lao
•Total cycling distance:Approx 772 km
•Destinations:Vientiane-Ban Pako-Nam Ngum Lake-Vang Vieng-kasi-Kiu Kacham-Luang Prabang-Kuang Si Waterfall-Sayabouli-Nam Pouy-Pak Lay-Mekong River to Vientiane.
Summary : Exploring Laos with your bike...cycling is the way to do it! Although the most challanging mountain rides on the tour are on tar roads, the tour will going mainly on dirt roads where tourists rarely have been seen. Cycling along ricefields, scenic lime stone mountains and meet the amazing friendly people of Laos. There’s also a chance to meet small ethnic jungle tribes and spot wild elephants. The standard of the accommodation on this tour is even in the remote ereas as the Sayabouly province surprisingly high...
| TOUR INFOMATION | |
| Tour cost | Please contact us : info@vietnamadventurecycling.com Single room supplement: USD 490 |
| Bike rental | Usd 170 (trek or Giant) axtra charge |
| Departure Dates | Guaranteed departures every day with a minimum group of 2 adults. |
| Total Distance | 772kilometers |
| No., of cycling days | 13 days |
| Tour meets | Vientiane |
| Tour End | Vientiane |
| Road Surface | This tour mostly follows asphalt roads, and one dirt road passing the countryside and the rice field. The back road along the river and village is small but good enough for cycling, less busy. A little bit sandy. |
| Support | All buses with A/C and experienced Driver, one 16 seats regarding group size of less 6; one 25 seats of less 12 or two 16 seats regarding group size of less 12; and one 25 seats plus a luggage van for group size of up to 24. |
| Group Size | Minimum 2. Maximum 15. |
| Biking guide | Experienced English speaking-biking guides with enthusiastic, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Biking guides are first aid qualified and can maintain bikes. Their role is to deliver a safe and enjoyable tour to the clients, they manage the group, co-ordinate the driver and support vehicle, buy snacks and fruit along the way, look out for clients needs. They are cultural guides as well as pure biking… |
| Accommodation | Accommodation 3 star and 2 star class in double/twin rooms |
| Food | Included (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner). |
| Entrance fees | Included |
| Boat & ferry | Included |
| Snacks, fresh fruits, water, wet towels | Provided daily cycling |
| Safety | Our people take the best cares & safety for your trip.The first aid kits are provided |
| Photo taking | You can stop wherever you want for 'Kodak moment'! |
| Cycling pace | Are you a beginner or professional biker? we all care with our best efforts to make your trip superb. Enjoy your riding speed from 10km per hour up to as many more as you can. |
| Climate | Rainy season from May to end of October, dry season is the rest of the year; we bike all year round while raincoat is standby in the rain season. |
| What to bring | Sun Block , Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain Gear , Warm clothes in winter, Original Passport, Bike Helmet ( compulsory ), Small backpack , Shoes and shorts for cycling ,Sunglasses , Gloves , Professional Pedal ,Insect repellent ,Wide brim hat ,Bike water bottle (if you don't want to use Indochina Bike Tours’bottle) |
| What included | - Accommodation 3&2 star in tourist towns - Cycling experienced guide - Meal as mention in the itinerary - Support van for transfer & tour with cool box - Snack, water, fruits and cold drink (Coke light) - Boat ticket - All entrance fees |
| What is not included | - International Flights - Departure Tax $25 (international) - Visa Fees $20 (issued on arrival) - Alcoholic, and other beverages - Tips for guides. - Personal travel insurance - Any services not mentioned in itinerary |
| Notice: We can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.
Please advise us of your passport details for visa processing at least 15 days working days in advance. The tour price does not include personal insurance so we highly you to take your own insurance before your departure for our cycling trip covering the cost of medical evacuation by air. And you will need a passport valid for six month and appropriate visas to enter our countries. |
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Vientiane Arrival
After arrival, meeting with your guide for a short introduction to Laos. Overnight in a hotel.
Activities:
• No biking.
• Meals included: Dinner
Day 2: Vientiane City bike tour
Biking in Laos in Vientiane, cycling VientianeDiscover the highlights of Vientiane on a bike. You will see the Wat Si Saket, the famous Ho Prakeo, Wat Si Muang and the symbol of Laos, the That Luang as well as the Patuxai and the Morning Market. On this short city cycle tour through Vientiane you get your first insight into Laos. Overnight in a hotel. - B -
Activities:
• 15 km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Vientiane Ban Pako by bike 68 km
Through the suburbs, you are leaving Vientiane in Northern direction. After a few kilometers on the Road Nr. 10, you cycle on dirt roads through many villages and discover the real countryside. The Lao Pako Eco Resort is located on a magnificent location along the bank of the Nam Ngum River. Overnight in an Eco-Resort. - B -
Activities:
• 65km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Eco Lodge Ban Pako and cycling to the Nam Ngum Lake 88 km
The first stage of this day will bring you and your bike on dirt roads through undiscovered countryside. At Ban Nampheng we continue on a smooth tar road to Nam Ngum Lake. The last stage of this day is getting hilly, with some short climbs. You stay overnight at the Long Ngum View Resort, which has stunning views over the Nam Ngum Lake.Overnight in a resort. - B -
Activities:
• 88km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Nam Ngum Lake - Vang Vieng 25/40 km
By boat in 1.5 hour from Thalat over the Nam Ngum Lake to Tha Heua. See the artificial lake and the life in and around it. From Tha Heua start cycling to Vang Vieng. Depending on the season, you can choose between 25 or 40 km cycling to Vang Vieng. You stay in a comfortable resort along the banks of the Nam Song River with stunning views over the limestone mountains. Overnight in a resort. - B -
Activities:
• 25/40 km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Vang Vieng (put your feet up and relax)
You can discover the area around Vang Vieng by bike or you can choose for an easy kayak trip on the Nam Song River which shows you the bizarre countryside from another point of view. Also some great hikes are easy to arrange in this area. (Kayaks not included). Overnight in a resort. - B -
Activities:
• No biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast
Day 7: Vang Vieng - Kasi 58 km
it goes through amazing scenery from valley to valley. Have a stop at the nearby rivers and take a bath, or discover one of the close caves, which are advertised along the road. Overnight in a Biking in Laosguest house. - B -
Activities:
• 58km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Kasi - Kiu Kacham 95 km
After a first flat 10 km, the road is climbing up the mountains for more than 20 km. The scenery is amazing and half way, you will have a break in Phou Khoun Village.
After Phou Khoun, the road is going up and down between 1100 and 1400 meters. Still, along great panorama it goes with less effort. Take your time to stop by in the close villages and meet the hill tribe people. You stay overnight on a altitude of 1350 meters in Kiu Kacham. Overnight in a basic guest house. - B -
Activities:
• 95km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Kiu Kacham - Luang Prabang 74 Km
After a great descend to Nam Ming, a long but smooth climb will bring you for the last time over 1000 meters altitude. Another descend will bring you to the scenic valley of Ban Xiang Ngeun. From here, it\'s an easy ride to the former capital of Laos and UNESCO World Heritage town Luang Prabang, located on a peninsula between the Mekong and the Nam Khan River. Luang Prabang is on this particular bike tour the perfect place for a few days of relaxing and discovering the scenic area around town. Overnight in a comfortable guest house in Luang Prabang. - B,D -
Activities:
• 74km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Luang Prabang around the valley 30 km
Bike tour in LaosToday, enjoy a relaxed biking trip along the most interesting places in the city and around the valley of Luang Prabang. Discover some non-touristic places nearby the town. Overnight in a comfortable guest house.
Activities:
• 30km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Luang Prabang roundtrip to Kuang Si Waterfall 40/60 km
The scenic Kuang Si Waterfall is the main destination for today. On the way, we pass by some villages from different ethnic groups. After swimming and relaxing at the waterfall, you can cycle back on the same road or take a boat over the Mekong River back to Luang Prabang (boat trip on Mekong River is optional). Overnight in a comfortable guest house. - B -
Activities:
• 40-60km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Luang Prabang - Kacham Waterfall 60 km
Leaving Luang Prabang on a dirt road, you will firstl visit the tomb of Henri Mohout, the exploring waterfalls in Luang Prabang with you bikeFrenchman who discovered and showed Angkor Wat to the western world. Continuing on a dirt track, you can visit the Elephant Camp from Tiger Trail, located along the bank of the Nam Khan River. From here, you are heading in southern direction to Xieng Ngeun Village, where you are leaving the beaten tracks and take a dirt road into the undiscovered Sayabouly Province. You stay overnight in a comfortable resort nearby the Kacham Waterfall. Overnight in a small resort. - B -
Activities:
• 60km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Kacham Waterfall - Sayabouli cycling 65 km
Continuing on dirt roads, you pass several hill tribe villages and have to climb several minor passes before crossing the Mekong River by ferry at Tha Deua. After Tha Deua, it\'s another 30 km to the capital of the province, Sayabouly town. The town is located in a wide valley with some great views over the surrounding mountains. Overnight in a comfortable guest house. - B -
Activities:
• 65km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: Sayabouli Nam Pouy 54 km
An easy ride to the little town Nam Pouy, which is located on the border of the Nam Phoun Protected Natural Area. This protected area has the biggest population of wild elephants in Laos. Also, some small tribal groups hiding in those jungles. They are called the yellow banana leaf people because they are building their houses from banana leaves. As soon as the leaf\'s are getting yellow, this people move to another place. Overnight in a basic guest house. - B -
Activities:
• 54km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15: Nam Pouy Pak Lay 100 km by bike in Laos
A long day cycling with a lot of short climbs and ascents from valley to valley, with great view of the dense forests of the National Protected Area, Nam Phoun and the chance to see wild Elephants. Half way, you can visit a local Hmong market.
Pak Lay is a small laid back town with some nice French colonial buildings, located along the banks of the Mekong River. Overnight in a comfortable guest house. - B -
Activities:
• 100km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16: Pak Lay Vientiane, boat ride on the Mekong River to Vientiane.
A relaxing boat ride on the Mekong River with scenic views of Thailand and Laos brings you back to Vientiane. This part of the Mekong River is the natural border between the two countries. Overnight in a hotel in Vientiane. - B-
Activities:
• no biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17: Vientiane - departure
The last chance for some shopping at the Morning Market and transfer to the airport for departure. The end Biking expolorein Laos - B -
Activities:
• No biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast
