Summary
Trip Profile: Laos cycling tours are the most popular cycling holidays. Laos is a beautiful, quiet country, still relatively untouched by western values. It is mountainous and land-locked, with a population of just 6 million who have a reputation for being amongst the most welcoming and friendly people in the world. The cycling holiday in Laos offers spectacular scenery and a rich and diverse cultural experience. What better way could there be to see Laos than the view from a bicycle?Our cycling holiday begins in the historic city of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient, royal city full of exquisite Buddhist Temples, where time seems to stand still, is a magical place to explore and relax. Cycling north out into the mountains towards Oudomxay we visit a Hmong village school which Vietnam Adventure Cycling supported the local comuminity for many time. From here it’s on to Leua village where we will be treated to a traditional Laos homestay amongst the community. This part of the Laos bicycle tour will give you an insight into the traditional way of life and work, weaving and cotton-producing and the culture of the Tai Lue people. Our cycle trip continues to the Mekong river for a boat journey through glorious scenery back into Luang Prabang. From here you will enjoy some of the most breathtaking scenery in Asia, mountain biking towards Southern Laos. We travel through a rural landscape to Vang Vieng. We enter a landscape of stunning limestone karst formations as our journey continues on via rolling hills to Vientiane, the Capital of Laos,Situated on the banks of the Mekong river, Vientiane has a relaxed, elegant charm. After Vang Vieng We will have the domestic flight to Pakse where we get on the bike and cycle to 4 thousand island, a laidback, sleepy, charming little gem of a place nestled at the foot of Laos on the Cambodian border, and as the name suggests, consists of lots of tiny islands scattered in the vast Mekong Delta. Back to Pakse where the Laos mountain bike holiday finally ends.
| Departure Dates | Guaranty start with minimum 2 pepple . |
| Total Distance | 650+ km |
| Number of cycling days | 11 day of cycling |
| Group Size | Maximum 15 people |
| 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. |
| Road Surface | Mostly rural,small, coastline ,rolling hill, undulating .follows asphalt roads, 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. A little bit sandy, narrow road, tiny lane, rural road along river side and concrete road |
| 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 | Hotels range from standard to superior classes, 3 star and 4 star hotel, guesthouse in some remote areas. |
| Flight ticket | One way domestic flight from Vientian to Pakse |
| Food | Included (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner). |
| Entrance fees | Included |
| Boat & ferry | Included |
| Snacks, fresh fruits, water | Provided (daily) |
| 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 | Biking all year-round |
| What is not included | Travel insurance, personal expenses, Tip( recommend 5 usd/day/person) alcoholic drinks, flight ticket to/from Lao, visa to Laos...and what is not mentioned as above itinerary |
Itinerary
Day 1: LUANG PRABANG - WELCOM TO LAOS
Upon on arrival Vietnam Adventure Cycling Tour guide will be at the airport for pick you up and transfer to hotel for checking in. free and leisure . in the afternoon we will spend a bit time for bike fitting before welcome dinner. Our guide will briefing the general information for our journey .overnight in Luang Prabang . Activities :
- Bike fitting
- Meals: welcome Dinner.
- Accommodation : Vila Maly boutique hotel or similar .
Day 2: LUANG PRABANG - PAKMONG
The day will start with the boat trip from Luangprabang ,cruising to Pak Ou Cave, the holy caves of Pak-Ou where there is an ancient collection of precious Buddhist statues.have lunch at the local restaurant right on the river bank after that we will start cycle on pleasantly flat roads. This is a long gentle ride with interesting sights along the way, finishing in Pak Mong. Activities:
- 55 km cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation:Pak Mong Song sin Guesthouse or similar.
Day 3: PAK MONG - OUDOMXAY
An unforgettable day as we cycle into remoter areas, well off the beaten track. The day starts with a steep climb that takes us deep into lush jungle. We continue cycling over rolling hills and through magnificent scenery. At the end of the day we cycle down hill to Oudom Xay; the capital of the Province and home to 22 different ethnic minorities mostly Akha, Hmong and Mien. Activities:
- 83 km cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation: Sing Ha Hotel or similar.
Day 4: OUDOMXAY - LEUA ETHNIC VILLAGE
Another roller coaster day. Our cycle route is through lush jungle and passes many hill tribe villages that still retain their age-old cultural traditions. The simple bamboo houses rest on stilts, with children playing beneath them amongst the chickens and pigs. Tonight we stop in Ban Nalay where we will be hosted by local families. "Red Spokes" has developed a special relationship with this village and we support the local school. Our friends in the village will welcome us with traditional festivities and we will experience something of life in a real Loas village.. Activities:
- 56 km cycling .
- Meal :Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner.
- Accommodation: homestay or similar.
Day 5: LEUA ETHNIC VILLAGE - PAKBENG
Today we cycle along unsealed roads through friendly villages. As we pass by children will shout "sabaai - dii, sabaai dii" (the Loas greeting) to every passing cyclist. We finish the last days\' cycling in the village of Pakbeng. Activities:
- 85 km cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge or similar.
Day 6: PAK BENG - LUANG PRABANG
Today we take a memorable boat journey though mist covered mountains up the mighty Mekong river to Luang Prabang. This journey gives is a wonderful insight into the significance of the Mekong river to the people who we have met along the way, and a memorable end to your visit Activities:
- No cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation:Maly Vila boutique hotel or similar.
Day 7: LUANG PRABANG - FREEDAY
Rest day in beautiful Luang Prabang, encircled by mountains and situated on the banks of the Mekong where it meets the Nam Khan River. The day is free to explore this delightful World Heritage town with 32 historic temples, ancient monasteries, the magnificent Royal Palace Museum and French Colonial architecture. This is a place to chill out, enjoy the food, the peaceful surroundings and the people. Activities:
- No cycling
- Meals: breakfast.
- Accommodation:Maly Vila boutique hotel or similar.
DAY 8: LUANG PRABANG - PHOUKHON
After checking your bikes, depart from Luang Prabang cycle the way to Kiew Ka Cham passing on the mountain road passing lush forest and many small H’Mong villages that sit dwarfed by the amazing landscape of limestone mountains that surround them. Then we transfer 66km to Phoukoun. Dinner and overnight in Phoukoun. Activities :
- 78 km cycling
- Meals:breakfast ,lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation :Thong savan guesthouse or similar
DAY 9: PHOUNKHON-VANG VIENG
After breakfast, fill in water and be prepared to get on the bike. Today is the hard part of cycling with some up hills and down hills. So, we will start a bit early. You will be high in the mountains for the half of the day following a ridge line up and down with peaks all around. We make water stop after 24km ride at Hot Spring. Then cycle on the valley to Kasi for lunch. Afternoon, we continue to get on the bike and cycle to Vang Vieng for overnight. . Activities :
- 100 cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation :riverside boutique resort or similar
DAY 10: VANG VIENG - FREEDAY
Free to discovery the city by your own way. We would love to recommend you all to packed day of lagoons. Make sure to bring a swimsuit and a towel with you, so you can enjoy a swim and some relaxation time at the lagoon or Kayaking on the river and don’t miss the massage to recover.overnight in Vang Vieng .. Activities :
- no cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation : riverside boutique resort or similar
DAY 11: VANG VIENG - VIENTIAN
the day will start with a short transfer from the hotel to the Nam Ngum Lake , from here we will cycle along the main road with less traffic due to the poor condition in Laos.the road mostly flat so we will be in Vientian in early afternoon .dinner and overnight in Vientian . Activities :
- 70 cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation :Ansara hotel or similar
DAY 12: VIENTIANE - PAKSE
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for domestic flight to Pakse. Afternoon, city tour around Pakse or free at leisure and relax before continuing our next cycling adventure. Pakse is the only city in Southern Part of Laos which has the airport and connection with the tourist attraction in Southern part of Laos. Dinner and Overnight in Laos. . Activities :
- no cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation :Pakse hotel or similar
DAY 13: PAKSE - WAT PHU - CHAMPASAK
After breakfast, cycle along the Mekong river. Have a water stop the first 20km to enjoy the fresh fruit, snack and drink. Then we follow the Mekong river and cross the ferry and continue cycling leaving the Mekong river on the backdrop. There, appear the Wat Phou temple on the foot of the Champasak hill. It is a 12th century temple built by a great Khmer King Jayavarman VII. Visit the temple 45 minutes to 1 hour. Afternoon, cycle back to champasak to our beautiful hotel right on the river bank for overnight. Dinner and overnight in champasak. Activities :
- 40 cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation :residence Bassac hotel or similar
DAY 14: CHAMPASAK – DON KHONG
After the breakfast we take local ferry to don Dean from our hotel cycle along the dirtroad in the island to see the local living life before take another ferry back to the mainland cycle along the smooth road reach the main Junction we will transfer to lunch after lunch we will cycle in the another island call Don Khong, border with Cambodia just by the river. dinner and overnight in Don Khong . Activities :
- 60 cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation :Pon Arena Hotel or similar
DAY 15: DON KHONG - FOUR THOUSAND ISLAND - DON KHON
the easy day will start from the hotel,cycle to visit 4 Thousand Islands, situated on the Mekong River, known as Si Phan Don in Laos. we cycle follow the dirt road along the river crossing the local small ferry from this island to another and another get deeper and deeper to village to experience and know how is 4 thousand island. Enjoy lunch at the 4 Thousand Island. And We would love to recommend you all to keep the empty bottle of water or can in the rubbish bin to keep the environment clean.after lunch we will continue paddle on the dirtroad along the river bank follow the french railway (1893- 1949)to old french Port. back to our hotel in Don khon for overnight Activities :
- 40 cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation :sengaloun resort or similar
DAY 16: DON KHON - PAKSE
After breakfast, we will cycle from the hotel along the Mekong river ,the man fishing ,child go to school, housewife going to market or the daily activity of the local people along the Mekong river will make your day special and this is the "kodak Moment" as well ,Time for you to have a lot of beautiful photo. And then we will take boat trip to get back to the mainland and it will stop at fish market, where there are many middle man waiting for the fish from the fishing man. jump on the bus to the wonderful water fall,it call Khone Phapheng Falls at the border with Cambodia.heading back to Pakse after 1 hours visit the Watterfall . dinner and overnight in Pakse Activities :
- no cycling
- Meals:breakfast.lunch, pare- well dinner
- Accommodation :Pakse hotel or similar
DAY 17: PAKSE - DEPARTURE
Free and Leisure by your own until the time we have to transfer to the airport for your flight back home . End of The Journey. Activities :
- no cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation :
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