•The cost:Please contact us : info@vietnamadventurecycling.com
•Countries visited:Lao
•Cycling distance:Approx 742 km ( with 09 days cycling)
•Destinations:Vientiane-Nam Ngum-Vang Vieng-Kasi-Kiu Kachan-Kiu Kachan-Luang Prabang-Pak Mong-Oudom Xay-Ban Nalay-Pakbeng
Summary :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 Laos capital city Vientiane. Situated on the banks of the Mekong river, Vientiane has a relaxed, elegant charm. From here you will enjoy some of the most breathtaking scenery in Asia, mountain biking towards Northern Laos. We travel through a rural landscape to Nam Ngum, then cycling on to Vang Vieng. We enter a landscape of stunning limestone karst formations as our journey continues on via rolling hills to 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 Red Spokes has been supporting for a number of years. From here it’s on to Ban Nalay village where we will be treated to a traditional Laos homestay amongst the community; you will be hosted by the Laos villagers who perform a traditional Basi ceremony. Red Spokes supports Ban Nalay community projects as a means of contributing to village development. 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 where the Laos mountain bike holiday finally ends.
| TOUR INFOMATION | |
| Tour cost | Please contact us : info@vietnamadventurecycling.com Single room supplement: USD 250 |
| Bike rental | USD 150 (Trek or Giant) extra charge |
| Departure Dates | Guaranteed departures every day with a minimum group of 2 adults. |
| Total Distance | 742kilometers |
| No., of cycling days | 9 days |
| Tour meets | Vientiane |
| Tour End | Luong Phrabang |
| 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 10 night with 2 star and guest house + 4 night with 3 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 - 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: LAOS BIKING DISCOVERY SOUTHERN to NORTHERN
Day 1: Meeitng at Vientiane
The Laos tour starts in Vientiane. Vietnam Adventure Cycling guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. You will have some free time to explore this delightful city.
Activities:
• No biking.
• Meals included: Dinner
Day 2: Vientiane city tour
This morning we will sort out any bike problems before we stretch our legs with a ride around this laid back city and the surrounding area. With its French colonial influences Vientiane is barely recognisable as an Asian capital, it has a relaxed \'small town\' charm.
Activities:
• No biking.
• Meals included: Dinner,Lunch. Dinner
Day 3: Vientiane to Nam Ngum
We cycle out of Vientiane. After leaving the bustle of the town, we cycle through pastoral agricultural land passing paddy fields and more intensively farmed areas. Towards the end of the day there are two short, but rewarding, climbs just before we reach our destination at Ang Nam Ngum reservoir.
Activities:
• 97km biking.
• Meals included: Dinner,Lunch. Dinner
Day 4: Nam Ngum to Vang Vieng
We have an early start this morning along mostly flat roads. Towards the end of the morning we reach the fishing village of Tha Heauna where all manner of salty fish are on sale by the road. We will have lunch here - sampling the local produce - before cycling on to arrive by early afternoon in Vang Vieng, where we stay the night.
Activities:
• 105 biking.
• Meals included: Dinner,Lunch. Dinner
Day 5: Vang Vieng
Rest Day. Vang Vieng has recently become a popular destination for backpackers and is a comfortable place with nice restaurants and guesthouses.There are options to swim, tube or visit nearby caves.We can relax with a beer Lao to finish off the day and enjoy the sunset over the river behind the stunning limestone pinnacles.
Activities:
• No biking.
• Meals included: Dinner,Lunch. Dinner
Day 6: Vang Vieng to Kasi
We begin the day cycling a route with hills on either side. After about 28km we begin to get a taste of what\'s to come with an 8k climb. This is followed by a long gentle descent to Kasi.
Activities:
• 59km biking.
• Meals included: Dinner,Lunch. Dinner
Day 7: Kasi to Kiu Kachan
We will have an early start in preparation for the hardest day of the trip. The cycling begins with a fairly gentle 10k ride as the scent of jasmine and lotus blossoms drifts through the clear air from the rich jungle flora. This is followed by a massive 38k ascent to reach Nung Phum. We will stop here for a well-deserved lunch. This afternoon we cycle a further 50k up and down through dramatic scenes of craggy limestone peaks some of which are the highest in South East Asia. At the end of this challenging day we arrive in Kiu Kachan.
Activities:
• 95 biking.
• Meals included: Dinner,Lunch. Dinner
Day 8: Kiu Kachan to Luang Prabang
We cycle to Luang Prabang, which is a word heritage site and one of the highlights of the trip. The day starts with a long descent for 22 k followed by a 15k hard climb. On the way we pass through Hmong villages each of which has its own distinctive character and style of house.
Activities:
• 78 biking.
• Meals included: Dinner,Lunch. Dinner
Day 9: Luang Prabang
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 biking.
• Meals included: Dinner,Lunch. Dinner
Day 10: Luang Prabang to Pak Mong
The day starts out on pleasantly flat roads. We have the opportunity to visit the holy caves of Pak-Ou where there is an ancient collection of precious Buddhist statues (optional extra). This is a long gentle ride with interesting sights along the way, finishing in Pak Mong.
Activities:
• 81km biking.
• Meals included: Dinner,Lunch. Dinner
Day 11: Pak Mong to Oudom Xay
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:
• 80 biking.
• Meals included: Dinner,Lunch. Dinner
Day 12: Oudom Xay to Ban Nalay
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:
• 58 biking.
• Meals included: Dinner,Lunch. Dinner
Day 13: Ban Nalay to 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:
• 88 biking.
• Meals included: Dinner,Lunch. Dinner
Day 14: Pakbeng to 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 biking.
• Meals included: Dinner,Lunch. Dinner
Day 15: Departure Home
In the morning you will be transferred to Luang Prabang airport for the return flight home.
Activities:
• No biking.
• Meals included: Dinner,Lunch. Dinner
