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Classic Laos Cycling Holiday

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Classic Laos Cycling Holiday

Join In Groups, The Great Outdoors, Cycling, Classic Tours, All

Classic Laos Cycling Holiday

Join In Groups, The Great Outdoors, Cycling, Classic Tours, All

Classic Laos Cycling Holiday

Join In Groups, The Great Outdoors, Cycling, Classic Tours, All

Classic Laos Cycling Holiday

Join In Groups, The Great Outdoors, Cycling, Classic Tours, All

Classic Laos Cycling Holiday

  • Destination

    Laos

  • Trip duration

    7 days, 6 nights

  • Price

    From 1390 $

  • Availability period

    10 Feb. 2024 - 16 Feb. 2024

  • Min/Max travelers

    Min. 6 pax

• Sip on a cold Laos beer as the Mekong drifts leisurely by

• Amble amongst old colonial buildings, Buddhist wats, and kaleidoscopically coloured markets

• Cycle through high mountain villages and lush tropical valleys

• Satiate your well earned appetite on underrated Laos cuisine

• Soak in a hot spring, swim in a blue lagoon, or cool off under a waterfall

• Meet smiling Lao Loum (lowlands), Lao Theung (mid-lands), and Lao Soung (uplands) peoples

• Sit back for a picnic lunch and admire the fishing villages on tiny islands and hidden beaches on a boat ride across Lake Nam Ngum, Laos’ inland sea

• Make an offering at a Buddhist wat, or give alms to the morning parade of monks

• Stop for a coffee and buffalo ice cream (or cheese platter) at a buffalo dairy

• Visit a Hmong village and mingle with the locals

• Strap an soothing iced coffee to your handle bars to stay cool on the bike

• Ride carefree with a support vehicle, great bikes and attentive, knowledgeable and fun guides

Day 1

Arrival in Luang Prabang

Welcome to Laos! Our meeting point is at the designated arrival hotel. Since everyone is arriving at different times, you'll need to make your way to the hotel, which is easy with regular taxis and shuttles. Consider booking an extra day to enjoy the laid-back charm of Luang Prabang. Our first group dinner is scheduled for 7:00pm, where we'll indulge in local specialties at one of our favorite restaurants. Before dinner, we'll arrange a bike fitting and an orientation ride around the UNESCO-listed town center, exploring local life and the colonial and Asian fusion architecture. After dinner, take the opportunity to wander the markets or find a spot by the Mekong to enjoy the evening.

Food

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Accommodation

Luang Prabang

Day 2

Cycle to Kuang Si Waterfall - Hmong Village/Buffalo Dairy Visit

After breakfast, we'll cycle through town and the picturesque countryside, taking an easy sealed road with a small climb through villages. At a Hmong village, meet locals and explore handmade crafts. Upon reaching the waterfalls, feast on local dishes before hiking to Kuang Si falls, via the Sun Bear rescue centre. Enjoy a swim in turquoise water and explore the cascades. Cycling back, stop at Buffalo Dairy for a tour and taste cakes, cheeses, and lemongrass ice cream. Transfer back to Luang Prabang for a free afternoon and evening—catch sunset views, explore night markets, and nightlife.

Food

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Accommodation

Luang Prabang

Day 3

Cycle to Kasi

Today, we embark on hill cycling, beginning with a two-hour drive into the mountains. Cycling at altitudes between 1000m to 1400m, we'll enjoy breathtaking mountain views. We'll stop for delicious khao piak sen (rice noodles) before making a long, spectacular descent with distant soaring karst mountains. After crossing the Nam Kaen River, a short climb leads to hot springs—enjoy coffee, a cold beer, and a dip in the soothing natural spring. The last riding section towards Kasi offers wonderful village, rice fields, and mountain views to admire. We'll be staying in a small family-run guesthouse, dining in their restaurant in this tucked-away small town.

Food

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Accommodation

Kasi

Day 4

Cycle to Vang Vieng

We start our day early on the bikes, cycling through villages along the Kasi valley. After crossing a small pass with limestone mountains, we ride downhill to Vang Vieng in the Nam Song river valley. The towering mountains provide a stunning backdrop for lunch. In Vang Vieng, we check into our hotel, freshen up, and head to the Blue Lagoon for a swim. The evening offers opportunities to explore the town, dine at the local market or restaurants, enjoy a drink at a bar, or relax with a cocktail by the hotel pool. Sunset balloon rides over the Nam Song River valley are also available.

Food

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Accommodation

Vang Vieng

Day 5

Cycle to Ban Khune via Nam Ngum Lake Boat Ride

Back on the bikes, we leave town for a leisurely 25km ride to Nam Ngum Lake, Laos’ largest reservoir. We load up the boat with lunch supplies, local iced coffee, and snacks for a cruise across the lake, passing fishing villages and scattered islands. Upon arrival, we resume our cycling journey with a scenic 38km ride through dense tropical forest and farmland to the town of Ban Khune. Cycling through town and small country roads, we explore tiny villages and rice fields. Our accommodation for the evening is in a local Laos-style resort with an outdoor pool for refreshment, and bungalows overlooking the rice fields for our evening meal.

Food

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Accommodation

Ban Khune

Day 6

Cycle to Vientiane - Final Dinner

On our last day, we start early, backtracking to the Laos Conservation Trust—an old zoo now caring for animals rescued from poachers or the illegal pet trade. Witness endangered species and learn about the impact of illegal activities on Laos wildlife. Back on bikes, we ride 40km on sealed roads with views of the distant Phou Khao mountain range. A lunch stop at Thangon on the Nam Ngum River precedes packing up bikes for the last stretch to Vientiane. Enjoy free time to explore the "Arch de Triumph," Putaxai, built with Laos characteristics to commemorate independence. In the evening, we gather for a final dinner and a celebratory drink by the Mekong River.

Food

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Accommodation

Vientiane

Day 7

Depart Vientiane

Bon Voyage! Today is departure day and we will arrange a transfer to Vientiane airport (around 20min). Trains are also available heading north via Luang Prabang to China.

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