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LUANG PRABANG TO VIENTIANE: 06 DAYS / 05 NIGHTS
Trip Profile:
This Laos cycling tour is a connection between the world heritage town Luang Prabang and the bustling capital Vientiane where most tourists depart the flights from or it is worth to spend a couple of days to wander around Vientiane at the end before heading out. This trip is more enjoyable with down hill than cycling from Vientiane to Luang Prabang as it is more uphill. This cycling tour has paranomic view with fresh air the nature and the cultural interest as you cycle along to see the people, the ethnic minoriy H'Mong. We ride about 350km in 5 full days along back roads and quiet highways and along side rivers before climbing up into specacular limeston mountains. This trip involves some longer days over 80km and a couple of days with mountainous terrain. Riders should be of good cycling fitness. We have a support vehicle on hand at all time if you have difficulty with any sections.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Luang Prabang
Arrive in Luang Prabang. Welcome by our guide to transfer to the hotel. Free day to wander around this world heritage town. Bike fitting and briefing on the tour. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 2: Luang Prabang to Kiew Ka Cham (78Km)
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 limestonemountains that surround them. Then we transfer 66km to Phoukoun. Dinner and overnight in Phoukoun. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Phoukoun – Kasi (45 Km)
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, free to wander around the village. Dinner and overnight in Kasi. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Kasi – Vang Vieng (57 Km)
Breakfast in Kasi. Today, we cycle the 57km to Vang Vieng hopefully arriving early afternoon, spend afternoon to go caving or tubing on the Nam Song River or just relax. The ride to Vang Vieng is a relatively easy day traveling through the lush green of rice fields. Vang Vieng is set in a prime location. Surrounded by limestone peaks, caves and rivers this town see its fair share of travelers but for good reason. Overnight in Vang Vieng. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Vang Vieng – Nam Ngum Lake (85km)
Breakfast at our hotel in Vang Vieng. Today we cycle from our hotel in Vang Vieng to spend the day cycling mainly downhill to Phong Hong and to the Nam Ngum Lake a man-made lake, formed by the damn. Dinner and spend the night near the lake. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Nam Ngum Lake – Vientiane (85km)
After breakfast cycle the last part of the journey to Vientiane the road becomes mainly flat for this ride and you should be in Vientiane late afternoon. If time permits, visit National Museum and former Royal Palace. (B,L,D)
Tour Ends
Tour Info |
Please contact us: info@cambodiacycling.com |
Supplement
single room |
USD150 |
Bike Rental |
$80 (Trek 4300- 4500) |
Total Distance |
350 km |
Number of cycling days |
5 days |
Road Surface |
We ride along back roads and quiet highways and along side rivers before climbing up into spectacular limestone mountains. This trip involves some longer days over 80km and a couple of days with mountainous terrain. Riders should be of good cycling fitness. We have a support vehicle on hand at all times if you have difficulty with any sections. |
Support |
Support van including spare part, cool box and back up service |
Group |
Minimum 2. Maximum 15. |
Staff |
Groups of 6 or more, a Cycling Tour Leader, plus English-speaking cycling guide, drivers and assistants. Groups below 5 will be led by our local guide and our local support team. |
Food |
All meals are included (breakfast, lunch and dinner) |
Tour Price Includes
- 3 night comfortable hotel, 2 nights local guesthouse (with private bathroom).
- Cycling experienced guide
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Support van for transfer & tour with cool box
- Snack, water, fruits and cold drink (Coke light)
- All entrance fees and boat fees
Tour Price Excludes
- International Flights
- Departure Tax
- Visa Fees
- Alcoholic, and other beverages
- Tips for guides.
- Personal travel insurance
- Any services not mentioned in itinerary
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