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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 399km 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. This cycling Laos trip can be combined with our cycling tour from Hanoi to Luang Prabang 11 days. Then to extend another 6 days from Laung Prabang to Vientiane.
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 limestone mountains that surround them. Dinner and overnight in Kiew Ka Cham. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Kiew Ka Cham – Kasi (94 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 first half of the day following a ridge line up and down with peaks all around. In the afternoon it is time to relax a bit as the road is largely downhill along a valley to our overnight stop of Kase, a small village on top of the mountains. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Kasi – Vang Vieng (57 Km)
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 – Phong Hong (Nam Ngum Lake) 85km
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
Today is the last part of the journey cycling back to Vientiane the road becomes mainly flat for this ride and you should be back in Vientiane celebrating by late afternoon. (B,L)
Tour Ends
| Tour Info | USD799 Per Person based on Double/Twin sharing room |
| Supplement single room |
USD155 |
| Bike Rental | $80 (Trek 4300- 4500) |
| Total Distance | 399 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
- 1 night comfortable hotel, 2 nights local guesthouse (with private bathroom), 1 night basic guesthouse (share 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 Includes
- International Flights
- Departure Tax
- Visa Fees
- Alcoholic, and other beverages
- Tips for guides.
- Personal travel insurance
- Any services not mentioned in itinerary
View feedback for this trip:
Names: Francisco Valdivia and Jacqui Morgan (Canada)
Dates: 09 - 25 August, 2010 (Hanoi to Luang Prabang) & (Luang Prabang to Vientiane)
Hi Hun
we finally made it. It was a very memorable trip really enjoyed it.
Just a couple things I'd like to know. What time will the airport transfers pick us up in Vientian and also in Hanoi?
Thanks and I'll give you more feedback once I am on a proper computer.
Frank
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