Less traveled roads, villages, ethnic diversity and the mysteious plain of jars as well as a great river trip make this a perfect active adventure for sportive people! If you were always interested to get away from the normal tourist roads than this could be an itinerary for you.
With great highlights in nature, culture and landscapes as well as visits to the hilltribe people it makes a perfect plan for about two weeks. You should be fit and sportive enough to do some hard biking days.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Start from Luang Prabang. With our bikes on the bus we head out to Phonsavan to cut out the more traveled roads and the steep rides into the loa highlands. In the afternoon we arrive in the provincial town of Phonsavan and can use the rest of the day for a bit of exploration. We sleep in one of the newer Hotels in town. D
Day 2: Day waits for us with a great discovery trip out to the plain of jars. It is just to get used to the bikes or to the new climate as we are over 1000 meter above sea level. The plain of jars still remains a place of unknown history and diverse speculations. Why did people made these amazing stone formations and whet where they used for!? Some off road biking can be done within a medium circuit (50-60 km). Another night in Hotel. B, D
Day 3: Is our start day into the biking adventure and our private discovery trip. Our first stop would be in a close Hmong village where we can wander around to experience a little bit the different lifestyle of these hilltribe villagers. Nearby rice paddies and a hot spring will comfort you along the way. Night in Muang Kham (52 km). B, L, D
Day 4: Day waits with a little bit more than just 40 km and some really hard climbs (get up early!). In fact we have to manage the double distance to reach the small town of Nam Neun. We start early to have enough time for stops and the sceneries along the way. We have to cycle over a few passes and reach the little town in the afternoon. The accommodation is very basic, be prepared (87 km)! B, L, D
Day 5: Today we have to make our way through some bad roads and some high leveled areas which offer great views and amazing sceneries. To reach our night stop we have to get up early. We will sleep in a small guest house in Vieng Thong (68 km half up, half down). B, L, D
Day 6: Hang out and relax or discover the surrounding areas. Actually there is a hot spring near by. B, L, D
Day 7: Another scenic ride of 70 km brings us to a small village spot where we can sleep in a family guest house, or lets say a basic sleeping room (70 km). B, L, D
Day 8: The amazing landscapes will help you to bring out your camera and especially in the end when we drop down to the small town of Vieng Kham. Just another wonderful biking day (51 km). B, L, D
Day 9: The last biking day waits for us with one of the best mountain sceneries on this trip and the fact that we have to climb over 1000 meter three times today explains why we will feel much better when we reach the down hill point that will guide us along a nice river valley. We arrive in Nong Khiaw and stay in a nice guest house. (45 km). B, L
Day 10: Day: Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang. by boat on the magic Nam Ou river and the majestic Mekong. Arrival in Luang Phabang in afternoon and a BBQ fair well dinner. B, L, D
Extension - 13 Day Option:
Day 10: Day From Nong Khiaw on the Nam Ou river we will start a nice journey away from roads and electricity. With an hour boat ride we arrive at the small backpacker town of Muang Ngoi. The surrounding landscapes are unique and worth a visit. We have time to explore a nearby cave and hang out in the easy going atmosphere. Night in simple Bungalow or Guest house. B, L
Day 11: Day After breakfast we start our two day trekking and discovery tour. We will meet people from different ethnic groups and sleep in their village. A day of trekking and exploring. Night in villagers house. B, L, D
Day 12: Day The second day of this trekking tour will bring us back into the river region and on the afternoon, after visiting other villages, we will come back to Muang Ngoi. B, L
Day 13: Day With the bus we start the wonderful tour back into civilization and in the afternoon we arrive in the world heritage town of Luang Prabang. B, L
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- English speaking guide
- Modern Trek bike rental
- Back up car, all transfers
- Overnight stays
- Meals as indicated and drinking water
- Rental gear such as sleeping bag and tools
- Activities along the way
- Permissions and taxes
- Entrance fees
Price Does Not Include:
- Personal expenses and soft & alcoholic drinks
- Visa
- Extra nights in Luang Prabang
- Travel to/from Laos
Please note: We need full personal information of each guest before arrival. This list should include full name, address, date of birth, passport number, nationality and insurance details.
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