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Cycle Laos: Vientiane to Luang Prabang
Duration
11 days
Site savings
$46
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$1,485 USD
Ready yourself to cycle almost 370km from Vientiane to Luang Prabang. Laos is an intriguing and evocative Southeast Asian country that has untouched natural beauty and is only being discovered by travellers. Starting in the capital of Vientiane, this 11-day cycling exploration will bring you to colorful markets, refreshing blue lagoons, a sunrise trek or see the Plain of Jars, a UNESCO Heritage Site. This holiday becomes more memorable and purposeful as you visit local NGOs, conservation sites, sanctuaries and dining in social enterprises which support the youth. This is a life-changing getaway not just for you but other people as wel
- CategoryMulti-Activity
- TypeFully Guided
- Duration11 days
- Culture LevelAdventurous
- Skill Level2 - Novice
- Activity Level3 - Active
- Elevation2 - Moderate
- TerrainMixed
- Distance229.9 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance31.1 miles
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Quick Stats
- Duration11 days
- Main DestinationLaos
- Distance229.9 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance31.1 miles
- Elevation2 - Moderate
- TerrainMixed
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Itinerary Details
- Day 1Vientiane: Arrival day
There’s a feast of exciting activities to sink your teeth into. Spend your day exploring around the many markets, museums and temples in Vientiane. The day is yours to potter, caffeinate and watch the world go by. The group will meet up for dinner at 6pm at the hotel, where you’ll head over to the banks of the Mekong for a drink, followed by a Lao style BBQ.
- Azalea Park View Hotel, Vientiane
- Dinner
- Day 2Vientiane to Nam Pien Yorla Pa: Buddha Park, COPE and Friends
After breakfast, you’ll start your day with a gentle 22km ride to Wat Xieng Khouane Luang, also known as the Buddha Statue Park. A support van will follow and bring you back to town to visit the COPE Visitors Centre. There, you’ll gain insight into the Vietnam War’s impact on locals and learn about COPE’s efforts to improve mobility for landmine victims.
For lunch, you’ll head to Mini Makphet, a local NGO restaurant by Friends International. You’ll not only enjoy a delicious meal but also discover the vocational training programs and social initiatives they run to support the community.
In the afternoon, you’ll travel 80km out of Vientiane to spend your evening at Nam Pien Yorla Pa, nestled in the Phou Khao Khouay National Bio-Diversity Conservation Area.- 13.7 miles
- Nam Pien Yorla Pa Resort, Vientiane
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Day 3Vang Vieng: Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife
You wake up surrounded by a serene treetop canopy, with the Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife just steps away, ready to be your first stop after breakfast. At LCTW, you’ll learn about their vital work rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing animals caught in the illegal wildlife trade.
From there, you’ll cycle onward, pausing at a local restaurant to refuel before taking on the remaining 28 kilometers to Nam Ngum Lake. Here, a private boat awaits to carry you across the shimmering waters, setting you on course to reach Vang Vieng by late afternoon.- 47.8 - 42.1 miles
- 190.3 ft
967.8 ft
777.6 ft - Silver Naga Hotel or equivalent
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Day 4Vang Vieng: Blue Lagoons and Sunrise Balloons
Vang Vieng is renowned for its breathtaking sunrise hot air balloons, and if that’s on your bucket list (and the weather cooperates), the Tour Operator will happily help you arrange it. For today, a 31km cycling loop has been planned that takes you to the stunning Blue Lagoons 2 and 3, perfect for a refreshing dip in their open pools and a bite from the local food stands.
Along the way, you’ll also explore Patong Cave Temple and discover an array of nearby attractions. The ride is mostly on rolling dirt roads, with 286 meters of elevation gain and descent. The evening is yours to unwind and experience the charm of Vang Vieng at your own pace.- 19.3 miles
866.1 ft
866.1 ft- Silver Naga Hotel or equivalent
- Breakfast
- Day 5Kasi: Sunrise trek to Kasi
If you’re up for it, there’s the option to go on a sunrise trek to Pha Ngern Viewpoint for epic views across the surrounding mountains. It’s not without it’s challenges but well worth the reward. There'll be 4 hours alloted for the return trip which starts at 5:00 AM. Or you can always sleep in.
There is every opportunity to ride from Vang Vieng to Kasi, where you'lll spend the evening. The total distance is 62km on a paved but patchy road, the group will aim to ride to Kasi for the early afternoon.Kasi Hot Springs is basic, but a great place to relax and unwind in the pool.
- 38.5 miles
- 580.7 ft
1,574.8 ft
994.1 ft - Kasi Guest House
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Day 6Phonsavan: Cycling mountains
- Day 7Phonsavan: Plain of Jars UNESCO Heritage Site
In the morning, you'll see the Plain of Jars UNESCO Heritage site, an archeological landscape consisting of thousands of stone jars scattered throughout the valley. If available, the group will also meet a micro NGO, Lone Buffalo, that provides free English tuition, female empowerment programs and sports coaching. The rest of the afternoon is yours to rest, unwind and explore the town.
- Anoulack Khoun Lao
- Breakfast
- Day 8Phou Khoun: Cycling to the Strawberry Farm Campsite
The van takes you 90km west, bringing you to the starting point for a scenic 50km ride to Phou Khoun. The paved road, dotted with the usual potholes, sees its share of traffic.
For a unique experience, you’ll spend the night camping under the stars at Phou Khoun Strawberry Farm. As you unwind, take in the magical sight of a sea of clouds drifting over the mountains.
- 31.1 miles
- 1,076.1 ft
4,645.7 ft
3,569.6 ft - Strawberry Farm Camping
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Day 9Luang Prabang: Cycling into town
You'll skip the first 53km of climbing by jumping in the van to the viewpoint. From here, the group will attempt to cycle all the way into Luang Prabang, with twice as much downhill as up in the remaining 76km.There’s no rush and a support van that’s with the group the whole way. Once you get into Luang Prabang, meet up again for dinner at the Friends International restaurant, KhaiPhaen. It’s a social enterprise based restaurant that empowers disadvantaged youth with vocational training amongst other support.
- 47.2 miles
- -3,605.6 ft
4,209.3 ft
7,815 ft - Sala Prabang Hotel, Luang Prabang
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Day 10Luang Prabang: Bears, buffalos and waterfalls
- Day 11Luang Prabang: Departure Day