Splendors of North Laos Biking 6 days tour

Destination: Luang Prabang/Oudomxay/Luang Nam Tha/Muang Sing/Xiengkok/Houay Xay

Highlights: The North of Laos is always an attractive place for adventurers. Quiet roads, diverse terrain, and friendly locals present a side of Laos not often seen by travellers. This 6 day biking tour allows you to discover the hidden splendor of Northern Laos on two wheels.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, G=Guide

Day 1: Luang Prabang arrival (G)

Arriving at the airport in Luang Prabang, you’ll be met and driven to your hotel. The rest of the day will be your own for strolling the city. Later on, your driver will take you to the local restaurant for you “Welcome Dinner”. You’ll spend the night in Luang Prabang.

Day 2: Luang Prabang/Oudomxay (B, L, D, G)

After breakfast, you’ll drive out of Luang Prabang early and into the heart of Laos countryside. Begin your cycling adventure travelling along mountain roads, alternating up steep climbs with breezy descents all the while soaking in the beautiful scenery and fresh air. Late in the afternoon reach Oudomxay, an important trading town on the banks of the Nam Beng river. Overnight in Oudomxay.

Day 3: Oudomxay/Luang Nam Tha (B, L, D, G)

Today’s ride to Luang Nam Tha is a long, spectacular route. Cycle along an undulating ridge road with great views and excellent downhills to enjoy. Quiet remote jungle sections are punctuated by the welcome sight of a village or two, great places to meet locals and top up on bikers fuel. Arrive in to Luang Nam Tha, a peaceful town surrounded by ethnic villages and ricefields. Overnight in Luang Namtha.

(Today’s ride is approximately 82km).

Day 4: Luang Nam Tha/Muang Sing (B, L, D, G)

The winding road from Luang Nam Tha to Muang Sing runs parallel to the Nam Tha, Nam Luang and Nam Sing rivers, crossing them at various points along the way. The ride passes through strikingly beautiful monsoon forest and several hilltribe villages of the Nam Ha Protected Area. This evening in Muang Sing, enjoy the tranquility and laidback pace of life that is common in Northern Laos. Overnight in Muang Sing.

(Today’s ride is approximately 58km).

Day 5: Muang Sing/Xiengkok (B, L, D, G)

This morning, get a taste of local life with a visit to the morning market where the area’s ethnic minorities gather to buy and sell their wares. Then hop on your bike for your last day of riding to Xieng Kok. The ride parallels the Nam Ma River, passing through peaceful villages and quiet countryside. Overnight in Xieng Kok.

(Approximately 72km of cycling)

Day 6: Xiengkok/Houay Xay (B, L, G)

After breakfast, travel down the Mekong River by speed boat to Houay Xay (around 4 hours), a town on the border of Thailand. From here, cross the Mekong by boat to Thailand or travel down river to Luang Prabang.

Price in US$ per person:

Our price includes:

• Breakfast and accommodation at selected hotels/villages or in tent as mentioned
• Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned car as specified in the itinerary above
• Travel by private, air-conditioned car with an experienced, safe driver.
• The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary except leisure time
• Meals as specified in the itinerary.
• Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.
• The use of bicycle as mentioned.
• Cold water and towel during the trip

Our price does not include:

• International flight tickets and airport tax
• Visas
• Other meals not mentioned
• Drinks, gratuities, tips and personal expenses
• Insurance