Itinerary
- Day 1
Luang Prabang
Meet your guide early and get fitted to a mountain bike. You'll ride a short distance to the Mekong River, then take a ferry across to the other side. The day involves a 20km looping circuit over 3 hours on medium-difficulty dirt roads with some hills. Along the way, you'll meet villagers, see animals, and try local snacks while enjoying views back toward Luang Prabang. Stop in villages for cold drinks to watch daily life happen around you. Lunch comes at a local restaurant near the ferry landing, then head to a vocational restaurant for dinner where your guide talks through what the ride covered.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant meal near ferry landing), Dinner (Local vocational restaurant dinner)
Included Activities
- Mountain bike ferry crossing of Mekong River
- Guided 20km cycling loop on dirt roads and single tracks
- Visit villages and observe village life
- Try local snacks in villages
- Lunch at local restaurant near ferry landing
- Dinner at local vocational restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Mekong River - Day 2
Luang Prabang
Start early to give alms at temples and see the procession of orange-clad novices and monks collecting donations from the community. After that, take a short hike up Mount Phousi to view the town in the early morning light, then return to the hotel for breakfast. From there, cycle north to Pak Ou and the Buddha Cave, a holy site still worshipped by locals. Have lunch local-style on the beach at Pha An, swim in the Nam Ou river, and cycle back to Luang Prabang by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Local-style lunch on beach at Pha An)
Included Activities
- Alms giving procession at temples
- Short hike to Mount Phousi summit
- Visit Pak Ou and Buddha Cave
- Local-style lunch on beach at Pha An
- Swimming in Nam Ou river
- Guided cycling back to Luang Prabang
Landmarks/POIs Mount Phousi Pak Ou Buddha Cave Nam Ou River - Day 3
Luang Prabang
Transfer to Long Lao, a Hmong community of around 80 families. Hike the community-managed 8km trail that ends at the top of Kuang Si Falls. Stop for lunch and swim in the water. On the way back, visit the Laos Water Buffalo Dairy to see this community project that teaches locals about animal care and welfare while creating income for remote villages. The dairy also makes exceptional ice cream worth trying.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Kuang Si Falls)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Long Lao village
- Guided 8km trail hike to Kuang Si Falls
- Swimming at Kuang Si Falls
- Lunch at Kuang Si Falls
- Tour of Laos Water Buffalo Dairy
Landmarks/POIs Long Lao village Kuang Si Falls - Day 4
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
A 2-hour minivan transfer gets you to Kiu Kacham at 1350 meters altitude. Start cycling between 1000 and 1400 meters heading toward Phou Khoun. After Phou Khoun, you'll take a long descent with great views down into the Kasi valley. Continue cycling to Vang Vieng for an overnight stay.
Included Activities
- Cycling from Kiu Kacham to Phou Khoun
- Long descent from Phou Khoun to Kasi valley with views
Landmarks/POIs Phou Khoun Kasi valley - Day 5
Vang Vieng
This day covers a shorter distance on gently rolling hills to Vang Vieng, and you'll arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon, there's the option to visit Tham Xang, a cave set in dramatic scenery on the banks of the Nam Song River. Relax with a Lao beer and watch the sunset over the mountains you cycled across, with time for a swim if you want.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Vang Vieng)
Included Activities
- Cycling on gently rolling hills to Vang Vieng
- Lunch in Vang Vieng
Optional Activities
- Visit Tham Xang cave on Nam Song River banks
- Swimming in Nam Song River
Landmarks/POIs Tham Xang Nam Song River - Day 6
Vang Vieng
Morning involves a vigorous and steep trek up Big Pha Ngern. This fun climb rewards you with views across the Song Valley. The trek takes around 2.5 to 3 hours, so you should be back in Vang Vieng by lunch. In the afternoon, there's an optional visit to Blue Lagoon 3 if you feel like swimming.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Vigorous and steep trek up Big Pha Ngern
- Views across Song Valley
Optional Activities
- Visit Blue Lagoon 3 for swimming
Landmarks/POIs Big Pha Ngern Blue Lagoon 3 Song Valley - Day 7
Vang Vieng
Spend the day doing multiple adventure activities Vang Vieng has to offer. Start with a short trip to the water cave where you'll float through the cave structure while pulling yourself along in an inner tube. After that, time allows for the ziplines if you're interested. The final activity is a leisurely kayak on the Nam Song river to wind down the day.
Included Activities
- Water cave inner tube float
- Zipline activity
- Leisurely kayak on Nam Song river
Landmarks/POIs Water cave Nam Song River - Day 8
Vang Vieng to Ban Kuene District
An easy cycling day heading to the 250 square kilometer artificial Lake Nam Ngum, often called the 'sea of Laos'. A 2-hour boat ride brings you to your hotel where you can relax by the pool and enjoy the sunset over the lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling to Lake Nam Ngum
- 2-hour boat ride across Lake Nam Ngum
- Sunset viewing from hotel
Landmarks/POIs Lake Nam Ngum - Day 9
Ban Kuene District to Vientiane
Busy morning ahead. Cycle to Laos Conservation Trust to visit their program and learn about protecting endangered Southeast Asian species. From there, cycle through paddy fields with fine views in the Phou Khao Khouay mountain range before entering Vientiane, the capital. Ride through the suburbs toward the city center along the Mekong river bank. Finish with a farewell local-style BBQ dinner on the banks of the Mekong.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Big breakfast before busy morning), Dinner (Farewell local-style BBQ dinner on Mekong banks)
Included Activities
- Cycling to Laos Conservation Trust
- Visit Laos Conservation Trust program
- Cycling through paddy fields in Phou Khao Khouay mountain range
- Cycling through Vientiane suburbs to city center
- Farewell BBQ dinner on Mekong banks
Landmarks/POIs Laos Conservation Trust Phou Khao Khouay Mekong River - Day 10
Vientiane
Your final day is free to explore Vientiane at your own pace. The city has many temples and pagodas, markets, and antique hamlets to check out. Your crew is available to help arrange additional activities or more cycling if you want to extend your Laos adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore temples and pagodas in Vientiane
- Visit local markets
- Explore antique hamlets
- Optional additional activities or cycling with crew assistance
Landmarks/POIs Vientiane
