"Experience the laid back charm of Laos by bike: featuring Luang Prabang’s Buddhist Wats and colonial architecture, stunning waterfalls, cool blue lagoons, serene rural scenery, delicious cuisine and welcoming smiling locals"

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Tour Overview


Laos is often viewed as the “off-broadway” South East Asian destination - languishing behind its more celebrated neighbours boasting big tourism numbers, economic growth, internationally celebrated cuisines and, what?  Laos has no beaches?  Well, it’s true Laos doesn’t have a beach in its geographical arsenal, but that could be much of it's appeal. It's not a commercial, glossy, cliche holiday brochure photo (we've tried!).  Laos is changing and growing, but like the meandering Mekong that shapes the country, it is slowly…the Laos way.  Authentic; with an off-the-beaten track feel that is getting much harder to find anywhere; genuine smiles and genuine hospitality.  Who needs a beach when you can dip your culinary toes into a spicy Tam Som (green papaya salad), any version of Larb (minced meat salad), a hearty Khao Piak Sen (rice noodles) served with a bowl of fresh leafy herbs, or delicate Mok Pa (fish wrapped in banana leaf).  There are blue lagoons and spectacular waterfalls, colonial architecture, Buddhist wats, rice fields, rivers and spectacular mountains to snap photos by or in. A long, rich and, sometimes, violent history to learn about.  And Asia’s most ethnically diverse peoples to meet.  But Laos is slow travel.  It’s taking its time.  And is best absorbed at an appropriate two wheeled pace. 

Getting There & Away

Luang Prabang LPQ

The number of flights into Luang Prabang will gradually increase as Covid restrictions fall by the wayside.  Currently, the most convenient flights to Luang Prabang from China are through Kunming with Lucky Air/ Hainan Airlines.  These are morning flights so you likely need to stay overnight in Kunming.  They arrive early in Luang Prabang which ideally gives you extra time there. There are also trains from Kunming to Luang Prabang (and onward to Vientiane). Flights to Vientiane in combination with a train to Luang Prabang is also an option for arrival. 

There are flights with Bangkok Air, Laos Airlines, Air Asia and others for connections through Thailand.  

Vientiane VTE

Flights are easier through Vientiane with connections across Asia.  From China connections generally need to be made in the South of the country.  Fights are available through Kunming with China Eastern, Laos Airlines, Lucky Air, and Sichuan Airlines.  Flights are available through Guangzhou with China Southern and Laos Airlines.  There are flights through Chongqing with China Express also.  Trains to Kunming are also now available.

***Booking flights and trains need to be done well in advance to secure tickets, particularly during peak holiday times***

Transfers

Transfers are only included for departure days on this tour.  As people will be arriving at different times, possibly a day early, and the taxi/ shuttle system is cheap and very efficient its simpler to have everyone make their own way to the start point hotel.  We'll take care of your outward transfers.  Let us know if you have any problems with this arrangement and we can help you.

Tour Info Pack

Once we have recieved your booking and deposit we'll send you a Tour Info Pack that will include tour notes, training tips, preparation info and joining point instructions.  If you have any questions about the tour at all please don't hesitate to contact us.

Additional Accommodation

Arriving early or want to stay on after the tour ends? No problem!  Just let us know if you'd like to book extra accommodation in the tour hotel at either the start or finish of the tour and we will arrange it for you.  Just include your request on the booking form.

Bikes

Included bikes are Trek FX2 hybrid bikes.  They are 24 speed and come in small, medium, large and extra large sizes.  They are fitted with a bottle cage.  If you’d like to bring your own pedals, seat or other accessories just eat us know in advance and we’ll be ready to fit these on a bike for you.

The cycling terrain is on sealed roads, although there will be rough sections of road in disrepair.  This tour is available for anyone that is reasonably fit and beginners are welcome.  There aren’t any very long climbs but there will be shorter steep sections.  A support vehicle(s) is always available for you and your bike if you wish to take a rest or grab a lift up a hill.  

Feel free to chat to us if you are unsure if this is the right trip for you.

 

Further Info

For additional information regarding guides, accommodation and sleeping arrangements, cycling grades, food, bikes, etc you can head over to our About section to see more about how we run our tours.