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Splendors Of North Laos Biking Tour - 5 Days / 4 Nights
Day 1 - Luang Prabang - Oudomxay (B,L,D)
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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.
Day 2 - Oudomxay - Luang Nam Tha (B,L,D)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. (Today's ride is approximately 82km) |
Day 3 - Luang Nam Tha - Muang Sing (B,L,D)
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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. (Today's ride is approximately 58km)
Day 4 - Muang Sing - Xiengkhok (B,L,D)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. (Approximately 72km of cycling) |
Day 5 - Xiengkhok - Houay Xay (B,L)
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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.Extend This Tour With...
Come for a nice relaxing Laos tour where you will soothe in the refreshing environment of the area and learn about the culture in our Vientiane Natural Escape Soft Adventure package. Hop on a bike and cycle past local markets and numerous temple sites and monuments in Vientiane. You will then explore Phou Khao Kway National Park, an area rich in jungle terrain and wild animals. Take a soft trek up the mountain and see beautiful orchids and refresh yourself at the waterfall.
If you are tired of all the hustle and bustle in your life and need to just get away from it all, then our A Blend Of Calm In Southern Laos tour could just be the escape you are looking for. Everything you need to relax can be found in this peaceful and sparsely populated area. Acres of serene countryside surround your poolside bungalow with the waterfalls and mountains close by. You will also visit 4000 Islands and cruise along the Mekong.
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Discover the fascinating world of Northern Laos with Exotissimo's Authentic Laos tour. This unique excursion is designed for the intrepid and open-minded traveler with a keen sense of adventure and eagerness to participate in sustainable tourism. Trekking deep into the highlands, participants get to experience ethnic hill tribe culture in its rawest and most authentic forms amidst sweeping sceneries of verdant vegetation growth and cascading waterfalls.
Come and join Exotissimo as you journey through a land of cultural traditions, beautiful natural environment, and imposing historical relics in our Richness & Splendors of Laos tour. Beginning in Luang Prabang, you will witness centuries old temples with visits to Kuang Si Waterfall and local villages in the area. You will stop at limestone caves along the Mekong River before heading off to the capital city. Visit the numerous traditional temples in the city before heading off to Pakse’s famous coffee plantations and the stunning 4000 Islands inlet.
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