Laos
13 days: Biking Adventure - Eastern Circuit
from/to Luang Phabang
Backroads and the end of the world
The Eastern Circuit tour combines both, cultural- and cycling highlights in remote mountain areas. The World Heritage town of Luang Prabang provides the perfect starting point, before heading to the high plains of the Phonsavan district, the site of the mysterious Plain of Jars. After Phonsavan, the tour continues for a week through one of the most remote mountainous terrains in Laos. A scenic boat ride on the Nam Ou completes the tour before cycling back to Luang Prabang.
Day 1: arrival in Luang Prabang
Start with a meeting with our specialists and a short sunset ride along town.
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Stay overnight in a guesthouse
Day 2: roundtrip to Kuang Si Waterfall 60 km
An easy ride to the scenic Kuang Si Waterfall along ethnic villages such as Hmong and Khmu. Enjoy a swim in the clear water basins of the Kuang Si Waterfall.
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Overnight in guesthouse
Day 3: transfer to Phonsavan
With our bikes on the back-up car, we head out to Phonsavan to cut out the more travelled roads and thesteep rides into the Lao highlands. In the afternoon, we arrive in Xieng Kuang’s Provincial capital town, Phonsavan. Today, we visit the first of many sites of the mysterious Plain of Jars.
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Overnight in hotel
Day 4: roundtrip to Plain of Jars 30 km
This is a perfect ride to get used to the new climate as we are over 1000 meter above sea level.
The plain of jars still remains a place of unknown history and diverse speculations. Why did people made these amazing stone formations and what where they used for?
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Overnight in hotel
Day 5: Phonsavan – Muang Kham 48 km
Our first stop would be in a Hmong village where we can wander around to experience a little bit the different lifestyle of these hill tribe villagers. A nearby waterfall can be visited; the villagers know how to guide us there.
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Overnight in guesthouse
Day 6: Muang Kham – Nam Neun 87 km
You have to start early to have enough time for stops along the way. The Tham Piew Cave, which has been an important hide-out place during the Indochina war, is worth a visit. You have to cycle over a few passes and reach the little town Nam Neun in the afternoon.
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Overnight in guesthouse
Day 7: Nam Neun – Vieng Thong 68 km
Today we have to make our way through some bad dirt roads and some high levelled areas, which offer great views and amazing sceneries. To reach our overnight stop we have to get up early.
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Overnight in basic guesthouse
Day 8: relaxing day
Hang-out and relax or discover the surrounding area. There is a hot spring near by.
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Overnight in basic guesthouse
Day 9: Vieng Thong – Muang Mouay 70 km
Another scenic ride of 70 km brings us to a small village spot.
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Overnight in home-stay
Day 10: Muang Mouay – Vieng Kham 51 km
The amazing landscapes will help you to bring out your camera and especially in the end when we drop down to the small town of Vieng Kham. It’s just another wonderful biking day.
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Overnight in basic guesthouse
Day 11: Vieng Kham – Nong Khiaw 49 km
A biking day waits for us with one of the best mountain sceneries on this trip. The fact that we have to climb
3 passes today explains why we will feel much better when we reach the down hill point that will guide us along the scenic valley of Nong Khiaw, located on the banks of the Nam Ou.
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Overnight in guesthouse
Day 12: Nong Khiaw – Huai Kan (boat ride) -Luang Prabang 66 km
The day starts with a relaxed 2-3 hours boat ride on the Nam Ou River, going downstream with fine views at the limestone mountains. You will ride your bike again from Huai Kan onwards. Following the slightly going up and down Road Nr. 13, you will cycle to your final destination Luang Prabang.
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Overnight in a comfortable guesthouse
Day 13:
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End of programme
Including:
- English speaking guide
- Bike rental (Trek 4400 Mountain bike)
- Back up Car with drinks and support
- Luggage Transport or non riding guest transfer
- Nights in hotels, guesthouse and 1 night home-stay
- Meals as described in itinerary
- Boat ride on the Nam Ou river
Remark: Depending on weather and road conditions, this itinerary is subject to changes
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