Thailand to Laos Adventure Cycling Tour
Overview
Overview
Visit one of the least explored countries in the world, and explore it by bicycle, giving you the time and the pacing to get a closer look at the people and natural beauty that makes Laos a special destination with our tour. From Ubon Ratchatani (Thai Border), you will be warmly welcomed by our guide and start your cycling trip. Starting in the former capital city of southern kingdom Champasak, passing through many impressive destination such as Kiet Ngong village, Khong island, Khon island, Tad Fane, Tad Lor and finishing in Pakse, this trip will help the travels have a deep insight into the natural beauty and culture of Laos. Let discover Laos by the eco – friendly and health – friendly way.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover Pre-Angkor ruins of Wat Phou which used to be the religious respect place of Hindu worshipers then were replaced by Buddhist temple at the end of the 11 century
- Admire the natural beauty of small villages and paddy fields on the way
- Explore widest and most fascinating part of the Mekong River - Si Phan Done which mean 4000 islands in Lao language
- Discover Khone Island with a series of cascading waterfalls in the Mekong river is one of Laos' most beautiful natural attractions
- Visit the Bolaven Plateau where is famous for its cool climate, dramatic waterfalls and high-grade coffee
- Meet the local and gain a deep understand about the culture and the life of Laos
Itinerary
Check in hotel and relax
Enjoy dinner at the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Champasak.
We spend some time here discovering the temple before cycling back to the town and pass Mekong river by ferry and cycle to Kiet Ngong village.
Lunch will be served at Kingfisher Ecolodge.
After lunch, we will have chance to experience elephant riding at the village.
Overnight at the Kingfisher Ecolodge.
Our road today will be quiet and flat and we will have chance to enjoy some amazing scenery, we go through many villages with children gathering in groups waving their hands and say hello with us. it would be quite strange for them to see us travel by bicycles (it feels hard for them).
Then we make a stop every 20 or 25 km for refreshments and we have lunch under the tree shadow by the road it would be interesting experience. We then cross back over to the Mekong River to one of the biggest island in the Mekong River, Kong Island (it is the hometown of former Lao president). We ride a short way to our hotel. Dinner is in the hotel.
We have a short rest and then cycling back and take a local boat trip to the tiny island of Don Det Island where our lunch will be served.
After lunch we continue to cycle along the old French Railway down to the beach where we hop on small boats to Cambodian waters in search of fresh water Dolphins.
We ride back to our hotel after an hour. Dinner at the hotel.
Then we continue to head to the Northern for visiting Pakse before beginning to climb up into the temperate coffee growing area renowned for its Arabica and Robusta beans. These beans fetch some of the most expensive coffee in the world.
When we climb, we have chance to see coffee everywhere as the plantations concentrate on the side of the road. We reach the amazing Tad Fane resort, which provides a wonderful backdrop and the very breathtaking Tad Fane fall, if you are feeling energetic you can ride to the other waterfall for swimming or you can spend our time on relax in the restaurant and take the wonderful view.
Dinner will be provided is at the resort.(At a junction where we start riding is at an altitude of 150 m above sea level and the resort where we stay overnight is at an altitude of 960 m above sea level)
We continue our trip by cycling for another 38 km to a small town of Tha Teng (at an altitude of 860 m), this 38- kilometer descent is one of the best rides in this trip. Noodle soup will be provided for lunch at a local restaurant 30 km far from our destination, Tad Lor Resort (at an altitude of 750 m) .
After lunch we will find it easy to ride downhill on a dirt road for 21 km to the junction. The rest of the road is just 9 km on asphalt and is mainly flat. We check into our hotel in the afternoon and you can relax by swimming at the waterfall or enjoying the view or riding around. Dinner is at the hotel.
Trip notes
Tour includes:
- Accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
- Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
- Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
- Local private boat cruise in Inle Lake
- Water & cool towels
- Government taxes & service charge
Tour excludes:
- Laos Visa stamp fee
- International airfare and departure taxes
- Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
- Early check in/ late check out
- Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
- Compulsory Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December
- Surcharged for Public holidays
- Drinks and meal not mentioned
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
- Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
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