Day 1: Luang Prabang: First Impressive Warmup Day (L, D/Cycle 20 km/4 star resort)
Meet your guide early in the morning to get sized up on one of our quality mountain bikes. Ride a short distance to the Mekong River, where we’ll board a ferry to cross. On this newest tour, you’ll explore the opposite side of the Mekong River, meeting villagers, observing animals, and sampling local snacks along the way.
We’ll embark on a 20km (3-hour) looping circuit of medium biking on dirt roads with some hills. There’s ample shade, and you’ll feel miles away from Luang Prabang due to the absence of other tourists and traffic.
Enjoy views of Luang Prabang from the river as we ride on gravel roads past rice fields and amazing scenery. We’ll stop in a village to try local snacks and observe daily life. Continuing on single tracks, we’ll pass farmlands and animals. Ensure your camera is charged for the stunning photos you’ll take.
We’ll stop again in another village for cold drinks and to watch locals going about their business. After exploring a little longer on single tracks, we’ll hit the tarmac for a short while before reaching the ferry. We’ll have lunch at a local restaurant near the ferry landing, with your guide accompanying you every step of the way.
In the evening, over dinner at a great local vocational restaurant, we will discuss the ride ahead. Overnight in Luang Prabang!
Day 2: Kuang Si Waterfalls (B, L/Trek 8km & Cycle 27km)
Start with a short transfer to the village of Long Lao, a thriving Hmong community of around 80 families. The community manages an excellent 8km trail that finishes at the top of Kuang Si Falls. We can enjoy lunch and a swim in the crystal waters before we stop at the Laos Water Buffalo Dairy on the way back from the city. This rare and interesting community project educates locals in animal husbandry and welfare, helps provide valuable income and diversification to remote rural villages, and makes some truly amazing ice cream!
Day 3: Luang Prabang Mount Phousi, Almsgiving, Pak ou Caves (L/Cycle 35 Km/4 star resort)
Up early this morning to give alms to the many temples of the city, we will find a spot on the roadside to witness this serene procession of orange-clad novices and monks collecting donations from the local community.
After the procession, we will take a short hike to the top of Mount Phousi to view the early morning bustle of the town, then head back to the hotel for breakfast.
Our ride today takes us north of the city to Pak Ou and the famous Buddha Cave. This holy monument is a key attraction in the area and is still worshipped and used to this day. We will have a local-style lunch on the beach at Pha An and enjoy a swim in the Nam Ou River before cycling back to Luang Prabang!
✅ Inclusions: Comfortable A/C transport and support, experienced cycling guide, manual Mt.bike with helmet, entrance fees, refreshing local fruits, energizing snacks, ample drinking water, and overnight stay at 4 star resort (such as Victoria XiengThong or similar).
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Kasi (L/Cycle 60 Km/hotel)
A 2-hour minivan transfer will take you to Kiu Kacham, located at an altitude of 1350 meters. During the first part of this stage, you’ll cycle between 1000 and 1400 meters to Phou Khoun. After Phou Khoun, enjoy a long descent with excellent views as you make your way to the valley of Kasi. Overnight in Kasi.
✅ Inclusions: Comfortable A/C transport and support, experienced cycling guide, well-maintained manual mountain bike with helmet, all entrance fees, refreshing local fruits, energizing snacks, ample drinking water, and overnight stay at a local guesthouse in Kasi (such as Kasi Hotspring or Bor Nam Oon guesthouse, or similar).
Day 5: Kasi – Vang Vieng (B, L, D/Cycle: 55 Km/3-star resort)
This day will be much easier, as we cover a shorter distance on gently rolling hills to Vang Vieng, which we’ll reach in time for lunch. In the afternoon, you can choose to visit Tham Xang, set among dramatic scenery on the banks of the Nam Song River. Relax with a Lao beer and watch the sunset over the mountains you have just crossed. If we make good time, we can have a dip.
✅ Inclusions: Comfortable air-conditioned transport for support, experienced cycling guide, well-maintained manual mountain bike with helmet, all entrance fees, refreshing local fruits, energizing snacks, ample drinking water, and overnight stay at a 3-star resort (such as Vansana Vang Vieng Hotel or similar standard).
Day 6: Vang Vieng to Nam Ngum Lakeside (B, L, D/Cycle 43km/3-star resort)
Today is an easy day. After breakfast, you cycle to the ‘sea of Laos’: the 250 square kilometers of artificial Lake Nam Ngum. A 2-hour boat ride brings us to our hotel to relax poolside and enjoy the sunset over the lake. Overnight to Ban Kuene.
✅ Inclusions: Comfortable air-conditioned transport for support, experienced cycling guide, well-maintained manual mountain bike with helmet, all entrance fees, refreshing local fruits, energizing snacks, ample drinking water, and overnight stay at a 3-star resort (such as Long Ngum View Resort or similar standard).
Day 7: Nam Ngum Lake to Vientiane (B, L/Cycle 65 Km)
Enjoy a final breakfast at your resort before we set off on our last cycling leg towards Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. This route offers a pleasant mix of relatively flat terrain and gentle climbs, providing ample opportunities to stop, engage with local communities, and appreciate the evolving scenery. We anticipate arriving in Vientiane by lunchtime. Your cycling Laos officially concludes here, providing you with the freedom to explore the vibrant capital at your leisure stay !
✅ Inclusions: Comfortable air-conditioned transport for support, experienced cycling guide, well-maintained manual mountain bike with helmet, all entrance fees, refreshing local fruits, energizing snacks, and ample drinking water.
Day 8: Vientiane City Tour (B, L/No cycle/4 star hotel)
Dive straight into the spiritual heart of Vientiane. Your exploration begins with the essentials: the unique Khmer-style cloister of Wat Sisaket with its thousands of Buddha images, followed by the stately Haw Phra Kaew, the former royal temple. To understand the city’s pulse, you’ll visit Wat Si Muang, the true pillar of local devotion. The morning then shifts to crucial context with an essential visit to the COPE Visitor Centre, providing a powerful, unvarnished look into Laos’s modern history before you break for lunch.
The afternoon focuses on the capital’s grand scale. You’ll witness the architectural and cultural significance of Pha That Luang, the definitive national symbol in all its golden splendor. Next, gain a strategic perspective by ascending the Patuxai victory monument for commanding, panoramic views over the city’s layout. Your tour culminates with a journey to the famously eccentric Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan), a surreal and fascinating sculpture garden blending Hindu and Buddhist motifs.
This comprehensive itinerary efficiently covers Vientiane’s key sites, offering a rich cross-section of culture, history, and art. You’ll be returned to your hotel with the rest of the evening free, allowing you to explore the city’s laid-back nightlife and street food scene on your own terms.
✅ Inclusions: Comfortable A/C transport, guide, entrance fee, breakfast, lunch, drinking water.
Day 9: Vientiane Departure (B)
On your final morning, enjoy a well-deserved and leisurely breakfast by the Mekong River. Take the time to relax at your own pace, perhaps with a final swim to recover from the rigors of the road.
At the appropriate time, we will arrange your transfer to Wattay International Airport (VTE) for your scheduled departure.
Thank you for cycling Laos 9 days with us. We trust your journey was rewarding and look forward to welcoming you on another adventure in the future. Should your travels continue in the region, our team remains available to assist with any onward arrangements.
✅ Inclusions: Comfortable A/C Airport drop-off transport, guide, breakfast at the hotel.