Biking along Mekong river

01 day

Overview

This bicycle tour offers lots of challenging adventure rides in combination with the cultural highlights of Mekong river in Laos.

Itinerary

Note: Tourism in Luang Prabang is booming and as a result, most villages around Luang Prabang are becoming more commercialized and people only wear traditional costume on festive days.
Crossing local villages, you will have opportunity to observe unique aspects of Lao rural life. After fitting bikes cycle on a quick orientation ride around Luang Prabang, pedal down hill to the boat docking station before crossing the Mekong River to reach Ban Xieng Man village. Stroll around to witness local life and drop in a house to interact with the family, the kids might look at you curiously; bring some candies or biscuits to get them closer. Then cycle about 5km to Ban Na Kham, known for its sugarcane and sticky rice in a bamboo stick – take time to explore the village sample this snack before continuing 7km to a Khmu village, Ban Houay Tan. Enjoy a packed lunch en route. Afterwards, visit a place something that defies youth – a superannuated and aged mango tree that is over 500 years old. From here, we pedal 18km to Ban Chan Neua and another 18km Ban Chan Tai, a village known for making jars. Embark again on boat to navigate back to Luang Prabang. End of services (hotel accommodation today is not included) (L)

Cost

Tour cost is upon your request !
 
You are interested in of this tour, please feel free to contact us at booking@asianatravel.com.vn or info@asianatravel.com.vn. One of our staffs will contact you within 24 hours when we receive your request.
 
 
We are here to meet and exceed all of your requirements and expectations !

Trip note

* Tour code: LAODTR-02
 
* Included:
• Private transportation
• Entrance fees as indicated
• Biking
• English speaking guide
• 01 lunch as indicated (meals only)
• Mineral water and cold towel on car/van/bus
 
* Excluded:
• Laos visa
• Accommodation with breakfast
• All flights and airport taxes
• Other meals and Drinks
• Tipping/Gratuities
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance

Destination Info

The ancient town of Luang Prabang situated in northern Laos, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Considered by many travellers and writers as being the heart of Laotian culture, the tiny town is encircled by mountains and is 700 metres above sea level at the confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong Rivers. Here visitors are subjected to an inflamed economic bubble that does not apply to the rest of the country. Being Laos' premier tourist destination and (arguably) Southeast Asia's most beautiful spot, ironically tourists will pay more for the innate pleasures of eating, drinking and sleeping than they would in the country's capital city Vientiane.
Luang Prabang was the ancient royal capital of the Lan Xang Kingdom until King Phothisarat moved the administrative seat to Vientiane in 1545. Regardless, it has continued to overlook Vientiane as the destination of choice with its amalgamation of crumbling French architecture, glistening temples and extensive natural beauty. Even the hardest of hearts would have a struggle not to warm to the place. The town's entire historical section is dedicated to tourism, with everything from former royal palaces to over 33 Wats (temples), on the tourist trail. This former Royal capital still remains the main centre for Buddhist learning in Laos and is the perfect location for spiritual contemplation.
Cascading waterfalls, scaling peaks and the milky-brown waters of the Mekong River provide ample opportunity to swim, climb and sail your way through Luang Prabang. It is only as recent as 1989 that Laos opened up to tourism and the country that had previously been cut off from the rest of Southeast Asia developed a small but steady economy, based on tourism and regional trade. This small and gentle town where most locals are asleep by 22:00 is now one of the richest and most visited provinces in Laos. It's one of the few places where you feel that this is the genuine article and one that retains its unique ambiance.

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