Day 1: Vientiane Arrive at Vientiane Airport then transfer to the hotel for check in. Day 2: Vientiane - Luang Nam Tha 30 km Transfer to airport to fly to Luang Nam Tha. Transfer to guesthouse, the base for the next few biking days. Short bike riding in the afternoon. Day 3: Luang Nam Tha - Muang Sing - Luang Nam Tha 68km Cycling to Muang Sing crossing two valleys, Luang Nam Tha and Muang Sing, which includes some climbing. Descending into Muang Sing and visiting local market or buy wares from local tribes. Transfer back to Luang Nam Tha. Day 4: Luang Nam Tha - Ban Khon Tan 70 km Riding to Ban Na village. Changing to boats after lunch and make our way to Ban Khon Tan village. Day 5: Ban Khon Tan - Lahu Village Heading back up the river to Luang Nam Tha by boat. Having chance to see valley from a different point. Day 6: Luang Nam Tha - Udom Xai 114 km Ride on quiet, tarmac roads to Udom Xay through the country side villages. Day 7: Udom Xai - Muang Khua 105 km Cycling to Muang Khoa and seeing various different landscapes and ethnic tribes. Day 8: Muang Khua - Nong Kiau Cruise down river to Nong Kiau through lime stone mountains and river villages Day 9: Nong Kiau - Luang Prabang 144 km Cycling a heaving road west along a river to Pakbeng. Head south to Luang Prabang following the Nam Ou River. Day 10: Luang Prabang 60 km Riding a loop round Luang Prabang city passing small villages and crossing a river. Rest of day is free. Day 11: Luang Prabang (B--/--) Transfer to airport for flight back home . End of the tour. |