Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Start point
- ປະຕູ / Gate 4, Luangprabang, Louangphrabang, Laos (You'll be met at Luang Prabang airport and transferred to the hotel on the day of the tour. Your host will be in touch before the tour starts.)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at Khaiphaen, a local vocational training restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner and tour briefing at Khaiphaen vocational training restaurant
- Airport transfer
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration of Luang Prabang city
Landmarks Luang Prabang Old Town - Day 2
Luang Prabang to Kuangsi Falls
Luang Prabang to Kuangsi Falls- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Lao Buffalo Dairy
- Behind-the-scenes experience with Free the Bears sanctuary
- Swimming at Kuangsi Falls
Optional Activities
- Optional cycling: 30km, easy terrain, +402m / -291m elevation change
Landmarks Kuangsi Falls Lao Buffalo Dairy Free the Bears Sanctuary - Day 3
Luang Prabang to Nong Khuay Village
Luang Prabang to Nong Khuay Village- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with host family)
Included Activities
- UXO Education Centre visit and briefing
- Traditional handicraft masterclasses in Nong Khuay Village
- Homestay with local family
- Dinner with host family
Optional Activities
- Optional cycling: 30km, easy terrain, +402m / -291m elevation change
Landmarks UXO Education Centre Nong Khuay Village - Day 4
Nong Khuay Village to Nong Khiaw
Nong Khuay Village to Nong Khiaw- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycling through remote villages on dirt and local roads
- Scenic views of Karst peaks and Nam Ou Dam area
- Poolside relaxation at resort
Landmarks Nong Khiaw Elephant Head Mountain Nam Ou Dam - Day 5
Nong Khiaw to Muang Khua
Nong Khiaw to Muang Khua- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pre-packed picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Long boat cruise up Nam Ou river
- Visit to Muang Ngoi temple
- Visit to cave complex (used during Second Indochina War)
Landmarks Nam Ou River Muang Ngoi Muang Khua - Day 6
Muang Khua to Dien Bien Phu
Muang Khua to Dien Bien Phu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Long-distance cycling to border (65km with major climbs)
- Border crossing from Laos to Vietnam
- Transfer to Dien Bien Phu
- Optional meeting with SOS program coordinators
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Dien Bien Phu historical city
Landmarks Dien Bien Phu - Day 7
Dien Bien Phu to Muong Lay
Dien Bien Phu to Muong Lay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycling through valleys and rice fields
- Elevation climb with panoramic views
Landmarks Muong Lay - Day 8
Muong Lay to Lai Chau
Muong Lay to Lai Chau- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Early morning cycling for scenic photography opportunities
- Cycling through diverse mountain and valley landscape
Landmarks Black River Chan Nura - Day 9
Lai Chau to Sapa
Lai Chau to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycling O Quy Ho Pass (38km at high elevation)
- Scenic views from mountain summit
Landmarks O Quy Ho Pass Sapa - Day 10
Sapa
Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Sapa O'Chau social enterprise briefing
- Local market exploration
Optional Activities
- Optional gentle cycling: 25km downhill, easy terrain, +164m / -1267m elevation change through Sapa valley
- Rest and relaxation in Sapa town
Landmarks Sapa Market Sapa Valley - Day 11
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with group discussion on NGO donations)
Included Activities
- Arrival in Hanoi from overnight train
- NGO briefing with Mekong Plus
- Farewell dinner and NGO donation discussion
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Old Quarter
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex visit
- Hanoi cafe relaxation
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex - Day 12
Departure
Departure- End point
- Luang Prabang International Airport, Phetsarat Rd., Ban Had Hian, Louangphrabang, Laos (The tour finishes after breakfast on the last day. We'll arrange your airport transfer or assist you if you plan to spend a little more time exploring Luang Prabang and the surrounding region.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer (available on request for additional fee)
