Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Vientiane
Vientiane- Start point
- Wattay International Airport (VTE), Souphanouvong Rd., Sikhottabong, Vientiane, Laos (You'll be met at Vientiane airport and transferred to the hotel on the day of the tour. Your host will be in touch before the tour starts.)
- Meals
- Dinner (Lao-style BBQ)
Included Activities
- Lao-style BBQ dinner at the Mekong riverbanks
Optional Activities
- Explore markets
- Visit museums
- Visit temples
- Day 2
Buddha Park and COPE
Buddha Park and COPE- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At Mini Makphet restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cycle 22km to Buddha Statue Park (Wat Xieng Khouane Luang)
- Visit COPE Visitors Centre
- Lunch at Mini Makphet restaurant (Friends International NGO)
Landmarks Wat Xieng Khouane Luang (Buddha Statue Park) Phou Khao Khouay National Bio-Diversity Conservation Area - Day 3
Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife to Vang Vieng
Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife to Vang Vieng- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife (LCTW)
- Cycle 77km to Nam Ngum Lake
- Private boat across Nam Ngum Lake to Vang Vieng
Landmarks Nam Ngum Lake - Day 4
Blue Lagoons and Patong Cave Temple
Blue Lagoons and Patong Cave Temple- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle 31km to Blue Lagoons 2 and 3
- Swimming in Blue Lagoons
- Visit Patong Cave Temple
Optional Activities
- Sunrise hot air ballooning (weather permitting)
Landmarks Blue Lagoons 2 and 3 Patong Cave Temple - Day 5
Sunrise Trek or Vang Vieng to Kasi
Sunrise Trek or Vang Vieng to Kasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycle 62km to Kasi on paved road
Optional Activities
- Sunrise trek to Pha Ngern Viewpoint (4 hours return, starts 5am)
Landmarks Pha Ngern Viewpoint - Day 6
Mountains to Phonsavan
Mountains to Phonsavan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycle 52.1km from Muang Souy to Phonsavan
- Day 7
Plain of Jars UNESCO Heritage Site
Plain of Jars UNESCO Heritage Site- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Plain of Jars UNESCO Heritage Site
Optional Activities
- Meet Lone Buffalo NGO (if available)
Landmarks Plain of Jars - Day 8
Cycling to Strawberry Farm Campsite
Cycling to Strawberry Farm Campsite- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycle 50km to Phou Khoun Strawberry Farm
- Day 9
Cycling into Luang Prabang
Cycling into Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (At KhaiPhaen restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cycle 76km into Luang Prabang
- Dinner at KhaiPhaen restaurant (Friends International social enterprise)
- Day 10
Kuang Si Falls and Wildlife Sanctuaries
Kuang Si Falls and Wildlife Sanctuaries- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle 57km to Kuang Si Falls
- Visit Lao Buffalo Dairy
- Visit Free the Bears sanctuary
- Swimming at Kuang Si Falls
Optional Activities
- Reduce cycling for the day by taking van for return journey
Landmarks Kuang Si Falls - Day 11
Jungle Jars and Nong Khuay Village Homestay
Jungle Jars and Nong Khuay Village Homestay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (With host family)
Included Activities
- Cycle 21km on dirt tracks to Nong Khuay Village
- Trek approximately 9km through mountains to village
- Stay overnight at local family homestay
- Experience village life and eat with host families
Optional Activities
- Van transfer available for mountain trekking section
Landmarks Nong Khuay Village - Day 12
Cycling Through Remote Villages to Nong Khiaw
Cycling Through Remote Villages to Nong Khiaw- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycle 6km from Nong Khuay Village on dirt roads
- Cycle 7km flat paved road
- Cycle 29km through villages to Nong Khiaw
Landmarks Nong Khiaw - Day 13
Nam Ou River Cruise by Longboat
Nam Ou River Cruise by Longboat- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pre-packed picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Traditional long boat cruise up the Nam Ou River
- Stop at Muang Ngoi
- Visit riverside villages
- Picnic lunch along the river
Landmarks Nam Ou River Muang Ngoi - Day 14
Crossing into Vietnam
Crossing into Vietnam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycle 35km from Tay Trang border to Dien Bien Phu
- Day 15
Cycling Rivers and Valleys
Cycling Rivers and Valleys- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple and authentic lunch at one of the villages)
Included Activities
- Cycle up to 95km through valleys and villages
- Reach elevation over 1000m with mountain views
- Day 16
The Mountain Challenge
The Mountain Challenge- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycle 70km over mountains with hard terrain
Landmarks Black River - Day 17
O Quy Ho Pass Challenge
O Quy Ho Pass Challenge- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycle O Quy Ho Pass (38km longest pass in Northwest Vietnam)
- Cycle 76km total with 2291m elevation gain
Landmarks O Quy Ho Pass - Day 18
Sapa Market and Overnight Train to Hanoi
Sapa Market and Overnight Train to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore local market
Optional Activities
- Cycle 25km easy downhill into Sapa Valley through mountain scenery and Hmong villages
- Rest and relax in Sapa town
Landmarks Sapa - Day 19
Hanoi and NGO Partner HopeBox
Hanoi and NGO Partner HopeBox- Meals
- Breakfast (Famous Hanoi street food), Dinner (Last supper together discussing NGOs and donation allocations)
Included Activities
- Learn from HopeBox NGO partner
Optional Activities
- Explore the Old Quarter
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex
- Relax at Hanoi's cafes
Landmarks Old Quarter Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex - Day 20
Departure Day
Departure Day- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (The tour finishes after breakfast on the last day in Hanoi.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
