Lao Cultural Villages Biking Experience

Tour Code: LPQ-14 Duration: Approx 7 Hours

Experience Laos like never before by riding on a bicycle away from the bustling cities and to the rural villages and the beautiful Wat Pa Phon Phao that sits atop a hill!

Highlights:

• Learn about the Culture and Customs of the Inhabitants in the Xieng Lek Village that Produce Mulberry Paper and Textiles
• Ride past the Lao Leum, Hmong and Khmu Villages that are along the Beaten path and Observe their Agrarian Lifestyles
• Admire the Beautiful Architecture of the Wat Pa Phon Phao that is Situated atop a Hill

Tour Description:

Rise and shine to an adventure to explore the countryside of Luang Prabang where you will have an opportunity to discover the authentic Laos life. Before the adventure begins, you will be properly fitted to the mountain bicycles and then depart out of town to the north heading right by the Mekong rivers. Ride across the old communist bridge where you will approach the Xieng Lek village, where the inhabitants of the village are known to make mulberry paper and artisanal weaving. Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the customs and daily lives of the inhabitants of the village by interacting with them.

Head to the Nam Xuang river where you will revel in the beautiful sights of the outlines of mountains and lush tropical forests before steering back to the roads. Soar through stunning villages and the vast expanse of the rice fields by cycling up and down on the off-road in the countryside. Your journey continues to the Lao Leum, Hmong and Khmu villages where you will have a chance to capture the lives of the simple farmers that live in their agrarian lifestyles. Venture further on the beaten trail where you will finally approach the Nam Khan river. The Nam Khan river flows through to Luang Prabang and it is a major tributary river to the Mekong river, where it will meet at a cross point at Luang Prabang.

Traverse to the stunning Wat Pa Phon Phao, which can be interpreted as the “Peacefulness Temple” as the temple is situated on top of a hill overlooking the ancient city of Luang Prabang and the temple is a stone's throw away from the Nam Khan river. The Wat Pa Phon Phao is mainly used as a forest meditation retreat and the architecture of the temple will surely take your breath away with its huge golden stupa and beautifully-crafted detailings. Your adventure approaches an end as you make your descend to the city where you will return the bicycles back to the proper place.

Cancellation Policy:

15 - 30 days prior to the tour date, 30% of total package payment incurred.

7 - 14 days prior to the tour date, 50% of total package payment incurred.

1 - 6 days prior to the tour date, 100% of total package payment incurred.

No show, and cancellations on the tour date: No refund allowed.

Pick-Up Time:

• 7:50 am - 8:20 am

What's Included:

• English-speaking Guide
• Quality Mountain Bikes
• Lunch
• Drinking Water
• Entrance fees
• All Permissions and Taxes

What's Not Included:

• Any Items Not Mentioned
• Tips
• Specialty Drinks

Additional Information:

• This tour requires a minimum of 2 pax for the tour to be confirmed
• The total distance of the trail is 50 kilometers which include on-and-off road of medium grading
• Pick up and drop off service can be arranged for hotels in the city centre, with additional cost. Please check with Adventoro Concierge (Call / Whatsapp +6010 468 8011)
• Transfer duration above are estimated and subject to traffic and weather condition, and not inclusive of any sightseeing tours
• Please adhere to strict pick-up time punctuality. Tour operators may forfeit tours for travellers if no-show during the stipulated time
• Registered name of the traveller must be corresponding with photograph documentation (Example: Passport). Tour operators reserve the right to reject if registered traveller fails to provide photographed documentation of their own

Pick-Up Location(s)

Refer to the map below to see a list of pick up location(s) that are available for you to choose from. You can select your desired pick up location when you book the tour.

List of Location(s):

Pick up is also available for other location(s) under the vicinity of Luang Prabang. For more information, please contact Adventoro's concierge service.