Luang Prabang bike tour from Pedalers Pub & Grille

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“Explore colonial Indo-China in picturesque Luang Prabang.
Discover Laos' charm and cuisine. Delve into its history and culture.”

Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved colonial city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos.

Our Luang Prabang cycling getaway is a great stop over package for folks traveling through Southeast Asia. This unique bike tour explores some of Laos best kept secrets, rolling down colonial avenues and through thick forests. Observe daily life in the rice paddies of the countryside and visit small remote villages off the beaten tourist path. Guests have the chance to give back a bit while traveling, by purchasing and distributing English textbooks to rural schools that can't otherwise afford to provide them for their students.

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Luang Prabang Indepth
5 days (3 days cycling)
Fixed base Inn

Level

Price
$995 - 2 to 5 guests
$895 - 6 or more

Next Departure
At Your Request throughout the year

Itinerary
Day 1 - arrive Luang Prabang; Day 2 - bicycle Luang Prabang; Day 3 - cycle to Kuang Si; Day 4 - bike to Elephant Village; Day 5 - depart

Route Character
Paved & dirt roads, moderate traffic, hilly terrain

Mileage
Total: 62 mi / 100 km
Daily Avg: 20 mi / 35 km

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Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Your guides will meet you upon arrival at Luang Prabang's airport. Its a short drive to town, where you will have the balance of the day free to explore and relax. Tonight, you will head out for a welcome dinner with your guide at Roots & Leaves, an outdoor restaurant offering traditional dance demostrations and delicious Laotian cuisine.

Day 2 - Explore the backroads of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will see parts of Luang Prabang only few tourist visit. Our half day bike trip will take you to the secrets of the town's wetlands, centuries old temples, a household industry, a Vietnamese-Chinese cemetery, and an orphanage school. At the orphanage school, you will visit the small gallery and the vegetable gardens, which are managed by the children. Before going back to the town, you will visit a weaving centre, where you get a short explanation of the silk weaving process. Look at silkworm, natural dyes and meet the weavers. 30 kms

Day 3 - From your hotel, we heading to the boat landing to put our bicycles on the boat for a 1.5 hour scenic boat ride on the Mekong River. Before starting to cycling, we explore the local village on the bank of the Mekong River, experiencing the quiet everyday life in rural Laos, don't be surprised how many "high 5" the kids bestoe upon you in the village and along the roads. After a short dirt road track, we cycle on a scenic paved road to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall where we enjoy a swim in the crystal clear pools created by calcite walls and a local lunch. On the way back to Luang Prabang, we will stop to visit some ethnic hill tribe villages such as Khmu and Hmong. 45 kms

Day 4 - Departing town, we first a temple with great views overlooking Luang Prabang, then continue onwards to visit a traditional brick kiln factory and the tomb of the French explorer Henri Mouhot, who stumbled across Angkor Wat in 1860, but succumbed to a malaria attack in Luang Prabang on 10th November in following year. Upon reaching Ban Xieng Lom, you will visit Elephant Village, where "retired" forestry elephants provide safari rides through the local forests and along the river. The camp also has a hospice program for disabled elephants and their own resident veternarian. Tonight we bed down away from the city in a beautiful resort on the banks of the Nam Khan River. 25 kms

Day 5 - After breakfast we head back to Luang Prabang and fond farewells at the airport.

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At Your Request:
Tour cost: $995 (2 to 5 guests)
Tour cost: $895 (6 or more guests)

Optional Costs:
Single supplement: $295
Bike rental: $0

Deposits):
Tour deposit: $100
Bike rental deposit: $0

The above prices are based on our normal level of accommodation. The trip is also available with lower cost 3 star accommodation and as a SILK by Team Pedalers offering featuring Luang Prabang's best lodging.

At Your Request:
Private departures can be arranged pretty much year round. November thru March is best with warm temperatures and little rain. April & May are hot and sunny. June until October is the rainy season, cooler temperatures but a chance of several days of rain. Get your wheels rolling and request your At Your Request date today. Plan a trip for your bike club or corporate incentive, contact us for more details.

Lodging:
Boutique Hotels, Inns & Resorts
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What's Included:

4 nights Accommodation in the area's better hotels (double occupancy)
All meals from Dinner on Day 1 until Breakfast on Day 5
Water, sodas or beer included at dinner
Service of bilingual Team Pedalers Guide(s)
Bicycle (guests need to bring their own helmet)
Full Van Support
Daily route directions and maps
Sightseeing and cultural activities
Airport pick up & drop off

Meeting & Flights:
The tour meets in the morning of Day 1 at Luang Prabang Airport. Guides will meet your incoming flight. The trip ends at Luang Prabang Airport after 12 noon on Day 5.

Tour activities can be adjusted to accommodate your flight schedule.

Check current airfares to: Bangkok

Domestic Flights:
We suggest booking your flight between Siem Reap and your Asian gateway (Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi) separately from your international flight, as it will usually work out much more economical.

Route Conditions:
The cycling is on a mix of roads and dirt paths. Traffic is moderate to light and very bike friendly. The route is suitable for performance road, sport road and touring bikes. Terrain is a mostly flat.

Visas & Travel Documents:
Passports are required for all guests. Your passport should have at least 6 months validity past your intended travel dates. Visas are required and can be obtained upon arrival in Luang Prabang.

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