Laos, known as the land of a million smiles, boasts stunning mountainous landscape and a laid back atmosphere, the result of a long isolation from its neighbours.
Our route takes us through some spectacular scenery, from narrow roads shaded by jungle vines to shimmering rice paddies and mountains which are home to a mix of ethnic groups. Out of the saddle, we walk through villages and bamboo forest and visit Luang Prabang with striking colonial buildings, tree-lined avenues and colourful temples. W
e finish our trip in bustling Bangkok. The cycling is demanding at times, but our reward is to have roads almost to ourselves in South East Asia's friendliest and least known country.
Itinerary
Day 1
Start Chiang Mai
Day 2
Warm-up ride around Chiang Mai old town and visit Doi Suthep hilltop temple
Day 3
Transfer to Chiang Rai; cycle along the Thai/Burma border into the heart of the Golden Triangle
Day 4
Visit an Opium Museum; cycle towards border to Chiang Khong
Day 5
Transfer into Laos; cycle to Luang Nam Tha
Day 6
Rural cycle to the Udomxai province
Day 7
Continue through Udomxai province to Pak Beng
Day 8
Board slow boat on the Mekong to Luang Prabang visiting Buddha Caves en route
Day 9
Cycle to beautiful Kuang Si Waterfalls. Chance to see monks receiving alms at dawn
Day 10
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
Day 11
Vang Vieng to Vientiane
Day 12
Free morning to explore then cross over the Friendship Bridge into Thailand; board overnight train to Bangkok
Day 13
Bangkok city tour; free time
Day 14
End Bangkok
Price
From £2,879
What's included
- All breakfasts and 1 dinner
- All accommodation
- All transport and listed activities
- Tour leader throughout
- Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
- Arrival & departure transfers
- Local bike hire
