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Code: LAO112 |
“Luang Prabang’s mystical charms are amplified when exploring the capital of the ancient Lane Xang Kingdom by bicycle. A less threatening form of transport probably does not exist, and a bicycle allows more access, resulting in a unique, broader and potentially deeper Luang Prabang experience. Enjoy excellent local and European cuisine and visit highlights including waterfalls, markets and the country’s capital city with its boutiques and night life”
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World Heritage Luang Prabang highlights by bicycle – CAPITAL VIENTIANE |
| GETTING THERE: |
Guided service begins and ends at Luang Prabang airport, where daily flights serve domestic destinations other regional international capitals, and ends at Vientiane airport (or Friendship bridge on request). Ask our destination specialists for suggestions on how best to integrate this tour into your overall itinerary. |
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| DAY 1:
ARRIVAL IN LUANG PRABANG |
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Welcome to Luang Prabang! Your guide will warmly greet you upon arrival at the airport and bring you to your hotel. Check in your hotel and then spend your time free at leisure until dinner time. Tonight enjoy a dinner of traditional Luang Prabang food.
Meals: Dinner
Accom: see below
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Day 2: LUANG PRABANG – AROUND TOWN BY BIKE |
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After breakfast, grab your bike, enjoy a half-day spin around Luang Prabang and you will understand why it deserves the World Heritage title. Visit Wat Visoun, Wat Mai and Wat Xieng Thong. Then visit the National Museum, once a king's palace, where displayed inside is a lovely collection of personal artifacts of the royal family, including photos, musical instruments, and many gifts received from the dignitaries of foreign countries. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, after which you can return to the hotel for relaxation.
Cycling Distance: 15 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accom: see below
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| Day 3: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU CAVES BY BIKE |
After breakfast, cycle 25km north to visit the famous and sacred Pak Ou Buddha Caves. For those not up for the ride, our support vehicle will be on hand to help transfer you. These caves, overlooking the confluence of the Mekong and Ou Rivers from on high, have been home to many thousands of Buddha images that were placed here by local people since 16th century, when King Setthathirat found the caves and declared them a holy spot. Today many still pay respect with this old tradition. Walk through the caves before returning to Luang Prabang town by boat. Enjoy lunch en route. Return to Luang Prabang for your afternoon and evening.
Cycling Distance: 25 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accom: see below
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| Day 4: LUANG PRABANG – KUANG SI WATERFALL BY BIKE |
After breakfast, bike with your guide 28km to the Khuang Sii waterfall. The falls cascade over many calcified tiers and down several hundred feet into a series of cool, turquoise pools. The water here has a clear blue-green tint due to the high mineral content. You can climb the stairs and look down from various high viewpoints on the way to the top! Bring a bathing suit if you fancy a swim. Return to Luang Prabang by bike or in our support vehicle. In the afternoon, enjoy a traditional Lao oil massage – you’ve earned it. What a relaxing way to sample Lao culture! Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Cycling Distance: 60 km
Meals: Breakfast
Accom: see below
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| Day 5: LUANG PRABANG – KUANG SI WATERFALL BY BIKE |
Today after breakfast, cycle 4km to Ban Xang Khong. See their amazing locally-made silk weavings as well as mulberry paper items. This is a great stop for shopping some souvenirs! Then return to your hotel, spend your last evening in Luang Prabang for further exploration the night life at your own pace.
Cycling Distance: 8 km
Meals: Breakfast
Accom: see below
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| Day 6: LUANG PRABANG – VIENTIANE |
An early morning flight to Vientiane gives us a good start of the day. Upon arrival, journey on a tour to the major sights of the capital including the oldest Wat Sisaket and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. On the way to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop en-route to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe. We’ll visit textile workshop of Carol Cassidy and view some masterpieces of this art form before returning to our hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accom: see below
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| Day 7: VIENTIANE – ONWARD |
Relax on your own until time to checkout and transfer to the airport for your flight onward.
Meals: Breakfast
Accom: none
End of ServicES
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| Rates
and Other Information |
Laos by Bicycle (CODE: LAO112)
Tariff: in US$ per person based on twin/double sharing room and subject to North by North East ‘General Conditions and Booking Procedures’
Note: North by North East makes every effort to provide the highest quality service for the best possible price. However, in these times of volatile exchange rates and rising fuel costs prices can be subject to change due to conditions beyond our control.
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May – Sept 2008 |
1pax |
2pax |
3-5 pax |
6 pax |
7-10 pax |
11-14 pax |
SS |
STD |
997 |
622 |
539 |
478 |
503 |
456 |
132 |
FST |
1205 |
726 |
643 |
582 |
607 |
560 |
236 |
DLX |
1224 |
735 |
652 |
591 |
617 |
569 |
245 |
Oct 2008 – April 2009 |
1pax |
2pax |
3-5 pax |
6 pax |
7-10 pax |
11-14 pax |
SS |
STD |
1029 |
638 |
555 |
494 |
519 |
572 |
148 |
FST |
1321 |
784 |
701 |
640 |
666 |
618 |
294 |
DLX |
1630 |
938 |
855 |
794 |
820 |
772 |
448 |
Price valid until 30 April 2009
Hotels LPQ:
STD: Ancient Luang Prabang or similar
FST: The Grand Hotel
DLX: Maison Souvannaphoum or similar
Hotels VTE
STD: Novotel or similar
FST: Green Park or similar
DLX: Settha Palace or similar
Price Includes:
- All domestic land, water, and air transportation as listed in the itinerary
- Bicycle rental
- All meals as listed in the itinerary
- English speaking cycling guide
- All accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Insurance
- All entrance fees
- Laos Government Taxes
Price Does Not Include:
- International air tickets
- Laos Visa Fee (30-42$) depending on nationality
- Airport departure taxes and fees
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Items not listed in the itinerary
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