CYCLING IN LAOS & NORTHERN VIETNAM

19 days from GBP1,949 to GBP2,399 including flights

Tripcode: MOL

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Hanoi.
Day 2: Arrive Hanoi; free to explore.
Day 3: Ride through Hanoi's Old Quarter and on to West Lake; afternoon city tour.
Day 4: Cycle to Tam Coc through stunning limestone scenery and villages; paddleboat ride on lake; free time for exploration.
Day 5: Transfer/cycle to Cuc Phuong N.P.; cycle amid lush scenery; visit Primate Rescue Centre.
Day 6: Cross into Laos; scenic drive to Viengsai.
Day 7: Visit caves used as military bases during Vietnam War; cycle to Sam Neua with some challenging hill climbs.
Day 8: Drive through picturesque countryside to Xieng Khuang province and Phonsavan.
Day 9: Cycle to the old capital of Muang Khun. Visit the Plain of Jars.
Day 10: Drive to Luang Prabang.
Day 11: Cycle to beautiful Kwang Si Waterfalls for lunch and a swim.
Day 12: Cycle to the Pak Ou Caves by the Mekong River.
Day 13: Offer alms to the monks at dawn; scenic drive south; cycle to picturesque Vang Vieng.
Day 14: Free day; relax or go kayaking, tubing, walking or cycling in the surrounding area.
Day 15: Cycle and drive to Vientiane.
Day 16: City tour and cycle over the Thai/Lao Friendship bridge into Thailand; sleeper train to Bangkok.
Day 17: Morning city tour; afternoon free.
Day 18: Free day to explore or relax; evening fly to London.
Day 19: Arrive London.