CYCLING IN LAOS & NORTHERN VIETNAM
19 days from GBP1,949 to GBP2,399 including flights
Tripcode: MOL
Cycle into another world and time while discovering one of Asia's hidden treasures
Laos, the land of a million elephants is now the land of a million smiles, with 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, one of Asia's most attractive towns, with colonial buildings, tree-lined avenues and colourful temples. We also visit the Vietnamese capital Hanoi and finish our trip in bustling Bangkok. The cycling is demanding at times, but our reward is to have roads almost to ourselves in SE Asia's friendliest and least known country.
| 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. |
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