27 Days Biking From LuangPrabang To Saigon is an adventurous journey that offers stunning landscapes, rich culture, and unique experiences. This cycling journey is not just about the destination but also the experiences along the way. Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes, warm hospitality, and rich cultures of Laos and Vietnam! Enjoy local dishes like Laotian sticky rice and Vietnamese pho.Cultural Experiences: Engage with local communities, visit temples, and participate in festivals if possible. Hydration and Nutrition: Carry enough water and snacks, especially in remote areas.

Day 1: LuangPrabang – Kasi

After breakfast our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in city and transfer by van from hotel for 22 km on road No. 13th north start cycle at the junction we cycle west  on direction to Thailand, we cycle through Lao and Kmu tribes villages we stop for snacks and water at the junction to Mekong but we turn left on road to Kasi district. After junction we cycle to the top of mountain known as Phoukaolak (9 km mountain) we have lunch at local restaurant on top of mountain, after lunch we cycle downhill to the bottom and the rest is undulating road to our destination of Kasi where we overnight.

Distance: 124 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation: Somchit guesthouse or similar

Day 2: Kasi – Vangvieng

After breakfast at guesthouse preparing by our guide optional cycle or transfer to Vangvieng depending on the road condition.

Transfer: we transfer by van to Vangvieng, start cycling before town and cross Nam Song River to other side through scenic view and mountain to lagoon, after lunch you can swim at blue lagoon before we cycle back to town.

Distance: 55 km

Meal: B, L

Accommodation: Vansana hotel or similar 

Day 3: Vangvieng – Muang Feuang

After breakfast we transfer out of town for 15 km to avoid traffic, we cycle on road No. 13 north but less traffic because most of the cars and trucks run on express road, after riding 64 km on main road we stop for lunch at Hinherb village, after lunch we cycle and turn away from road 13th north to other town called Muang Feuang, where we overnight. we check in hotel on floating bungalows

Distance: 94 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation: floating bungalows 

Day 4: Muang Feuang -  Banvang

After breakfast at your hotel by river and enjoying river view we leave hotel visit local market on the way. We cycle though Lao villages surrounded by paddy fields and lime stone mountains you can stop for photo when you like it. Lunch will be prepared by our guide by the road. We stay overnight at the guesthouse in a small village 

Distance: 85 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation: guesthouse  

Day 5: Banvang – Vientiane

Our guide will prepare breakfast for the group, after breakfast we cycle on main road along Mekong River enjoying Mekong River and look at Thailand on other side, we stop for water every 30 km. optional transfer by van to town

Distance: 90 km

Meal: B, L

Accommodation: Lao Orchid hotel 

Day 6: Vientiane – Paksan

After breakfast, transfer by van for 20 km to Buddha Park, take a short visit at Buddha Park and start riding along the road outside Vientiane, after riding for 30 km we meet the main road N0. 13th south, we stop for water by the road or at local shop. Riding today is on main road from Vientiane capital to southern Laos. We stop every 30 km or 2 km. This center part of Laos is the narrowest of the country, share the border to Thailand to the west and Vietnam to the east, the road some time is by the Mekong River that you can look at Thailand, lunch stop at the local restaurant and we keep riding to our destination of Paksan,

Paksan is a small province in central Laos, Paksan means Namsan River meet Mekong River, and locates by Mekong River share the border to Thailand, the bridge cross Mekong to Thailand just complete construction

Distance: 140 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation: Sounantha hotel 

Day 7: Paksan – Viengkham

Breakfast at your hotel prepare by your guide, after breakfast we ride from hotel head south along road No. 13th south, riding today is similar to yesterday, no big climb like northern Laos, the road is gentle and easy ride, lunch at local restaurant when we are hungry, we have short stop at Pakkading bridge look at Thailand where Nam Kading meet Mekong River before riding to our destination of Ban Viengkham where we stay overnight   

Distance: 90 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation: Phetsamone hotel 

Day 8: Viengkham – Laksao  

Breakfast at your hotel prepare by your guide, today we turn from road No. 13th north head east on direction to Vietnam, as the landscape of Laos is more mountainous in the north and high elevation on the east. We start riding from hotel after 28 km of easy road and short climb before start climbing up to Phouphaman, one of the world heritage of nature in Laos,  we stop for photo at view point look at lime stones mountain range. After photo we ride downhill to Nahin village before climbing up pass Namtern hydro power dam, it is good to stop for photo before we continue to our destination of Khamkerd district known as Laksao, it is only 35 km from this town to Vietnam border      

Distance: 100 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation:  hotel 

Day 9: Laksao – Nakai

After breakfast we cycle from hotel head south through Nakai-Namtern protected area, from the town the road is easy ride before some short climbs, we cycle through rice field and hill tribe villages, stop for lunch under the tree prepare by your guide and driver when you are hungry.

Distance: 80 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation:  hotel 

Day 10: Nakai – Thakhek

Today is easy and beautiful day. After breakfast at the guesthouse prepare by our guide, we start cycle from our guesthouse, as Nakai district locates on Nakai plateau, when we ride out of town the road is downhill to the hydro power dam, you can stop for photo along the way at the view point, the road today is surrounded my limestone mountains and almost flat all the way to our destination of Thakhek.

When Lao was a colony of French in 1945, French governor based in Thakhek and Lao national frond (became Lao communist party later) fought against the French but they lost the war and escape to Thailand, a lot of Local people included children were kill by French. Colonial building are still remain in this town

Distance: 80 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation: Riveria hotel 

Day 11: Thakhek – Savannakhet

After breakfast we cycle from hotel along the road by Mekong River, you can look at Thailand at the other side, we cycle pass Nongbok district that’s one district of Khammuan (Thakhek) province, and we stop for lunch at local restaurant on the way.  Riding today is easy we would cycle all the way to hotel.

Savannakhet is the most population in Laos and the second biggest city in Laos after Vientiane

Distance: 130 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation:  Loal Hotel 

Day 12: Savannakhet – Sepon

After breakfast we transfer by van head east on direction to Vietnam for 40 km, we drive to Seno where the intersection road No.13th south from Vientiane capital to southern Laos turn left to Vietnam and turn right to Savannakhet and Thailand. We start riding on road No. 9th, during Indochina war Lao royal air force based in this town to drop the bombs at Hochimin trail near border, so when we cycle some time we will see UXO team (unexploded ordnance) working on the fields. We stay overnight in a small town of Sepon,      

Distance: 190 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation:  hotel 

Day 13: Sepon – Lao Bao Border to Vietnam

Today is the last day in Laos, after breakfast we ride from our hotel to the border, after immigration formalities and say good bye to Lao guide and driver before your cross to Vietnam.   Welcome to Vietnam by our team and cycling from border to Khe Sanh city for check in Green hotel, dinner at the local restaurant .

Distance: 46 km

Meal: B, L , D

Accommodation:   Green hotel or Similar 

Day 14 : Khe Sanh – A Luoi (B/L/D) (80 km)
In the morning we head south over the Da Krong Bridge (built by the Cubans in 1973) then jump into back roads and keep riding through remote villages to A Luoi. Overnight in ( A Luoi Guest House )

Accommodation: Guest House

Meals: Break, Lunch, Dinner

Cycling distance: 80 Km

Day 15 : A Luoi – Hue (B/L/) (60 km)
The bike ride of today is easy, the terrain is flat. The distance of biking is 60 km. We will have a bus transfer for the last 14 km to the former capital of Vietnam. Overnight in Hue city. 

Accommodation: Hotel – Asia

Meals: Break, Lunch

Cycling distance: 60 Km

Day 16 : Hue city tour (B/L/) (30 km)
Spend a whole day visiting, exploring the Forbidden Citadel, Royal Tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty, and by bicycle in the morning. Ride on hilly country roads to Thanh Toan tile-roofed Bridge crosses a canal flowing from the beginning to the end of Thanh Toan village, Thuy Thanh Commune, Huong Thuy District, After lunch free to explore Hue on your own. 

Accommodation: Hotel Asia

Meals: Break, Lunch

Cycling distance:30 Km

Day 17: Hue – Hoi An (B/L/) (70 km)
Have breakfast and transfer to the outskirts of Hue city to Thuan An beach - Start riding on the coast roads to Phuoc Tuong Pass. Pedal past colorful ancient burial grounds, rice farming land, and fishing villages. Have lunch at Lang Co beach, after lunch, pedal uphill to the top of Hai Van Pass, then downhill to the Pass of Hai Van. Transfer by van to Hoi An in the late afternoon.

Accommodation: Hotel – T&T Villa

Meals: Break, Lunch

Cycling distance: 80 Km

Day 18 : Hoi An (B) (no cycling)
Free time to discover Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural site. Swimming …

Day 19 : Hoi An – My Son (B/L/) (35 km)
Start riding from Hoi An to My Son, the Champa Imperial city of the 4th to 12th centuries. Ride through rural villages to My Son, and spend an hour visiting the large complex of religious ruins comprising more than 70 architectural remains. Transfer back to Hoi An for lunch. Free for shopping in the town of Hoi An.

Accommodation: T&T Villa

Meals: Break, Lunch

Cycling distance: 35 Km

Day 20 : Hoi An – Quang Ngai (B/L/) (70 km)
Have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Cycle south of Hoi An to Cua Dai beach and cross the Thu Bon river. Ride on back roads through yellow dunes to Tam Ky. Have lunch before transferring to Chau O for an afternoon bike ride. Ride on country roads to My Lai village to visit the memorial of the massacre to remember 504 locals who died. Continue cycling to the hotel in the town of Quang Ngai. ( Centra Hotel Hotel )

Accommodation: Hotel – Centra hotel

Meals: Break, Lunch

Cycling distance: 80 Km

Day 21 : Quang Ngai – Qui Nhon (B/L/) (80 km)
A morning transfer to ocean villages on the outskirts of Quang Ngai. Ride through rice fields and rural villages and coconut tree plantations along the ocean. Lunch at a local restaurant then continues an afternoon of riding on beautiful back roads through mountainous areas to the city of Qui Nhon.Transfer for 20 minutes to the city of Qui Nhon. ( Muong Thanh Hotel )

Accommodation: Hotel – Muong Thanh

Meals: Break, Lunch

Cycling distance: 80 Km

Day 22 : Qui Nhon – Nha Trang (B/L/) (85 km)
Cycling for 25km from Qui Nhon city when we reach highway 1 and transfer 45 km nearby Tuy Hoa and start cycling on back roads and racing with the Reunification train, rocking and rolling on the bike on hilly back roads. Have a picnic lunch, continue your bike ride in the afternoon and finish today’s ride in the countryside of Tuy Hoa. Transfer to Nha Trang in the late afternoon. Overnight in Nha Trang. 

Accommodation: Hotel -Red Sun Luxury

Meals: Break, Lunch

Cycling distance:85 Km

Day 23 : Nha Trang boat trip (B/L/)
Sharing boat trips to visit the Islands for swimming and snorkeling for the whole day. Lunch on the island.Boat back to Nha Trang free for swimming. Free in the evening ( Noted, join in a boat trip, water sports, some entrance fees to the island not included ).

Accommodation: Hotel – Red Sun Luxury

Meals: Break, Lunch

Cycling distance : 0 Km

Day 24 : Nha Trang – Dalat (B/L/) (80 km)
After a buffet breakfast -Transfer 30 minutes to Dien Khanh ancient town, start to pedal easily on back roads in the morning, pedal past brick factories, and rice fields, and have lunch en route. In the afternoon, continue to pedal rolling hills, and cross the Truong Son mountain range to Dalat. Overnight in Dalat. 

Accommodation: Hotel – King hotel

Meals: Break, Lunch

Cycling distance: 80 Km

Day 25 : Dalat city tour (B ) (18 km)
Enjoy a half-day city tour by bus/van in the morning. Visit Bao Dai Palace and the old French railway station. ride a 25 km loop on country roads, passing by flower gardens and strawberry plantations .In the afternoon free for shopping in Dalat central market to buy coffees here.

Accommodation: Hotel – King Hotel

Meals: Break, Lunch

Cycling distance: 18  Km

Day 26 : Dalat- Phan Thiet – Mui Ne beach (B/L/D) (80 km)
Transfer for an hour south of Dalat. Ride on rolling hills through a valley, mountain area, hydroelectric power station, and coffee plantations in the morning. In the afternoon, cycle downhill passing many minority villages and cashew gardens as we head to Mui Ne beach. Farewell dinner with your team. 

Accommodation: Sun And Sea Resort

Meals: Break, Lunch, Dinner

Cycling distance:80 Km

Day 27 : Mui Ne – Ho Chi Minh City ( Saigon )  (B/L) (60 km)
Starting your last day of cycling on asphalt coastal roads from the countryside of Phan Thiet city and along the coastlines and lunch before a transfer to Saigon in the late afternoon for check-in at your hotel. End of tour.

Accommodation: None

Meals: Break, Lunch

Cycling distance: 60 Km

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Join in group departure dates: on the 2nd Jan, 15th Mar , 20th May, 8th July

Group sizes: Min from 2 to Max 16 cyclists

Tour price : Contact Us

Tour Inclusive :

* Support transport by A/C minivan or bus, truck for group

* Trek MTB &  helmets, spare parts, aid kits, tool kits

* Boat trip in Nha Trang

* Entrance fees, Permission for a border tour

* B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner as mentioned in the tour itinerary

* For daily cycling only: Water, snacks, fresh fruits, wet towels

*Accommodation in tour - 26 nights

* Experienced English-speaking bike guides

Tour Exclusive :

* Travel insurance

* Other personal expenses

* Tips for guides and drivers

* Drinks at restaurants

* Accommodation in Luang Prabang and HCMC

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