Indochina Cycling Trip From Hanoi To Vientiane

Itinerary

• Day 1 -

  Arrive Hanoi - Overnight train to Lao Cai

  Arrive/ meet in Hanoi, In the afternoon take a brief walking tour to explore Hanoi.

  Overnight train to Lao Cai. Lao Cai is on the gateway to China, Lao Cai lies at the end of the train line on the Chinese border.

  Dinner Provided.

• Day 2 -

  Supan Valley afternoon ride (40km cycling)

  Transfer to Sapa up the mountain side and have time to fit bikes before biking to the Sapa Valley.

  The Queen of Mountains, Sapa sits regally overlooking a beautiful valley, lofty mountains towering over the town on all sides.

  All meals provided.

• Day 3 -

  Ta Phin Loop ride full day (30km cycling)

  Cycling off road track to the village of Ta Phin.

  The ride here will be more challenging. Travel through a loop across a steep and forested hillsides and cross minority villages. Overnight in Sapa.

  All Meals Included.

• Day 4 -

  Sapa – Tam Duong (Phong Tho) – Than Uyen (80km cycling)

  Cycle uphill as a warm up to the Tram Ton Pass, before starting a long descent ride to Binh Lu and ride a truly beaten track (jeep track) of hard pack gravel and clay to Tam Duong and Than Uyen.

  Overnight in Than Ueyn.

  All meals provided.

• Day 5 -

  Than Uyen – Tuan Giao (96km cycling)

  Take a bumpy ride this day to Lai Chau and Sin Ho and get a reward of truly spectacular views.

  The ride is on the main road, uphill and tarmac downhill.

  Overnight in Tuan Giao.

  All meals provided.

• Day 6 -

  Tuan Giao - Dien Bien Phu (87km cycling)

  Today's ride will be the most challenging. You will cycle to Tuan Giao and Dien Bien Phu on a rough tarmac terrain all the way but you will be rewarded with the stunningly beautiful scenery and untouched remote villages.

  Overnight in Dien Bien Phu.

  All meals provided.

• Day 7 -

  Dien Bien Phu – Muang Khau (70km)

  Early morning explore the historical sites of Dien Bien Phu. It used to be the big battle field between the French and Vietnamese when Vietnam fought again the French to get independence.

  Then cycle 70km to Muang Khau by crossing Laos North-East border at Tay Tran.

  You have to get a Laos visa in advance in order to cross Laos land border.

  Laos visa on arrival can be obtained only on arrival at the airport. This northeast area has the least population of Laos.

  In the afternoon, continue cycling to Muang Khua along Nam Ou river.

  Overnight in Muang Khau.

  All meals provided.

• Day 8 -

  Muang Khua to Oudomxai (75km)

  After breakfast, you will cycle 75km on the main road to Oudomxai. This is a scenic lightly traveled road to bustling Oudomxai.

  All meals provided.

• Day 9 -

  Oudomxai to Pak Mong (60km)

  After breakfast, fill in the water and then exercise to warm up your muscles.

  Begin cycling with a tough climb up hill.

  Then take a break to enjoy snacks, fresh fruits and drinks to get energy before continuing cycling to Pak Mong.

  Overnight in Pak Mong.

  All meals included.

• Day 10 -

  Mong to Luang Prabang (105km)

  Today is the longest bike ride. Early morning, you will cycle on the main road passing Ban Thabu.

  Then you will cycle along Nam Ou river and marvel at the way the locals thrive.

  Enjoy picnic lunch on the river bank and take a power nap before heading to Pak Ou.

  It has the famous tourist attraction, Pak Ou caves. At end of the day, finally arrive at Luang Prabang, the World Heritage town.

  Dinner and overnight in Luang Prabang.

• Day 11 -

  Luang Prabang (Kuang Sii Waterfall) 62km

  After a restful day hit the bikes for a ride to the stunning Kuang Sii Waterfall.

  The ride is along a small road alongside the Mekong River passing through small villages, rice fields and forest.

  At the waterfall enjoy a swim, picnic lunch and a visit to the tiger and bear rescue centre before riding back to Luang Prabang.

  Breakfast and lunch provided.

• Day 12 -

  Luang Prabang to Kiew Ka Cham (78km)

  After breakfast, commence cycling and head to Kiew Ka Cham. You will be faced with, what is without a doubt, the most difficult part of cycling but also one of the most rewarding with two huge uphill climbs .

  Then take a 20 minutes power nap before continue cycling to Kiew Ka Cham.

  After lunch pass through lush forest and many small H’Mong villages that sit dwarfed by the amazing landscape of limestone mountains that surround them.

  Dinner and overnight in Kiew Ka Cham. Few people stop here overnight so the accommodation is very simple.

  All meals provided.

• Day 13 -

  Kiew Ka Cham to Vang Vieng (94km)

  After breakfast, fill in water and be prepared to get on the bike.

  It is going to be a tough day as you will be cycling on upward and downward slopes

  Overnight in Vang Vieng known as the gate to Northern Laos or backpacker's paradise, a busy town which is packed with young tourist from all over the world because of its charming landscape and variety of fun activities.

  All meals included.

• Day 14 -

  Vang Vieng to Nam Ngum Lake (85km)

  After breakfast, prepare for a hard day of biking.

  Stop every 20km for drink and snack stop. Overall route is modulated although you will encounter steep hills on some part.

  Arrive in Nam Ngum lake, the biggest reservoir in Laos.

  Dinner and overnight on the edge of Nam Ngum lake.

  All meals included.

• Day 15 -

  Nam Ngum Lake to Vientiane (80km)

  Breakfast at the hotel. Fill in water and be prepared for your exciting biking day.

  Vientiane is a quiet capital city compared to their neighboring countries but the road is still busy.

  Stop in Hmong market for a short break.

  Lunch enroute.

  In the afternoon, head to Vientiane ,the capital city.

  Overnight in Vientiane.

  All meals included.

• Day 16 -

  Vientiane Departure

  Have breakfast and conclude your tour.