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Cycling Adventures from Angkok to Luang Prabang in 16 Days

Price from
1750 USD
Duration
16 Days
Distance
Difficulty
Tour Code
Trip Start in
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Trip ends in
Luang Prabang,Laos
Trip type
Moderate Cycling Holiday
Group size
Small group size: Min:02 - Max:12
Bike hired
Included
Bike Type
Hybrid or MTB ( Giant/Trek/ Canondale)

OVERVIEW

Briefing Activities:

Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival.( No Cycling)
Day 2: Siem Reap -Angkor Complex.(30KM)
Day 3:Tonle Sap ( 50KM)
Day 4:Anlung Veang (80KM)
Day 5: Anlung - Surin (85KM)
Day 6:Surin -Roi Et (80KM)
Day 7: Roi Et - Khon Kaen (75KM)
Day 8:Khon Kaen  - Udon Thani (85KM)
Day 9: Udon - Vientiane ( 90KM)
Day 10: Vientiane  Free Day
Day 11: Vientiane - Nam Ngun Lake (80KM)
Day 11: Nam Ngun - Vang  Vieng (85KM)
Day 12: Vang Vien - Phoukoun(95KM)
Day 13: Phoukoun - Luang Prabang (65KM)
Day 14: Luang Pra bang  Free Day 
Day 15: Departure.

Countryside Adventures offer cycling tours through 03 countries inclusive of Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos for those who want to experience the real Cambodia and aim to take tourists to get a first-hand look at the laid-back charm from ancient sights and discover the historical myths or cultural beauty in Cambodia to the Countryside in Thailand and to the world heritage of Laos. The majority of our bicycle routes are off roads and back roads to enjoy a wild ride around picturesque villages and meet the culture of people with broad smiles and warm hospitality.

HIGHLIGHTS

This Indochina Cycling adventure starts from Siem Reap, Cambodia through Eastern Thailand and ending in Luang Prabang, Laos. The trip will give you a great cycling experience through 03 countries.

We aim to take you guys to experience the REAL Cambodia, Thailand, and a part of Laos. This trip is suitable for both road bike and mountain bike as the rural roads in Thailand is very small but nicely paved and in good conditions comparing to the rural roads in neighboring Cambodia and Laos. The cycling routes for this trip is relatively flat from Cambodia to Thailand. From Vientiane to Luang Prabang, there are some hills over 1,000 meters high.

  • Cycling Adventures from Angkok to Luang Prabang in 16 Days
  • Cycling Adventures from Angkok to Luang Prabang in 16 Days
  • Cycling Adventures from Angkok to Luang Prabang in 16 Days
  • Cycling Adventures from Angkok to Luang Prabang in 16 Days
  • Cycling Adventures from Angkok to Luang Prabang in 16 Days
  • Cycling Adventures from Angkok to Luang Prabang in 16 Days
  • Cycling Adventures from Angkok to Luang Prabang in 16 Days
  • Cycling Adventures from Angkok to Luang Prabang in 16 Days
  • Cycling Adventures from Angkok to Luang Prabang in 16 Days
  • Cycling Adventures from Angkok to Luang Prabang in 16 Days
  • Cycling Adventures from Angkok to Luang Prabang in 16 Days
  • Cycling Adventures from Angkok to Luang Prabang in 16 Days

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Siem Reap. D
Upon arrival in Siem Reap. Greetings from our local team and then transfer to your hotel for Check-in. In the afternoon, short transfer to our bike store for Bike Fitting and Tour Briefing, then take a short riding around the Town if we have time. Free until welcome dinner. Overnight in Siem Reap.


Day 2: Siem Reap-Angkor Complex (30km by bicycle)
Depart from the hotel on the main road and cycling through the Angkor pass checkpoint. Cycling through the shady road with a little pumping because of the few pot-holes. There you will begin to see Kravan temple, Banteay Kdei, and stop at the famous Ta Phrom, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. Visit Ta Phrom (45 minutes-1 hour). It was built in the 12th century by the famous King Jayavarman VII indicated to his mother. While clearing back the forest archaeologists decided to leave the vegetation of Ta Phrom in place to serve as a reminder of how the original discoverers found it and the other Angkor temples. Many of the trees have grown around and through the remains and soar high above the temples. Continue the cycling through a small circuit passing Ta Keo temple, Chao Say Tevoda, Tommanon before reaching Angkor Thom city. There you will see, Terrace of Leper King, Terrace of Elephant, Baphoun, Phimean Akas. Stop at Bayon temple and start the visit (45 minutes-1 hour). Angkor Thom built by Cambodia’s great king, Jayavarman VII. An eight-meter high wall encloses this ten square kilometer city, which is encircled by a moat. The famous Bayon, in the geographical heart of Angkor Thom, is a remarkable 54 tower temple. Initially, the temple appears to be a shapeless mass of grey and brownstone, but it is only as you get closer that you realize every tower has the carved face of Avalokiteshvara on it.
After the visit, cycle to Angkor Wat to finish the small circuit. Stop at South Gate of Angkor Thom for taking photos. Access via a causeway over the moat that is flanked by statues of Gods on the left and devils on the right. Then visit the magnificent 12th century Angkor Wat. It is visually, architecturally, and artistically breathtaking. Angkor Wat is a massive three-tiered pyramid crowned by five beehive-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level. Suryavarman II constructed Angkor Wat in the form of a massive ‘temple mountain’ dedicated to the Hindu god, Vishnu. Overnight in Siem Reap.


Day 3: Tonle Sap Lake – Kampong Phluk (50km)
Depart from the hotel, crossing the bridge at Old Market to cycle 15km toward Rolous Group. The first 2km, is on the tarmac road toward the bus station. Then, passing the rice field and the village. cycling to Tonle Sap Lake passing a small road along the river through villages, pagodas, and schools. This road is good for cycling to avoid the busy traffic. After cycling 8km, turn right across the bridge to the main road as there is no further access on the small road. Continue cycling toward the lake about 3km (July-December) where the boat stop. (Note: January-June, the water is low and the boat will stop further 3km). Board on the boat to visit the village on water, school, fishing farm. After 1-hour boat drive. Return the Siem Reap on the main road to avoid cycling the same road. Afternoon, free at leisure to relax and enjoy complimentary 30 minute massage. Dinner and overnight in Siem Reap.


Day 4: Landmines Museum – Anlung Veang (80km)
Depart from the hotel on the main road. After a few Km, we cycle on the rural road which is good for cycling as you can avoid the busy traffic but you can see rice fields, villages, pagoda, the scenery is one of the beautiful to see REAL life in Cambodia. We make a water stop at the Landmines Museum to see Akira museum to learn about the recent history of the civil war in Cambodia. During the war which started in the 1970s and the Khmer Rouge regime took control from 1975 to 1979, there were almost 3 million people died. Most of them because the Khmer Rouge killed them, and they starved the people and so many people died of sickness too. The civil war lasted in 1998 when Pol Pot died and during this 3 decades of civil war, there were 10 million mines in Cambodia. The population by that time was 10 million.
Mr. Akira. Mr. Ra is dedicated to clearing the Cambodian countryside of landmines laid during the years of conflict and relies entirely on visitors’ donations to fund his work. So far, more than 60% of the landmines have been de-mined. The second water stop is lunch. Then we cycle to Anlung Veang, the last stronghold of the Khmer Rouge. Overnight in Anlung Veng. (B,L,D)


Day 5: An lung Veng – Surin (85km)
After breakfast, we prepare to cycle to cross the border from Cambodia to Thailand. We make a quick visit to Ta Mok’s house the former Khmer Rouge General Commander who died in prison in Phnom Penh. At km10, we cycle uphill about 5km to visit Pol Pot’s grave, the former top leader of the Khmer Rouge who died in 1998 at this last stronghold. Then we reach the Cambodia – Thailand border. We say goodbye to the Cambodian drivers and make the immigration process. In Thailand, we have to cycle on the left and the route from the border is a steep downhill with some sharp curves. After the downhill, we make a water stop. From there, the route is relatively flat. We stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon, we continue cycling until 85km and transfer 30minutes to Surin town to avoid the busy traffic. Dinner nad overnight in Surin. (B,L,D)


Day 6: Surin to Roi Et (80km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Get ready and start cycling from our hotel by taking the back the road. Soon we get to a quiet small road which is suitable for cycling. We stop for water and visit “Ban Chang” which means Elephant Village and learn how elephants connect with the people in the village. The villagers should take good care of the elephants but not riding. Afternoon, we continue cycling on the quiet road to complete 80km. Dinner and overnight in Roi Et. (B,L,D)


Day 7: Roi Et to Khon Kaen (79km)
Breakfast at the hotel. We transfer about 30 minutes from the busy part of the town, then set off our bikes to cycle off the main road along with the beautiful rice fields. This part of Surin and Khon Kaen are the biggest part to produce rice where the road to Udon Thani has more farming of sugar canes and casava. We stop for lunch at about Km 50 and after lunch, we cycle the last 29km to our hotel to relax at the pool. Dinner and overnight in Khon Kaen. (B,L,D)


Day 8: Khon Kaen to Udon Thani (85km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we cycle on the most beautiful part of rural Thailand from one village to another and we stop to take photos quite often. Afternoon, we cycle through many nice sceneries starting with rice fields, endless sugar palm farms,s, and cassava. Then we reach the villages and out to the farms and fields again as the scenery keeps changing. There are a few downhills and up hills but not much climb just about 150m to 300m high. Dinner and overnight in Khon Kaen. (B,L,D)


Day 9: Udon Thani to Vientiane (90km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we cycle straight from the hotel. Watch out for the traffic for the first 5 to 10km. Then we get to the quiet road through the countryside. Today cycling route is relatively flat with a maximum altitude of 150m high. We cycle on some of the very small roads through the countryside and the villages in the remote areas. Then we reach out to Nong Khai, the border town separated Nong Khai (Thailand) and Vientiane (Laos) by the Mekong River. Late afternoon, proceed to the border crossing point at the foot of the bridge. We get our luggage and put off the bus as we change the support vehicle. Then stamp out at Thailand immigration and cross the 2km bridge and get the visa on arrival USD35 per person with 1 photo at Laos side. Then continue our journey to Vientiane which is 15km from the border. Farewell dinner and overnight in Vientiane.


Day 10: Vientiane – Free Day
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we have a free day from cycling to wander around Vientiane or a city tour on your own. Overnight in Vientiane. (B)


Day 11: Vientiane to Nam Ngum Lake  (80km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Fill in water and be prepared for our biking day. Event Vientiane is a quiet capital city comparing to their neighboring countries but the road is still busy. So, we ride to follow a single line and watch for the traffic. We stop in a Hmong market for s short break. Lunch on route. Afternoon, we head to Nam Ngum lake, the biggest reservoir in Laos. Dinner and overnight on the edge of Nam Ngum lake.


Day 12: Nam Ngum Lake to Vang Vieng (85km)
After breakfast, we prepare for our hard day biking. We stop every 20km for a drink and snack stop. The overall route is modulated and steep hill on some part. We will arrive in Vang Vieng known as the gate to Northern Laos or backpacker’s paradise a busy town which packed of young tourist from all over the world because of its charming landscape and variety of fun activities.


Day 13: Vang Vieng to Phoukoun (94km)
After breakfast, fill in water and be prepared to get on the bike.  Today is the hard part of cycling with some uphills and downhills. So, we will start a bit early. You will be high in the mountains for the first half of the day following a ridgeline up and down with peaks all around. In the afternoon it is time to relax a bit as the road is largely downhill along a valley to our overnight stop of Phoukoun, a small village on top of the mountains. Few people stop here overnight so the accommodation is very simple. It is a special experience to stay in such a place. (B,L,D)


Day 14: Phoukoun to Luang Prabang (67km)
After breakfast. We begin our cycling heading to Luang Prabang. We pass through lush forests and many small H’Mong villages that sit dwarfed by the amazing landscape of limestone mountains that surround them. Enjoy lunch with some snacks, local fruits, and drinks. Then we have a 20 minutes power nap before continue cycling to Luang Prabang. We stop for lunch in Kiu Ketcham. After lunch, we transfer to Luang Prabang for the last 78km. Dinner and overnight in Luang Prabang. (B,L,D)


Day 15: Luang Prabang free day..B
Today is a free day to explore the heritage sites on your own or with our local guide. Overnight in Luang Prabang.


Day 16: Luang Prabang Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure until transfer for departure flight. This trip can be extended with our Southern Adventure trip starting in Pakse. We can help to arrange the flight ticket from Luang Prabang to Pakse. If you wish to fly to other cities in the neighboring country, we also can help to arrange a competitive price. (B)


Countryside Adventures

Experienced Cycling Guide
Bikes
Meals:D
Support Minivan
Accommodation in Siem Reap
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Entrance fees
Accommodation in Siem Reap
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Entrance fees
Boat trip
Accommodation in Siem Reap
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in An Lung Vieng
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in Su Rin
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in Roi Et
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in Khon Kaen
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in Udon Thani
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in Vientiane
Meals: B
Accommodation in Vientiane
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in Nam Ngun
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in Vang Vien
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in Phou Khoun
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in Luang Pra Bang
Meals: B
Local Guide
Transfer to the Airport

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Siem Reap. D
Upon arrival in Siem Reap. Greetings from our local team and then transfer to your hotel for Check-in. In the afternoon, short transfer to our bike store for Bike Fitting and Tour Briefing, then take a short riding around the Town if we have time. Free until welcome dinner. Overnight in Siem Reap.


Day 2: Siem Reap-Angkor Complex (30km by bicycle)
Depart from the hotel on the main road and cycling through the Angkor pass checkpoint. Cycling through the shady road with a little pumping because of the few pot-holes. There you will begin to see Kravan temple, Banteay Kdei, and stop at the famous Ta Phrom, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. Visit Ta Phrom (45 minutes-1 hour). It was built in the 12th century by the famous King Jayavarman VII indicated to his mother. While clearing back the forest archaeologists decided to leave the vegetation of Ta Phrom in place to serve as a reminder of how the original discoverers found it and the other Angkor temples. Many of the trees have grown around and through the remains and soar high above the temples. Continue the cycling through a small circuit passing Ta Keo temple, Chao Say Tevoda, Tommanon before reaching Angkor Thom city. There you will see, Terrace of Leper King, Terrace of Elephant, Baphoun, Phimean Akas. Stop at Bayon temple and start the visit (45 minutes-1 hour). Angkor Thom built by Cambodia’s great king, Jayavarman VII. An eight-meter high wall encloses this ten square kilometer city, which is encircled by a moat. The famous Bayon, in the geographical heart of Angkor Thom, is a remarkable 54 tower temple. Initially, the temple appears to be a shapeless mass of grey and brownstone, but it is only as you get closer that you realize every tower has the carved face of Avalokiteshvara on it.
After the visit, cycle to Angkor Wat to finish the small circuit. Stop at South Gate of Angkor Thom for taking photos. Access via a causeway over the moat that is flanked by statues of Gods on the left and devils on the right. Then visit the magnificent 12th century Angkor Wat. It is visually, architecturally, and artistically breathtaking. Angkor Wat is a massive three-tiered pyramid crowned by five beehive-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level. Suryavarman II constructed Angkor Wat in the form of a massive ‘temple mountain’ dedicated to the Hindu god, Vishnu. Overnight in Siem Reap.


Day 3: Tonle Sap Lake – Kampong Phluk (50km)
Depart from the hotel, crossing the bridge at Old Market to cycle 15km toward Rolous Group. The first 2km, is on the tarmac road toward the bus station. Then, passing the rice field and the village. cycling to Tonle Sap Lake passing a small road along the river through villages, pagodas, and schools. This road is good for cycling to avoid the busy traffic. After cycling 8km, turn right across the bridge to the main road as there is no further access on the small road. Continue cycling toward the lake about 3km (July-December) where the boat stop. (Note: January-June, the water is low and the boat will stop further 3km). Board on the boat to visit the village on water, school, fishing farm. After 1-hour boat drive. Return the Siem Reap on the main road to avoid cycling the same road. Afternoon, free at leisure to relax and enjoy complimentary 30 minute massage. Dinner and overnight in Siem Reap.


Day 4: Landmines Museum – Anlung Veang (80km)
Depart from the hotel on the main road. After a few Km, we cycle on the rural road which is good for cycling as you can avoid the busy traffic but you can see rice fields, villages, pagoda, the scenery is one of the beautiful to see REAL life in Cambodia. We make a water stop at the Landmines Museum to see Akira museum to learn about the recent history of the civil war in Cambodia. During the war which started in the 1970s and the Khmer Rouge regime took control from 1975 to 1979, there were almost 3 million people died. Most of them because the Khmer Rouge killed them, and they starved the people and so many people died of sickness too. The civil war lasted in 1998 when Pol Pot died and during this 3 decades of civil war, there were 10 million mines in Cambodia. The population by that time was 10 million.
Mr. Akira. Mr. Ra is dedicated to clearing the Cambodian countryside of landmines laid during the years of conflict and relies entirely on visitors’ donations to fund his work. So far, more than 60% of the landmines have been de-mined. The second water stop is lunch. Then we cycle to Anlung Veang, the last stronghold of the Khmer Rouge. Overnight in Anlung Veng. (B,L,D)


Day 5: An lung Veng – Surin (85km)
After breakfast, we prepare to cycle to cross the border from Cambodia to Thailand. We make a quick visit to Ta Mok’s house the former Khmer Rouge General Commander who died in prison in Phnom Penh. At km10, we cycle uphill about 5km to visit Pol Pot’s grave, the former top leader of the Khmer Rouge who died in 1998 at this last stronghold. Then we reach the Cambodia – Thailand border. We say goodbye to the Cambodian drivers and make the immigration process. In Thailand, we have to cycle on the left and the route from the border is a steep downhill with some sharp curves. After the downhill, we make a water stop. From there, the route is relatively flat. We stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon, we continue cycling until 85km and transfer 30minutes to Surin town to avoid the busy traffic. Dinner nad overnight in Surin. (B,L,D)


Day 6: Surin to Roi Et (80km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Get ready and start cycling from our hotel by taking the back the road. Soon we get to a quiet small road which is suitable for cycling. We stop for water and visit “Ban Chang” which means Elephant Village and learn how elephants connect with the people in the village. The villagers should take good care of the elephants but not riding. Afternoon, we continue cycling on the quiet road to complete 80km. Dinner and overnight in Roi Et. (B,L,D)


Day 7: Roi Et to Khon Kaen (79km)
Breakfast at the hotel. We transfer about 30 minutes from the busy part of the town, then set off our bikes to cycle off the main road along with the beautiful rice fields. This part of Surin and Khon Kaen are the biggest part to produce rice where the road to Udon Thani has more farming of sugar canes and casava. We stop for lunch at about Km 50 and after lunch, we cycle the last 29km to our hotel to relax at the pool. Dinner and overnight in Khon Kaen. (B,L,D)


Day 8: Khon Kaen to Udon Thani (85km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we cycle on the most beautiful part of rural Thailand from one village to another and we stop to take photos quite often. Afternoon, we cycle through many nice sceneries starting with rice fields, endless sugar palm farms,s, and cassava. Then we reach the villages and out to the farms and fields again as the scenery keeps changing. There are a few downhills and up hills but not much climb just about 150m to 300m high. Dinner and overnight in Khon Kaen. (B,L,D)


Day 9: Udon Thani to Vientiane (90km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we cycle straight from the hotel. Watch out for the traffic for the first 5 to 10km. Then we get to the quiet road through the countryside. Today cycling route is relatively flat with a maximum altitude of 150m high. We cycle on some of the very small roads through the countryside and the villages in the remote areas. Then we reach out to Nong Khai, the border town separated Nong Khai (Thailand) and Vientiane (Laos) by the Mekong River. Late afternoon, proceed to the border crossing point at the foot of the bridge. We get our luggage and put off the bus as we change the support vehicle. Then stamp out at Thailand immigration and cross the 2km bridge and get the visa on arrival USD35 per person with 1 photo at Laos side. Then continue our journey to Vientiane which is 15km from the border. Farewell dinner and overnight in Vientiane.


Day 10: Vientiane – Free Day
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we have a free day from cycling to wander around Vientiane or a city tour on your own. Overnight in Vientiane. (B)


Day 11: Vientiane to Nam Ngum Lake  (80km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Fill in water and be prepared for our biking day. Event Vientiane is a quiet capital city comparing to their neighboring countries but the road is still busy. So, we ride to follow a single line and watch for the traffic. We stop in a Hmong market for s short break. Lunch on route. Afternoon, we head to Nam Ngum lake, the biggest reservoir in Laos. Dinner and overnight on the edge of Nam Ngum lake.


Day 12: Nam Ngum Lake to Vang Vieng (85km)
After breakfast, we prepare for our hard day biking. We stop every 20km for a drink and snack stop. The overall route is modulated and steep hill on some part. We will arrive in Vang Vieng known as the gate to Northern Laos or backpacker’s paradise a busy town which packed of young tourist from all over the world because of its charming landscape and variety of fun activities.


Day 13: Vang Vieng to Phoukoun (94km)
After breakfast, fill in water and be prepared to get on the bike.  Today is the hard part of cycling with some uphills and downhills. So, we will start a bit early. You will be high in the mountains for the first half of the day following a ridgeline up and down with peaks all around. In the afternoon it is time to relax a bit as the road is largely downhill along a valley to our overnight stop of Phoukoun, a small village on top of the mountains. Few people stop here overnight so the accommodation is very simple. It is a special experience to stay in such a place. (B,L,D)


Day 14: Phoukoun to Luang Prabang (67km)
After breakfast. We begin our cycling heading to Luang Prabang. We pass through lush forests and many small H’Mong villages that sit dwarfed by the amazing landscape of limestone mountains that surround them. Enjoy lunch with some snacks, local fruits, and drinks. Then we have a 20 minutes power nap before continue cycling to Luang Prabang. We stop for lunch in Kiu Ketcham. After lunch, we transfer to Luang Prabang for the last 78km. Dinner and overnight in Luang Prabang. (B,L,D)


Day 15: Luang Prabang free day..B
Today is a free day to explore the heritage sites on your own or with our local guide. Overnight in Luang Prabang.


Day 16: Luang Prabang Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure until transfer for departure flight. This trip can be extended with our Southern Adventure trip starting in Pakse. We can help to arrange the flight ticket from Luang Prabang to Pakse. If you wish to fly to other cities in the neighboring country, we also can help to arrange a competitive price. (B)


Countryside Adventures

Experienced Cycling Guide
Bikes
Meals:D
Support Minivan
Accommodation in Siem Reap
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Entrance fees
Accommodation in Siem Reap
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Entrance fees
Boat trip
Accommodation in Siem Reap
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in An Lung Vieng
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in Su Rin
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in Roi Et
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in Khon Kaen
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in Udon Thani
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in Vientiane
Meals: B
Accommodation in Vientiane
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in Nam Ngun
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in Vang Vien
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in Phou Khoun
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Bikes
Meals: B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Accommodation in Luang Pra Bang
Meals: B
Local Guide
Transfer to the Airport

Tour Price Includes
– 10 nights 3* stars and 4* stars hotels in Thailand, Vientiane, Vang Vieng, and Luang Prabang.
4 nights 2 stars and guesthouse Kieu Kacham (no other better choices in this place).
– Experienced English speaking cycling guide
– Tool kit and first aid kit
– Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
– Support van for transfer & tour with a cool box
– Snack, water, fruits, and cold drink (Coke light)
– All entrance fees


Tour Price Excludes
– All Flights
– All departure Taxes
– Visa issued on arrival both Cambodian: USD30 / Laos USD35
– Alcoholic, and other beverages
– Tips for guides.
– Personal travel insurance
– Any services not mentioned in the itinerary.


 

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TRIP PROFILE


Road conditions:

The cycling routes for this trip is relatively flat from Cambodia to Thailand. From Vientiane to Luang Prabang, there are some hills over 1,000 meters high.

Total cycling distance for 16 days is around 900 km as a group, with experienced cycle guides setting an even pace and stop often to visit points of interest and sample some of the local food. Our support vehicle follows close behind with plenty of refreshments.


Bikes

The bikes you will be riding are well-known makes of hybrid or mountain bikes (depending on the tour) with lightweight alloy frames, 24- to 27-speed gearing, Disc-brakes, and Shimano components, and front suspension.


Bike Repairs

Basic spares and tools are carried by the guide and on the support vehicle, though we cannot guarantee to have spares for every conceivable problem. Carrying a basic tool kit, a spare tube, and a pump while riding is recommended.


Safety

Wearing a helmet is required on all our biking adventures and is nonnegotiable. If you do not wear a helmet you will not be allowed to cycle. Your tour leader is trained in first aid and emergency rescue, but to a large degree, you must be responsible for your own safety while riding. It is therefore compulsory that you take out travel insurance that will cover you for a mountain biking tour.


Guides

You will be led by a local English-speaking guide and if the group is 9 people or more we will add another guide to the tour. All our guides are well informed in the history, culture, and religions of the area where you are biking and are skilled at passing that knowledge on to you. Your guide is also medically trained and an experienced cyclist, able to handle most minor repairs en route.


THE NITTY GRITTY


Passports and Visas

All nationalities require a visa and a passport valid for 6 months for your trip in Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos. A 30-day visa on arrival is available at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap Airports and at some land border crossings. You can also obtain a visa online through e-Visa. There is a 3-day processing time and you’ll need a scanned copy of the passport. Not all border crossings accept the e-Visa, please check this port of entry page which provides a list of which checkpoints support the e-Visa service. For a list of consulates/embassies abroad go to this page.


Travel visa requirements for Thailand

Visiting Thailand for most Western passport holders (that includes citizens of the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa) is simple as they’re allowed to enter the country for short stays without having to apply for a visa.


Laos

Visa on arrival:

Thirty days. Available at Wattay International Airport (Vientiane), Pakse Airport, Luang Prabang International Airport, and all Thai–Lao border crossings open to foreigners. Also available at border crossings with Vietnam (Nam Khan, Bo Y, Tay Trang, Cau Treo, and Lao Bao) and China (Mo Han).


Tourist visa (T):

Thirty days. Required for all border crossings where visa on arrival is not available. Can be arranged in advance at Lao embassies and consulates, or through tour operators in Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia.


We recommend that you visit a travel medical doctor and ask about the following vaccinations: typhoid, polio, tetanus, and hepatitis A. A certificate for Yellow Fever is required when arriving from an infected area within six days.


Weather

In Cambodia:

November in Cambodia is the start of the dry season; although the odd, short shower early in the month is not unusual.  Comfortable temperatures (avg: 25 °C), low humidity, and plenty of sunshine make this a popular time to travel in Cambodia.  December is characterized by dry, sunny weather, low humidity, and relatively cool temperatures (avg: 26 °C).  In January Cambodia is well into its dry season.  By August it is experiencing the rainy season, but this does not affect our cycling too much, as rain generally falls late afternoon or at night.  The advantage of visiting Cambodia during the wet season is the vibrant spectacle of lush green rice fields and countryside.


Thailand:

There are three main seasons in most of Thailand: rainy, caused by the southwest monsoon (the least predictable, but roughly May-Oct); cool (Nov–Feb; felt most distinctly in the far north, but hardly at all in the south); and hot (March-May). The Gulf coast’s climate is slightly different: it suffers less from the southwest monsoon but is then hit by the northeast monsoon, making November its rainiest month.


Laos:

Laos weather consists of wet and dry seasons. From May through October is considered the wet season. Laos’ hot season lasts from November to April, but you’ll enjoy 2 different weather conditions. The best time to visit Laos is at the end of the year (December–February). During this period, you’ll enjoy low temperatures and clear skies, which make for pleasant sightseeing.


Food

Most meals are included in your trip price apart from non-cycling days and some other exclusions. Please check the itinerary for full details. If you have a special dietary request, please advise us at the time of booking. Most diets can be catered for, but it is always important to advise us in advance.

A typical Cambodian meal would normally consist of a soup, salad, a fish dish, vegetables, and rice. Dessert is normally based on fresh fruits and sticky rice.  Fish Amok is Cambodia’s National Dish. This popular dish uses a kind of catfish steamed in a savory coconut-based curry. The small fish known as Trey Dang Dau are very common and are often eaten deep-fried. While freshwater fish is the most commonly used meat in the Cambodian diet, pork and chicken are also popular.  Probably the most popular soft drink in Cambodia is iced coffee, freshly brewed and mixed with sweetened condensed milk.  Fresh coconut is also widely available, safe to drink straight from the fruit, and always refreshing in hot weather.

Rice is the staple food in Vietnam. Soup with rice noodles is a national dish. Recipes for main meals make use of vegetables, meat, and fish. Herbs and spices used in food preparation include basil, coriander, lemongrass, mint, and black pepper. Other ingredients are garlic, onions, ginger, and lime juice. There are numerous types of noodles eaten at all times of the day and noodle and rice-based snacks wrapped in rice paper or leaves are available.  Desserts include a variety of cakes and fresh fruit (bananas, durians, guavas, jackfruit, mangoes, oranges, persimmons, and pineapples).  Popular drinks are tea, coffee, and beer. The local spirit is rice wine.


Thailand:

Thai foods make an impression not only on their looks, smells but also on the tastes and flavors. Almost all Thai dishes are cooked and processed with diverse types of spices and herbs which are beneficial to people’s health. The complex and diversity of taste senses in each cuisine including sweet, bitter, sour, and spicy make it distinctive, and unlike numerous others in the world. For those who wish to travel in this “Land of Smiles”, Thai food is one of the things they can’t miss. Every cuisine is a unique blend of seasoning. Though it often brings hot and spicy taste it is perfectly balanced among five flavors of salty, sweet, bitter, spicy, and sour, which offer distinctive taste in each dish. Some of the other common seasonings are fish sauce, lemongrass, basil, dried shrimp paste, garlic, spices coriander, cumin and cardamom. The food in Thailand differs from region to region. The southern coastal regions fame for seafood, meanwhile the northeast savors the spiciest food and curries are popular in the Muslims.


Laos:

Laos food is one of the best-kept secrets of Southeast Asia. Laos a country tucked between Thailand, China, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Cambodia offers a cuisine rich in flavors, herbs, and simple and fresh ingredients.

Some of the most popular dishes that Laotian cuisine is famous for include their stews, bamboo shoot soup, lambs, and other meat dishes. Coming out of the umbrella of Thai cuisine, Lao dishes are out to find an identity of their own. And the good news is that is gathering both acceptance and appreciation among foodies as well as food critics from all over the world. Let us take a look at some of the Lao dishes that have made it to the international platter.


Drink

Keeping you completely hydrated is a job we take very seriously. Coldwater, some energy-restoring local fruit, and soft drinks are included in the tour price while riding. Soft drinks and other beverages during meals are not included. Beer is freely available everywhere but is NOT included in the price.


Solo Travelers

Countryside Adventures does not require you to pay a surcharge for traveling alone. We will arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveler of the same gender and if we can not match you up we will provide a single room at no extra charge. If you prefer not to share a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room. The cost of the single supplement is listed above.


Accommodation:

We choose accommodation on the basis of comfort rather than a luxury. Our prices are based on sharing a twin room. Should you wish to have a room to yourself, there is a single supplement option on the majority of our tours. The accommodation for this trip is in Hotels with some places having en-suite facilities and air conditioning.


Money

Thai baht and US dollars are widely used in Cambodia, especially in larger cities and towns. In smaller towns and villages, Cambodian riels are usually preferred. There are ATMs in most areas, however, machines dispense US dollars. The guides will be able to show you where the ATMs are. Spend riel before departing as no one will exchange them for you once you leave.

The official Thailand currency is the baht, which consists of 100 satan Thailand currency is comprised of coin denominations that range from 1 satang to 10 baht and banknotes that start at 20 baht and go as high as 1000 baht. Coin denominations are 1 satang, 5 satangs, 10 satangs, 25 satangs, 50 satangs, 1 baht, 2 baht, 5 baht, and 10 bahts.


Laos Currency:

The official national currency in Laos is the Lao kip (K), but Thai baht (B) and US dollars (US$) are also commonly accepted.


GENERAL BOOKING INFO


Booking

If this is the tour for you here’s what you need to do to confirm your place: Read our Booking Conditions.


Deposit

When booking your tour, you’ll be required to pay a deposit to guarantee your place. For tours less than 7 days, the deposit amount is 100% of the tour price, per rider. For tours 7 days or longer, the deposit amount is 30% of the tour price, per rider.


Balance

Day tours and tours shorter than 7 days require full payment at the time of booking. For tours 7 days or longer, full payment must be paid 45 days before the departure date with fees for any bicycle rental(s), single supplement(s) and extra hotel nights. Our confirmation will include personal details you provided us (including your flight information), visa application advice, a packing suggestion list, and a detailed tour itinerary. It will also include a checklist to ensure you get everything ready for your holiday.


Cancellation Policy

On the rare occasions when we, Countryside Adventures, must cancel a trip, all payments received to date will be 100% refunded, which constitutes full settlement. There will be absolutely no deductions. If you, the client, must cancel your reservation, your cancellation fee will be determined according to when you cancel. For full details, please read our cancellation policy.


Countryside Adventures Team