Bike and Hike

This trip will deliver a unique insight into both the culture and nature of Laos. You will cycle into the wilderness and trek through villages. as well as visit peoples of different ethnicity living alongside each other in harmony and see incredible virgin forests. The trip culminates at a breathtaking waterfall where you can visit a wildlife rehabilitation project.

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Duration: 2 days/1 night

Tour Code: MLAT10

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Luang Prabang Bike to Ban Thin Som - Trek to Ban Long Lao – Trek to Kuang Si Waterfall - Luang Prabang.

• Day 1 - Luang Prabang Bike to Ban Thin Som - Trek to Ban Long Lao

  Place Transport: Bicycle 
  Meals: Lunch - Dinner

  Today, grab your bike and cycle south of Luang Prabang approximately 20km to Ban Thin Som. Here, begin a trek through local farms to visit a Kamu village. After lunch, hike up the mountains where you can see spectacular surrounding views. At Ban Long Lao, enjoy observing everyday life and culture around the village. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Hmong dance and then have dinner and stay overnight at the head man’s house.

  Day 2 - Ban Long Lao – Trek to Kuang Si Waterfall - Luang Prabang

  Place Transport: Bicycle 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Breakfast will be served at the headman’s house then you have some time to explore around the village. Begin the trek through a valley which has a forest preserve. Hike approximately 3 hours to Kuang Si waterfall, the falls cascade over many calcified tiers and down several hundred feet into a series of cool, turquoise pools. The water here has a clear blue-green tint due to the high mineral content. Enjoy swimming if you want. After lunch in front of the falls, continue down to visit the bear rescue center. In the late afternoon, drive back to Luang Prabang.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 01 night sleeping in home stay.

  - Mountain bikes.

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

  
  

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the progra.

  
  

  - Meals (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.

  - Dinners, except as specified above.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  What to bring?

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  How to start?

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

   - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Laos Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).