Luang Prabang Mountain Bike Cycling Tour
Overview
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8 hours
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Cycling along the Nam Ou and Mekong rivers
Stop at villages to get a glimpse of farming and local life
A truck accompanies you, so you can stop cycling along the way
Joint tour is available only on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Private tour daily.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
From Nam Ou Bridge, 30 km north of Luang Prabang, morning half day cycle approximately 14 kilometers along the Nam Ou and Mekong rivers to Manifa Elephant Camp. Ride through the beautiful Luang Prabang countryside on our new, well-maintained mountain bike Trek Marlin7. The route is both unpaved and paved, and except for some ups and downs of about 50 meters along the way, it is flat, and is safe as it is mostly used only by locals and has little car traffic. Along the way we stop at villages and rice fields, and at Pak Ou we board a boat and visit a famous cave. A buffet lunch will be served upon arrival Ban Xang Hai village. You can also take a shower and change clothes. Afternoon options vary depending on selection. (1) Morning only tour. End at 2 pm (2) 2 hours kayaking to Pak Ou Caves. followed by a boat trip back to Luang Prabang (this option does not visit the caves in the morning) End at 6 pm (3) Kuang Si Waterfalls. End at 6 pm (4) Tad Sae Waterfalls (Only from the end of July to the beginning of January) End at 6 pm
Options
(5) Private Half day cycling
Activity: Morning cycling (3 hours). Return to Luang Prabang after lunch. End at 2pm
Private tour: Activities and transfers are conducted exclusively with your group, in a private vehicle, accompanied by your own guide
Route: Pak Ou Loop from part to maximum whole to suit your group's difficulty level
Pickup included
(2) Cycling + Kayak
Activity: Morning cycling. Afternoon kayak to Pak Ou Caves. Return to Luang Prabang by boat sunset cruise
Joint tour
Duration: 9 hours: 8:30 - 18:00
Solo Traveler: Please note that the possibility that the tour may be cancelled the day before if there are no other participants.
Pickup included
(1) Half Day Morning Cycling
Activity: Morning cycling (3 hours). Return to Luang Prabang after lunch. End at 2pm
Joint tour
Duration: 5 hours: 8:30-14:00
Solo Traveler: Please note that the possibility that the tour may be cancelled the day before if there are no other participants.
Pickup included
(6) Private Cycling + Kayak
Activity: Morning cycling. Afternoon kayak to Pak Ou Caves. Return to Luang Prabang by boat sunset cruise
Private tour: Activities and transfers are conducted exclusively with your group, in a private car and boat, and tour guide
Route: Pak Ou Loop from part to maximum whole to suit your group's difficulty level
Pickup included
(3) Cycling + Kuang Si Falls
Activity: Morning cycling (3 hours). Afternoon Kuang Si Waterfalls (2 hours). On the way back, visit a Hmong village. End at 6pm
Joint tour
Duration: 9 hours: 8:30-18:00
Solo Traveler: Please note that the possibility that the tour may be cancelled the day before if there are no other participants.
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent cycle trip to the rural areas of Luang Prabang
Emma P,
Aug 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a very organised trip that helped us understand the Laos culture and landscape. An earlier pick up (08:10) than the advertised )08:20 -08:45) which caught us off guard when we received a chaser call. Our guide (Gok) was a real inspiration who was very knowledgeable, positive and interesting keen to answer any questions we may have. We were particularly moved by the cycle through UXO mine exploration and the knowledge of the “secret war” which prompted us to visit the centre on our return, “Gok” arranged our drop off. A fantastic trip which ended with a buffet lunch overlooking the Mekong. Brilliant!
Kayaking Great. Avoid Mountain Biking.
Arlene P,
Apr 4, 2024
- Viator
3.00I have struggled with this review for days. The things that were good were very, very good. The things that were bad were horrid. First the good: Our guide, Vong, was excellent. He was knowledgeable, experienced, and took very good care of us. He made sure, at every turn, we were safe, and enjoying the tour. He shared his experience, and immense knowledge, of having been a monk. That meant a lot to us. The set up for this company is a full service compound including a buffet area where a variety of tours leave from. As hokey as it sounds, it works. Now, the bad: we did the “mountain biking” trip. The bikes they provided were good, solid, mountain bikes. We were hopeful. The first half of the trip was spent riding on a shoulderless two lane paved highway. There were semis, dump trucks, and heavy traffic passing us within arm’s distance. It was terrifying. One wrong move by anyone would have been catastrophic. At one point I stopped riding and asked for the tour van to come get me. Vong, and he was right, said we would be turning off onto the “trail” in 8 minutes. I wondered, out loud, how many semis were in 8 minutes. We turned off onto a dirt/gravel road which was the trail. It too was a back road that eventually lead to another paved road. The tour description for the “mountain biking” talked about a trail ride along two rivers. That did not happen. We overheard a discussion later that said it used to go along the rivers, but they changed it. Our kayaking was great. Avoid the “mountain biking.”
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