Hit the dirt tracks and river, and see the untouched Laos.
This one day bike trip explores the remote villages and stunning landscapes which can be foundjust out of town in the mountains and along the Nam Ou River.
We bike from town along the paved road for 6 kilometers. Then we turn off and pedal on dirtroad. This is where the adventure begins.
The trip offers panoramic views overlooking the mountains and narrow valleys along the roadwhich is carved out of the mountain sides. Part of the landscape is thick forest. We pass villagesof Thai Lu, Khmu, Lao and Hmong ethnicity in beautiful settings. We take time to visit thevillagers and get an impression of their way of living.
By Ban Phayong Village, we stop at the side of a small stream for a local picnic lunch served onbanana leafs for plates. After a rest we get back on the bikes and continue to Ban Sob Khan, alovely ethnic Lao village on the bank of the Nam Ou River. Before we board our boat we canhave a look around and a swim in the river if we wish to.
We end the day with a late afternoon cruise down the Ou River among some of the steepest
and most beautiful limestone mountains in Northern Laos. We share a sunset beer at the beachbelow Nong Kiau Riverside.
Trip Facts
Duration:
1 full day
Start:
8.00 AM
Group size:
Max 8 people
Difficulty:
Medium. The unpaved road is steep in some places. For anyone who is normal physical fit.
Food and drinks:
Lunch is included along 2 liters of water, some soft drink and energy rich peanut snack.
You need to carry one water bottle yourself. We share a beer after end trip.
Staff:
You will escorted by one guide and a helper. They will carry some of the water andsnack for you.
Groups are by default joint groups. Once someone has signed up, the list is open for others to join.
Exclusive groups can be arranged, please ask for details.
The trip offers panoramic views overlooking the mountains and narrow valleys along the roadwhich is carved out of the mountain sides. Part of the landscape is thick forest. We pass villagesof Thai Lu, Khmu, Lao and Hmong ethnicity in beautiful settings. We take time to visit thevillagers and get an impression of their way of living.
