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We depart from Green Discovery Office in Vang Vieng. After crossing Nam Song River on a bamboo bridge, we start the day with the exploration of one of the most unusual caves in the area: Tham Poukham, the highly auspicious and venerated "Cave of the Golden Crab".
The mountain bike tour covers approximately of 26 km behind the karst range of the Nam Song and Vang Vieng. After reaching the far side of the ridge, a steep hike leads to the main Tham Poukham Cave. It's hidden corridors are filled with an endless array of stalagmites and stalactites, besides underground lakes, deep wells and up to 80 m high chimneys.
Continuing westwards, the trail gets increasingly rough. We follow the narrow valley of the Houay San stream until the Pha Deng, namely "red cliff", comes into sight to your right. Depending on the season, the bikes have to be carried across short distances (muddy patches).
The village of Phonxay is the first on the banks of the Nam Khouang. The road continues south as a dirt track in good condition running parallel to the Nam Khouang. At the crossroads in Ban Nathong Tai, the road to the Nam Song Bridge is met again.
Back in Vang Vieng, a sunset drink by the river marks the end of a great cycling  adventure.
Approximately: 6 hours cycling/ 2 hours walking
Note: A loop of 36km can be made via the route No 13. But it is not recommended due to the traffic.
| Price per person - VV-C-41 |
| 1 person |
39 US$ |
| 2 persons |
28 US$ |
| 3 persons |
25 US$ |
| 4 up |
22 US$ |
| Pravate Surcharge Per Group |
13 US$ |
Depart from: |
Green Discovery Laos, Vang Vieng office |
Arrival at: |
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Start time: |
9:00 am |
End at: |
5:00 pm |
Duration: |
1 day |
Departure date: |
Daily |
Activities: |
Cycling and caving |
| Trekking Grade: |
2-3 easy |
River Grade: |
2-3 easy
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Transport: |
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Accommodation: |
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Meals: |
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What to bring: |
Torch, hat, sun-screen, shoes to get wet, sarong for bathing and water for the day
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What is included: |
Mountain bikes, English speaking guide, lunch, bridges' and cave fees
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