27 Days Riding From Laos To Vietnam is an incredible journey that allows you to experience the diverse landscapes and cultures of Laos and Vietnam. Vang Viebg Known for its stunning limestone karsts, outdoor activities, and vibrant nightlife, A quieter town with beautiful scenery. Beautiful landscapes along Ho Chi Minh Trails to Hanoi. This cycling journey offers the chance to witness breathtaking landscapes, interact with local communities, and enjoy delicious cuisine. Ensure you pace yourself, take breaks to soak in the scenery, and enjoy the adventure!

Day 1: LuangPrabang – Kasi

After breakfast 8:00 AM our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in city and transfer by van from hotel for 22 km on road No. 13^th north start cycle at the junction we cycle west  on direction to Thailand, we cycle through Lao and Kmu tribes villages we stop for snacks and water at the junction to Mekong but we turn left on road to Kasi district. After junction we cycle to the top of mountain known as Phoukaolak (9 km mountain) we have lunch at local restaurant on top of mountain, after lunch we cycle downhill to the bottom and the rest is undulating road to our destination of Kasi where we overnight.

Distance: 124 km

Meal: L, D

Accommodation: Somchit guesthouse or similar

Day 2: Kasi – Vangvieng

 After breakfast at guesthouse preparing by our guide optional cycle or transfer to Vangvieng depending on the road condition.

Transfer: we transfer by van to Vangvieng, start cycling before town and cross Nam Song River to other side through scenic view and mountain to lagoon, after lunch you can swim at blue lagoon before we cycle back to town.

Distance: 55 km

Meal: B, L

Accommodation: Vansana hotel or similar 

Day 3: Vangvieng – Muang Feuang

After breakfast we transfer out of town for 15 km to avoid traffic, we cycle on road No. 13 north but less traffic because most of the cars and trucks run on express road, after riding 64 km on main road we stop for lunch at Hinherb village, after lunch we cycle and turn away from road 13^th north to other town called Muang Feuang, where we overnight. we check in hotel on floating bungalows

Distance: 94 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation: floating bungalows 

Day 4: Muang Feuang -  Banvang

After breakfast at your hotel by river and enjoying river view we leave hotel visit local market on the way. We cycle though Lao villages surrounded by paddy fields and lime stone mountains you can stop for photo when you like it. Lunch will be prepared by our guide by the road. We stay overnight at the guesthouse in a small village 

Distance: 85 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation: guesthouse  

Day 5: Banvang – Vientiane

Our guide will prepare breakfast for the group, after breakfast we cycle on main road along Mekong River enjoying Mekong River and look at Thailand on other side, we stop for water every 30 km. optional transfer by van to town

Distance: 90 km

Meal: B, L

Accommodation: Lao Orchid hotel 

Day 6: Vientiane – Paksan

After breakfast, transfer by van for 20 km to Buddha Park, take a short visit at Buddha Park and start riding along the road outside Vientiane, after riding for 30 km we meet the main road N0. 13^th south, we stop for water by the road or at local shop. Riding today is on main road from Vientiane capital to southern Laos. We stop every 30 km or 2 km. This center part of Laos is the narrowest of the country, share the border to Thailand to the west and Vietnam to the east, the road some time is by the Mekong River that you can look at Thailand, lunch stop at the local restaurant and we keep riding to our destination of Paksan,

Paksan is a small province in central Laos, Paksan means Namsan River meet Mekong River, and locates by Mekong River share the border to Thailand, the bridge cross Mekong to Thailand just complete construction

Distance: 140 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation: Sounantha hotel 

Day 7: Paksan – Viengkham

Breakfast at your hotel prepare by your guide, after breakfast we ride from hotel head south along road No. 13^th south, riding today is similar to yesterday, no big climb like northern Laos, the road is gentle and easy ride, lunch at local restaurant when we are hungry, we have short stop at Pakkading bridge look at Thailand where Nam Kading meet Mekong River before riding to our destination of Ban Viengkham where we stay overnight   

Distance: 90 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation: Phetsamone hotel 

Day 8: Viengkham – Laksao  

Breakfast at your hotel prepare by your guide, today we turn from road No. 13^th north head east on direction to Vietnam, as the landscape of Laos is more mountainous in the north and high elevation on the east. We start riding from hotel after 28 km of easy road and short climb before start climbing up to Phouphaman, one of the world heritage of nature in Laos,  we stop for photo at view point look at lime stones mountain range. After photo we ride downhill to Nahin village before climbing up pass Namtern hydro power dam, it is good to stop for photo before we continue to our destination of Khamkerd district known as Laksao, it is only 35 km from this town to Vietnam border      

Distance: 100 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation:  hotel 

Day 9: Laksao – Nakai

After breakfast we cycle from hotel head south through Nakai-Namtern protected area, from the town the road is easy ride before some short climbs, we cycle through rice field and hill tribe villages, stop for lunch under the tree prepare by your guide and driver when you are hungry.

Distance: 80 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation:  hotel 

Day 10: Nakai – Thakhek

Today is easy and beautiful day. After breakfast at the guesthouse prepare by our guide, we start cycle from our guesthouse, as Nakai district locates on Nakai plateau, when we ride out of town the road is downhill to the hydro power dam, you can stop for photo along the way at the view point, the road today is surrounded my limestone mountains and almost flat all the way to our destination of Thakhek.

When Lao was a colony of French in 1945, French governor based in Thakhek and Lao national frond (became Lao communist party later) fought against the French but they lost the war and escape to Thailand, a lot of Local people included children were kill by French. Colonial building are still remain in this town

Distance: 80 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation: Riveria hotel 

Day 11: Thakhek – Savannakhet

After breakfast we cycle from hotel along the road by Mekong River, you can look at Thailand at the other side, we cycle pass Nongbok district that’s one district of Khammuan (Thakhek) province, and we stop for lunch at local restaurant on the way.  Riding today is easy we would cycle all the way to hotel.

Savannakhet is the most population in Laos and the second biggest city in Laos after Vientiane

Distance: 130 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation:  Hotel 

Day 12: Savannakhet – Sepon

After breakfast we transfer by van head east on direction to Vietnam for 40 km, we drive to Seno where the intersection road No.13^th south from Vientiane capital to southern Laos turn left to Vietnam and turn right to Savannakhet and Thailand. We start riding on road No. 9^th, during Indochina war Lao royal air force based in this town to drop the bombs at Hochimin trail near border, so when we cycle some time we will see UXO team (unexploded ordnance) working on the fields. We stay overnight in a small town of Sepon,      

Distance: 190 km

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation:  hotel 

Day 13: Sepon – Lao Bao Border to Khe Sanh-  Vietnam

Today is the last day in Laos, after breakfast we ride from our hotel to the border, after immigration formalities and say good bye to Lao guide and driver before your cross to Vietnam.   Welcome to Vietnam by our team and cycling from border to Khe Sanh city for check in Green hotel, dinner at the local restaurant .

Distance: 46 km

Meal: B, L , D

Accommodation:   Green hotel or Similar 

Day 14 : Khe Sanh – Phong Nha
In the morning we head south over the Da Krong Bridge (built by the Cubans in 1973) then jump into back roads and keep riding through remote villages and to Cam Lo for riding along Ho Chi Minh Trails to Phong Nha . Overnight in Phong Nha Park .

Accommodation: Saigon – Phong Nha Hotel

Meals: Break, Lunch, Dinner

Cycling distance: 80 Km

Day 15 : Phong Nha Cave – Huong Khe
Explore Phong Nha Cave in the early morning. Continue riding on the Ho Chi Minh Trail to Huong Khe . Ride nearly 70 km winding roads up the Truong Son mountain range to Phong Nha. From here, if time permitting–cycle gentle rolling hills to Huong Ke Town .

Summary

Cycling Distance : 70 km cycling
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Duc Tai Hotel

Day 16 : Huong Khe – Vinh City
In the morning, ride to Dong Loc, the T-junction, which has become unforgettable memorial history in the country during 1964-1972, when soldiers, young volunteers, cadres, and workers guaranteed safe transport to the battlefield. Many people from different localities laid down their lives. In particular, the death of 10 young volunteer girls at Dong Loc T-junction has come to symbolize the patriotism of the era. Now, Dong Loc T-junction relic has become a commemorative area for the national young volunteer force. In the afternoon, ride to Vinh City.

Summary

Cycling Distance : 70 km cycling
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Beijing Hotel

Day 17 : Vinh City – Thai Hoa
Today, we have a chance to visit Uncle Ho’s house. Nam Dan district, Kiem Lien village is not only the homeland of Ho Chi Minh but also the hometown of many anti-colonist leaders. Ride on the new Ho Chi Minh highway to Kiem Lien village via Tan Ky and Do Luong. Visit Uncle Ho house in the afternoon, have a short drive to Thai Hoa Town. Overnight in Thai Hoa Hotel.

Summary

Cycling Distance : 85 km cycling
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation :Thaihoa riverside Hotel

Day 18 : Thai Hoa – Ngoc Lac
An early morning start to beat the heat of the day. The route takes us away from the river and appears to contour through the same range of mountains that stretch from Thai Hoa to Ngoc Lac on Ho Chi Minh trails . The road gets more beautiful the closer you ride to Ngoc Lac with looming karst limestone cliffs and lush vegetation. The route is tarmac all the way, but quite hard riding due to the undulating terrain. We ride for the first time on the newly built two lane Ho Chi Minh Highway. It hardly warrants two lanes as there is no traffic! The road makes for smooth fast riding, and for those who prefer there is always the old highway dirt and gravel – that weaves around the new highway allowing for plenty of exploring possibilities along the way. Ride to Muc Son, on the banks of River Song Chu. On the outskirts of this small town are the famous Kan Linh historical relics – a pagoda where the first king of the Ly dynasty, Le Thai To, ruled, in 1428. Continue riding on the trail to Yen Cat. The distance covered today is quite long and there will be the chance to transfer some sections by the back-up vehicle to rest weary legs.There are fewer villages today as the route cuts through forests and jungle lunch en route. Overnight in Cam Thuy .

Summary

Cycling Distance : 80 km cycling
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Sky Hotel

Day 19 : Cam Thuy – Mai Chau
Breakfast at the local restaurant and cycling through village house before setting off along a spectacularly beautiful river valley towards Hoi Xuan along an undulating tarmac road. The road follows the flow of River Song Ma. This is an old supply route of the HCM Trail that fed the main trail with ammunitions during the American War with Vietnam.. just passing scenes of local village life and rice paddies. . Arrive Mai Chau villages and overnight in the home stay of white Thai ethnic.

Summary

Cycling Distance : 80 km cycling
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch ,Dinner
Accommodation : Thai Home -Stay

Day 20 : Mai Chau – Hanoi
Breakfast and short cycling around the Thai villages and along old road No6 along Hoa Binh lake to Trung Hoa bridge, Hoa Binh lake a picturesque landscapes to Hoa Binh city for lunch,. After lunch we will transfer by van to hotel in Hanoi. End The Tour .

Summary

Cycling Distance : 55 km cycling
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch
Accommodation : None .

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