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11 Days Vietnam ( Dien Bien Phu ) Tay Trang Border to Vientaine

  • CODE: GDT1432
  • Private Tour
  • Duration: 8 - 12 days
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Overview

Cycling holiday offers the opportunity to experience Laos. Communities that have had very little contact with the western world will give you a warm respectful welcome. The highlights along the route come from the beautiful mountains and the many remote villages you’ll pass through. The cheerful cries of ‘sabaydee’ from the kids will keep your motivation going as the next climb looms on the horizon.

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Tour Cost Includes:

  • MTB Bikes for complete Tour and helmet
  • Accommodation in tour - 10 nights
  • All Meals B = Breakfast , L = Lunch , D = Dinner
  • Lunch in Midway restaurant/City Restaurant or Pack Lunch
  • Mechanic throughout the tour
  • Boat trip, local ferry in tour
  • Back up AC vehicle for the complete tour ( Bus, + Truck for the group )
  • English speaking Local Guide - Cum biking guide
  • Fresh Fruits/Snacks (Only Cycling Part)
  • Unlimited filter water during cycling (Only Cycling Part)
  • All road and transport taxes
  • Driver Allowance
  • Toll and Parking charges
  • 10% Government Taxe

Tour Cost Excludes:

  • International flight tickets, visa
  • Accommodation in Vietnam and Vientiane after day 10
  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips and Gratitude
  • Travel insurance
  • Any Hard and Soft Drinks with meals

Travel Information

Bikes: Trek MTB Bikes

Bike Hire: Includes on Tour Cost. You may bring your bikes, but in this case let, us know in advance. Other equipment provided: Pedals, helmet, water bottles.

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Dien Bien Phu ( Vietnam ) – Tay Trang border – 
Muang kua (Laos) Pick up from Tay Trang border at around 10: 00 AM After finishing immigration formalities at Vietnam immigration take a short drive to Laos immigration (5 km) and Meet the Lao guide, after immigration formalities, we ride to Muangkua,( Dien Bien Phu city to Tay Trang border is 40 km ) Distance: Dien Bian to border = 30 km (From Lao immigration to hotel) 70 km Meal:  L / D Accommodation: Sernaly hotel
Day 2: Muangkua – Udomxai
After breakfast, we head east in the direction of Udomxai province, you should be feeling refreshed, although it is a gradual downhill it is up the hill in some places but does not worry it is not too steep. There are some excellent photo opportunities of the friendly Khmu tribe and their families. Lunch is prepared by our guide and helpers so we can find a nice spot for lunch stop by the stream. Today is a great day riding. Distance: 103 km Meal: B / L / D Accommodation: Villa keosermsack Day 3. Udomxai – Pakmong Today is the hard day with the big climb, continuing along Route 13 north towards Luangprabang. after 5 km from the guesthouse, the road starts to wind upwards and we start the first of a series of long climbs through high mountains but the scenery is perfect. We are in the land of the Hmong (high Lander) who are known as originally living in high elevations in northern Laos, in former times they lived by growing opium. After a long climb, we rest on the first peak for water, snacks, and seasonal fruits. Then we continue the next 30 km to the second and the third peak for a lunch stop, after lunch it is down, down, and down as we descend 30 km into the valley, this is the last downhill. At the end of the descent, we arrive at Pakmong, a village that marks the junction where the road turns towards Luangprabang. Distance: 81 km Meal: B / L / D Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 4: Pakmong – LuangPrabang
After breakfast we ride along Route 13 north and head to LuangPrabang, today is the longest day, the road is up and downhill but no big climb, it is an easy ride. At kilometer 30 to LuangPrabang we turn from road 13 to a dirt road toward the Mekong River at Pak Ou village and visit Buddha caves. Optional riding or driving the last 30 km to LuangPrabang, Distance: 110 km Meal: B / L / D Accommodation: Villa Phoumalin
Day 5: LuangPrabang, city tour
After breakfast cycle to visit the local market (Phosi market) then cycle to visit the former royal temple of Vat Xiangthong, Visoun temple, and the former royal palace (museum) also an exploration of the town and afterward, meeting with monks inside their temple to discuss their way of life, share ideas questions about their impressions of your lifestyle, beliefs, and culture and theirs. In the afternoon, cycle outside town to visit weaving and handicrafts papers villages after that cycle back to town to climb up Phousi mount to see a panoramic view of town and sunset. Ride: 15 km Meals: B Accommodation: Villa Phoumalin or similar
Day 6: LuangPrabang – Kewkacham
We ride out of town and join route 13 heading south. Today’s ride will take us up around 1000 meters in elevation and the climbs start almost as soon as we leave town. we ride out of the Mekong valley and into the mountains, following the Khan river. We pass many villages and stop for refreshments every 15 or 20 km. we will take the left folk staying on route 13, then start a series of tough climbs. After 15 km of climbing (1005 m above sea level), we are rewarded with a 14 km descent to Nam ming (350 m above sea level) where we will stop for lunch. After lunch, we have one last climb (20 km) into the mountains to Phou Dam before we drop down to Kew Kacham where our destination (is 1340 m above sea level ). Accommodation is basic but dinner is good and there is plenty of Beer Lao. Altitude: LuangPrabang = 270 m. Kewkacham = 1340 m Distance: 78 km Meal: B / L / D Accommodation: Kewkacham guesthouse (primitive and share bathroom, 24 h electricity)
Day 7: Kewkacham – Kasi
Our guide will prepare breakfast. This area is the coldest place on our trip especially in the morning, as we ride along the mountain ridge for 20 km. At 22 km, we start our first climb of the day for 8 km. After the big junction (the highest point on this route) where route 7 goes to the plain of jars we turn right along the Route 30 north to the restaurant with the panoramic view, 40 km from our destination Kasi, after lunch we continue down route 13, this 25 km descent is one of the best in Southeast Asia, we will enjoy a most excellent afternoon ride. At the bottom, we have a short climb before a flat ride into the small town of Kasi where we stay overnight. Altitude: Kewkacham = 1340 m. Kasi = 405 m Ride: 94 km Meal: B / L / D Accommodation: guesthouse (good guesthouse with private bathroom and hot shower. 24 h electricity)  Day 8: Kasi – Vangvieng We should be able to do today’s ride in a single morning leaving extra relaxation time in Vanvieng. We continue along route 13 and although there are some short climbs most of the ride is downhill or flat. The scenery is just beautiful and you should enjoy stretching your legs. We will stop for refreshments a few times along the way, but we make the main stop after 50 km at a big village of Ban Phatang we you can take great pictures of the fantastic view. The last 18 km is a fast flat ride among the spectacular limestone mountains. We will reach the hotel in time to enjoy lunch overlooking the river. The afternoon is free to explore the town or take a swim in the river. Vangvieng has a lively traveler’s scene with all the usual accompanying facilities: e-mail, pubs, pizza, and many young foreigners. Altitude: Kasi = 405 m. Vangvieng = 280 m Distance: 55 km Meal: B Accommodation: elephant crossing hotel or similar
Day 9: Vangvieng – Thalat
We have a long ride today but an easy ride so we will want to leave early. Riding today there is more traffic so please remember to keep riding on the right side all the time. We continue along Route 13 and stop for refreshment every 20 or 25 km. The rest of the morning is along undulating roads to Hinherb village. After 69 km we reach a long bridge, we stop for lunch in a restaurant. The afternoon ride is along fast flat roads. After 83 km, we turn left at the main junction of Phonhong town. After 15 km of riding along the flat road and takes us into the town of Thalat near the NamNgum dam. Altitude: Vangvieng = 280 m. Thalat 190 m Distance: 100 km Meal: B / L / D Accommodation: GH
Day 10: Thalat – Vientiane
We ride out of Thalat and pass the NamNgum dam, we have one sharp hill in the morning then it is all fairly flat, we stop for lunch in a local restaurant when we feel like it. We regroup before getting into town and then we cycle to the hotel. Dinner is at KuaLao restaurant. Altitude: Thalat = 190 m. Vientiane = 180 m Distance: 93 km Meal: B / L /D Accommodation: Duangduene hotel or similar
Day 11: Departure
  Transfer to the airport.

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1. What types of tours does Golden Trail Travel offer?

Answer: Golden Trail Travel specializes in offering a wide range of travel packages to Vietnam and other Indochina countries such as Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, China, and Malaysia. We offer themed tours including Classic Highlights, Cycling, Trekking, Beach Holidays, Luxury Honeymoon, Short Trips, Family, Off The Beaten Track, Multi-Country, Motorbiking, Veteran, Food, Students, Luxury, Golf, Photography, Cooking Class, Bird Watching, Indochina Cruises, Kayaking, Muslim-friendly tours, Offroad 4x4WD, Indochina MICE Travel, Cave Expedition, and Helicopter tours.

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