15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
Bangkok Biking to Vientiane: Your 7-Day Thailand-Laos Cycling Expedition
Embark on an exhilarating 7-day cycling adventure that seamlessly connects the vibrant capital of Bangkok, Thailand, to the serene heart of Vientiane, Laos. Golden Trail Travel invites you to experience a unique blend of active exploration, diverse landscapes, and profound cultural immersion across two captivating Southeast Asian nations. This meticulously crafted tour is designed for active travelers eager to discover bustling cities, tranquil countryside, and rich histories on two wheels.
Your adventure begins in Bangkok, Thailand, a city renowned for its majestic temples, bustling markets, and lively street life. From there, you'll cycle north, transitioning from the urban energy to the peaceful Thai countryside. You'll pedal along well-maintained roads, passing by verdant rice paddies, traditional villages, and serene agricultural landscapes, allowing you to quickly immerse yourself in the authentic rhythm of rural Thailand.
As you cycle further north, you'll eventually cross the border into Laos, a land known for its laid-back charm, saffron-robed monks, and the majestic Mekong River. The landscape gradually shifts to its characteristic serene beauty. You'll continue your journey through picturesque countryside, cycling past charming riverside communities and along roads offering glimpses of a more tranquil pace of life. Your adventure culminates in Vientiane, the charming and laid-back capital of Laos. Here, you'll have time to explore its magnificent temples, the Patuxai monument, and experience the city's unique blend of French colonial architecture and traditional Laotian culture. This tour provides a fantastic balance of active biking and cultural discovery in two distinct yet equally captivating countries.
This 7-day Bangkok Biking to Vientiane Tour is fully supported, ensuring a comfortable and worry-free experience. An experienced local English-speaking cycling leader will guide you every pedal of the way, sharing valuable insights into the regions' history, culture, and natural beauty. A dedicated support vehicle will be on hand for assistance, luggage transport, and comfortable transfers when needed. Enjoy comfortable accommodations in well-located guesthouses and hotels, and savor delicious authentic Thai and Laotian cuisine throughout your journey. Get ready to cycle across borders, through stunning landscapes, and into the heart of Indochina!
7-Day Guided Cross-Country Cycling Tour: Seamlessly explore Thailand and Laos.
Bangkok's Vibrant Culture: Start your journey in Thailand's bustling capital.
Serene Thai & Laotian Countryside: Pedal through lush rice paddies, rural villages, and along riverbanks.
Mekong River Views: Experience the iconic river as you approach Vientiane.
Vientiane Exploration: Discover the laid-back capital's temples, monuments, and unique charm.
Border Crossing Experience: Enjoy the unique journey of cycling between two countries.
Authentic Cultural Immersion: Interact with local communities and savor regional cuisine.
Fully Supported Tour: Worry-free cycling with a local guide, support vehicle, accommodations, and meals.
HOTELS
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels
Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.
Things to be prepared:
1. Hat
2. Small backpack
3. Shoes and shorts for cycling
4. Sunglasses
5. Gloves
At Golden Trail Travel, we believe every journey should be as unique as the traveler. As Asia's premier bike tour operator, we specialize in creating bespoke cycling experiences that perfectly match your desires and budget, wherever your wanderlust takes you.
Our dedicated team—comprising experienced biking guides, skilled mechanics, reliable drivers, insightful tour consultants, and passionate bicycle specialists—is committed to ensuring your adventure is seamless, safe, and truly unforgettable.
Whether you're exploring solo, enjoying a family getaway, or embarking on a group expedition, we're here to design a trip that's exclusively yours. The itineraries you see are just a starting point; consider them a canvas upon which we'll paint your ideal Asian biking tour. We invite you to share your ideas, tell us your preferences, and let us know your budget. We'll meticulously customize an existing itinerary or craft a brand-new program from the ground up, adding or excluding elements until it's absolutely perfect for you.
Welcome in Bangkok by our experienced English speaking cycling guide. Bike fitting and tour briefing. Transfer about 1 hour 15 minutes from Bangkok to Saraburi to prevent cycling in the busy trafic in Bangkok. We stop for rest room in the service station and get ready for cycling on the back road to Khao Yai National Park. We stop for lunch before climbing to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Khao Yai.
Breakfast at the hotel. We start cycling a bit down hill to enjoy the new air. We stop for water after cycling and enjoying for some time and slow down to see that one of the very beautiful National Park. It is the greatest and longest hills which is a couple hours from Bangkok and situated between Saraburi until Cambodia border. Lunch stop will undoubtedly be around 50km. After lunch we cycle for another 45km on more flat road. Dinner and overnight in Surin.
Breakfast at the hotel. Prepare yourself and start cycling from our hotel by taking back road. Soon we reach quiet small road that will be suited to cycling. We stop for water and visit "Ban Chang" means Elephant Village and understand how elephants relate solely to individuals in the village. The villagers should to take proper care of the elephants however, not riding. Afternoon, we continue cycling on the quiet road to perform 80km. Dinner and overnight in Roi Et.
Breakfast at the hotel. We transfer about 30 minutes from the busy the main town, then set off our bikes to cycle off the key road across the beatiful rice fields. This element of Surin and Khon Kaen are the biggest part to produce rice where the trail to Udon Thani has more farming of sugar canes and casava. We stop for lunch about Km 50 and after lunch we cycle the last 29km to the hotel to relax at the pool. Dinner and overnight in Khon Kaen.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we cycle on the most beautiful part of rural Thailand from villages to some other and we stop to take photos quite often. Afternoon, we cycle through many nice scenery beginning with rice fields, endless sugar palm farm and casava. Then we reach to the villages and out to the farms and fields again while the scenery keep changing. There are a little down hills and up hills but not much climb pretty much 150m to 300m high. Dinner and overnight in Khon Kaen.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we cycle straight from the hotel. Watch out for the traffic for the first 5 to 10km. Then we reach the quiet road through the countryside. Today cycling route is relatively flat with maximum altitude 150m high. We cycle on some of the extremely small roads through the countryside and the villages in the remote areas. Then we touch base to Nong Khai, the border town separated Nong Khai (Thailand) and Vientiane (Laos) by the Mekong River. Late afternoon, check out the border crossing point at the foot of the bridge. We get our lugguages and put of the bus as we change the support vehicle. Then stamp out at Thailand immigration and cross the 2km bridge and obtain the visa on arrival USD35 per person with 1 photo at Laos side. Then continue our journey to Vientiane that will be 15km from the border. Farewell dinner and overnight in Vientiane.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free untill your departure.
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