Luang Prabang By Bicycle, Luang Prabang Laos, Luang Prabang and The North

The Laos countryside is serene and picturesque, and this cycling tour allows riders to appreciate both the stunning landscapes and the daily village life. Start the day early with one of the most memorable sights in Luang Prabang, the alms ceremony, in which hundreds of saffron robed monks move silently through the streets to collect food offerings.

After breakfast, it’s time to begin the bicycle ride out of town to Kuang Sii waterfalls. You will cycle approximately 30km, passing through the scenic Laotian countryside, surrounded by rice paddies and ethnic minority villages. It is possible to stop and visit the Khamu minority village of Ban Thapaene, or one of the Hamong villages along the way. Here you’ll get a real feel for rural life, and a chance to interact with the cheery locals. The ride is mostly undulating, with flat stretches and some steeper hilly sections.

On arrival at Kuang Sii, there is plenty of time to enjoy a picnic lunch and, if water levels permit, to take a refreshing dip in the falls. Cascading over many calcified tiers and down several hundred feet into a series of cool, turquoise pools, the water here gets its blue-green tint due to the high mineral content.

In the afternoon, it’s time to begin the return journey to Luang Prabang. While the energetic can cycle back, there is the option of returning in your own private air-conditioned vehicle, too.