Explore Luang Prabang: Cycling Tour of Culture, History & Local Life

from $128

Duration

4 hours

Type

Difficaulty

Easy

Reviews

(3)

4.4 /5

Half-Day Time Travel Laos - Past, Present & Future

About This Tour

This half day tour offers you an opportunity to explore the highlights of Luang Prabang in short time but deep insights. Joining this tour, you will experience cycling to places which are not much visited by tourists. Therefore, you can have a new perception about Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Enjoy an exciting half day tour of another side of Luang Prabang city
Experience shopping in the local morning market
Understand more about the past time of Laos in the Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Museum and the old communist bridge
Engaged in the local life by visiting a local craft village and an orphanage school
Photo shooting opportunity

Destinations

Luang Prabang

Activities

Accessibility

Language

Themes

Tailor Made

Max People

Operator

Asia Travel Links

Inclusions

English speaking guides with license
Quality bikes and safety equipment
Drinking water
Lunch
Entrance fees & local permissions

Exclusions

Any additional drinks
Tips

Tour Plan

Half-Day Time Travel Laos - Past, Present & Future
This half day tour takes you to some destinations. The time in each destination can be flexible as your request as long as it doesn’t affect the whole plan.
At the departure time, you will be greeted at your hotel’s lobby by an English speaking guide and a driver. Then, you will be driven to a mountain bike shop to pick up one for your journey. Necessary safety equipment will be prepared for you as well.
Your first destination is the local morning market. This lively market offers a wide range of products, ranging from colorful vegetables to animals like frogs. Coming here, you will not only observe the daily activities of the locals but also try some kinds of special food if you want.
Then, you continue cycling to the Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Museum which portrays the devastation that Laos has to suffer in consequence of the Second Indochina War. It was the headquarters of ordnance clearance operations.
(The Unexploded Ordnance Museum (UXO Museum) is open from Monday to Friday, 8.00 am – 12.00 pm; closed on Saturday and Sunday).
After exploring the museum, you cycle on the old communist bridge to cross the Nam Khan River to visit a local craft village which is famous for weaving, mulberry paper making, etc. You will enjoy strolling around this village to see and interact with the locals with the support of the guide. After that, you cycle on an upper road with a beautiful view over the city and swing down to an orphanage school where hundreds of neatly dressed children are given accommodation and opportunities to learn. At the orphanage school, you will pay a visit to a small gallery and vegetable garden cared by the children.
Following a morning full a lot of cycling, you will stop and enjoy a bow of tasty noodle for lunch. After that, you take a short rest and ride back to the city center. The tour ends at around 1.00 -2.00 pm, depending on your biking speed.
The cycling distance is approximately 16 km (10 mi) on mostly paved roads with some low hillds.

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location: This experience has no pick-up service, customers have to make their way to our meeting point.

Please Note

The pickup and drop off is available for hotels in Luang Prabang city central only. Other locations are subject to the availability and will incur the supplement surcharge.
Kindly present at the lobby of your hotel 15 minutes prior to the pickup time.
The UXO Museum closes on Saturday and Sunday. You can book accordingly; or a visit to the beautiful WatPhonPhau Temple or other approved sites will be substituted.
Please indicate all guest heights to ensure a well-fitted bike experience. Minimum height is 150 cm (4 foot 11 inch) unless special arrangements have been made upon making reservations.

Cancellation Policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 6 days or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

Reviews

4.4/5

Wonderful

3 verified reviews

Location (4.67/5)

Amenities (4.33/5)

Services (4.67/5)

Price (4/5)

Rooms (4.33/5)

3 Comments

Wren F. June 27, 2023
4.8
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We had a wonderful time exploring Luang Prabang on our cycling tour, especially when we stopped at a local market bustling with vibrant colors and enticing aromas. Our guide shared fascinating insights about the history of the area, which added a deeper layer to our ride. One memorable moment was when we visited a small village where artisans were crafting traditional textiles; it was amazing to see their skills firsthand. However, we did find some parts of the route a bit challenging, especially with the afternoon heat. Overall, it was a delightful way to immerse ourselves in the culture and everyday life of this beautiful town.
Sarah Garcia-Lopez June 11, 2024
4
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Pedaling through the charming streets of Luang Prabang allowed me to immerse myself in the local culture in a way that walking simply wouldn’t have captured. I particularly loved stopping at the vibrant morning market, where the colors and aromas seemed to tell their own stories. However, the tour felt a bit rushed at times, leaving me wanting to linger a little longer at certain historical sites.
Storm June 23, 2024
4.4
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Cycling through Luang Prabang in Lao People’s Democratic Republic was a fantastic way for us to delve into the local culture and history; we especially loved exploring the morning market and interacting with friendly vendors. One minor downside was the heat, which made some of the rides feel a bit tiring, but the stunning views and vibrant life around every corner more than made up for it.