Southern Laos by Bicycle
Southern Laos by Bicycle
$2250
Tour Overview
Embark on an exhilarating cycling adventure through Southern Laos, starting and ending in Ubon Ratchatani, Thailand. This active tour takes you across the Lao border to explore the enchanting landscapes and cultural treasures of Laos. Cycle through colonial Champasak to the ancient Wat Phu temple complex, and island-hop on the Mekong River, visiting Don Daeng, Don Khong, Don Som, Don Det, and Don Khone. Experience the thrill of spotting the rare Irrawaddy dolphins and marvel at the majestic Phapeng and Tad Fane Waterfalls. Journey to the Bolaven Plateau, renowned for its coffee plantations, and enjoy a refreshing dip at Tad Lo Waterfalls. Conclude your adventure with a scenic ride to Tad Pha Suam and a farewell dinner in Pakse. This tour offers a perfect blend of cycling, cultural exploration, and natural beauty, making it an unforgettable experience for active travelers. ...more ...less
Highlights
What's Included
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Cycling Tour
Experience a cycling tour through Southern Laos, including visits to Wat Phu, Don Daeng Island, and the Bolaven Plateau.
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Ferry Transfers
Ferry transfers are included for island hopping and exploring various locations such as Don Khong, Don Som, Don Det, and Don Khone.
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Sightseeing
Enjoy sightseeing opportunities including Phapeng Waterfalls, Tad Fane Waterfall, and Tad Lo Waterfalls.
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Cultural Visits
Visit a Katou village to learn about coffee roasting and explore the colonial town of Champasak.
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Wildlife Viewing
Cruise by boat to try and sight the nearly extinct Irrawaddy dolphins.
What's Not Included
Bike HireBike hire is not included and costs US$ 200 for a mountain bike.
Bike Hire
Mountain Bike: US$ 200
Single Supplement
US$ 400
Mode of Transport
Experience a mix of cycling on flat tarmac roads, short transfers, and ferry rides as you explore Southern Laos, with opportunities to island hop and enjoy scenic boat cruises along the Mekong River.
Accommodation
Stay in comfortable hotels along the banks of the Mekong River and enjoy a riverside overnight at Tad Lo Waterfalls, offering a serene and picturesque setting for relaxation after a day of cycling.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the starting and ending point of the Southern Laos by Bicycle tour?
The tour starts and ends in Ubon Ratchatani.
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What type of bike is available for hire on this tour?
A mountain bike is available for hire at a cost of US$ 200.
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Will there be opportunities to see any unique wildlife during the tour?
Yes, there is an opportunity to try and sight the nearly extinct Irrawaddy dolphins during a boat cruise.
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What kind of activities are included on Don Daeng Island?
On Don Daeng Island, there is a short ride in the morning followed by a ferry trip to Ban Niet Ngong, where you can either ride or walk up to see Phu Asa.
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What can participants expect to see at Wat Phu?
Participants will visit Wat Phu, a Khmer Hindu temple complex dating back to the 5th century.
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What is the highlight of the visit to the Bolaven Plateau?
The highlight of the visit to the Bolaven Plateau includes cycling to a coffee resort and stopping for lunch at Tad Fane Waterfall.
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Are there any cultural experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a stop at a Katou village to see how they roast coffee.
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What is the final activity of the tour before returning to Thailand?
The final activity is a rooftop farewell dinner in Pakse.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
Yes! SpiceRoads insists that all clients must take out good travel insurance before joining one of our tours. There are inherent risks involved in cycling and mountain biking and we will not be liable for your medical expenses or evacuation in case of an accident. This insurance must include adequate coverage for any personal accident, medical expenses, injury, death and repatriation. Insurance should also provide coverage for cancellations or curtailment of the holiday. Clients should also ensure that there are no exclusion clauses limiting protection for any dangerous or unusual activities that might be included in their tour. If you join the tour without adequate insurance you may be disallowed from continuing on the tour without the right of refund. Clients are solely responsible for arranging their insurance and they should ensure that they are covered for the full duration of their tour. Your tour leader will ask for copies of your insurance before allowing you to join the tour. This protects both you and us.
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Is the trip guaranteed to depart and does it require a minimum number of people?
There is a minimum number of participants (usually 2) required to enable the trip to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to Depart'. Once a trip is guaranteed to depart you are free to book your flights and make other travel arrangements. If the trip status is ‘Limited’ will mean we have only a small number of spaces available for booking. If you are unsure about the trip status, please contact us.
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Why hire a bike from SpiceRoads?
SpiceRoads bikes are never just "fit for duty" but a key component of our riders’ tour experience and satisfaction. For tours with bike hire option, renting one of our bikes saves hassle, not to mention precious luggage allowance. All SpiceRoads tours use well-known makes of mountain, hybrid or road bikes (depending on the tour) with lightweight alloy frames, 24- to 27-speed gearing, v-brakes or disc brakes and Shimano components. Mountain bikes all have front suspension. We renew bikes in our fleet every two seasons. When in use, our bikes are well-cared for, including full service before each trip and daily cleaning while on tour. SpiceRoads tour support vehicles carry plenty of spares and extra tubes for every emergency.
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Do you have E-Bikes?
Electric "pedal assist" e-bikes are available on select tours. E-bikes can help manage long distances and climbing terrain through the use of a pedal-activated electric motor. Unlike other e-bikes, "pedal assistedr" e-bikes feel more natural to the rider. We recommend e-bikes for riders interested in tours that might normally be too challenging for them, or for groups of riders with mixed ability. E-bikes provide assistance for long distance or more challenging terrain, but they can’t do all the work for you! Always chose a tour within the range of your own abilities to ensure your own enjoyment when exploring a new destination. Contact us for a complete list of e-bike available tours.
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What do I need to bring if I rent a SpiceRoads bike?
Bikes rented for tours always come with a helmet, a single water bottle cage, and a standard saddle. If you prefer to bring your own saddle (just the saddle, not the seat post), additional water bottle cage, or SPD pedals, we will fit them to your bike for the tour. Don’t forgot to bring your shoes and cleats if you bring SPD pedals! Women specific seats are recommended for longer tours. We have a limited supply of gel seat covers to soften the ride, and of strap-on toe cages. Please enquire about adding these during your booking.
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Do you have details of the SpiceRoads fleet?
In Thailand we have a fleet of Verve city bikes, TREK 4300 and X-Caliber 7 mountain bikes, TREK 7.2 X, FX 3 and 7200 hybrid bikes and Trek 2.1 C, Domane 2.0, Lexa SL and carbon Émonda S5 road bikes. We also carry Giant 2019 Explore E+ 3 e-bikes. Our bicycles are available in sizes ranging from 13 inches to 22 1/2 inches or 47 cm to 62 cm. Please note that a certain frame model is not guaranteed. In Bangkok and Chiang Mai, baby seats, tag-alongs, and child bikes for children are available. In Bangkok the single-wheeled tag-along bike attach to the seat-post of an adult bike, allowing a child to pedal along behind the adult. There's no age limit to the tag-along bike, but there is a 36 kg weight limit. Bike hire is include in the tour price for short tours, while longer tours offer bike hire as a supplement, as many riders opt to bring their own bike for our cycling tours. Depending on the destination, length of tour, and type of bike, hire costs vary.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
SpiceRoads Cycling allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform spiceroads cycling, 40 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
SpiceRoads Cycling requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of spiceroads cycling charges.
At 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 0% of booking price.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Southern Laos by Bicycle
8 Days Starting and ending in Ubon Ratchatani, Thailand
Visiting: Ubon Ratchathani, Champasak, Don Khong, Si Phan Don, Bolaven Plateau, Tad Lo, Pakse, Thailand ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
LAO-LSL
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
Min age:18