Laos Cycling Holiday Laos Cycle Vientiane to Luang Prabang Rating 5/5 Read reviews Distance 240mi View stats Next tour 24 Oct '21 More dates Duration 9 days More info Download Brochure Begin VTN-LPQ Itinerary View Price from £1090 Book Now Laos Download free brochure See 2022/23 Availability Book Now Vientiane to Luang Prabang Laos Cycling Holiday Cycling from Luang Prabang to Vientiane is an incredible way to experience Laos. Avoiding all the major highways and getting way off the beaten track, this cycling adventure will take you through national parks, rivers and rainforests. Along the way you’ll engage with and learn from local NGOs (small charities) in regards to the effect of unexploded land mines across the region, enjoy delicious local food and visit multiple UNESCO heritage sites. A landlocked paradise, Laos truly delivers the best of South East Asia in one modest, yet impressive package.Social Cycles will take you on a journey to interact and connect with local grassroot Non Government Organizations (NGOs) and the beneficiaries of a funded project of your choosing. Research what really happens on the ground and out in the villages with Social Cycles in a tour that carefully balances ethical research and local impact with cycling and site seeing. Reserve My Bike Confirm your place with a AU$100 deposit.You can choose your dates and duration following the above button Vientiane to Luang Prabang 9 Days £ 1,090 Price set in AUD ($1950) 6 of 9 days cycling Up to 240 miles Moderate Start: Vientiane Finish: Luang Prabang Reserve My Bike Confirm your place with a AU$100 deposit.You can choose your dates and duration following the above button Send me a free brochure Name Email Send me the itinerary and info pack please! Your privacy is safe. We do not use emails for spam Vientiane to Luang Prabang 9 days; £1090 Up to 240 miles, 6 of 9 cycle days and some great challenges Our Next Laos Adventures Vientiane to Luang Prabang - 9 days Confirm your place with a AU$100 depositTours are charged in AU$. The below prices are indicative only and the current exchange rate will be applied at checkout. Tours start at AU$1950 (9 days). Book Now If this is your second, third or even fourth Social Cycles adventure, then we’d like to welcome you back with a special SC Ambassadors rate. Just book as normal and we’ll apply the discount on your invoice. We’ll remember you! Departure Date 24th October 2022 4th December 2022 15th January 2023 19th February 2023 15th October 2023 3rd December 2023 Availability Available Available Available Available Available Available SC Ambassador £920 £920 £920 £920 £920 £920 Price £1090 £1090 £1090 £1090 £1090 £1090 Features & Inclusions Tour Inclusions Tour Exclusions Social Impact Hotels Hosts Food Bikes Distance Group size NGOs Tour Inclusions All accommodation in comfortable hotels (twin share basis)Full Bicycle hireLocal guides, support van driver and mechanicFull support vehicle for the ride with water and fruitMinimum two NGO presentations with local staff across LaosMultiple field trips to villages and communitiesEntry to Plain of JarsBoat ride through Phou Khao Khouay National Park Most meals as per the daily itineraryAirport transfers for arrival Tour Exclusions International flightsUS$150 donation to NGOs (optional)Tips and Gratuities (from US$0 to US$100 pp)Drinks with mealsDeparture airport transfer (US$8-US$10)Travel insuranceVisa’s (if required)Other items of a personal nature Social Impact For every Social Cycles tour, all riders are requested to contribute a nominal sum for the purpose of a donation. Usually AU$200 per rider. During the course of the tour, you are given the chance to engage with, and learn from, local NGOs. We visit no less than two NGOs during the Laos tour and spend some time learning about their projects, strategies and challenges. At the end of the tour, the riders are then empowered with new found knowledge and have the opportunity to combine the allotted donation money and make an impact towards a project of their choosing. In addition to building a profile for our impact partners, Social Cycles also pays each NGO for their time and resources. We spend 1-2 hours with each NGO. You can read more hereThe donation part is not mandatory, but it is an expectation. We want people to be open to the idea of supporting one or more of the NGOs we visit and learn about. If, after meeting some of the local teams and learning about their programs, the riders did not want to donate, then they are not required to. Hotels We understand how important it is to take rest in a place that’s clean and comfortable – especially after a hard slog on the bikes. That’s why we always make an effort to get you settled in somewhere in town suited to that description. To make the most of Laos, we stay in a variety of different accommodation styles. In Luang Prabang, we stay in a beautiful French colonial style building in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage City. Once we move away from the major towns and into the rural villages, we stay in clean & comfortable guest houses. All local guesthouse rooms have their own private bathroom with a western toilet. Just before we get to Vientiane, we stay at Long Ngum View resort, with a pool to relax view the mountains by.To give you an idea, these are the types of hotels we choose to stay at when available: Vientiane- Khamvongsa, Thalat- Long Ngum View Resort, Luang Prabang- Sunway Hotel Hosts In 2020, the Cycle Laos adventure is hosted by local cycling legend and guru, Toh. With a smile that stretches from ear to ear and a ‘nothing is too much trouble’ attitude, we’re proud to have Toh donning the SC uniform! Toh is particularly passionate about highlighting the many features of Laos. He’ll grab the menu and order a feast, ensuring you get to try the best of Lao cuisine, make sure your bike is in top condition at all times and be there in the van ready to give you a lift when you need it most! Brett Seychell, Social Cycles founder, will try and make the adventure too. Food Sticky rice, fresh vegetables, mountains of fresh herbs, fish and meat, fish sauce, chilli, spices, fruit and more sticky rice… one of the wonderful features of the Lao diet is the almost complete absence of processed foods. Ironically, it’s the poor economic status of this small, landlocked South-East Asian country that has kept its cuisine fresh, vibrant and healthy for hundreds of years. Lao’s culinary offering includes universal hits, like steamed fish in banana leaf and pork laap salad, alongside options for the adventurous eater, such as duck’s blood salad.Most of the included dinners are at social enterprise based restaurants, supporting the local NGOs. But this is not the main reason we eat here, it’s because the food is delicious!All meals are shared, ‘family style’, so you get an abundance of choice sitting in front of you at the table. A great chance to try a bit of everything! Dietaries are catered for as well, just let us know in advance. Bikes In Laos, we have a great range of bikes that are designed to deal with the local environment perfectly. The bikes used are either Trek 3900 and/or Giant Rincon mountain bikes. All mountain bikes have a 24 speed gear set to help you get up and down those hills!You’re welcome to bring your own saddle if you’re slightly nervous about getting a bit sore, or haven’t had the chance to get a lot of saddle time before the ride. Another good option is to bring along a gel seat (cushion). The bikes are fitted with standard pedals. Again, you’re welcome to bring clip ins should you want them. All bikes are fitted with a water cage. Distance The overall distance, should you cycle the whole way, is just over 330km over the 5 cycling days. The biggest riding day is about 80km, but most of it is quite flat. We allow plenty of time for riding. Our average moving pace is only about 15km (over the day), whilst the total time and pace is 10km per hour (think 80km from 8am and arriving about 4pm, after breaks and lunch). The cycling is about travel, not about racing. We don’t count kilometers or watch the speedo too much. We encourage you to stop and take photos, grab a coffee along the way when we want and take in as much of the local culture as you can.You need to be healthy more than fit for this ride. The ride is open to beginners, although it won’t be without it’s challenges. There is a support van available at all times. Previous riders have been aged in their late 70’s and have completed the ride without any issues and a smile on their face. More details on the cycling (daily distances and elevations) can be found here. Group size We take a minimum of four riders and a maximum of 12. We strongly believe that when you travel with a group beyond 12, there is a risk that voices and opinions may be drowned out when we have the rare opportunities to visit NGOs and ask questions to local leaders. NGOs Friends International are leading the charge in the ‘ChildSafe’ movement and the ‘Think Families, Not Orphanages’ campaign. Friends International have a restaurant in Luang Prabang, which makes for a great introduction to Laos. Their programs of ‘Saving Lives’ and ‘Building Futures’ have been used as templates all over the world. Lone Buffalo Foundation are committed to improving opportunities for young people through English study and football coaching. LBF aims to enhance the opportunities for careers in the business and tourism sectors for Phonsavan’s young people. Quality of Life Association provides support to UXO victims, people with disabilities and UXO affected communities in Xieng Khouang province, Lao PDR. Weather Expectations Bathrooms Flights Electricity Visas Shopping Money Emergencies What to wear Photography Packing Insurance Internet Donations Food Safety Vaccinations Cycling Sleeping Arriving Upcoming adventures 24th October 2022 4th December 2022 15th January 2023 19th February 2023 15th October 2023 3rd December 2023 Rider reviews This trip will enable you to experience the real Laos in the most spectacular part of the country. This is not just a cycling tour . . . you will enjoy the boat trips that include a fascinating night safari, the side trips to archaeological sites and even a hands-on visit to a hamlet where spoons are made from ordnance found locally. Andrew W This Laos tour was my 3rd trip with Social Cycles. Based on previous trips I expected and got another excellent tour! The tour went into pretty hilly remote areas. Food was great and plentiful. Backup driver Toh was brilliant. Can't wait for tour no 4. Thanks Brett Alan Opie Previous Next Reviews This trip will enable you to experience the real Laos in the most spectacular part of the country. This is not just a cycling tour . . . you will enjoy the boat trips that include a fascinating night safari... Andrew W This Laos tour was my 3rd trip with Social Cycles. Based on previous trips I expected and got another excellent tour! Toh was brilliant. Can't wait for tour no 4. Thanks Brett Alan Opie Previous Next 9 day itinerary Day 1: Vientiane Arrival dayThere’s a feast of exciting activities to sink your teeth into. Spend your day exploring around the many markets, museums and temples. The day is yours to potter, caffeinate and watch the world go by. The group will meet up for dinner at 6pm at the hotel, where we’ll dine at a social enterprise based vocational training restaurant, supporting Friends international.Inc. Meals: DinnerCycling: NATransit: Airport transferHotel: KhamvongsaOptional activities: Wat Sisaket, Ho Prakeo, That Luang Stupa, Patouxay (Arch de Triumph) Day 2: Thalat Rice fields, rivers and rainforestsIn the morning, we’ll visit the local NGO team of Peuan Mit (“Good Friends” in Lao). They are part of the Friends International organisation and operate a holistic program for children, youth and caregivers living on the streets and in marginalized communities in Vientiane and Luang Prabang. From here, we’ll depart Vientiane by van to get out of the city hustle. Our ride will take us from rice fields through to rainforests as we cycle passed the limestone cliffs of Phou Khao Khauy NP. Lunch will be in the small village of Ban Kern on the Nam Ngum river. Inc. Meals: Breakfast, LunchCycling: 68km | easy | +560m/-485mTransit: 20kmHotel: Long Ngum View ResortNGO: Friends International Day 3: Phou Khao Khuay National Park Boat rides, picnics and waterfallsWe’ll start the day after breakfast on a boat, making our way through to the village of Longsan, just north of the national park. Our ride takes us straight through the heart of this magnificent natural beauty and through to Tad Leuk waterfall for a well deserved break. We’ll cycle out of the park and transit through to Paksan for the evening.Inc. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerCycling: 48km |moderate | +874m/-955mTransit: 2.5 hr boat + 1 hr driveHotel: Sokbounma in Paksan Day 4: Phon Savanh Riding through timeAn early start to beat the heat of the day, this ride departs directly from the hotel and travels through remote areas and deep forest, where villages are untouched by modern civilisation. Our lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Ban Thasi, after which, we truck about 2 hours to Muang Khoun where we will visit Old stupa and Buddha sculpture which was bombed during the Vietnam war.Inc. Meals: Breakfast, LunchCycling: 81km | moderate | +1,088m/-1,032mTransit: 3 hr driveHotel: Maly Hotel Day 5: Phon Savanh Plain of Jars, UXO ordinance and a local NGOIn the morning, we’ll visit a local NGO that works with victims of land mines, still remaining from the Vietnam War. This is an incredible experience to learn about the devastation let behind from the war and the effects that remains to this day.In the afternoon we’ll visit the Plain of Jars site, an archeological landscape consisting of thousands of stone jars scattered throughout the valley. These ‘jars’ are considered to be up to 2000 years old and theorised to potentially be old burial pits.Inc. Meals: BreakfastCycling: NoneTransit: LocalHotel: Maly Hotel Day 6: Kasi Cycling mountainsWe’ll avoid riding the main road, the climbs and the trucks between Phonsavan and Phou Khoun by transferring in the morning. After lunch, we’ll take the bikes on the much quieter and scenic downhill ride to Kasi. This laid back little river town will be our last stop before riding into Luang Prabang.Inc. Meals: Breakfast, LunchCycling: 45km | easy | +664m/-1,672mTransit: 3 hrsHotel: Local Guesthouse Day 7: Luang Prabang Last day of the rideWe’ll skip the first 30km of climbing by jumping in the van to the viewpoint. From here we’ll attempt to cycle all the way into Luang Prabang, with twice as much downhill as up in the remaining 95km.There’s no rush and a support van that’s with us the whole way. Once we get into Luang Prabang, we’ll meet up again for dinner at the Friends International restaurant, KhaiPhaen. It’s a social enterprise based restaurant that empowers disadvantaged youth with vocational training amongst other supportInc. Meals: Breakfast, DinnerCycling: 95km | moderate | +1233m / -2778mTransit: 30kmHotel: My Lao Home Boutique Hotel Day 8: Luang Prabang Bears, buffalos and waterfallsThe relaxed road out of Luang Prabang will take us as far as Kuangsi Falls, one of the most spectacular swimming holes on the continent. Along the way we’ll visit the Lao Buffalo Dairy. Here, you’ll meet Aussie farmer and founder, Suzie, whose initiative provides an insight into the issues surrounding village farmers and water buffalo care. The dairy also provides animal husbandry nutrition programs to the rural communities close to the falls.Before taking a dip in the beautiful Kuangsi Falls, we’ll get a behind the scenes experience with the team from Free the Bears. This sanctuary rescues and rehabilitates sun, moon and sloth bears from bile farms.Inc. Meals: BreakfastCycling: Optional 30km | easy | +402 m / -291 mTransit: 30kmHotel: My Lao Home Boutique Hotel Day 9: Departure Day Departure Day!Congratulations! You’ve cycled Laos, covered almost 340km in the saddle and more than scratched the surface as to what this fantastic country is all about.We’ll enjoy a final breakfast together before we say goodbye. There’s plenty to do in Luang Prabang so just let us know if you’re staying for a few days and we can give you some suggestions.Inc. Meals: BreakfastCycling: NoneTransit: Airport transfers available on requestHotel: None Laos Daily Itinerary Vientiane to Luang Prabang Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 1 Vientiane:Arrival dayThere’s a feast of exciting activities to sink your teeth into. Spend your day exploring around the many markets, museums and temples. The day is yours to potter, caffeinate and watch the world go by. The group will meet up for dinner at 6pm at the hotel, where we’ll dine at a social enterprise based vocational training restaurant, supporting Friends international.Inc. Meals: DinnerCycling: NATransit: Airport transferHotel: Le Luxe Boutique Hotel (3 star)Optional activities: Wat Sisaket, Ho Prakeo, That Luang Stupa, Patouxay (Arch de Triumph) Day 2 Thalat:Rice fields, rivers and rainforestsIn the morning, we’ll visit the local NGO team of Peuan Mit (“Good Friends” in Lao). They are part of the Friends International organisation and operate a holistic program for children, youth and caregivers living on the streets and in marginalized communities in Vientiane and Luang Prabang. From here, we’ll depart Vientiane by van to get out of the city hustle. Our ride will take us from rice fields through to rainforests as we cycle passed the limestone cliffs of Phou Khao Khauy NP. Lunch will be in the small village of Ban Kern on the Nam Ngum river. Inc. Meals: Breakfast, LunchCycling: 68km | easy | +560m/-485mTransit: 20kmHotel: Long Ngum View ResortNGO: Friends International Day 3 Phou Khao Khuay National ParkBoat rides, picnics and waterfallsWe’ll start the day after breakfast on a boat, making our way through to the village of Longsan, just north of the national park. Our ride takes us straight through the heart of this magnificent natural beauty and through to Tad Leuk waterfall for a well deserved break. We’ll cycle out of the park and transit through to Paksan for the evening.Inc. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerCycling: 48km |moderate | +874m/-955mTransit: 2.5 hr boat + 1 hr driveHotel: Sokbounma in Paksan Day 4 Phon SavanhRiding through timeAn early start to beat the heat of the day, this ride departs directly from the hotel and travels through remote areas and deep forest, where villages are untouched by modern civilisation. Our lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Ban Thasi, after which, we truck about 2 hours to Muang Khoun where we will visit Old stupa and Buddha sculpture which was bombed during the Vietnam war.Inc. Meals: Breakfast, LunchCycling: 81km | moderate | +1,088m/-1,032mTransit: 3 hr driveHotel: Maly Hotel Day 5 Phon SavanhPlain of Jars, UXO ordinance and a local NGOIn the morning, we’ll visit a local NGO that works with victims of land mines, still remaining from the Vietnam War. This is an incredible experience to learn about the devastation let behind from the war and the effects that remains to this day.In the afternoon we’ll visit the Plain of Jars site, an archeological landscape consisting of thousands of stone jars scattered throughout the valley. These ‘jars’ are considered to be up to 2000 years old and theorised to potentially be old burial pits.Inc. Meals: BreakfastCycling: NoneTransit: LocalHotel: Maly Hotel Day 6 Kasi:Cycling mountainsWe’ll avoid riding the main road, the climbs and the trucks between Phonsavan and Phou Khoun by transferring in the morning. After lunch, we’ll take the bikes on the much quieter and scenic downhill ride to Kasi. This laid back little river town will be our last stop before riding into Luang Prabang.Inc. Meals: Breakfast, LunchCycling: 45km | easy | +664m/-1,672mTransit: 3 hrsHotel: Local Guesthouse Day 7 Luang PrabangLast day of the rideWe’ll skip the first 30km of climbing by jumping in the van to the viewpoint. From here we’ll attempt to cycle all the way into Luang Prabang, with twice as much downhill as up in the remaining 95km.There’s no rush and a support van that’s with us the whole way. Once we get into Luang Prabang, we’ll meet up again for dinner at the Friends International restaurant, KhaiPhaen. It’s a social enterprise based restaurant that empowers disadvantaged youth with vocational training amongst other supportInc. Meals: Breakfast, DinnerCycling: 95km | moderate | +1233m / -2778mTransit: 30kmHotel: My Lao Home Boutique Hotel Day 8 Luang PrabangBears, buffalos and waterfallsThe relaxed road out of Luang Prabang will take us as far as Kuangsi Falls, one of the most spectacular swimming holes on the continent. Along the way we’ll visit the Lao Buffalo Dairy. Here, you’ll meet Aussie farmer and founder, Suzie, whose initiative provides an insight into the issues surrounding village farmers and water buffalo care. The dairy also provides animal husbandry nutrition programs to the rural communities close to the falls.Before taking a dip in the beautiful Kuangsi Falls, we’ll get a behind the scenes experience with the team from Free the Bears. This sanctuary rescues and rehabilitates sun, moon and sloth bears from bile farms.Inc. Meals: BreakfastCycling: Optional 30km | easy | +402 m / -291 mTransit: 30kmHotel: My Lao Home Boutique Hotel Day 9 Luang PrabangDeparture Day!Congratulations! You’ve cycled Laos, covered almost 340km in the saddle and more than scratched the surface as to what this fantastic country is all about.We’ll enjoy a final breakfast together before we say goodbye. There’s plenty to do in Luang Prabang so just let us know if you’re staying for a few days and we can give you some suggestions.Inc. Meals: BreakfastCycling: NoneTransit: Airport transfers available on requestHotel: Additional accommodation available on request Laos Cycling Stats Cycling Stats To see greater details of each cycling day (maps, terrain, advice etc), please refer to the detailed notes page. Day 2 Distance 68km | EASY | + 560 / - 485 m Day 3 Distance 48km | MODERATE | + 874 / - 955 m Day 4 Distance 81km | HARD |+ 1088 / - 1032 m 6 days cycling out of 9 moderate Approx 350km Up 5000m, down 6,200m Paved roads Average pace 15-18km/h Day 6 Distance 45km | EASY | + 664 / - 1672 m Day 7 Distance 95km | MODERATE | +1233 / -2778m Day 8 Distance 30km | EASY | +402 / -291 m Features & Inclusions Inclusions All accommodation in comfortable hotels (twin share basis)Full Bicycle hireLocal guides, support van driver and mechanicFull support vehicle for the ride with water and fruitMinimum two NGO presentations with local staff across LaosMultiple field trips to villages and communitiesEntry to Plain of JarsBoat ride through Phou Khao Khouay National Park Most meals as per the daily itineraryAirport transfers for arrival Exclusions International flightsUS$150 donation to NGOs (optional)Tips and Gratuities (from US$0 to US$100 pp)Drinks with mealsDeparture airport transfer (US$8-US$10)Travel insuranceVisa’s (if required)Other items of a personal nature Social Impact For every Social Cycles tour, all riders are requested to contribute a nominal sum for the purpose of a donation. Usually AU$200 per rider. During the course of the tour, you are given the chance to engage with, and learn from, local NGOs. We visit no less than two NGOs during the Laos tour and spend some time learning about their projects, strategies and challenges. At the end of the tour, the riders are then empowered with new found knowledge and have the opportunity to combine the allotted donation money and make an impact towards a project of their choosing. In addition to building a profile for our impact partners, Social Cycles also pays each NGO for their time and resources. We spend 1-2 hours with each NGO. You can read more hereThe donation part is not mandatory, but it is an expectation. We want people to be open to the idea of supporting one or more of the NGOs we visit and learn about. If, after meeting some of the local teams and learning about their programs, the riders did not want to donate, then they are not required to. Hotels We understand how important it is to take rest in a place that’s clean and comfortable – especially after a hard slog on the bikes. That’s why we always make an effort to get you settled in somewhere in town suited to that description. To make the most of Laos, we stay in a variety of different accommodation styles. In Luang Prabang, we stay in a beautiful French colonial style building in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage City. Once we move away from the major towns and into the rural villages, we stay in clean & comfortable guest houses. All local guesthouse rooms have their own private bathroom with a western toilet. Just before we get to Vientiane, we stay at Long Ngum View resort, with a pool to relax view the mountains by.To give you an idea, these are the types of hotels we choose to stay at when available: Vientiane- Khamvongsa, Thalat- Long Ngum View Resort, Luang Prabang- Sunway Hotel Hosts In 2019, the Cycle Laos adventure is hosted by local cycling legend and guru, Toh. With a smile that stretches from ear to ear and a ‘nothing is too much trouble’ attitude, we’re proud to have Toh donning the SC uniform! Toh is particularly passionate about highlighting the many features of Laos. He’ll grab the menu and order a feast, ensuring you get to try the best of Lao cuisine, make sure your bike is in top condition at all times and be there in the van ready to give you a lift when you need it most! Brett Seychell, Social Cycles founder, will try and make the adventure too. Food Sticky rice, fresh vegetables, mountains of fresh herbs, fish and meat, fish sauce, chilli, spices, fruit and more sticky rice… one of the wonderful features of the Lao diet is the almost complete absence of processed foods. Ironically, it’s the poor economic status of this small, landlocked South-East Asian country that has kept its cuisine fresh, vibrant and healthy for hundreds of years. Lao’s culinary offering includes universal hits, like steamed fish in banana leaf and pork laap salad, alongside options for the adventurous eater, such as duck’s blood salad.Most of the included dinners are at social enterprise based restaurants, supporting the local NGOs. But this is not the main reason we eat here, it’s because the food is delicious!All meals are shared, ‘family style’, so you get an abundance of choice sitting in front of you at the table. A great chance to try a bit of everything! Dietaries are catered for as well, just let us know in advance. Bikes In Laos, we have a great range of bikes that are designed to deal with the local environment perfectly. The bikes used are either Trek 3900 and/or Giant Rincon mountain bikes. All mountain bikes have a 24 speed gear set to help you get up and down those hills!You’re welcome to bring your own saddle if you’re slightly nervous about getting a bit sore, or haven’t had the chance to get a lot of saddle time before the ride. Another good option is to bring along a gel seat (cushion). The bikes are fitted with standard pedals. Again, you’re welcome to bring clip ins should you want them. All bikes are fitted with a water cage. Distances The overall distance, should you cycle the whole way, is just over 330km over the 5 cycling days. The biggest riding day is about 80km, but most of it is quite flat. We allow plenty of time for riding. Our average moving pace is only about 15km (over the day), whilst the total time and pace is 10km per hour (think 80km from 8am and arriving about 4pm, after breaks and lunch). The cycling is about travel, not about racing. We don’t count kilometers or watch the speedo too much. We encourage you to stop and take photos, grab a coffee along the way when we want and take in as much of the local culture as you can.You need to be healthy more than fit for this ride. The ride is open to beginners, although it won’t be without it’s challenges. There is a support van available at all times. Previous riders have been aged in their late 70’s and have completed the ride without any issues and a smile on their face. More details on the cycling (daily distances and elevations) can be found here. Group Size We take a minimum of four riders and a maximum of 12. We strongly believe that when you travel with a group beyond 12, there is a risk that voices and opinions may be drowned out when we have the rare opportunities to visit NGOs and ask questions to local leaders. NGOs Friends International are leading the charge in the ‘ChildSafe’ movement and the ‘Think Families, Not Orphanages’ campaign. Friends International have a restaurant in Luang Prabang, which makes for a great introduction to Laos. Their programs of ‘Saving Lives’ and ‘Building Futures’ have been used as templates all over the world. Lone Buffalo Foundation are committed to improving opportunities for young people through English study and football coaching. LBF aims to enhance the opportunities for careers in the business and tourism sectors for Phonsavan’s young people. Quality of Life Association provides support to UXO victims, people with disabilities and UXO affected communities in Xieng Khouang province, Lao PDR. 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