Here are some more details on our cycling holidays in Laos

Thailand and Laos:

This journey takes you through the heart of Northern Thailand and Laos, combining challenging cycling with cultural discovery and breathtaking scenery. Starting in the vibrant city of Chiang Rai, we head into Thailand’s remote mountains, riding past rice fields, teak house villages, and mist-shrouded karst landscapes. Each climb rewards us with sweeping views, while each descent leads us deeper into quiet countryside before we cross the Mekong and reach Laos.

In Luang Prabang, the UNESCO World Heritage town of golden temples, saffron-robed monks, and French colonial charm, we join our Laos-only tour group and continue south together. From here, the adventure unfolds across some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes: rugged backroads to Muang Nan, thrilling descents into the valleys around Kasi, and the iconic limestone peaks and river valleys of Vang Vieng.

The route continues through bamboo groves, rice paddies, and riverside villages where life moves at a timeless pace. Nights are spent in small guesthouses and local hotels, offering an authentic experience and a chance to connect with the culture and rhythm of rural Laos.

Our final stage follows the banks of the Mekong River toward Vientiane, the relaxed Lao capital. With its golden stupas, colonial villas, and lively riverside cafés, Vientiane provides the perfect place to conclude this remarkable journey.

This is more than a cycling tour—it is an immersion into the landscapes, traditions, and communities of Thailand and Laos, discovering Southeast Asia at a pace few travelers ever experience.

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Laos - Laung Prabang to Vientiane

This cycling adventure forms part of our Thailand–Laos tour, offering a longer but less demanding journey than the Thai section. While the mountains of northern Thailand challenge riders with steep climbs and rugged terrain, the Laos section unfolds at a gentler pace, with rolling roads, rewarding descents, and plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and culture along the way.

We begin in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, where golden temples and colonial architecture meet riverside charm. From here, the route leads south through a landscape of rice paddies, jungle-clad valleys, and limestone karsts. Along the way, you’ll experience the warm hospitality of towns like Muang Nan and Kasi, enjoy a rest day in the riverside hub of Vang Vieng, and follow the Mekong’s broad waters toward the capital, Vientiane.

The riding in Laos is varied but never extreme: climbs are shorter and gradients softer than in Thailand, while long descents and quiet backroads make for relaxed, rewarding days in the saddle. By the time we reach Vientiane, riders will have experienced not only the landscapes of Laos but also the essence of its culture—where the rhythm of village life, the serenity of Buddhist temples, and the flow of the Mekong combine into an unforgettable journey.

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Laos Custom Tour

If our advertised dates don’t suit you, if you’re looking for a shorter/longer tour or simply want the enjoyment of travelling on your own or with friends, why not let us create a customised itinerary for you? We can organise private tours for groups of 2 or more people. This will usually be the same cost as for our advertised tour if there are 6 or more and 20-70% higher for smaller numbers.

We have years of experience working in adventure cycling and providing our clients with customised itineraries. A tour with redspokes will capture the imagination and leave lasting memories of this fascinating country.

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