Thailand and Laos: Cycling Holiday

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.