This trip was everything we had ever dreamed of and more. The great planning ensured that every detail was taken care of, leaving us free to fully embrace the experience. Most tours were private for my family. Minah and her team did a great job and highly recommend them!
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-88 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Siem Reap, Luang Prabang
Hanoi, Siem Reap, Luang Prabang, Ho Chi Minh City, Halong Bay, Bangkok, Angkor Wat, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Mekong Delta
This tour will serve different activities based on 2 different seasons: high water season and low water season. It will be much more fun and exciting during the high water season when the waterfall is flowing, but dirty roads can be more challenging. So it depends on your preferences to choose the one that best suits you.
Here are the details for each season:
High water season (August to January):
At the departure time around 8 am, you will be greeted and picked up at your hotel’s lobby in Luang Prabang. You are then transferred to the Nam Khan River.
Once you arrive there, you will embark on a boat to cruise to the Tad Sae Waterfall which flows directly to Nam Khan River. Coming to this waterfall, you can enjoy not only the fantastic beauty of it but also go swimming in this natural pool. This waterfall is also a popular destination for elephants, so you can see real elephants there and take photos of them.
After relaxing with a refresh swim, you will get on the boat again to head towards our kayaking location where you will be equipped with safety gear to start your kayaking journey through stunning panoramic views of green jungle mountains and Lao life.
You will stop to have lunch, and then continue paddling. It will be very exciting when you kayak through sections of rapids. This journey will take you approximately 3-4 hours to finish the 20km (12 miles) kayaking. However, the time it takes will depend on your kayaking ability. In case you are really good at kayaking, you can have an extension for even longer kayaking from Ban En (25 km).
Low water season (February to July):
A full-day kayaking trip is not available during the dry season due to low water levels and impassible sections. Tad Sae Waterfall is low or dry from February to August. You can consider a half-day kayak option for this season. Please check with us for details.
The trip ends around 5 pm at your hotel.
Very good trip. In Siam Riep, it would have been good to have some free time and maybe some trips other than to temples (e.g. land mine rats). Otherwise, a very good trip overall.
Active and outdoor
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Home-stay, Guest House
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Siem Reap, Vientiane, Halong Bay
Siem Reap, Vientiane, Halong Bay, Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue, Hoi An, Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels, Phnom Penh, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Hanoi
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This full day biking tour will take you to some great destinations where you will cycle about 50km over mixed trail - paved road and unpaved off-road. The riding level is medium. The time in each destination can be flexible as per your request as long as it doesn’t affect the whole plan.
At the departure time around 8am, you will be greeted and picked up by a local tour guide at your hotel. You are then transferred to a bike shop to pick a mountain bike for your tour.
You start the biking adventure by riding out of town along the Mekong River. After crossing the old communist bridge, you stop by a traditional village, Xieng Lek which is widely well-known for making mulberry paper and weaving. You leave the village and continue riding along Nam Xuang River through villages and scenic countryside landscape. Don’t forget to take photos of these beautiful and peaceful sceneries.
Then, you finish riding on nice road to start the next session of off-road route. You will cycle up and down the hills into countryside. You will cycle along beautiful vast rice fields and local villages such as Lao Leum, Hmong, and Khmu. You will also have a chance to talk to local people there, take photos with them and observe their daily activities.
Leaving these villages behind, you keep on riding along the Nam Khan River to the last destination of the tour, the beautiful WatPhonPhao or the “Peacefulness Temple”. This Buddhist temple is located on a hill towards the southeast of Luang Prabang and is well-known for its huge golden stupa and an incredible view overlooking all of Luang Prabang.
After exploring this temple, you ride back to the bike shop and return the bike.
End the tour around 5pm.
This full day tour will take you to some amazing destinations. The time in each destination can be flexible as per your request as long as it doesn’t affect the whole plan.
At the departure time, you will be greeted and picked up at your hotel’s lobby. You will be first transferred to the Living Land Farm where you will experience the unique half-day “Rice is Life” activity.
The Living Land Farm is a community enterprise located just outside Luang Prabang. This place provides tourists with educational programs and professional organic farming right next to the rice fields and villages. Coming here, you will learn about the 14 steps of the rice growing cycle in the Living Land community farm. You will understand what it takes to cultivate, harvest and prepare rice before it’s ready to eat.
Each small group can join the real interactive rice farming experience. In addition, you will have a chance to learn about other kinds of traditional handicraft such as bamboo weaving, tool and trap making, gardening and even blacksmithing. While you are at the farm, you can enjoy a special rice snack.
After that, you will embark on a boat to take a scenic float on the Mekong River. You can enjoy the beauty of countryside landscape and cool fresh air along the river. You will be taken to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall and have lunch there.
After lunch, you will take a short rest followed by swimming or just relaxing. Take photos and explore the surrounding jungle.
You will then be transferred back to Luang Prabang. On the way back, you will pay a visit to a small Hmong Museum built by locals to show their life and culture.
The tour ends when you arrive at Luang Prabang.
This 13-day exploration of the Southeast Asian countryside will keep you guessing at every turn. Kick off in Bangkok, wind through northern Thailand with some good times in Chiang Mai and then cross the border into Laos, where you’ll be able to see the authentic side of this landlocked country. Cruise on the mighty Mekong, laze in the beautiful Luang Prabang, explore a natural paradise in Vang Vieng and finish up in sleepy Vientiane. From street food tastings and sunset hikes to heaps of free time to go cave exploring, get a massage or swim under waterfalls – this trip shows you so many sides of Thailand and Laos that you never knew.
Adventure
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Guest House, Hotel, Sleeper Train, Resort
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bangkok, Vientiane, Luang Praban
Bangkok, Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Chiang Mai, Pakbeng, Pakbeng
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A region endowed with immense natural beauty and an ancient past, Luang Prabang is best seen through a local's eyes. Interested in exploring this area? Then we have the perfect tour for you.
Meet your tour guide at our sales office early in the morning for a forty-minute drive to Pak Ou Village where you are free to explore the many crafts that the locals make before crossing the mighty Mekong River by a small boat to the base of a limestone cliff, the site of the Pak Ou Caves. Take your time to explore the impressive lower grottos filled with Buddhist statues and scented with burning incense. Grab a flashlight and head up through a winding series of stairs to find another fascinating and easily navigable cave filled with ancient Buddhist relics.
Enjoy your lunch before crossing the Mekong again by boat and continue with a drive downriver for one and a half hours to the famous Kuang Si Waterfall. On the way, we’ll stop to see the popular Whiskey Village where you have the option to sample the locally made Lao Lao.
The jungle around the waterfall remains lush and beautiful year-round. The waterfall cycles between placid, turquoise waters during the dry season to impressive, roaring falls during the rainy season. Either way, you’re in for a refreshing and beautiful nature experience. Integrated into the landscape is an Asiatic bear sanctuary where you can see these beautiful creatures up close and support efforts to care for the animals in the area.
We’ll end this full-day trip with a return drive to Luang Prabang late in the afternoon.
Please note that the stairs in the lower Pak Ou Cave are short but steep. Access to the upper cave is via a fairly long series of stairs and can be taken at your own pace.
The Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si Waterfall lie to the north and south of Luang Prabang city, respectively. This tour will take you to both these highlights, with a scenic drive up and down the length of the Mekong River between.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Be inspired across Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos during this 16-day guided tour. Take in the spectacular sight of Siem Reap’s ‘Phare, the Cambodian Circus,' a theatre, music, dance, and acrobatics performance by the region’s youth. Explore Angkor Archaeological Park and watch the sun set over the ancient Angkor Wat. See the glittering skyscrapers of Ho Chi Minh from a speedboat. Travel to Hạ Long Bay, through glistening emerald water as you step aboard a deluxe junk for a memorable overnight cruise. In Huế, enjoy a VIP visit to the Imperial Citadel; open just for you, you’ll have the royal court and its gardens all to yourself. Learn about Hanoi’s signature street food dishes during a guided tour, then indulge in a feast of crab spring rolls, beef noodle soup, and com cake. Ascend to the top of Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang for a panoramic view of the city below.
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort, Luxury Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Siem Reap, Luang Prabang, Hanoi
Siem Reap, Luang Prabang, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Angkor Wat, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Hue, Hoi An
Northern Vietnam and Laos are lands of shimmering terraced rice fields, lush jungles, stunning views over rugged peaks and gorges, and unforgettable encounters with a plethora of local ethnic groups. Traveling by bike, we can access hidden aspects of the region and connect in a very immediate and authentic way. This is a journey with new discoveries at every turn!
After exploring Hanoi, Vietnam’s elegant capital, we take the historic train line to the hill station of Sapa and begin traversing the spectacular northwestern region of Vietnam. Riding among the crests of Indochina’s highest peak, Fansipan, we cross the formidable terrain to Dien Bien Phu, the impressive site of the final defeat of the French colonial forces in 1954. Crossing into Laos at an isolated border crossing, we cycle riverside trails and venture into remote villages far from the tourist track. Witness agrarian local life and untamed topography as we overnight at riverside guest houses and enjoy cruises on longtail boats, then cycle into the pristine natural haven of Nong Khiaw. We’ll finish our bicycle trip in atmospheric Luang Prabang, a beautifully-preserved town on the peaceful shores of the Mekong River.
Join us on this 13-day trip that takes us through the heart of Vietnam and Laos’ northern territories!
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Luang Prabang, Sapa, Muan
Hanoi, Luang Prabang, Sapa, Muang Ngoy, Nong Kiau, Lao Cai, Ta Phin, Lai Chau, Muong Lay, Dien Bien Phu, Muong Phang, Muang Khoua
Our family had a wonderful 2-weeks trip through Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia. My husband and I loved exploring history and culture of destinations, my kids enjoyed learning to cook Vietnamese meals. Everything was well organized and we had a great time in Southeast Asia.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Chiang Mai, Thailand, and Luang Prabang, Laos, were once the centers of powerful kingdoms in the highlands of Southeast Asia. Today, these two cities—steeped in rich cultural heritage—are must-sees on any travel itinerary to the region. Connecting them by bike takes you off the beaten path, through jungle-clad mountains, along meandering rivers, past glimmering Buddhist temples, and into remote ethnic villages. Over the course of 11 exhilarating days, we travel by road, trail, and boat to explore the north’s picturesque landscapes and captivating cultures.
Starting from bustling Chiang Mai, we warm up in the flat plains surrounding the Ping River before venturing deeper into the hilly terrain of northern Thailand. We ride along gravel trails and backcountry roads, visit the sacred Chiang Dao Caves, and unwind at a riverside hotel by the Mae Kok River. Next, we weave through hilltribe country to reach the city of Chiang Rai before cycling along the banks of the Mekong River to the border with Laos. This mighty river becomes our home for a couple of hours as we cruise by slow boat from the Laos border to the village of Pakbeng. Following this, we embark on a series of leg-testing days on remote national roads, surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, and overnight in quaint riverside towns. One more scenic boat journey takes us to Nong Khiaw along the Nam Ou River, followed by a final long and winding ride into the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang. This enchanting city is renowned for its classic temples, colonial architecture, and Old World charm. The tour concludes in Luang Prabang.
Join us on this beautiful highland journey between northern Thailand and Laos!
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Chiang Mai, Luang Prabang, Chian
Chiang Mai, Luang Prabang, Chiang Rai, Pak Beng, Muang Beng, Nong Khiaw
Northern Vietnam and Laos are relatively little-known regions in South East Asia, yet they abound with natural and cultural marvels, including extensive intact jungle landscapes and remnants of prehistoric civilizations. They are deeply connected through their shared ecologies, ethnic groups, and socio-economic evolution. On this 14-day journey, we will uncover secrets of this vast land of jungles, rivers, and mountains, an absolute dream for cyclists.
Leaving Hanoi, we ride through a series of traditional villages on the Red River Delta, towering karst mountains, refreshing forest, and fertile rice fields. We visit Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam and cycle through the gigantic Cuc Phuong National park, gaining a full picture of Vietnam’s natural and political heritage. Crossing the border into Laos, we visit Vieng Xai, aka The Hidden City, with hundreds of caves used to shelter the Laos Communist Party combatants during the Second Indochina War. The ride then continues into the Nam Et-Phou Louey conservation area, where you’ll enjoy a night safari on a long-tail boat and stand a chance of spotting exotic wildlife. The next stop is the famous Xieng Khouang Plateau, the resting place of the Plain of Jars, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The region is also one of the heaviest bombed during the American War, otherwise known as the Vietnam War. Cycling among mysterious stone jars and bomb craters, we’ll learn about the significance of the plateau, which dates back to the Bronze Age. The tour culminates on the shores of the Mekong River in Luang Prabang, another World Heritage Site renowned for its colonial and vernacular architecture, glittering Buddhist temples and ascetic saffron-robed monks.
Join us on our exploration of this mysterious, absorbing region and see a whole new side of these fascinating countries!
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Luang Prabang, Phonsavanh
Hanoi, Luang Prabang, Phonsavanh, Phou Khoun, Tam Coc, Cuc Phuong National Park, Mai Chau, Dong Tam, Vieng Xai, Xam Neua, Nam Et-Phou Louey National Protected Area, Xieng Khouang
Fall in love with Laos and Vietnam on this 2-week guided tour. Travel along the Saigon River in a speedboat, cruising past the city’s glittering skyscrapers to the Củ Chi Tunnels. Here, walk through the tunnels dug during the Vietnam War and meet a Viet Cong veteran, who will share what it was like serving in the war. Board a private charter on the Mekong Delta and cruise to a coconut production plant, where you can taste the freshest-possible coconut juice. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Imperial Citadel in Hue before it officially opens. See the ancient town of Hội An, walking its narrow lanes and over its iconic Japanese Covered Bridge. Ascend to the top of Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang for a panoramic view of the city below.
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Luxury Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Luang Prabang, Ho Chi Minh City
Luang Prabang, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Ha Long Bay
