Mountain biking adventure from Luang Namtha to discover minority groups of Laos

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Location: Nam Ha, Laos

Activity: Mountain Biking, Countryside Tours

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 8 hrs

Difficulty: Moderate

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67 €

Total price 67.00 €

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Duration: 8 hrs

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Highlights

A beautiful ride across the countryside
Traditional village houses
Green rice paddies and giant mountains in the background
Poum Pouk Stupa on top of the mountain
See locals making the rice whiskey and weaving textiles

All about the trip

This one-day cycling exploration trip takes you to many ethnic minority groups living in southern Laos, such as Akha, Lantan, and Tai Dam. This is your chance to see how locals produce traditional products like silk and cotton textiles with natural coloring, woven bamboo baskets, and whiskey. You also ride along the valley and paddy fields, and see the ruins of an old Stupa.

Your tour begins in our headquarters, where you meet your friendly local guide. He takes you to the river Namtha, where the local people plant their vegetables or rice, depending on the season. From the saddle of your bike, you ride across a bamboo bridge towards the first village of Ban ThongChai-Tai. Here you can see some traditional houses. After that, you explore the vast open flat land area of Luang Namtha. In the wet season, you can enjoy the views of the green rice paddies and the giant evergreen mountains in the background.

Next, you head to Poum Pouk Stupa, the most ancient architecture of the Tai Leu ethnic minority group, which is set on the top of a mountain. From this point, you have panoramic views of the town.

Following your schedule, you head to the Akha village of Ban Nam Mud and then to the Nam Ngaen village, where you can observe locals making the rice whiskey. You can even try the beverage if you want.

Continuing, you cycle along the tranquil rice paddies to Ban Phieng Ngam (Red Tai ethnic minority group), where you visit a family who weaves textiles. Just before sunset, you cycle another 6km back to the town for a last view of the local nature.

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What is included in the price

Water
Meals
Bike
English speaking local guide
Government taxes
All entrance fees
Travel permits

What is not included in the price

Personal insurance

You need to be in a good health condition and to ride a bike confidently to take part in this adventure.

Instructions

What to take with you?

Don’t forget to bring a rucksack, walking shoes, hat, suncream, mosquito spray, extra clothes and shoes that can get wet, warm clothes, pocket money, raincoat, toilet paper or tissues.

Itinerary

	Luang Namtha
	Ban Thongchai-Tai
	Stupas
	Ban Nam Mud
	Ban Nam Ngaen
	Ban Phieng Ngam and back to Luang Namtha

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

Luang Namtha Main Street, Luang Namtha, Laos

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Final destination:

Same as the starting point

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full activity price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the activity price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.

This activity is organised by The Hiker Travel Agency, Luang Namtha Main Street 17/A, Luang Namtha, 03000, Laos, +856 20 59 294 245, hello@thehikerlaos.com.