[Private] Cycling & Kayak to Pak Ou Caves, Optional Sunset Cruise (F21P)

• A Full-Day Private Cycling and Kayaking Adventure
• More than 70% flat paved roads suitable for cycling beginners and families.
• Cycling with Trek Marlin7
• Bikes available in sizes for heights 145cm (4’9″) and up
• Kayaking to Pak Ou Caves suitable for beginners and families as there are no rapids and skilled guides are available to assist you
• Kayaking distance and time can be adjusted according to your proficiency level
• Optional sunset boat trip back to Luang Prabang

Take a two-wheeled adventure going out of Luang Prabang city. Pedal on the road along the Mekong river trails to the temples and villages, rice paddies. In the afternoon, enjoy kayaking in the majestic nature on the Mekong River and its tributary, the Ou River, and visit the famous Pak Ou Caves. Learning about local villages and different aspects of life: farming cycle, vegetable grown, domestic animal farming with the warm and enthusiastic greet from friendly kids and locals.

Itinerary:

Pick up at around 9:00 am from your hotel in Luang Prabang and head to Nam Ou Bridge, 30km north of Luang Prabang. From there, we will begin cycling along the path along the Nam Ou and Mekong rivers. This cycling route to Manifa Elephant Camp is approximately 14 kilometers long and follows dirt and paved roads with little traffic and only used by locals. It’s flat except for about 50 meters of ups and downs along the way. Enjoy the scenery along the river and stop at villages to get a glimpse of farming and local life.

After a buffet lunch at Manifa Elephant Camp, we start kayak on the Nam Ou River. We enjoy a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside and see a wonderful nature built limestone cliffs called Pha Aen on the way. 1 hour kayaking takes us to the first destination the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers, Pak Ou. We visit the famous Pak Ou Caves – two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. Exploring the caves about 30 min, we start the second course of the kayaking on the Mekong River. We paddle down the Mekong for 30 minutes until we ended our kayak at Manifa Elephant Camp. Shower and change clothes at Elephant Camp.

For your return journey, you may choose to travel back to Luang Prabang by minivan or join other travelers on a sunset cruise boat. Upgrades to a private boat are also available.

If you choose to return by minivan, the journey to Luang Prabang takes approximately 40 minutes.

If you opt for the sunset cruise, the trip covers a distance of about 25 km and takes one and a half hours. Along the way, you will make a stop at “Ban Xang Hai” (Whisky Village) before continuing toward Luang Prabang, where you can enjoy the beautiful sunset.

Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, you will be dropped off at your hotel, marking the end of the tour.

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