Overview
EXPLORE CHOMPHET DISTRICT AND POTTERY VILLAGE
Meet your guide early morning and we'll get you fitted and sorted on of our quality mountain bikes. Ride a short distance to the Mekong River where we'll board the local car ferry to cross the river to Chomphet District.
This is for beginner to medium riders and we will cover approx 17km biking on dirt roads and single tracks with some hills. You can observe the making of pottery vessels in a traditional style and see many different products.
We continue on single tracks towards a stream crossing. We may need to walk the bikes a small distance and in the river is the perfect opportunity to cool down if you feel like a splash in the water.
Enjoy beautiful views over endless green jungles on the way to a village for ice-cold drinks get in touch with Lao culture. your guide can explain many interesting things about Lao culture. Afterward enjoy a short ride on the tarmac, visiting a temple on the way to the ferry. We have lunch in a local restaurant near the ferry landing.
This tour can be a challenge for non-experienced mountain bikers and is rated as easy to medium. The route is mostly flat with a 200m elevation gain). Partly shady. Can be muddy after rain.
Note:
- For our join-in tour, the minimum booking requirement is 2 people. Our team will notify you if additional participants join the group.
Tour Highlight
This is another of our biking explorer routes across the Mekong River in the quiet district of Chomphet. Over there you will not see many, if any, other tourists and very little traffic. Enjoy a day discovering local village life and visiting the pottery village that used to make pottery for the Royal Family. Cross the Mekong River on the local ferry for final return to Luang Prabang.
Tour Inclusion
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English speaking guide
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Quality mountain bikes
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Ferry tickets
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Snacks
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Lunch
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Drinking water
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All permissions and taxes
NOT INCLUDED TRAVEL SERVICES
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Specialty Drinks
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Tips
Recommended Attire
- Comfortable clothes and shoes that can get wet
Thing You Should Bring
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Hat & Sunglasses
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Sun block & mosquito repellent
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Small backpack to carry water and other belongings.
Thing You Should Know
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For the private tour, hotel pickup and drop-off service are included. Please be in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. In case of any unforeseen delays along the pickup route, we appreciate your patience and understanding.
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Accessibility: Our trips are generally unsuitable for people with reduced mobility and other disabilities. Please contact us to discuss if this trip is suitable for your specific requirements.
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If your group has more than 15 people, please send us an inquiry through this WhatsApp number>> +856 20 59 533 720
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French-speaking tour guide, Spanish-speaking tour guide, German-speaking tour guide, and Italian-speaking tour guide are available upon request with additional costs.
Term and Condition
Child Policy
- Children below 5 years old: Free of charge
- Children between 5 - 10 years old: 50% charge from adult price
- Children's rates are available upon request, as it depends on the number of adults.
Cancellation Policy
- 7 - 30 days prior to the arrival date: 50% Charge
- 1 - 6 days prior to the arrival date: 100% Charge
- No show, and cancellations on the arrival date: 100% Charge
Refund Policy
- Kindly be advised that only tour/activity fees are refundable; Bank fees cannot be refunded under any circumstances.
Note
- If you have questions or encounter problems with the tour, please contact WhatsApp/Tel: +856 20 59 533 720