Laos is a land locked country that is often overlooked because of the popularity of its neighbors, especially Vietnam and Thailand but its popularity is rising, and rightly so. It’s a fairly poor country, mountainous and beautiful.

The Lao are a strand of the Tai people of South East Asia; the Al Lao were mentioned as long ago as the Hang Dynasty in China and Vietnam in what is now Yunnan Province.

Laos remains a fairly poor country but that does not mean that it is not making great strides. Certainly, the increased number of overseas visitors booking Laos travel packages is helping the economy and the positive experience that Laos is providing should ensure tourism continues to grow.

The ancient town of Luang Prabang in the center of northern Laos has been described as one of the most charming and best preserved towns in Southeast Asia. There are 34 Buddhist temples among Luang Prabang's colonial and Chinese architectures, all set in a backdrop of lush green mountains.

Take your time to discover and experience the Lao way of life with one of our wonderful bike and cycling excursions in Laos. Meet people, and discover hidden places and the secrets of Laos and Thailand on a 1-3 week guided biking tour. You will find fewer people and more nature when you cycle in beautiful remote Laos!

Laos is one of the more adventurous cycling destinations in Southeast Asia – the terrain is exceptionally mountainous and the distances between food and amenities is far greater compared to neighboring countries.