LAOS – Bolaven – Cycling tour Adventure on the Plateau 2D1N

Number day and night

2 days - 1 night

Day by day description

A 2 days/1 night cycling tour through the beautiful, mountainous region of raw and isolated Southern Laos. This adventure on the Bolaven Plateau starts on the first day with an off-road ride passing through some remote villages and settlements to the Tad Lo Waterfall Park. The second day is a long, exciting and rewarding downhill swoop back into Pakse, in the middle of stunning waterfalls and coffee plantations. The cool air of the high altitude Bolaven Plateau makes the effort more enjoyable.

Day 1: Pakse / Paksong/Boloven Plateau
The travelers will get out their adventurous spirit for this trip through a beautiful, mountainous region of raw and isolated Southern Laos. They will jump in the car that will lead you from Pakse to Paksong (50 kilometres, 1 hour) and get ready for the off-road adventure ahead.  Starting in the market area at Paksong, about 1205 m above sea level, they will ride on the bumpy dirt road, passing some small villages and settlements that appear to be in the middle of nowhere. This is raw Laos! This stony track is both rugged and beautiful, and mostly goes down to finally reach Ban Lao Ngam, where they will stop for a rest in one of the small roadside restaurants. The last portion of the trip is much easier and on the paved main road leading to the Tad Lo Waterfall Park, the ideal spot to relax and refresh.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at Tad Lo Lodge or Sinouk Coffee Resort (Bolaven)
Level: 3
Distance & duration of cycling: 53 kilometres / 5-6 hours cycling (timing does not include visits, boat ride, breaks & lunch)
Difference in elevation: Gentle slope downhill, cumulated elevation -850m
Terrain: Dirt trails, rocky and bumpy (muddy if raining), paved road on the last 15 kilometers

Transportation: Full day vehicle support

• Pakse to Paksong: 50 kilometers, 1H
•  Pakse to Sinouk Coffee Resort: 80 kilometers – 1h 30min

Day 2: Boloven /Pakse or Champassak
Today, the guests will enjoy the cool air of the high altitude Bolaven Plateau, followed by a long, exciting downhill swoop back into Pakse. Leaving the Sinouk Resort in the morning at an elevation of 1000m, they will start riding slightly uphill towards Paksong, passing some small villages along the way. After 23.5km, they will reach the peak height; from there it’s the start of a smooth descent down to Paksong. They will take a break to enjoy the lunch at Tad Yeuang waterfall, one of the most impressive of the area. They will continue on the rewarding descent and stop to admire the panorama at Tad Fan waterfall, the highest is Laos. On your way downhill to the city, they will indulge themselves with a coffee break in the middle of the plantations, passing other fruit stands, small shops, and observe the blacksmith at work on roadside working on bush knives. In the last 8 kilometers, they will enter the busy, broad and dusty main road 13 back to Pakse town.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Pakse or Champasak
Level: 2
Distance & duration of cycling: 85 kilometres / 5-6 hours cycling (timing does not include visits, boat ride, breaks & lunch)
Difference in elevation: Steep slope downhill, cumulated elevation -1193m
Terrain: Paved road
Transportation: Full day vehicle support

Selling points

• Our Signature product for Easia Active!
• This cycling tour (about 5-6 hours cycling per day), is best suited to guests willing for challenge and active outdoor discoveries.
• It is the ideal way to discover the Bolaven highlands for travellers looking for some adventure.
• Flexible tour, we can reduce or extend the daily cycling kilometers depends on the request of the client.
• Perfect to combine with: Cycling tour: Hidden trails around Pakse / Cycling tour: Champasak historical & Cultural trails.
• This tour is a loop, never goes by the same way twice.
• The cool air of the plateau makes the effort easier.
• A chance to explore the unspoiled Bolaven from remotes villages, waterfalls and coffee plantations.

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Economic Impact

Extensions

• Pakse – Cycling tour: Hidden Trails around Pakse
• Champasak – Cycling Tour: Historical & Cultural Trails

Selling points

• This cycling tour (about 5-6 hours cycling per day), is best suited to guests willing for challenge and active outdoor discoveries.
• It is the ideal way to discover the Bolaven highlands for travellers looking for some adventure.
• Our Signature product for Easia Active!
• Flexible tour, we can reduce or extend the daily cycling kilometers depends on the request of the client.
• Perfect to combine with: Cycling tour: Hidden Trails around Pakse / Cycling Tour: Champasak Historical & Cultural Trails.

Pros

• This tour is a loop, never goes by the same way twice.
• The cool air of the plateau makes the effort easier.
• Explore the unspoiled Bolaven from remotes villages, waterfalls and coffee plantations.

Cons

• For safety reason, it is recommended to go slow on the day 2 on the main road.
• The trail in the first day could be very muddy if raining.
• Tour is designed for the dry season only.

TIME AND TRANSPORTATION

Notes

• We recommend that guests spend the night in Pakse or Champasak before or after the tour.
• Lunch: Day 1 – local restaurant at Lao Ngam / Day 2 – Restaurant of Tad Yeuang waterfall.
• English speaking guide (1 guide for 2-11 pax, 2 guides for 12-20 pax).
• Group size of 1-2 pax, 16s car is arranged to occupy bikes – Group size of 3 guests upward, a supported truck is arranged
• Please provide in advance the height and name of each participant to operation team so that the supplier will prepare the bikes with the good size.
• Cycling distance: 139 km (Day 1: 53.1km / Day 2: 84.7km) Duration: about 5-6 hours cycling per day Average speed: Day 1: 8-11km/h (depending on road conditions) / Day 2: 25km/h Elevation profile: mostly downhill (cumulated elevation – Day 1: -850m / Day 2: -1193 meters )
• Road condition: Day 1 – Dirt road paths, muddy and bumpy, paved road from Lao Ngam to Tad Lo / Day 2 – Good road
• Difficulty: Day 1:  Level 3 – Demanding to very demanding / Day 2: Level 2 – Easy to Medium
• Type of bicycle: mountain bike TREK 3700 & 4300
• Bike sizes quantity:Small (13”-16”): 13Medium (18”-19.5”): 16Large (20”-22.5”): 9

Transportation & Guide Logistic:
We have two types of OPTIONS for the logistic, which we can use to organize for the cycling group on spot, STANDARD LOGISTIC or SUPERIOR LOGISTIC.

STANDARD LOGISTIC:

• 1 Minivan for clients and luggage (for 1-8 pax)
• 2 Minivans for clients and luggage (for 9-15 pax)
• 1 Truck or Songtheo for bikes
• 1 Cycling guide
• 1 Mechanic (from 5-15 pax)
• Standard Snacks

SUPERIOR LOGISTIC:

• 1 Minivan for clients and luggage (for 1-8 pax)
• 2 Minivans for clients and luggage (for 9-15 pax)
• 1 Truck or Songtheo for bikes
• 1 Cycling guide
• 1 Mechanic (from 1-15 pax)
• Superior Snacks

Market suggestion

Number of PAX

15

Important notes

• Provide maps to the cycling guide: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/edit?hl=fr&mid=15S-3rGLb66JGdiWqKn5ecGdEZaQ&ll=15.278526351954389%2C106.16120235452513&z=11

• Request information Active client excel file from Sales: Name and surname of the travelers, their height, bike size, the cyclists’ level, allergies, insurance details.
• Send to the supplier the information about the participants when you book the service in order to prepare the bikes in advance and the tour properly
• At least 2 days in advance of the group’s arrival reconfirm the service
• Request the bike supplier similar type of bike, same brand and if possible same color.
• Request the bike supplier to provide necessary tools (helmets) and spare bike parts (tube, patch, pump)

We have 8 English speaking tour guides for cycling in Southern Laos:

• Mr Aut: 02097823111 & 76242455
• Mr Tiger: 56060579
• Mr Bounuaeng: 02029250424
• Mr Serm: 02056846924
• Mr Somsack: 02099696795
• Mr Bounmany: 02097401111
• Mrs So: 0305747218 & 02059657775
• Mr Leynoy: 02099904117

Contact

• Contact: Xplore Asia – Mrs Mai Xayxanavong (office manager) 
• Phone: (+856) 56 271729
• Email: [email protected]

Special information

• Always remember to provide the first aid kit to the guide.
• Explain clearly to the guides the client’s profile and the guests’ expectations.
• Need to reconfirm with bike shop one or 2 days before the tour and check the equipment before the tour.
• Should prepare and check the bikes with the name (or number) of the travelers in advance in order not to lose time.
• Should prepare and check that the cold water and some snacks are ready before the tour.
• Should check that the van is clean and ready for the travelers.
• Guide must do the briefing before starting cycling – he needs to announce:
  • Cycling rules and sign to follow during the ride.
  • Oblige the travelers to wear the helmet – it is mandatory.
  • Distance and duration of the cycling day
  • Where they will go, what they will visit, and points of interest
  • Type of terrain
  • Share some local insight and information about the locations, sites, culture before departure
  • Should give information about the code of conduct, how to behave on the destination respecting environment and locals
• Cycling guide must be flexible on the spot: adapt the speed and the length of the trails to the needs of the clients
• Detailed timing: Departure- early morning from hotel, in order to have enough time to reach the final destination.
• During the tour, call the restaurant or the person in charge of the picnic set up at least 1 hour before to confirm the arrival time – it’s important to have a good and warm meal during lunch or dinner.
• Should have lunch together with the Active clients, if requested.
• Guide must stop and make the travelers try some local snacks along the way; important to make travelers experience local life and traditions of the country.
• Should check the climate conditions before the tour to avoid risks (for example, bring rain coats) and be careful during the tour not to put the lives of the clients in danger. At the end of the day, he needs to check all the bikes and help the mechanic to clean and fix them.
• Languages – use polite language and adapt the behavior depending on the guests’ character and behavior.
• Shoes – proper shoes – please no sandals or flip flops
• Bike uniform – guide must dress properly, wearing cycling clothes.

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English

Cycling Tour: 2 days / 1 night Adventure on the Plateau

Day 1:
Get out your adventurous spirit for this trip through a beautiful, mountainous region of raw and isolated Southern Laos. You will jump in the car that will lead you from Pakse to Paksong (50 kilometres, 1 hour) and get ready for the off-road adventure ahead.  Starting in the market area at Paksong, where you are about 1205m above sea level, you will ride on the bumpy dirt road, passing some small villages and settlements that appear to be in the middle of nowhere. This is raw Laos! This stony track is both rugged and beautiful, and mostly goes down to finally reach Ban Lao Ngam, where you will stop for a rest in one of the small roadside restaurants. The last portion of the trip is much easier and on the paved main road leading to the Tad Lo Waterfall Park, the ideal spot to relax and refresh.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at Tad Lo Lodge or Sinouk Coffee Resort (Bolaven)
Level: 3
Distance & duration of cycling: 53 kilometres / 5-6 hours cycling (timing does not include visits, boat ride, breaks & lunch)
Difference in elevation: Gentle slope downhill, cumulated elevation -850m
Terrain: Dirt trails, rocky and bumpy (muddy if raining), paved road on the last 15 kilometers

Transportation: Full day vehicle support

• From Pakse to Paksong: 50 kilometers, 1H

Notes to complete the program text:
If the guests spend overnight at Sinouk Coffee Resort:

At the end of the day, your car will transfer you to your hotel where you can take a rest.

(Transportation: Pakse – Sinouk Coffee Resort: 80 kilometers – 1h 30min)

Day 2:
Today, you will enjoy the cool air of the high altitude Bolaven Plateau, followed by a long, exciting downhill swoop back into Pakse. Leaving the Sinouk Resort in the morning at an elevation of 1000m, you will start riding slightly uphill towards Paksong, passing some small villages along the way. After 23.5km, you will reach the peak height; from there it’s the start of a smooth descent down to Paksong. Take a break to enjoy your lunch at Tad Yeuang waterfall, one of the most impressive of the area. You will continue on the rewarding descent and stop to admire the panorama at Tad Fan waterfall, the highest is Laos. On your way downhill to the city, you will indulge yourself with a coffee break in the middle of the plantations, passing other fruit stands, small shops, and observe the blacksmith at work on roadside working on bush knives. In the last 8km, you will enter the busy, broad and dusty main road 13 back to Pakse town.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Pakse or Champasak
Level: 2
Distance & duration of cycling: 85 kilometres / 5-6 hours cycling (timing does not include visits, boat ride, breaks & lunch)
Difference in elevation: Steep slope downhill, cumulated elevation -1193m
Terrain: Paved road

Transportation: Full day vehicle support

Notes to complete the program text:
If the guests come from Tad Lo Lodge:

Your guide and your drive will pick you up from your hotel and you will travel by car to the starting point of the cycling tour.

(Transportation: Tad Lo – Sinouk Coffee Resort: 30 kilometers – 40 min)

French

Excursion à vélo: 2 jours / 1 nuit d’aventures sur le Plateau

Jour 1:
C’est parti pour l’aventure dans la magnifique région montagneuse du sud du Laos, réputée brute et isolée ! Tout d’abord, vous grimperez dans la voiture qui vous conduira de Paksé à Paksong (50 kilomètres, 1 heure) où l’aventure hors-piste vous attendra. Vous commencerez dans la zone du marché de Paksong, à environ 1205 mètres au-dessus du niveau de la mer et pédalerez sur une route de terre cahoteuse le long de laquelle vous verrez des campements et des petits villages comme sortis de nulle part. Le Laos dans toute sa splendeur ! Cette piste caillouteuse à la fois accidentée et magnifique vous conduira vers Ban Lao Ngam où vous ferez une pause dans l’un des petits restaurants le long de la route. Le dernier tronçon de l’excursion est bien plus facile car la route est pavée jusqu’au Parc des cascades de Tad Lo, l’endroit idéal pour se rafraîchir et se reposer.

Repas: Petit-déjeuner, déjeuner

Hébergement: Nuit au Tad Lo Lodge ou au Sinouk Coffee Resort (Bolaven)

Niveau de difficulté: 3

Distance et durée de l’activité à vélo: 53 kilomètres / 5-6 heures de vélo (cet horaire n’inclut pas les visites, les trajets en bateau, les pauses ou le déjeuner).

Différence de dénivelé: Pente douce, élévation cumulée -850 mètres

Terrain: Routes de terre cahoteuse avec des cailloux (boueuses s’il pleut), route pavée sur les 15 derniers kilomètres

Mode de transport: vous aurez un van à disposition toute la journée

• De Paksé à Paksong : 50 kilomètres, 1 heure

Remarques pour compléter le descriptif:

Si les voyageurs passent la nuit au Sinouk Coffee Resort :

A la fin de la journée, une voiture vous conduira à votre hôtel où vous pourrez vous reposer.

(Mode de transport : Paksé – Sinouk Coffee Resort : 80 kilomètres – 1h 30min)

 Jour 2:
Au programme du jour : respirer l’air frais de la haute altitude sur le Plateau de Bolaven et profiter de la longue et excitante descente vers Paksé. Vous quitterez dans la matinée le Sinouk Resort qui se trouve à 1000 mètres d’altitude puis commencerez par dépasser plusieurs petits villages dispersés le long d’une légère côte vers Paksong. Après 23,5 kilomètres, vous atteindrez le point le plus élevé et commencerez alors votre descente. Vous vous arrêterez pour déjeuner à la cascade Tad Yeuang, une des plus impressionnantes de la région. Vous poursuivrez ensuite votre descente sensationnelle et ferez une pause pour admirer le panorama à la cascade Tad Fan, la plus haute du Laos. Pendant votre descente vers la ville vous pourrez récompenser vos efforts avec une pause café au milieu des plantations, et n’oubliez pas d’observer les étals remplis de fruits, les petites boutiques et les forgerons à l’œuvre sur leurs machettes le long de la route. Pour les 8 derniers kilomètres jusqu’à Paksé, vous suivrez la route 13, plus large et plus fréquentée.

Repas: Petit-déjeuner, déjeuner

Hébergement: Nuit à l’hôtel à Paksé ou Champasak

Niveau de difficulté: 2

Distance et durée de l’activité à vélo: 85 kilomètres / 5-6 heures de vélo (cet horaire n’inclut pas les visites, les trajets en bateau, les pauses ou le déjeuner).

Différence de dénivelé: Pente douce, élévation cumulée -1193 mètres

Terrain: Route pavée

Mode de transport: vous aurez un van à disposition toute la journée

Remarques pour compléter le descriptif:

Si les voyageurs viennent du Tad Lo Lodge :

Votre guide et votre chauffeur viendront vous récupérer à votre hôtel et vous conduiront en voiture jusqu’au point de départ de l’excursion à vélo.

(Mode de transport : Tad Lo – Sinouk Coffee Resort : 30 kilomètres – 40 minutes)

Spanish

Excursión en bicicleta: aventura de 2 días y 1 noche en la meseta o «Plateau»

Día 1:
Necesitará hacer gala de un espíritu aventurero para este viaje a través de la hermosa y montañosa región meridional, la parte más cruda y aislada de Laos. En primer lugar, salte al coche, diríjase desde Pakse hacia Paksong (50 kilómetros, 1 hora) y prepárese para disfrutar de la aventura todoterreno que se presenta ante usted. Comenzando en la zona comercial de Paksong, donde se encontrará a unos 1205 m por encima del nivel del mar, transitará una pedregosa carretera de tierra, pasando por algunos pueblos pequeños y asentamientos que parecen estar en medio de la nada. ¡Este es el Laos más puro! El rocoso camino es tan accidentado como bello, consistente en un descenso hacia Ban Lao Ngam, donde se detendrá para descansar en uno de los pequeños restaurantes de carretera. La última parte del viaje es mucho más fácil y se realiza en la carretera principal pavimentada hacia el Tad Lo Waterfall Park, el lugar perfecto para relajarse y refrescarse.

Comidas: desayuno, almuerzo.

Alojamiento: estancia nocturna en Tad Lo Lodge o el Sinouk Coffee Resort (Bolaven).

Nivel: 3.

Distancia y duración de la excursión en bici: 53 kilómetros / 5-6 horas de excursión en bici (el tiempo no incluye las visitas, el trayecto en barco, las pausas ni el almuerzo).

Diferencia de altitud: ligera pendiente descendente, elevación acumulada – 850 m.

Terreno: carreteras de tierra, pedregosas y accidentadas (con barro si ha llovido), carretera pavimentada durante los últimos 15 kilómetros.

Transporte: soporte en vehículo durante todo el día.

• Desde Pakse a Paksong: 50 kilómetros – 1 hora.

Notas para completar el texto del programa:

si los invitados pasan la noche en el Sinouk Coffee Resort:

Al final del día, volverá en coche a su hotel donde podrá descansar.

(Transporte: Pakse – Sinouk Coffee Resort: 80 kilómetros – 1 hora y 30 minutos).

Día 2:
Hoy, disfrutará del aire fresco y la altitud de la meseta «Bolaven Plateau», seguido de una larga y excitante vuelta a través de una empinada pendiente hacia Pakse. Abandonará el Sinouk Resort por la mañana, a una altitud de 1000 m, comenzará a pedalear por una pendiente ligeramente empinada hacia Paksong, pasando por algunos pueblos pequeños en el camino. Después de 23,5 km, llegará al punto más alto; desde aquí comienza un tranquilo descenso hacia Paksong. Tómese un descanso para disfrutar de su almuerzo en la cascada de Tad Yeuang, una de las más impresionantes de la zona. Continuará con el descenso y se detendrá a admirar las vistas en la cascada de Tad Fan, la más alta de Laos. En su descenso hacia la ciudad, podrá disfrutar de una pausa para café en el medio de las plantaciones, pasando por puestos de fruta, pequeñas tiendas y por delante de los herreros, a quienes podrá observar atareados en su trabajo en el borde de la carretera, fabricando machetes. Durante los últimos 8 km, viajará por la carretera 13, principal carretera, ancha y concurrida, de vuelta a la ciudad de Pakse.

Comidas: desayuno, almuerzo.

Alojamiento: estancia nocturna en el hotel de Pakse o Champasak.

Nivel: 2.

Distancia y duración de la excursión en bici: 85 kilómetros / 5-6 horas de excursión en bici (el tiempo no incluye las visitas, el trayecto en barco, las pausas ni el almuerzo).

Diferencia de altitud: pronunciada pendiente descendente, elevación acumulada – 1193 m.

Terreno: carretera pavimentada.

Transporte: soporte en vehículo durante todo el día.

Notas para completar el texto del programa: si los invitados proceden de Tad Lo Lodge:

Su guía y su conductor le recogerán en el hotel y viajará en coche hasta el punto de partida de su excursión en bicicleta.

(Transporte: Tad Lo – Sinouk Coffee Resort: 30 kilómetros – 40 minutos).

Italian

Tour in bicicletta: 2 giorni / 1 notte Avventura a Bolaven Plateau

Giorno 1:
Avrete bisogno di uno spirito avventuroso per questo viaggio attraverso una splendida regione montuosa del Laos meridionale, isolata e pura! Per prima cosa, entrate nella macchina che vi porterà da Pakse a Paksong (50 chilometri, 1 ora) e preparatevi per l’avventura fuoristrada. Partendo dalla zona del mercato di Paksong, a circa 1205 metri sul livello del mare, pedalerete sulla strada sterrata accidentata, passando per alcuni piccoli villaggi e insediamenti che sembrano essere nel mezzo del nulla. Questa è l’autenticità del Laos! Questa pista sassosa è allo stesso tempo ruvida e bella, e si dirige verso Ban Lao Ngam, dove vi fermerete per riposare in uno dei piccoli ristoranti lungo la strada. L’ultima parte del viaggio è molto più facile e sulla strada principale lastricata che porta al parco delle cascate di Tad Lo, un luogo ideale per rilassarsi e rinfrescarsi.

Pasti: colazione, pranzo

Sistemazione: Pernottamento al Tad Lo Lodge o al Sinouk Coffee Resort (Bolaven)

Livello 3

Distanza e durata del giro in bicicletta: 53 chilometri / 5-6 ore in bicicletta (i tempi non includono visite, giro in barca, pause e pranzo)

Dislivello: leggera pendenza in discesa, dislivello -850 metri

Terreno: sentieri sterrati, rocciosi e sconnessi (fangoso se piove), strada asfaltata negli ultimi 15 chilometri

Trasporto: assistenza veicoli per l’intera giornata

– Da Pakse a Paksong: 50 chilometri, 1 ora

Note per completare il testo del programma:

Se gli ospiti trascorrono una notte al Sinouk Coffee Resort:

Alla fine della giornata, la vostra auto vi trasferirà nel vostro hotel dove potrete riposarvi.

(Trasporti: Pakse – Sinouk Coffee Resort: 80 chilometri – 1 ora e 30 minuti)

Giorno 2:
Oggi vi godrete l’aria fresca dell’altopiano di Bolaven Plateau, seguita da una lunga, eccitante discesa in picchiata verso Pakse. Lasciando il Sinouk Resort al mattino ad un’altitudine di 1000 metri, inizierete a pedalare leggermente in salita verso Paksong, superando alcuni piccoli villaggi lungo la strada. Dopo 23,5 chilometri, raggiungerete l’altezza del picco; da lì, è l’inizio di una dolce discesa fino a Paksong. Fate una pausa per godervi il ​​pranzo alle cascate di Tad Yeuang, una delle cascate più impressionanti della zona. Continuerete sulla splendida discesa e vi fermerete ad ammirare il panorama della cascata Tad Fan, la più alta del Laos. Durante la discesa verso la città, è possibile concedersi una pausa caffè in mezzo alle piantagioni, oltrepassando altri banchi di frutta, piccoli negozi e osservando i fabbri al lavoro sul ciglio della strada, fabbricando coltelli per tagliare le erbacce. Durante gli ultimi 8 chilometri, arriverete sulla strada principale più trafficata e ampia, 13, per tornare a Pakse.

Pasti: colazione, pranzo

Sistemazione: Pernottamento in hotel a Pakse o Champasak

Livello 2

Distanza e durata del giro in bicicletta: 85 chilometri / 5-6 ore in bicicletta (i tempi non includono visite, giro in barca, pause e pranzo)

Dislivello: ripido pendio in discesa, dislivello -1193 metri

Terreno: strada asfaltata

Trasporto: assistenza veicoli per l’intera giornata 

Note per completare il testo del programma:

Se gli ospiti vengono dal Tad Lo Lodge:

La vostra guida e il vostro autista vi verranno a prendere in hotel e viaggerete in auto fino al punto di partenza del tour in bicicletta.

(Trasporti: Tad Lo – Sinouk Coffee Resort: 30 chilometri – 40 minuti)

German

Radtour: 2 Tage / 1 Nacht – Abenteuer auf dem Plateau

Tag 1:
Für diesen Ausflug durch die schöne, bergige Region des unberührten und isolierten Südens von Laos benötigen Sie eine gewisse Portion Abenteuergeist. Setzen Sie sich zunächst ins Auto und lassen Sie sich von Pakse nach Paksong (50 Kilometer, 1 Stunde) bringen, wo Sie sich bereit für Ihr Off-Road-Abenteuer machen. Sie starten im Marktgebiet von Paksong, das sich etwa 1.205 Meter über dem Meeresspiegel befindet. Sie werden erst einmal auf einer holprigen, unbefestigten Straße fahren und an einigen kleinen Gemeinden und Siedlungen, die mitten im Nirgendwo auftauchen, vorbeikommen. Dies ist das authentische Laos! Die steinige Strecke ist sowohl robust als auch schön und führt bergabwärts, bevor Sie schließlich Ban Lao Ngam erreichen. Dort legen Sie eine Erholungspause in einem der kleinen Straßenrestaurants ein. Der letzte Teil der Tour ist sehr viel einfacher, denn Sie werden auf einer gepflasterten Hauptstraße fahren, die Sie zum Tad-Lo-Wasserfallpark führt – ein idealer Ort, um sich zu entspannen und zu erfrischen.

Mahlzeiten: Frühstück, Mittagessen

Unterbringung: Übernachtung in der Tad Lo Lodge oder im Sinouk Coffee Resort (Bolaven)
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 3
Strecke & Dauer der Radtour: 53 Kilometer / 5 bis 6 Stunden Fahrradfahrt (Zeitangabe beinhaltet keine Besichtigungen, Bootstouren, Pausen & Mittagessen)

Höhenunterschiede: leichte Hangabfahrt, Gesamt-Höhenunterschied -850 Meter
Terrain: unbefestigte Straßen, steinig und holprig (schlammig bei Regen), gepflasterte Straße auf den letzten 15 Kilometern

Transport: Fahrzeug steht ganztägig zur Verfügung

• Von Pakse nach Paksong: 50 Kilometer, 1 Stunde

Hinweise, um den Programmtext zu vervollständigen:
Wenn die Gäste im Sinouk Coffee Resort übernachten:

Am Ende des Tages wird Sie ein Auto zu Ihrem Hotel fahren, in dem Sie sich ausruhen können. (Anfahrt: Pakse – Sinouk Coffee Resort: 80 Kilometer – 1 Stunde und 30 Minuten)

Tag 2:
An diesem Tag können Sie die kühle Luft in den Höhen des Bolaven-Plateaus genießen, gefolgt von einem langen, aufregenden Abstieg zurück nach Pakse. Am Morgen verlassen Sie das Sinouk Resort in einer Höhe von 1.000 Metern. Zunächst fahren Sie langsam bergauf Richtung Paksong und kommen an kleinen Gemeinden vorbei. Nach 23,5 Kilometern erreichen Sie die Spitze; dort beginnt dann die sanfte Abfahrt nach Paksong. Legen Sie am Tad-Yeuang-Wasserfall, einem der beeindruckendsten in diesem Gebiet, eine Pause ein und genießen Sie Ihr Mittagessen. Sie folgen im Anschluss weiter dem atemberaubenden Pfad abwärts und halten, um das Panorama des Tad-Fan-Wasserfalls zu bewundern, dem höchsten Wasserfall in Laos. Auf Ihrem Weg nach unten in die Stadt können Sie inmitten der Plantagen eine Kaffeepause einlegen und Obststände und kleine Geschäfte passieren sowie Schmiede, die Buschmesser herstellen, bei der Arbeit am Straßenrand beobachten. Während der letzten 8 Kilometer kommen Sie auf die belebtere und breitere Hauptstraße 13, die zurück nach Pakse führt.

Mahlzeiten: Frühstück, Mittagessen

Unterbringung: Übernachtung im Hotel in Pakse oder Champasak
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 2
Strecke & Dauer der Radtour: 85 Kilometer / 5 bis 6 Stunden Fahrradfahrt (Zeitangabe beinhaltet keine Besichtigungen, Bootstouren, Pausen & Mittagessen)

Höhenunterschiede: steil hangabwärts, Gesamt-Höhenunterschied -1.193 Meter
Terrain: gepflasterte Straße

Transport: Fahrzeug steht ganztägig zur Verfügung

Hinweise, um den Programmtext zu vervollständigen:
Wenn die Gäste von der Tad Lo Lodge kommen:

Ihr Reiseleiter und Fahrer wird Sie von Ihrem Hotel abholen und Sie fahren mit dem Auto zum Startpunkt der Radtour.

(Anfahrt: Tad Lo – Sinouk Coffee Resort: 30 Kilometer – 40 Minuten)