Discover Champasak’s Lush Landscapes and Ancient History by Bike

4 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Pedal back in time on an exceptional cycling adventure! Your ride takes us from Champasak to UNESCO World Heritage–listed Wat Phou, a spiritual sanctuary over 1,000 years old. Its remarkable monuments and ancient structures reflect the power of the Khmer Empire and we deepen our understanding through its evocative relics and on-site museum. The tour can be tailored with a support vehicle for rest or to extend the route along the Mekong River to Muang Kang Temple, the oldest active temple in Champasak. Cultural riches and serene scenery blend perfectly on this excellent excursion.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Asian Trails LTD

Ages: Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Support Vehicle- Pickup from your hotel lobby in Champasak
Included: Local basic English-speaking guide
Included: Mountain Bike

Not included

Not included: Water
Not included: Entrance fee to Vat Phou
Not included: Optional lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1

3 hours

Pedal back in time on an exceptional cycling adventure! A two-wheel ride is one of the best ways to explore Champasak and its idyllic rural surroundings. This eco-friendly mode of travel offers a more intimate connection with nature and local communities than a car or bus ever could. The ride is through rice fields (Seasonal) and villages, making it ideal to observe rural life. With its lush greenery, ancient temples and French colonial ruins, this is a perfect landscape for exploration. Our ride takes us from Champasak to UNESCO World Heritage–listed Wat Phou, a spiritual sanctuary dating back over 1,000 years. This remarkable complex of monuments and ancient structures reflects the power and sophistication of the mighty Khmer Empire. We gain insight into this rich history through atmospheric relics and the fascinating on-site museum.
Stop 2

one hour

The tour can be tailored with a support vehicle for rest or to extend the route along the Mekong River to Muang Kang Temple, the oldest active temple in Champasak and one of the most intriguing in Southern Laos. It features a striking Thai-style ubosot ordination hall and a Tripitaka library blending Lao, Chinese and Vietnamese architectural influences. Cultural riches and serene scenery blend perfectly on this excellent excursion.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Champasak Guesthouse
Souchitra Riverside
Residence Bassac
Nakorn River View Guest House and Restaurant
La Folie Lodge
The View at Champasak Resort
The Riviera Champasak
Saithong Guesthouse
Anouxa Guesthouse
The River Resort
Khamphouy Guesthouse
Dok Champa Guesthouse

and one more pickup point

Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Champasak hotels. Transfer outside these areas, supplements apply.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this
We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion/tour in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests;
Tours and excursions often include obstacles of various kinds that may not make this excursion suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility
The protection of the country’s flora, fauna and its historical and cultural treasures is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles
Please ensure that you bring drinking water, sunglasses, a hat /cap, non-slip shoes like sturdy sandals or trainers, camera, loose comfortable clothes, , sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us. Even when it is cloudy, the sun still has an immense power
Departure : From the bike rental shop located in Ban Muang Saen at 9:00 AM. Return to the same location.
Cycling time: 2h30 and Cycling Distance: 18 Km