Cycling Travel Guide Laos

In Laos, traffic is thin on the road, which somewhat alleviates the pain of the potholes. The scenery is often dramatic and the gentle people some of the most hospitable on the planet. Luang Prabang is the country's cultural heartland, brimming with historic Wats (temples), while the Bolaven Plateau to the south offers nature (and coffee) fiends the chance to get a fix.

When to Ride

The best overall time for visiting most of Laos is between the months of November and March, when it rains least and is not too hot. If you plan on focusing on the mountainous northern provinces, the early rainy season - say May to July - is not bad either, as temperatures are moderate at higher elevations, although the roads can quickly take on the appearance of small rivers in places.

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