An experiential and revealing tour of Laos that digs deep into local cultural practices while educating through interaction with locals. Begin your journey by cycling along the paved road by Bugva Lake to That Ing Hang stupa. The spiritual heart of Savannakhet, That Ing Hang was built in the mid 16^th century and then restored by the French in the 1930's. Explore the local village and see locals at work making paper lanterns and weaving. Continue your tour of Laos by cycling into Dong Natad Forest, stopping for lunch by the lake.

Learn about local medicinal practices that use plants from the forest and as the first day comes to a close, participate in a traditional baci ceremony. These ceremonies are deeply rooted in the Laos culture and are used to celebrate a special occasion- whether a wedding, an annual festival, or as a welcome.

Awake on day 2 and sample some delightful Lao coffee before then visiting a nearby local school. Then it's off to Nong Luang Turtle Lake on bike. Situated in the forest this lake is home to many soft shelled turtles. Enjoy lunch in the forest before cycling back to Savannakhet.

Spend an evening at your leisure as your tour of Laos comes to a close. The following morning is also a chance to explore the nearby town at your own pace before your driver and private car will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

Cycle along the paved road by Bungva Lake to That Ing Hang stupa. Visit That Ing Hang then continue to the emerald forest of Dong Natad Forest, stopping for a picnic lunch by the lake. While cycling through the forest your guide will teach about local fauna used for food and in medicine. As the day comes to a close, participate in a traditional baci ceremony. 

Overnight in the Village. Men and women will sleep separately.

Rise early for a very special dawn visit by the the monks collecting the alms. Cycle through the forest to Nong Luang Turtle Lake where dozens of soft shelled turtles have been living for centuries. Enjoy lunch in the forest before cycling back to Savannakhet.

Free time in the morning at your leisure.

Your driver and private car will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.