There are a lot of activities you can book from Luang Prabang in northern Laos.
As I planned to do a multi-day hill tribe trek across the border in Thailand, I decided to opt for a mountain biking excursion, which included my first elephant ride.
By the time my guide and I reached the waterfalls and ate lunch, it had started to rain.
Needless to say, the rest of the way back to town, which included 10 km on the mountain bike, was less than pleasant.
Mountain biking in northern Laos
Leaving the bikes behind, we take a boat upriver
Ominous clouds foreshadow future rains
Here comes the next elephant
My boat wasn't the safest looking vessel, but at least I didn't have to bail water out!
Welcome to TAD SAE Waterfall
Elephants are bathed at the waterfalls
A rickety bridge across the falls
A giant spider hangs around in its web
Soaking wet and saddle sore back in Luang Prabang
Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He's been to 66 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Read the full story of how he became a travel blogger.
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David Smith
Friday 16th of January 2015
Thanks for sharing photos.Those who went to Laos they must try bike tour.Everybody say this experience is very nice.
jim jones
Monday 29th of March 2010
Hi, I have been all through Thailand and Cambodia and taking a look at these photos has made my mind up to finally visit Laos, thank you for tempting me into yet another trip.... I can hear my credit card screaming already...
jim jones
Monday 29th of March 2010
Hi, I have been all through Thailand and Cambodia and taking a look at these photos has made my mind up to finally visit Laos, thank you for tempting me into yet another trip.... I can hear my credit card screaming already...
Dave
Tuesday 2nd of March 2010
Troy - I don't recall offhand, however it was probably around $30 for the full day tour.
foggodyssey
Tuesday 2nd of March 2010
Dave- what did it cost do this tour on bike? I bet in Laos it was super cheap. Loving the story telling and photos man, great work and nice post!