The trails of Northern Laos

Touring Information

The focus of this tour is to do as much trail riding as possible on our motorbikes. So, we will stay in the interesting towns for a few days to explore, rather than drive 100s of kilometers, town to town. This will give you more time to enjoy where you are, less time on the roads, and much more time riding trails.

 We have found many new places to ride around these beautiful cities. Lunag Prabang is really worth a few days, and the trail riding is awesome. Then we will hit the trails over to Xiang Khoung for a look around. Next is over to Vang Veing for some fun. Then a few short days in Fuang and Xayabury in some great countryside, making our way back to Luang Prabang via the trails. Tour Code LAT002

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION. Luang Prabang

DEPARTURE TIME. The tour will start at 8.30 am. Please be informed, that you arrived at least one day before the tour started in Luang Prabang. We recommend two days before the tour starts to acclimate and avoid jet lag.

RETURN TIME. The tour will finish at about 4/5 pm.

GEAR. We recommend bringing your gear to be the most comfortable. But we also offer some gear rental, helmets, jackets, boots, gloves, and knee guards. Please be informed, that we do not offer trousers due to hygienic reasons.

INCLUDED.

10 Day Tour

Accommodation for 9 nights, Single Rooms.
Motorcycle Honda CRF300/250L.
English-speaking professional tour Guide/Mechanic for the whole tour.
Breakfast and dinner, lunch in the local restaurants.
Gasoline.
Mechanics with all necessary spare parts.
Drinking water.
Third party Bike insurance.
Travel Permits.

NOT INCLUDED.

Flight Fare/Train Fares.
Travel Insurance.
Personal expenses.
Tips for Tour and non-tour staff such as guides, mechanics, drivers, waiters, porters, shoe shiners, etc.
Telephone bills.
Visas.
Alcoholic Beverages.
Any damage to the motorcycle must be covered by the rider in full.
Support Vehicle.

Price. 2475.00 USD PER Person/Deposit 200USD (booking deposit / *refundable security deposit*) 200.00 USD WILL SECURE YOUR BOOKING-ON ARRIVAL THE BALANCE WILL BE PAID BEFORE TOUR STARTS, THEN THE BOOKING DEPOSIT WILL BECOME YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT.

* Security Deposits- in the case of bike damage, the security deposit will be used to repair the bike. If there is no damage the funds will be returned with 24hours.*

Start Point

Luang Prabang

Finish Point

Luang Prabang

Distance

1,500 km

Level

Experienced

Vehicles

Honda CRF 300L

Terrain

70% off road

Northern Trail Riding 10 Day Tour in Laos

Day 1) Luang Prabang to Oudomxai. 188 kilometers, 6-7 hours of riding. Leaving Luang Prabang, we will follow the road to Pak Ou caves. From there, we will go off-road to Oudomxai. The mountain range we will cross is absolutely stunning, with plenty of nice trails and no traffic to slow us down. The day will end on the road to Oudomxai and at our guest house for the night.

Day 2) Oudomxai to Phongsaly 180 Kilometers 5-7 Hours Riding. Today we’re starting with a quick tarmac run, and it’s onto the dirt for the rest of the day. Single track, rivers, and plenty of technical riding. It really is stunning trails and scenery.  We will take a packed lunch and stop to eat along the way. A very remote area which most people don’t get to see, prepare for an awesome day.

Day 3) Phongsaly to Muang Khua 200 Kilometers 6-7 Hours riding. After breakfast, we will grab some packed lunches and head straight onto the dirt. It’s our biggest day, which will see us ride 200 kilometers off-road through some fantastic and wild remote areas. Expect a long day in the saddle today as we take the day on.

Day 4)  Muang Khua To Nong Khiaw 140 Kilometers 5 hours Riding. Today we have a pretty short day. Mostly off-road through some stunning trails & scenery. High up in the mountains most of the day with some great single track. We will finish the day of riding into Nong Khiaw, a very popular destination in Laos.

Day 5)  Nong Khiaw to Muang Hiam  4-5 Hrs Riding 180 Km. Today we will be mainly on the main roads, or what’s left of them, it won’t disappoint as it winds through the mountains. On arrival, we can take a well-earned dip in the hot springs to ease the aches and pains of the tour. We will overnight in a local guest house.

Day 6)  Muang Hiam to Phonsavan 170 Kilometers 4-5 hours riding. A shorter day today as we head for Phonsavan, Via Lima site 36, Ban Nakhan- which was an old Lima site during the war. There really are some nice trails up here that give way to wide open plains and some big rivers crossings en route to Phonsavan, which is famed for the Plain of Jars, another National Heritage site, we will visit on our way to town.

Day 7) Phonsvan to Long Tieng. Ls20A.  120 Kilometers 4 hrs riding. After yesterday’s big effort, today is a short day to Long Tieng. Would should arrive just after lunch, which will give us the time to have a look around the most secret place on earth. The rest of the day can be spent relaxing and getting some clothes cleaned. 100 Kilometers 4 Hrs riding.

Day 8) Long Tieng to Anuvong (Xaysomboun) 120 Kilometers 4 Hours riding. Another short day today. The trails we ride today are fantastic, once again into the mountains, where we will climb up to some fantastic viewpoints. On arrival at Anuvong, we have a great little resort to stay at in the majestic mountains of Anuvong. 105 Kilometerrs 4hrs riding.

Day 9) Anuvong to Vang Veing 140 Kilometers 4 Hrs riding. No need for an early start today as we will take a 3-hour ferry across the lakes towards Vang Vieng, the party capital of Laos. Tonight we can let our hair down a bit after an easy ride. We have a hotel with a rooftop pool to enjoy a few cold beers. 130 Kilometers 3 hrs riding.

Day 10)  Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang. 200 Kilometers 5 Hours riding. After last night’s fun, we can take the trails north of Phoukoun back to Luang Prabang. The last day won’t disappoint as we make our way back through the mountains to home. On arrival time permitting, we will go to Kwang Si waterfalls for a well-earned swim. 190 Kilometers 6 hrs riding.

 

 Lao Adv Tours: Please be informed, that our tours are all-inclusive. So you can completely focus on your holiday, the adventure, the riding, and  Laos. There are no hidden costs or other surprises – our tour prices are final. Come ride with us – we got you.