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/ Luang Prabang Air Port/Train Station
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.
Airport pick-up at Airport or Train Station.
NOT INCLUDED.
Flight Fare/Train Fare
Travel Insurance
Personal expenses
Tips for Tour and non-tour staff such as guides, mechanics, Drivers, waiters, porters, shoe shiners, etc.
Telephone bills
Visas
Beverages
Any damage to the motorcycle must be covered by the rider in full.
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 250L/300L
Terrain
70% off road
Day 1) Luang Prabang to Oudomxai. 188 Kilometers 6-7 Hrs Riding. Leaving Luang Prabang, we will proceed along the road to Pak Ou caves. From there we will ride offroad to Oudomxai. The mountain range we will traverse is nothing short of stunning, with lots of nice trails and nothing in the way of traffic to slow us down. The day will end on-road to Oudomxai and to our guest house for the evening.
Day 2) Oudomxai to Bounthai. 180 Kilometers 5-7 Hrs 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) Bounthai to Phongsaly. 100 Kilometers 4-5 Hrs riding. We can have a slow start today as we don’t have a great distance to travel. We will take the dirt trails and arrive early in Phongsaly. On arrival, we can take in a few tourist sites and get some rest before the biggest day tomorrow. Phongsaly has some fantastic mountain ranges, which we’ll traverse tomorrow.
Day 4) Phongsaly to Muang Khua 220 Kilometers 7 hrs 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 5) Muang Khau to Hiam. 4-5 Hrs Riding 170 Km. Today we have some tarmac section to cover, the road wont disappoint as it wind it’s way through the mountains of Northern Laos. 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) Hiam to Phonsavan. 130 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 is some nice trails up here, that give way to wide open planes and some big rivers crossings en route to Phonsavan, which is famed for the plane of jars, another National heritage site, we will visit on our way to town.
Day 7) Phonsavan to Vang Vieng. 210 Kilometers 6-7 Hrs riding. We can take an early start today as we head for Vang Vieng, the fun capital of Laos, Amsterdam of the east. Its long trail through and around Nam Ngum lakes, which can be quiet challenging in places, it will be a long day. On arrival we will have a comfortable hotel and a great night out in Vang Veing.
Day 8) Vang Vieng to Mueng Fueng. 140 Kilometers 4-5 Hrs riding. This is a beautiful area to ride in, mainly rice fields and mountains. Not much in the way of traffic today as we wind our way around the trails. There is a chance to explore around this area, with so many small trails to choose. Muang Fuang has recently got everybody’s attention, its beauty is remarkable, we’ll enjoy our night on the river.
Day 9) Fueng to Xayabury. 160 Kilometers 6-7 Hrs Riding. Another day in this great area as we head north through Nam Poui National Park on our way to Xayabury. Really is a beautiful area for riding, nothing much around apart from the odd village, lots nice trails and beautiful views, with a few interesting river crossings.
Day 10) Xayabury to Luang Prabang. 160 Kilometers 6-7 Hrs riding. Our last day as we head back to Luang Prabang, via some great trails that see us cross the Mekong, ending our day at the legendary Kuang Si water falls for swim, after we will take you to you hotel. Tour & Services Ends.
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.
