The trails of Northern Laos

Information About Our Tours

All tours inlcude:

Motorcycles

Guide/ mechanic

Fuel

Meals/ soft drinks

Accommodation

Itinerary & Key Points

80% off road, it’s a trail riding tour, so the focus is riding your motorcycle on as much dirt as we can. Rather than blasting town to town, we can get more trail riding without going as far. You’ll see big cities and small villages as we ride the trails. The jewel is Luang Prabang, with so many great trails combined with a cool city, you’ll immediately feel at home. Tour Code 004.

Start Point

Luang Prabang

Finish Point

Luang Prabang

Distance

1,100 km

Level

Experienced

Vehicles

Honda CRF 250L

Terrain

80% off road

Day 1-: Luang Prabang Loop. 150 Kilometers 5 Hrs riding. Luang Prabang is way too nice to come for a quick visit, we’ll have 2 days here, time for you to look around and enjoy the city. The trails are awesome, a maze of them on our doorstep. You can look forward to an exciting 2 days off road around Luang Prabang, day 1 will end at Kuang Si waterfalls.

Day 2: Luang Prabang Loop2.140 Kilometers 5 Hrs riding. If you enjoyed the 1st day, today is going to be a blast, as we head high into the mountains around Luang Prabang riding the trails, we’ll then return to our hotel before heading for dinner and later viewing the beautiful sunsets on the Mekong.

Day 3: Luang Prabang to Xayabury.160 Kilometers 4-5 Hrs. riding. This tour is all about the trails, so it’s up early and we head off to more great trail riding, crossing the Mekong onto the remote areas of Luang Prabang countryside, different languages used out here, such a diverse place, more great riding. Overnight in a Local guest house.

Day 4: Xayabury to Paklai. 160 Kilometers 6-7 Hrs riding. Today, seeing us go through the protected area of the Nam Phouy National Park with picturesque countryside and remote trails, really is a beautiful ride in this protected area. After a fun day of riding we will finish in Paklai & overnight in a local guest house.

Day 5: Paklai to Muang Fuang. 140Kilometers 5-6 Hrs riding. Another day of off-road trails as we head for the delights of Muang Fuang, which has risen in popularity of late, it’s a stunning area, and the trail to get here won’t disappoint either. we will overnight in a local guest house by the river.

Day 6: Muang Fuang to Vang Vieng. 120 Kilometers 5-6 Hrs riding. Today we’ll take a shorter day although the trail to get here is not an easy one, so we’ll see how the day goes. Hopefully we can arrive in Vang Vieng for the afternoon and enjoy the atmosphere of this buzzing town. The Amsterdam of the east as we call it.

Day 7: Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang. 188 Kilometers 5-7 Hrs. riding. Our last day on the trails together, fully rested after yesterday’s early finish? We have a blazing last day for you, more cool trails taking us back into Luang Prabang, where the tour will end with dinner and drinks.

Tour Dates 2024

Any dates that suit you.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Luang Prabang / International Airport or Train Station

DEPARTURE TIMES

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

RETURN TIMES

The tour will finish at about 4/5 pm back in Luang Prabang, so if you would like to fly back the same day to Vientiane or other destinations, you can catch easily any flight from Luang Prabang after 6 pm.

RIDING GEAR

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

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Guide/ Mechanic (first-aid trained) English Speaking

Bikes: Honda CRF 250L (CRF 300L subject to availability)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner are included. All our stops are in areas where food is available in local cafes and restaurants. There is often a wide choice of national cuisines to choose from.

Drinks: Water is included, alcohol and not included.

Fuel: Fuel for your motorcycle or truck is included for the whole journey.

Accommodation; Rooms are included and based on single room occupancy. Local guest houses & Hotels will be used.

Helmets.

All tolls/bridge/ferry fees.

Entry to sites on tour itineraries.

Support truck and driver (for groups of 3 pax and over).

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

All other riding gear (boot and armour rental available).

Visa: Available on arrival, please check with your embassy for costings.

Flights

Tips and gratuities