LUXURY LAOS DIRT BIKE TOUR FROM WEST TO EAST

* Laos Dirt Motorbike Tour – BRIEF ITINERARY:

Day 1: ARRIVAL – VIENTIANE – RELAXATION

Day 2: VIENTIANE MOTORCYCLE TOURS TO VANG VIENG

Day 3: VANG VIENG MOTORCYCLE TOURS TO LUANG PRABANG

Day 4: LUANG PRABANG DISCOVERY TOURS ON MOTORBIKES

Day 5: LUANG PRABANG MOTORBIKE TOURS TO LUANG SAY RESIDENCE – RELAXING DAY

Day 6: LUANG PRABANG OFFROAD MOTORCYCLE TOURS TO MUANG KHUA

Day 7: MUANG KHUA OFFROAD MOTORCYCLE TOURS TO NONG KHIAW

Day 8: RELAXATION AT NONG KHIAW RIVER RESORT

Day 9: NONG KHIAW OFFROAD MOTORCYCLE TOURS TO SAM NEUA VIA PHOU LOEI NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY AREA

Day 10: MOTORBIKING TO DISCOVER PATHET LAO HEAD-QUARTERS AND THE CAVES OF VIENG XAI

Day 11: SAM NEUA OFFROAD MOTORCYCLE TOURS TO PHONSAVANH

Day 12: MOTORBIKING TOURS TO EXPLORE XIENG KHOUANG PROVINCE WITH PLAIN OF JARS

Day 13: PHONSAVANH OFFROAD MOTORCYCLE TOURS TO VANG VIENG

Day 14: VANG VIENG MOTORCYCLE TOURS BACK VIENTIANE

DAY 1: LUXURY LAOS DIRT BIKE TOURS FROM WEST TO EAST: ARRIVAL – VIENTIANE – RELAXATION

On this first day, we will start our Laos Overland Motorbike Tour by mating riders with their bikes and allow them time to familiarize themselves with their equipment and the country.
Accommodation:  5-star Don Chan Palace

DAY 2: LUXURY LAOS DIRT BIKE TOURS FROM WEST TO EAST: VIENTIANE MOTORCYCLE TOURS TO VANG VIENG

Depart VTE for an easy trek to Vang Vieng by our motorbikes, beautiful riverside town, popular for its tubing, kayaking, and other water sports activities. Considered by many to be Laos most aesthetically pleasing location, the scenes and surrounding areas are sure to leave you in awe.
Accommodation : Vansana Vang Vieng resort.

DAY 3: LUXURY LAOS DIRT BIKE TOURS FROM WEST TO EAST: VANG VIENG MOTORCYCLE TOURS TO LUANG PRABANG

Depart Vang Vieng for an incredibly scenic mountain drive to the ancient historic capital city of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO world heritage site. Accommodation will be at the pinnacle of luxury, the Luang Say Residence, world-renowned for its exceptional grounds and setting.

DAY 4: LUXURY LAOS DIRT BIKE TOURS FROM WEST TO EAST: LUANG PRABANG DISCOVERY TOURS ON MOTORBIKES

Luckily, 2 additional days will be spent here in Luang Prabang and the Luang Say as a rest day. During this time, the first rest day to explore, we will visit Pak Ou caves, a site that has to be seen to be believed. The spiritually pious trek here all year long to make offerings of small Buddhas to the spirits who live in these caves. As a result, over 5000 individual Buddha statues dot these caves. Visiting these caves will entail a boat trip up the Mekong with scenery to last a lifetime! After that, time permitting, we will ride our motorcycles to the beautiful Kuang Xi waterfall.

DAY 5: LUXURY LAOS DIRT BIKE TOURS FROM WEST TO EAST: LUANG PRABANG MOTORBIKE TOURS TO LUANG SAY RESIDENCE – RELAXING DAY

Again we will spend the day and night in the luxury of the Luang Say Residence while we spent our final day in Luang Prabang. This day is alloted as a “free day” of individual exploration or you may join the group for an exciting and unique elephant trek or visit the Tad Sae Waterfall.
 

DAY 6: LUXURY LAOS DIRT BIKE TOURS FROM WEST TO EAST: LUANG PRABANG OFFROAD MOTORCYCLE TOURS TO MUANG KHUA

From Luang Prabang, we will make a motorbike trip far north to the town of Muang Khua. Situated on the Nam Ou river,  Muang Khua is a great place to go if you want to step off the road well-traveled, without going to far off the track. The town is rarely visited by foreigners, and the pristine unspoiled views, as well as areas once designated as the Ho Chi Minh trail, are the real gem here.
Accommodation: Sernnali Hotel

DAY 7: LUXURY LAOS DIRT BIKE TOURS FROM WEST TO EAST: MUANG KHUA OFFROAD MOTORCYCLE TOURS TO NONG KHIAW

Get your sea (or river) legs on……because next we will board one of the ever famous Lao longtail boats for an idyllic river cruise to the town of Nong Kiau. The gentle current of the Nam Ou will carry you to your destination in about 4 hours, depending on traffic 😉
Accommodation: Nong Kiau River Resort.

DAY 8: LUXURY LAOS DIRT BIKE TOURS FROM WEST TO EAST: RELAXATION AT NONG KHIAW RIVER RESORT

Today we will recharge our batteries and enjoy a quiet and peace-filled rest day. While you pass away the time, our trained mechanic will make a thorough once over on each machine, making sure all is in order.

DAY 9: LUXURY LAOS DIRT BIKE TOURS FROM WEST TO EAST: NONG KHIAW OFFROAD MOTORCYCLE TOURS TO SAM NEUA VIA PHOU LOEI NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY AREA

Make sure you have plenty of Tiger repellent because today we enter the Land of the Tigers, in the amazing Phou Loei National Bio-Diversity Area, taking rest in the village of Xam Nua. Accommodation will be at the basic, but clean and well appointed Lao Heung Hotel.

DAY 10: LUXURY LAOS DIRT BIKE TOURS FROM WEST TO EAST: MOTORBIKING TO DISCOVER PATHET LAO HEAD-QUARTERS AND THE CAVES OF VIENG XAI

This day we will visit the Pathet Lao headquarters and the caves of Vieng Xai that were fortified during the Indo-Chin Wars, as well occupied during the Viet Nam conflict. Guests will have a chance to visit actual caves used as headquarters and living areas for entire villages affected by these conflicts. The caves were home to fully operating cities, inclusive of hospitals, schools, and even jails.  The Pathet Lao were embroiled in a battle with the allies of the USA during the 60s and 70s and this new nation was formed into what we see today.

DAY 11: LUXURY LAOS DIRT BIKE TOURS FROM WEST TO EAST: SAM NEUA OFFROAD MOTORCYCLE TOURS TO PHONSAVANH

Assuming no tiger fatalities, we will travel from Xam Nua to the town of Phonsavan. It was home to the Royalist Forces, the Hmong Freedom Fighters, and the covert CIA air war. Phonsavan has a lot to offer in terms of its prestige and heritage. UXO (unexploded ordnance) abounds, craters are marked everywhere and 1,000-year old jars dot the landscape on former battle zones.  Accommodation will be at the Auberge du Plain du Jars, beautiful individual European Alpine chalets, each built with its own fireplace for those cold wintery mountain nights.
 

DAY 12: LUXURY LAOS DIRT BIKE TOURS FROM WEST TO EAST: MOTORBIKING TOURS TO EXPLORE XIENG KHOUANG PROVINCE WITH PLAIN OF JARS

With all the history surrounding the Plain of Jars and Xieng Khouang province, we will take another day to visit its most treasured and valued sites. Enjoy another night in the luxurious cozy setting of the Auberge.

DAY 13: LUXURY LAOS DIRT BIKE TOURS FROM WEST TO EAST: PHONSAVANH OFFROAD MOTORCYCLE TOURS TO VANG VIENG

IMHO, quite possibly the best drive in Laos, we will embark on our final legs home, departing Phonsavan for the ever amazing Vang Vieng, with plenty of time to relax and unwind. Enjoy the remainder of the day floating the scenic and charming Nam Song, or spend the day reflecting on all you have seen and done.
Accommodation : Vansana Vang Vieng resort.

DAY 14: LUXURY LAOS DIRT BIKE TOURS FROM WEST TO EAST: VANG VIENG MOTORCYCLE TOURS BACK VIENTIANE

We depart Vang Vieng for the final leg of the journey, our ride home to Vientienne. Enjoy your final night at the grand Don Chan Palace where we will all share a final meal and a final recounting of all that has passed. Exchange emails and promises with new found friends and bask in the glory of having achieved in a lifetime adventure motorcycle experience.

End of the trip

* Tour includes: 

* Professional tour guide with his bike& his gasoline
* Your motorbike: Honda CRF 250 or Honda XR 250 & your gasoline
* Mechanic support during the trip (Applied to group of 6 & upwards)
* Your accommodations in hotel or guest-house during the trip
* River crossing & waterfalls fees
* Your meals as indicated during the trip
* Third person insurance
* All equipments helmet, mask, gloves, boots, and jacket for your safety – NO PANTS just bring a jeans
*  Luggage storage at Luang Prabang
*  Pick up airport go & back

 
* Tour excludes: 
*  Your personal insurance (we highly recommend you to take travel insurance before to start your journey in Asia)
*  Mechanic member of our team with his bike, gasoline, accommodation (add $150/day)
*  Your personal expenses
*  Coverage for any damages to motorcycle (unfortunately there is no insurance in Laos to cover this)
*  Support vehicle for your luggage (we can add on request $150/day)