Itinerary:

GRAND LAOS MOTORBIKE TOUR TO LOCAL VILLAGES, CAVES VIA LUANG NAMTHA – Itinerary:

DAY 1: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU – BAN NAYANG – BAN PAYONG/NONG KHIAW (D)

Your motorcycle tour begins in Luang Prabang before heading up north toward Nong Khiaw along with some magnificent dirt and asphalt roads. You will cross the Mekong River by ferry and visit the historic Pak Ou caves along the way. Thousands of Buddha sculptures have been added to the Pak Ou caves over the years, making it an important site for Buddhism.

You will then continue your motorcycle ride toward Ban Nayang, where you will observe the continued tradition of silk weaving and silk dying from natural materials. Your night consists of an authentic homestay with a local family in Ban Payong, where you will enjoy freshly cooked Lao food and have a deeper understanding of their unique way of life. If you are not interested in the homestay experience, we will accommodate you in a nearby guesthouse in Nong Khiaw.

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Laos Off-road Motorcycle Adventure Tour

DAY 2: BAN PAYONG/NONG KHIAW-OUDOMXAY – LUANG NAMTHA (B)

The next morning, you will ride out through the breathtaking Lao countryside on tar roads to Oudomxay. This province is known its mountainous roads, providing a scenic adventure in Laos that cannot be beaten. You can stop in any local village in Oudomxay, where you will enjoy a quick bite and meet friendly people willing to share stories with you. Once you arrive in Luang Namtha in the late afternoon, you will be accommodated for the night at a local guesthouse.

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The view from our terrace at the Vongmany guesthouse across the Nam Ou river to the village of Nong Khiaw

DAY 3: LUANG NAMTHA – PAKBENG (B)

The third day of your motorcycle tour begins in Luang Namtha, where you will take your motorcycle off-road toward Pakbeng. This leg of the journey is more challenging, however, it is well worth it because you will be able to access local villages and remote towns that experience very few tourists. You can interact with friendly people who come from various ethnic groups along the way. When you arrive in Pakbeng, you will be accommodated at a comfortable lodge that is within walking distance to the Mekong River.

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Luang Nam Tha – Laos

DAY 4: PAKBENG – HONGSA – LUANG PRABANG (B)

On your final day, you will leave early from Pakbeng and ride out on your motorcycle to Hongsa. Hongsa is a remarkable village that has two bustling markets packed full of freshly prepared Lao food. You will continue through Hongsa andback to Luang Prabang, you will ride out on dusty roads along the Mekong River, with a few river crossings along the way. Your four-day motorcycle ride concludes once you arrive in Luang Prabang in the late afternoon.

 

End of the trip!

 

Inclusions:

Professional English Speaking Guide

Dirt Bike – Honda CRF250

Basic riding gear of helmets, elbow + knee pads & gloves

Accommodation as described in the itinerary

Meal (s) as described in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

Gasoline

Entrance fee as described in the itinerary

Boat trips if any

Bottled water & snacks

Instant Coffee or Soft drinks at stopovers

Government’s taxes

Exclusions:

Personal insurance (this at your own risk)

Coverage for any damages to gear or the motorcycle

Air ticket

Visa fee

Travel insurance of any kind

Tip, drinks, personal expenses and other expenses not described in the itinerary

Single Supplement for Single Occupancy