Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Hanoi Motorcycle Tour to Mai Chau (Hoa Binh)
Overnight in a house-on-stilts of the Thai people.
Summary:
Distance: 160 km
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home-stay
Day 2: Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Mai Chau Motorcycle Tour to Pu Luong Nature Reserve (Thanh Hoa)
We have lunch in Pu Luong then keep heading to Na Meo border gate to stay overnight.
Summary:
Distance: 100 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay
Day 3: Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Pu Luong Nature Reserve Motorcycle Tour via Na Meo to Viengsay in Laos
The rest of time, we’ll be riding around Viengsay to discover peaceful charms of this small mountainous town of Laos.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight at local guesthouse in Viengsay.
Day 4: Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Viengsay Motorbike Tour via Sanneu – Tam Piu cave – Hot spring to MuangKham 218km Paved road (B/L/D)
Then, climb the upper staircase, which passes a golden Buddha, grave markers, and bomb craters, until your reach Tham Piu, a sad hillside hole with the rubble floor. Inside, locals light incense to play tribute to the dead. Back outside and visit a Hot spring before back to Muang Kham town to check in a local guesthouse. (simple comfort)
Day 5: Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Muangkham Motorbike Tour to Phonesavanh – UXO office – plains of Jars site 1-2-3 Muangkhun – Phonesavanh 171km paved road (B/L/D)
Arrival in Phonsavanh, the capital of Xieng khouang province, visit UXO office before continue to Plains of Jars.
The Plain of Jars is a huge archaeological complex littered with mysterious 2000 years old stone jars sized from 70cm up to 3 or 4 meters. Their true origin remains a mystery. It seems that they were carved into boulders. Several researches lead by the French archaeologist Madeleine Colani in the 30’s suggested that they could be old graves, but to this day they remain an enigma. Your trip will enable you to visit the 3 sites and also discover some local villages where you can observe local village life.
Site 1, close to the town is settled at Thong Hai Hin and is the biggest site.
Site 2 is at Hai Hin on Phou Salator, “Phou” in Lao means “Mountain”.
End your tour at site 3 in Hai Hin Lat Khai. Site 3 is the most impressive with over 150 jars. Close to this site, you will visit Ban Xiengdi where there is a small monastery with Buddha images. On the way back, you will pass areas that were important battlefields during the American secret war. You can still see bomb craters from that time today.
In the afternoon, enjoy a half day trip to Muang Khoun. Muang Khoun one place in the old provincial capital that was not been destroyed by the American bombings during the secret war. Muang Khoun is home to unique sitting giant Buddha as well of some old pagodas that lies in ruins.
Then return to Xieng Khouang and check into your hotel. Vansana Hotel – STD room
Day 6 : Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Phonesavanh Motorbike Tour via Phoukhun to Luang Prabang 265km Paved road (B/L/D)
Day 7 : Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Luang Prabang – free riding around – recommend by local guide (B/-/-)
Meals on your own. Overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang Villa Chitdara – STD room
Day 8 : Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Luang Prabang Motorbike Tour to Vang Vieng 200km Paved road (B/L/D)
Arrival and check into your hotel. Elephant Crossing hotel – DLX room
Day 9 : Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Vang Vieng free in the morning – Vientiane 200km paved road (B/L/D)
In the afternoon, we will depart to Vientiane. Stop on the way to visit Nam Ngum Lake.
Arrival in Vientiane and visit Wat Sisaket with its thousands of miniature Buddha statues.
Then, Wat Simuang and Wat Prakeo, which was the original home of the famous Emerald Buddha, which today lives in Bangkok. There are many excellent restaurants in Vientiane, and you will easily find something to suit your taste.
The huge golden That Luang monument, where all Lao citizen respect as holy pagoda.
Vientiane’s own Victory Monument, which looks like the Arc de Triumph. This was built at the end of the Indochina wars with money rumored to be American, and earmarked for the airport’s new runway. This is the departing Americans dubbed this monument the vertical runway! Have a look at the lovely arches inside the monument.
Then check into your hotel – Beau Rivage Mekong – STD room
Day 10 : Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Vientiane Motorbike Tour to Konglo – Ban kong lo homestay 231km (B/L/D)
Arrival at Ban Konglo village where you will overnight in a local residence.
Note: Simple comfort with toilet outside the house. Hot water is not available.
Day 11 : Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Kong cave visit – Motorbike Tour via Laksao border to Vinh City 250km(B/L)
You will be provided with lifejackets and headlamps before a short walk around the main entrance of the cave.
Once inside, you will board a long boat that will sail you along this spectacular cave on an underground part of the HinBoun River – a 7.5km journey before you see the daylight again! The river is active throughout the year and reveals a large formation of stalactites and stalagmites which you can explore partly on foot inside the cave. The place of the cave extends almost 90m and reaches a height of 100m.
After this sightseeing, driving to Laksao Border. You finish all visa formalities and cross the border to Vietnam. Our tour guide with bikes will be waiting for you right after you immigrate into Vietnam again then we’ll keep riding straight to Vinh city for an overnight.
Overnight at hotel in Vinh City
Day 12 : Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Vinh City Motorcycle Tour To Huong Khe (Ha Tinh)
Summary
Distance: 160 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Huong Khe Town
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 : Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Huong Khe motorbike tour to Phong Nha (Quang Binh)
The karst formation of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has evolved since the Paleozoic (some 400 million years ago) and so is the oldest major karst area in Asia. Subject to massive tectonic changes, the park’s karst landscape is extremely complex with many geographic features of considerable significance. The vast area, extending to the border of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, contains spectacular formations including 65 km of caves and underground rivers.
Summary
Distance: 280 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Phong Nha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 : Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Phong Nha motorbike tour to Khe Sanh in Quang Tri (Roughly 250 Km – 7 hours of riding)
Then after having lunch, we will keep riding on Ho Chi Minh Trail and have short stop at Truong Son cemetary to pay respects to the soldiers who fought and died on the trail during the American War.
Approx 5pm we arrive in Khe Sanh which was established as a forward base by General Westmoreland near Laos to secure highway 9.
Check in to hotel, free time at night
Summary
Distance: 250 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Khe Sanh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 : Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Quang Tri Motorcycle Tour to DMZ & Vinh Moc Tunnels – Motorbike Tour to Hue (200 Km – 6 hours of riding)
Next we visit the Vinh Moc tunnels and explore the Demilitarised Zone, stopping for lunch at the Doc Mieu Firebase. And then wee will keep on riding on Ho Chi Minh Trail via Dong Ha town, where we will stop by to take a look at Dong Ha market known as one of the most hassle and bustle markets in Central. Later on, we will ride directly to Hue and en route, our guide will stop by to show you more war relics before reaching Hue. Upon arrival in Hue, if time permits, we will take a ride to visit Imperial Citadel and one of Royal Tombs then enjoy sunset on the bank of Perfume River. Check in to hotel, free time at night.
Summary
Distance: 200 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16 : Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Hue Motorcycle Tour for Sightseeing
In the afternoon, you’ll be free on your own to relax or go shopping. Overnight at hotel in Hue
Summary
Distance: 100 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 17 : Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Hue Motorbike Tours via Da Nang to Hoi An (150 Km – 5 hours of riding)
Upon arrival in Da Nang, you will park your bikes somewhere nearby the Railway Station then our guide will take a taxi to get you to the hotel in Hoi An for a check-in. Free time on your own. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
Summary
Distance: 150 km
Accommodation: hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 18 : Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Hoi An – Free & Easy
Day 19 : Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Viengxai, Phonesavanh till Hoi An: Hoi An – Departure
* Inclusions:
+ Motorbike(s) (Honda or Yamaha)
+ Helmet(s)
+ Driving gears
+ Gasoline on tour
+ English speaking guides
+ Mechanic (only for group from 6 passengers)
+ Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary (based on Twin or Double room)
+ Homestay permission
+ Meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees
+ One-way airticket from Da Nang to Hanoi for our tour guides & mechanic
+ Train carriage for bikes from Da Nang to Hanoi.
+ Coffee or bottled water or 1 soft drink for every stopover en route.