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Enchanting Laos Northern Offroad Motorbike Tour from Luang Prabang to Phonsavanh
Destinations: Luang Prabang - Oudomxay - Boun Tai - Muang Khua - Vieng Thong - Sam Neua - Vieng Xay - Sam Neua - Phonsavanh - Luang Prabang
Price: Contact Duration: 7 Days
Highlights:
This Enchanting Laos Northern Offroad Motorbike Tour from Luang Prabang to Phonsavanh has all of the elements to make a great trip on the bike — thrilling twists around rivers. We’ll ride through so many beautiful jungles, high mountains, rivers, waterfalls, remote villages & meet lots of friendly people
Itinerary:
DAY 01: LUANG PRABANG – OUDOMXAY (L)
DAY 02: OUDOMXAI – BOUN TAI (B, L)
DAY 03: BOUN TAI – MUANG KHUA (B, L)
DAY 04: MUANG KHUA – VIENG THONG (B, L)
DAY 05: VIENG THONG – SAM NEUA – VIENGXAY (B, L)
DAY 06: VIENGXAY – SAM NEUA – PHONSAVANH (B)
DAY 07: PHONSAVANH – LUANG PRABANG (B)
DAY 01: LUANG PRABANG MOTORBIKE TOUR TO OUDOMXAY (L)
We’ll depart from Luang Prabang in the morning, taking a short blast up Route 13 northbound. We’ll soon turn on to dirt roads, following a winding valley through the mountains. This route has all of the elements to make a great first day on the bike — thrilling twists around rivers and quick turns through small villages.
Overnight in Oudomxay.
DAY 02: OUDOMXAI MOTORBIKE TOUR TO BOUN TAI (B, L)
Today makes for a stunning ride through the mountainous area of Boun Tai, a quiet town just 100km. away from Phongsaly, the northernmost province of Laos. The route passes many diverse ethnic groups that live up in these highland areas. We will pass lush rice fields on winding roads towards Boun Tai.
Overnight in Boun Tai.
DAY 03: BOUN TAI MOTORBIKE TOUR TO MUANG KHUA (B, L)
Today’s ride will feature hair-raising single trail sections that are hardly used, and rickety bridges crossing a few rivers on our way to Muang Khua, Phongsaly. There’s a second route option that we may take depending on how intense you wish to make the ride this day.
Overnight in Muang Khua
DAY 04: MUANG KHUA MOTORBIKE TOUR TO VIENG THONG (B, L)
After breakfast, we will head out in the morning for 80km, ride off-road before switching back onto tarmac roads. This paved route has enough twists and turns with extended views of the mountains around to make for an amazing ride. Take a dip in the local hot springs to relax those aching muscles upon arrival in Vieng Thong.
Overnight in Vieng Thong.
DAY 05: VIENG THONG MOTORBIKE TOUR VIA SAM NEUA TO VIENGXAY (B, L)
Today will be almost entirely off-road as we ride out to the most secret mountain in all of Laos: Lima Site 85. This area was used by the Hmong ‘secret army’, the CIA, and the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Riding a motorbike through this area is inspiring as it features some of the best trails through picturesque valleys and mountain ranges.
Overnight in Viengxay.
DAY 06: VIENGXAY MOTORBIKE TOUR VIA SAM NEUA TO PHONSAVANH (B)
Today will be another big day as we ride along small trails that cut through the mountainside, providing some of the best views in Laos that will leave you amazed. We will cross some rivers along the way as we pass through remote sections before arriving in Phonsavanh.
Overnight in Phonsavanh
DAY 07: PHONSAVANH MOTORBIKE TOUR BACK TO LUANG PRABANG (B)
While this is the final day of the tour, it will not be disappointing. We begin in the morning hitting the trail back to Luang Prabang, featuring stunning paths that take us through the plains of jars in Phonsavanh. We will ride through mountainous areas as we head back to Luang Prabang for a well-deserved beer.
End of Trip.
* INCLUDED SERVICES:
Professional English Speaking Guide
Dirt Bike – Honda CRF250
Third person insurance
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
Goverment’s taxes, service charge and permits
* NOT INCLUDED SERVICES
Riding Long Pants (we recommend a pair of jeans)
Personal insurance (this at your own risk)
Coverage for any damages to gear or the motorcycle
Air ticket
Visa fee (approximately US$30/person, depending on nationality)
Travel insurance of any kind
Tip, drinks, personal expense and other expenses not described in the itinerary
The best time to visit Vietnam is spring (February to April) and autumn (August to October). The temperatures are more moderate and rainfall is lighter. In spring, March and April have the lowest rainfall across all destinations and temperatures are pleasant, though still cool in the far north.
You must have a valid Vietnamese driver’s license to drive in Vietnam . including for motorcycle 50cc or more . International Driver’s Permits issued in Australia are not recognized in Vietnam.
Long term UK residents of Vietnam can qualify for a Vietnamese driving licence when they are in possession of a diplomatic ID, temporary residence card or residence card validity for 3 months or more and also a valid UK driving licence or UK issued International Driver's Permit
It is strongly recommended that Canadians consider carefully whether they should drive motor vehicles or motorcycles in Vietnam as unfamiliarity with local driving conditions may result in serious injury, or a heavy compensation payment(s) or imprisonment as a result of any accident
it’s always dangerous if you ignore our advices but quite safe if you respect to our local rules. Actually there simply are no rules. Stick to the basics… ride on the right side of the road, keep your eyes on the road and be alert. People often say “when you’re in ROME, just do like Romans do”. Riding a motorbike in Vietnam is different from driving in Europe or North America, so even if you stick to the rules, 99% chance the locals next to you won't. So be alert and stay safe! Wear a helmet. ... Honk at least 1000 times a minute, you cannot go riding around Vietnam without honking
You can just obtain our Vietnamese driving license once you’re long-term officials working & living in Vietnam under the business visa within 6 months or more. But if you are just regular travelers having short-term tourist visa, this seems to be impossible.
We’re not used to renting out bikes only but organizing private guided tours, however, in some typical circumstances, we can rent out manual dirt bikes at the cost of US$ 18/bike/day, US$ 28/bike/day and US$ 50/bike/day for the bikes of 125cc, 150cc & 250cc respectively.
Of course, you can do this but must show up your appropriate legal documents (Vietnamese driving licenses or IDP, validated Visa in Vietnam & copy of your passport).
Yes, you can totally buy & possess a motorbike legally as many other Vietnamese people as long as you act in the laws correctly. Foreigners living in Vietnam can have their national driving license translated to Vietnamese and will be granted a Vietnamese license without passing any exam. ... The cost to obtain the A1 license should not be more than USD 50 with an agent. In case you want to ride a “real” bike, a genuine A2 is required..