Northern And Southern Laos Road Tour
Touring Information
This road tour will take us up and around the Northern part of Laos, visiting Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng & the capital Vientiane, just to name a few places. On route we will visit some of the best attractions in Laos, such as The World Heritage listed sites of Luang Prabang and The Plain of Jars. Expect some great riding as we traverse the roads of Laos on this adventure through the mountains and valleys of the north to the flatter lands of southern Laos. Tour Code LAT09
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION. Luang Prabang/ Luang Prabang Air Port/Train Station
DEPARTURE TIME. 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.
RETURN TIME. The tour will finish at about 4/5 pm.
GEAR. We recommend bringing your gear to be the most comfortable. But we also offer some gear rental, helmets, jackets, boots, gloves, and knee guards. Please be informed, that we do not offer trousers due to hygienic reasons.
INCLUDED.
12 Day Tour.
Accommodation for 11 nights, Single Rooms & Upgraded.
Motorcycle Honda CRF300/250L.
English-speaking professional tour Guide/Mechanic for the whole tour.
Breakfast and dinner, lunch in the local restaurants.
Gasoline.
Drinking water.
Third party Bike insurance.
Travel Permits.
Airport pick-up at Airport or Train Station.
Support Vehicle 2 Pax +
NOT INCLUDED.
Flight Fare/Train Fares.
Travel Insurance.
Personal expenses.
Tips for Tour and non-tour staff such as guides, mechanics, drivers, waiters, porters, shoe shiners, etc.
Telephone bills.
Visas.
Alcoholic Beverages.
Any damage to the motorcycle must be covered by the rider in full.
Price. 3400.00 USD PER Person/ Deposit 200.00 USD ( booking deposit / *refundable security deposit*) 200.00 USD WILL SECURE YOUR BOOKING-ON ARRIVAL THE BALANCE WILL BE PAID BEFORE TOUR STARTS, THEN THE BOOKING DEPOSIT WILL BECOME YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT.
* Security Deposits- in the case of bike damage, the security deposit will be used to repair the bike. If there is no damage the funds will be returned with 24hours.*
Tour Dates 2024
| 04. November | 18. November | 02. December | 16. December.
Tour Dates 2025
03. January | 15. January | 26. January | 09. February | 23. February | 09. March | 23. March | 02. April | 20. April | 27. April | 11. May | 25. May | 08. June | 22. June | 06. July | 20. July | 03. August | 17. August | 31. August | 14. September | 05. October | 19. October | 02. November | 16. November | 30. November | 14. December |
Start Point
Luang Prabang
Finish Point
Luang Prabang
Distance
2300 km
Level
Experienced
Vehicles
Honda CRF 300/250L
Terrain
Road Tour
Day 1) Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw. 160 Kilometers 5 hrs Riding. First day on the road together, after a briefing and breakfast, we will get on the road and get the tour underway. First stop will be Pak Ou caves, which is a popular tourist spot on the banks of the Nam Ou River. These caves were used for shelter during the war and are home to hundreds of Buddha sculptures. After a short tour of the caves, we will head north on Route 13 towards Nong Khiaw where we will stay overnight on the Banks of The Nam Ou River.
Day 2) Nong Khiaw to Muang Hiam. 170 Kilometers 5 Hrs Riding. A great day’s riding ahead of us today as we head east along Route 1C. The road is a roller coaster with a thousand bends with views to die for as we pass through this area once famed for its Tigers. On arrival at Muang Hiam, we will take the opportunity to take a soak in the hot springs, a great way to ease the aches and pains of a good day’s riding. We will stay overnight in a local guest house.
Day 3) Muang Hiam to Phonsavan. 220 Kilometers 5 Hrs Riding. A full day’s riding today as we rejoin the 1C and make our way south towards Phonsavan. Phonsavan is a world Heritage site, famous for the Plain of Jars, of which there are many sites. The most famous is Site 1 which we will visit on our rest day.
Day 4) Phonsavan Rest day & Sight Seeing. 50 Kilometers 2 Hrs Riding. We can take a late start to our day today and enjoy the sites around Phonsavan. The Plain of Jars Site 1 will be our first stop after breakfast. Spread over many acres, the Jars are still an unknown. Burial urns or rice wine vats? Nobody is really sure. The rest of the afternoon can be spent relaxing.
Day 5) Phonsavan to Ban Nahin. 250 Kilometers 5 Hrs Riding. After a hearty breakfast, we will head south on Route 1D, one of our best roads in Laos, smooth and twisty as we make our way into the karst Mountain areas of Khammoaune province. We will head for Ban Nahin and the Sanamhai resort, nestled on the banks on the Namhi river, a wonderful location in rural Laos.
Day 6) Ban Nahin to Konglor Cave. 80 Kilometers 3 Hrs riding. A shorter day today and a chance to relax a little. We will take the bikes down to Konglor cave. Upon arrival, we will take a boat ride through the cave which is nothing short of spectacular. We will have lunch on the other side before heading back through the cave and returning to Sainmhai Resort. This family run resort is a peaceful place with great hospitality.
Day 7) Ban Nahin to Nakia. 190 Kilometers. 4 Hrs riding. We will keep heading south today and you will see how the countryside changes, more karst mountains and huge valleys. A new road that won’t disappoint takes us through a reservoir. On arrival at Nakhai, we will stay overnight on the lake. It’s a perfect place for a few cold beers surrounded by nature.
Day 8) Rest Day. The Phosy Thalang Nakai Resort is located in a national park. If you just want to hang out and enjoy the scenery you can do so by the shores of the lake. You can go boating or maybe take a short walk through the national park. The aim of the day is for you to rest and recuperate in this beautiful area. Beer and sunbathing are also encouraged.
Day 9) Nakahi to The Rock View Point. 155 Kilometers 4 Hrs Riding. We say goodbye to the Nakai Plateau and head along Route 13 through the mountain ranges en route to The Rock view point, another great ride ahead. The Rock is a brand-new facility located in a limestone forest. There is a great viewing area to sit and enjoy the surroundings, or you can take a zip line trip around the facility. This really is a spectacular place. The accommodation in the pods built on the mountain is something to behold.
Day 10) The Rock Viewpoint to Vientiane. 260 Kilometers 6 Hrs Riding. An early start today as we have a fair distance to travel through the Laotian countryside en route to the capital city of Vientiane. On arrival, we’ll check out a few places for some photos before heading to our hotel for the evening. Expect a great evening of entertainment in this bustling city
Day 11) Vientiane to Vang Vieng .140 Kilometers 4 Hrs Riding. Leaving the capital, we will go north to Vang Vieng on Route 13 before heading off to Thalat. Here we will stop at Nam Ngum lake for lunch. Once finished, we can press onto Vang Vieng and our hotel for the evening. Vang Vieng is a fun place so hopefully we can arrive early to enjoy it.
Day 12) Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang. 180 Kilometers 5 Hrs Riding. Our final day on the road together. We will take Route 4 over the Kasi Pass, some 2000 meters of elevation with fantastic views as well as great roads. On arrival in Luang Prabang, we will take you to Kwang Si waterfall to cool down before heading to your hotel. Tour $ Services Ends.
Lao Adv Tours: Please be informed, that our tours are all-inclusive. So you can completely focus on your holiday, the adventure, the riding, and Laos. There are no hidden costs or other surprises – our tour prices are final. Come ride with us – we got you.
