Hill Tribes & Trails
Touring Information
Northern Laos is well known for its Hill tribes, over 20 different tribes. The further North you go, the changes become more apparent, you can see how people’s dress and the styles of their homes differ. This tour will head into those areas, where we will find some outstanding trails to ride. Remote in places with some challenging terrain, we’ll stay in small towns and villages, eat local food and immerse ourselves in the landscapes and beauty that is Northern Laos. Tour Code LAT005
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION. Luang Prabang/ Luang Prabang Airport/Train Station
DEPARTURE TIME. The tour will start at 8.30 am. Please be informed, that you arrived at least one day before the tour started in Luang Prabang. We recommend two days before the tour starts to acclimate and avoid jet lag.
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.
7 Day Tour
Accommodation for 6 nights, Single Rooms.
Motorcycle Honda CRF300/250L.
English-speaking professional tour Guide/Mechanic for the whole tour.
Breakfast and dinner, lunch in the local restaurants.
Gasoline.
Mechanics with all necessary spare parts.
Drinking water.
Third party Bike insurance.
Travel Permits.
Airport pick-up at Airport or Train Station.
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.
Support Vehicle.
Price. 1725.00 USD Deposit 200.00USD (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.*
Start Point
Luang Prabang
Finish Point
Luang Prabang
Distance
1,300 km
Level
Experienced
Vehicles
Honda CRF 250L
Terrain
80% off road
Day 1) Luang Prabang to Oudomxai. 188 Kilometers 6-7 Hrs Riding. Leaving Luang Prabang, we will proceed along the road to Pak Ou caves. From there we will ride offroad to Oudomxai. The mountain range we will traverse is nothing short of stunning, with lots of nice trails and nothing in the way of traffic to slow us down. The day will end on-road to Oudomxai and to our guest house for the evening.
Day 2) Oudomxai to Bounthai. 180 Kilometers 5-7 Hrs Riding. Today we’re starting with a quick tarmac run and it’s onto the dirt for the rest of the day. Single track, rivers, and plenty of technical riding. It really is stunning trails and scenery. We will take a packed lunch and stop to eat along the way. A very remote area which most people don’t get to see, prepare for an awesome day.
Day 3) Bounthai to Phongsaly. 100 Kilometers 4-5 Hrs riding. We can have a slow start today as we don’t have a great distance to travel. We will take the dirt trails and arrive early in Phongsaly. On arrival, we can take in a few tourist sites and get some rest before the biggest day tomorrow. Phongsaly has some fantastic mountain ranges, which we’ll traverse tomorrow.
Day 4) Phongsaly to Muang Khua 220 Kilometers 7 hrs Riding. After breakfast, we will grab some packed lunches and head straight onto the dirt. It’s our biggest day which will see us ride 200 kilometers off-road through some fantastic and wild remote areas. Expect a long day in the saddle today as we take the day on.
Day 5) Muang Khua to Nong Khiaw 131 Kilometers 5-6 Hrs riding. It’s another long day on remote trails, but our final destination of Nong Khiaw won’t disappoint. The last section is on-road which will take us into Nong Khiaw where a comfortable hotel awaits you for the evening. This small town in the mountains is very popular with travelers. Its views and slow pace make it a great place to relax.
Day 6) Nong Khiaw to Pak Ou 180 Kilometers 5-6 hrs riding. We take the road for about 5 km and then it’s 130 km of some technical riding and single trails through the far-off hills of Northern Laos. We arrive back in Pak Ou where we overnight at the floating hotel. Set near Pak Ou caves, this is a pretty special place to sink a few cold beers.
Day 7) Pak Ou to Luang Prabang. 100 Kilometers 4 Hrs riding. Our final day on the trails together is a short day. From here it’s a quick blast into Luang Prabang where we will pick up some trails before ending up at Khuang Si waterfalls to cool down. An evening meal together brings the tour to a close and makes for a relaxing end to the adventure. 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.
