Our Laos tour package includes many side activities: a half-day float of the Nam Ou River, an elephant ride, a cave and boat tour from Luang Prabang, an elegant dinner in Luang Prabang at the best restaurant in town, an exclusive tour of the Pathet Lao Caves (on a motorcycle!!), and a tour of the mysterious archaeological Plain of Jars.
MotoQuest Tours will also donate $100 to MAG (Mines Advisory Group) in the name of each participant. Not only see a country, but contribute to its progress!
Highlights for this motorcycle tour
- Laos
- Luang Prabang
- Luang Prabang Night Market
- Buddism
- Mekong River
- Vientiane
- Pathet Lao Cave Tour
- Elephant Ride
- Half day boat ride on spectacular Nam Ou River
- Lao Cuisine
- Plain of Jars
- Air America History
Laos Golden Triangle Motorcycle Adventure Tour Itinerary
*Meals Included in package: (D) = Dinner (B) = Breakfast
Wednesday, January 19th:
Arrive in Vientiane, Laos; airport shuttle to hotel, orientation dinner. Stay in Ventianne. (D)
Thursday, January 20th:
Ventianne to Vang Vieng - 96 miles
Motorcycles delivered to hotel, bike orientation, pack bags & ride to Vang Vieng. Enjoy exotic scenery: water buffuloes, rice paddies, and children waving - get used to that! Stay in Vang Vieng. (B)
Friday, January 21st:
Vang Vieng to Phonsavan - 134 miles
Ride past limestone karsts and over a rugged mountain range. Enjoy twisties all day long. Arrive in Phonsavan, home of the Plain of Jars. Stay in Phonsavan.(B)
Saturday, January 22nd:
Free day in Phonsavan - up to 100 miles
Visit the mysterious Plain of Jars. Explore around the surrounding town. Stay in Phonsavan. (B)
Sunday, January 23rd:
Phonsavan to Xam Nua - 152 miles
Ride through Pine Forests over 5,000 feet! See weaver work their magic in small villages. Stay in Xam Nua. (B)
Monday, January 24th:
Free day in Xam Nua - 70 miles
Visit Pathet Lao Headquarters & Caves. Follow a guide on your motorcycle as he explains the network of tunnels and the history of the Pathet Lao Movement. A functioning city under stone. Stay in Xam Nua. (B)
Tuesday, January 25th:
Xam Nua to Nong Khiaw - 195 miles
Ride through Tiger country in Phou Loei National Bio-Diversity Area. Winding road, modest villages and lush forests! Stay in Nong Khiaw. (B)
Wednesday, January 26th:
Rest day in Nong Khiaw, enjoy a kick-back day at this quaint river village. Rent a bicycle and ride out to some historic Pathet Lao caves. Shop in the local town. Sit on your porch bungalo, and watch the river go by. Stay in Nong Khiaw. (B)
Thursday, January 27th:
Nong Khiaw to Muang Khua
Enjoy a 4-hour boat ride on spectacular Nam Ou River. Marvel at the river life of this country and the Nam Ou River Gorge. Stay in Muang Khua (B)
Friday, January 28th:
Muang Khua to Luang Prabang - (182 miles)
Ride through more stunning country as you wind your way south to Luang Prabang. Arrive in Luang Prabang, a city suspended in time featuring dozens of temples. Stay in Luang Prabang. (B)
Saturday, January 29th:
1st Free day in Luang Prabang
Mekong River trip, Pak Ou caves, ride to Kuang Xi waterfalls,
French dinner & night market. (B/D)
Sunday, January 30th:
2nd free day in Luang Prabang
Relax and/or elephant ride & Tad Sae waterfalls. (B)
Monday, January 31st:
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng - 140 miles
Ride past gorgeous limestone pillars, cross picturesque rivers and have lunch overlooking a the lush valley below. Stay in Vang Vieng. (B)
Tuesday, February 1st:
Vang Vieng to Vientiane - 96 miles
Return motorcycles. Enjoy a relaxing massage at
White Lotus, included in tour package. Farewell dinner party. (B, D)
Wednesday, February 2nd:
Depart Vientiane; Laos, morning coffee at Scandinavian Bakery, good-byes to new found friends & hotel shuttle to airport. (B)
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To Book This Tour:
To secure a spot for our Laos Golden Triangle Tour please register and send in $1,000 deposit.
Visa:
You will need a VISA.
Visa upon arrival is available at the airport as well as many land borders.
The fee (US) is $30 at the moment and you need to provide one passport photo
with your application. Thai Baht is also accepted but the exchange rate is
poor. Visa fees may rise this year again but this is the current
information. Upon arrival, you are issued a 30 day tourist visa for your
stay in Laos. A visa before arrival is good, saves time waiting at the
airport or bridge.
*Bring at least 2 passport photos with you!
Click on info links: http://www.traveldocs.com/la/vr.htm http://www.laoembassy.com/news/visa.htm
Travel:
Get to Vientiane, the Capital City of Laos. There are flights through Bankok. You may need to spend the night there. Recommended Hotels:
“There is a Novotel hotel right by the airport in Bangkokcalled the Novotel Suvarnabhum and it starts at about $136/night which is not cheap by Thai standards but it is a beautiful hotel and they do the airport transfers. If they end up in downtown Bangkok, the Sheraton
Royal Orchid is really nice, reasonable and on the river.” Sally Huntley, our travel agent.
You may reach Sally at: Sally@alaskatravelsource.com, or (907) 562- 2213
Just tell her you are part of MotoQuest Laos group!
*Send us your Travel Information so we know when and where to meet you!!
Reading:
Lonely Planet Laos
Money:
- Bring Credit Card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express.
- Bring Debit Cards or Check Cards that work at ATMs for Withdrawing Cash. This is the most efficient way of getting local CASH. Visa and PLUS System seem to be the most recognized. A MASTERCARD ATM card is also valuable.
- Always bring at least $500 AMERICAN CASH in clean bills
Optional Kitty:
$300 Non-Drinker
$500 Drinkers
Riders will be asked to put money into a kitty before and during the tour, to be used by the group as a whole for gas and other group-oriented activites not indicated as included in the tour package such as lunches, dinners, park entry fees, toll road fees, tips, water stops, etc. Guides and other staff also contribute to this kitty. This kitty account will be administered by the lead guide. During the tour, should the kitty "run dry" there will be another kitty collection. If there is a surplus in the kitty at the end of the tour, the kitty will be redestributed back to the tour participants. You may pay the kitty by Visa, Mastercard, Cash or Personal Check. The lead guide will collect this prior to your tour start date. We have found this system to facilitate group riding during our tours.
Things to Bring:
A MUST! - Medjet Assist
Riding Gear:
Plan to ride in 40f to 95f degree weather.
Plan for rain (it is statistically the dry season)
Riding in Laos:
- No headlights during the day unless foggy. (against the law)
- Keep to your side of the road on Corners
- Bring something to put over seat of the Honda. For your comfort!
- WATCH OUT: pigs, chickens, turkeys, cows, children, tractors, water buffaloes, on roadway!!!
Arrival day:
Send us your travel information so we know when and where to meet you. Please be prepared to show your current motorcycle drivers license.
Gear:
Bring riding gear that is warm and waterproof (a riding suit with pads is best). We recommend Scorpion XDR Commander riding gear. Also bring: Stout water-proof boots, rain gear, a warm hat, rain-proof gloves (2 pair), hiking shoes, lots of underwear, fleece layers, full-faced helmet, swim suit, and a good camera.
The tour I took with MotoQuest to Laos was a world-class experience. Aside from providing a great tour package with bikes, roads and accommodations, the tour was full of great side activities like elephant riding, boat trips and a tour of the Pathet Lao Caves. Having experienced Vietnam years ago, coming to Laos was truly moving. The staff on the tour taught us about the culture and the history as we rode past amazing scenery. I not only rode a motorcycle in Laos, but also learned so much more about a very special country and culture. I have taken several tours with MotoQuest, and I always come away with profound experience. I plan to see the world with MotoQuest!
Bill Weil, USA”
