5 days / 4 nights.
LUANG PRABANG - MUANG NGEUN - ME KONG - HUAY XAI - XIENG KOK - MUANG SING - UDOMXAI - VIENG KHAM - MAM NUEA - PLAIN OF JARS - LUANG PRABANG
LUANG PRABANG - MUANG NGEUN - ME KONG - HUAY XAI - XIENG KOK - MUANG SING - UDOMXAI - VIENG KHAM - MAM NUEA - PLAIN OF JARS - LUANG PRABANG
Discover the infamous Golden Triangle, a remote area covering parts of Shan State in Myanmar and smaller, adjacent areas of Laos and Thailand. This is one of the most exciting rides in Laos. It is a sensational trip requiring a high level of riding skill, a free spirit and a sense of adventure. It is muddy, slippery, rocky and wild and will leave you tired but exhilarated.
The trip takes 5 days, riding over 700 km, through 4 provinces in North-West Laos, following a dirt trail along the Laos border with Thailand, Myanmar and China. We follow the old drug trafficking trails to discover this unique area, which was the centre of opium poppy growing in Indochina.
Discover one of the wildest areas in the world, riding through a beautiful untouched natural environment of dense jungle and native wildlife. Enjoy a relaxing time on the Mekong River and see large area of the border country of Laos, Thailand and Myanmar at the junction of the Mekong and Sop Rivers.
Visit the villages of local hill tribes such as Akha, Lu, Thai Dam, Mien, Yunnases, Lo Lo; meet with them and eat with them to experience and appreciate their different cultures. Options include trekking and riding elephants through the central grasslands of the Golden Triangle.
Day 1: Luang Prabang - Muang Ngeun. ~230 km, ~8 h.
Head west on route No 1A on the muddy and bumpy dirt road then we take a ferry across the Mekong River to Xayabury Province where we will have lunch in the provincial capital. We will then need all our off-road riding skills to explore the Laotian jungle wilderness, along 95 km of some of the most challenging roads in northern Laos.
Highlight: Thrilling riding, cross the Mekong River by ferry.
Day 2: Muang Ngeun - Huay Xai. ~95 km, ~4 h.
Pray to God that it doesn't rain so that we eat dust today instead of mud for the 93 km ride along the Thai border to the Mekong River. There we take a boat and enjoy our trip up to Huay Xai. You may be the only people around and if you are lucky you will meet local Mahmud and see many elephants.
We land in Huay Xai, the beautiful border crossing town located on the Laos side of the Mekong River.
Highlight: Exciting and fun riding, Mekong boat trip.
Day 3: Huay Xai - Xieng Kok - Muong Sing. ~70 km, ~3 h.
Get on board the boat to head up the Mekong to the famous Golden Triangle. This region once grew thousands of acres of opium poppies. See the small and quiet villages of Akha and Yao ethnic minorities. Our boat will pass by Sop Roak - village of the Akha people on the Thai Mekong River bank at the junction of the Roak and Mekong rivers. Our friendly local family will provide a picnic lunch. Continue cruising to Xieng Kok and drive for 70 km on the dirt road to Muong Sing.
Overnight in Muong Sing village
Highlight: Explore the famous Golden Triangle on speed boat and on the bike.
Day 4: Muong Sing - Udomxai. ~175 km, ~5 h.
We will drive through beautiful rain forest to Luang Nam Tha. Along the way we will have a chance to visit local hill-tribe villages of Akha, H'Mong, Tai Dam, Lu people. After lunch we will ride through some of the most beautiful scenery in Laos with winding mountain passes to Udomxai.
Highlight: More local ethnic hill tribes.
Day 5: Udomxai - Luang Prabang. ~190 km, ~5 h.
The last day ends with easy riding on a very good road along the Nam Ou River to Luang Prabang. Before arriving in Luang Prabang we will stop to discover thousands of Buddha images in Tham Ting cave, on the banks of the Tam Kong River, just near the junction of the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers.
Highlight: Beautiful scenery, discover Buddha images in Tham Ting cave, on the Mekong River bank.
COST
Voyage Vietnam organizes only all-inclusive full package tours. The only exception is at the request of the travellers when they want to upgrade their accommodation to something more luxurious.
* Including:
- Motorcycle, all fuel;
- Tour guide / Translator;
- Motorbiking protective pants, jacket, gloves, helmet, rain gear, and other safety equipments;
- Sleeping bags, mosquito nets, sheets, pillows and accommodation;
- Third party motorbike insurance;
- All food;
- All entrance fees, permits, tickets, boat trips, ferries, bamboo rafts, etc...
- Voyage Vietnam assistance throughout your trip;
- We also love to celebrate our guests' birthday... well any excuse for a celebration on the open road.
* Personal expenses (such as souvenirs), personal insurance, drinks, bus or flight tickets, food and accommodation in Vientiane and tips are not included in our fee.
Contact us now to book this tour or to know more details about the going price.
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- Comments about our tours
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The trip takes 5 days, riding over 700 km, through 4 provinces in North-West Laos, following a dirt trail along the Laos border with Thailand, Myanmar and China. We follow the old drug trafficking trails to discover this unique area, which was the centre of opium poppy growing in Indochina.
Discover one of the wildest areas in the world, riding through a beautiful untouched natural environment of dense jungle and native wildlife. Enjoy a relaxing time on the Mekong River and see large area of the border country of Laos, Thailand and Myanmar at the junction of the Mekong and Sop Rivers.
Visit the villages of local hill tribes such as Akha, Lu, Thai Dam, Mien, Yunnases, Lo Lo; meet with them and eat with them to experience and appreciate their different cultures. Options include trekking and riding elephants through the central grasslands of the Golden Triangle.
Day 1: Luang Prabang - Muang Ngeun. ~230 km, ~8 h.
Head west on route No 1A on the muddy and bumpy dirt road then we take a ferry across the Mekong River to Xayabury Province where we will have lunch in the provincial capital. We will then need all our off-road riding skills to explore the Laotian jungle wilderness, along 95 km of some of the most challenging roads in northern Laos.
Highlight: Thrilling riding, cross the Mekong River by ferry.
Day 2: Muang Ngeun - Huay Xai. ~95 km, ~4 h.
Pray to God that it doesn't rain so that we eat dust today instead of mud for the 93 km ride along the Thai border to the Mekong River. There we take a boat and enjoy our trip up to Huay Xai. You may be the only people around and if you are lucky you will meet local Mahmud and see many elephants.
We land in Huay Xai, the beautiful border crossing town located on the Laos side of the Mekong River.
Highlight: Exciting and fun riding, Mekong boat trip.
Day 3: Huay Xai - Xieng Kok - Muong Sing. ~70 km, ~3 h.
Get on board the boat to head up the Mekong to the famous Golden Triangle. This region once grew thousands of acres of opium poppies. See the small and quiet villages of Akha and Yao ethnic minorities. Our boat will pass by Sop Roak - village of the Akha people on the Thai Mekong River bank at the junction of the Roak and Mekong rivers. Our friendly local family will provide a picnic lunch. Continue cruising to Xieng Kok and drive for 70 km on the dirt road to Muong Sing.
Overnight in Muong Sing village
Highlight: Explore the famous Golden Triangle on speed boat and on the bike.
Day 4: Muong Sing - Udomxai. ~175 km, ~5 h.
We will drive through beautiful rain forest to Luang Nam Tha. Along the way we will have a chance to visit local hill-tribe villages of Akha, H'Mong, Tai Dam, Lu people. After lunch we will ride through some of the most beautiful scenery in Laos with winding mountain passes to Udomxai.
Highlight: More local ethnic hill tribes.
Day 5: Udomxai - Luang Prabang. ~190 km, ~5 h.
The last day ends with easy riding on a very good road along the Nam Ou River to Luang Prabang. Before arriving in Luang Prabang we will stop to discover thousands of Buddha images in Tham Ting cave, on the banks of the Tam Kong River, just near the junction of the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers.
Highlight: Beautiful scenery, discover Buddha images in Tham Ting cave, on the Mekong River bank.
COST
Voyage Vietnam organizes only all-inclusive full package tours. The only exception is at the request of the travellers when they want to upgrade their accommodation to something more luxurious.
* Including:
- Motorcycle, all fuel;
- Tour guide / Translator;
- Motorbiking protective pants, jacket, gloves, helmet, rain gear, and other safety equipments;
- Sleeping bags, mosquito nets, sheets, pillows and accommodation;
- Third party motorbike insurance;
- All food;
- All entrance fees, permits, tickets, boat trips, ferries, bamboo rafts, etc...
- Voyage Vietnam assistance throughout your trip;
- We also love to celebrate our guests' birthday... well any excuse for a celebration on the open road.
* Personal expenses (such as souvenirs), personal insurance, drinks, bus or flight tickets, food and accommodation in Vientiane and tips are not included in our fee.
Contact us now to book this tour or to know more details about the going price.
Related links:
- Photo gallery
- Comments about our tours
- Upcoming tours