CURRENT EXPEDITION · NORTHERN LAOS
10-DAY NORTHERN LAOS ADVENTURE
Nine days on the trail. One final day taken care of. Ride through remote mountain roads, jungle tracks, traditional villages, great rivers and the borderlands of Northern Laos, planned and led by a local Laos-based team.
THE COMPLETE EXPEDITION
NORTHERN LAOS, FROM BORDERLANDS TO THE PLAIN OF JARS.
Ride nine days through remote mountain country, protected forest, traditional villages and the great rivers of Northern Laos.
Dao and the local team confirm the final roads, overnight stops and operating plan for your group before booking.
SUPPORT OPTIONS
RIGHT-SIZED FOR EVERY GROUP.
Support increases with group size so every departure remains practical and properly backed up.
1-4 RIDERS
Core tour package. Add a dedicated 4×4, luggage transport and mechanic for USD 1,900 per group.
5-6 RIDERS
A dedicated 4×4 support vehicle and luggage transport are included.
7-9 RIDERS
A dedicated 4×4, luggage transport and mechanic are included.
The 5-rider and 7-rider thresholds add a new level of support, so the per-rider price can rise slightly before decreasing again as the group grows.
CURRENT GROUP PRICING
YOUR RATE, AT A GLANCE.
Prices are per rider in USD for 10 days / 9 nights: nine field riding days plus the Day 10 airport transfer. Accommodation is based on a single room or single bed.
10-DAY ITINERARY
THE ROUTE, DAY BY DAY.
Open each day to see the planned route. Distances are estimates and may change with weather, road conditions and local access.
DAY 01APPROX. 150 KMLUANG PRABANG → PAKBENG / MUANG HOUN AREA
- Cross the Mekong to begin the expedition
- Ride mountain trails through ethnic villages
- Exact first-night routing confirmed before booking
DAY 02APPROX. 210 KMPAKBENG AREA → HOUYSAI
- Mountain passes and winding northern roads
- Remote trails through the Pha Oudom area
- Reach the Mekong border town of Houysai
DAY 03APPROX. 200 KMHOUYSAI → MUANG LONG
- Ride the Golden Triangle and border region
- Forest tracks and Akha and Lahu villages
- Finish in the quiet northern town of Muang Long
DAY 04APPROX. 110 KMMUANG LONG → LUANG NAMTHA
- Ride through the Nam Ha protected landscape
- Optional dirt detours through bamboo forest
- Evening in Luang Namtha
DAY 05APPROX. 160 KMLUANG NAMTHA → OUDOMXAY
- Mountain riding through the Ban Nalae area
- Local hot springs and waterfall stops where accessible
- Sunset from Oudomxay viewpoint
DAY 06APPROX. 120 KMOUDOMXAY → NONG KHIAW
- Winding mountain roads and optional off-road sections
- Views along the Nam Ou River
- Sunset in Nong Khiaw
DAY 07APPROX. 140 KMNONG KHIAW → MUANG HIEM
- Forest and river-valley riding
- Village and viewpoint stops along the route
- Recover at the natural hot springs in Muang Hiem
DAY 08APPROX. 180 KMMUANG HIEM → PHONSAVANH
- Ride through remote rural landscapes
- Local village and mountain viewpoint stops
- Arrive in Phonsavanh, gateway to the Plain of Jars
DAY 09DISTANCE TO BE CONFIRMEDPHONSAVANH → LUANG PRABANG
- Morning visit to the Plain of Jars
- Scenic return through the highlands and Phou Khoun area
- Arrive in Luang Prabang and close the ride with a farewell dinner
DAY 10HOTEL-AIRPORT TRANSFERLUANG PRABANG HOTEL → AIRPORT
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Pickup scheduled around your confirmed flight time
- Transfer to Luang Prabang International Airport
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
THE NORTH, BEYOND THE ORDINARY.
GOLDEN TRIANGLE
Ride the Golden Triangle and the Laos-Myanmar border region.
NAM HA & VILLAGE TRAILS
Mountain tracks, protected forest and traditional northern communities.
MEKONG, NAM OU & HOT SPRINGS
Follow the great rivers north and recover at Muang Hiem’s natural hot springs.
PLAIN OF JARS
Reach Phonsavan before the final highland ride back to Luang Prabang.
BEYOND THE ROUTE
REAL RIDERS. REAL SUPPORT.
The route creates the adventure. The people, shared meals and practical support are what make ten days on the road feel complete.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
FROM FIRST RIDE TO FINAL TRANSFER.
The core package covers the essentials across 10 days / 9 nights, with the support level matched to your group size.
- Honda CRF 300L motorcycle
- Gasoline for the riding program
- Local adventure guide
- Nine nights’ accommodation
- Hotel, bungalow, guesthouse or resort according to location
- Single room or single bed
- Breakfast daily
- Lunch and dinner during Days 1-9
- Water, coffee and fruit during Days 1-9
- Two beers per rider per day during Days 1-9
- Government tax
- Day 10 hotel-to-airport transfer
CHECK YOUR DATES
READY TO TALK ABOUT THE 10-DAY RIDE?
Share your preferred dates, group size, riding experience and flight details. Dao and the team will confirm the route, motorcycle, support package, availability and final price.
REAL RIDES · REAL MOMENTS
More than the miles.
Explore photographs from past rides: the trails, landscapes, people and moments between riding days.
