Laos New Year BigBike Tour 11 days

We will pick you up from the airport and return you to the hotel. At night, we will have a welcome dinner together. Then, your team will meet the team that will accompany you on the trip.

On the first day from Hanoi, the delegation will move to Pu Luong and rest there before departing early for the border gate. Pu Luong Nature Reserve is a microcosm of Northern Vietnam with soaring limestone peaks and deep green terraces dotted with ethnic Thai minority villages, whose native tongue has some overlap with the Thai language of Thailand.

Exit Pu Luong Nature Reserve and head to the Lao border gate of Na Meo on the road QL217. This is one of the best rides in Vietnam: Quiet roads meander through steep valleys hidden in bamboo woods while mountain passes curve skyward to remote Lao border crossings. After arriving at the Lao border gate of Na Meo, we will complete immigration procedures. Our tour guides will assist you, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free transition. We will then continue to move to Xam Neua. We will check into our hotel room in Xam Neua and spend the night here.

After breakfast, we will leave for Phonsavan. Roughly situated in the northern mountainous parts of Laos, Phonsavan is home to a series of mysterious stone-like Plains of Jars. Experts have proposed many theories about their creators, purpose, and even the materials used. The most common assumption is that the jars served as a 'burial ground.' After a day clouded with history, return to the hotel for dinner and rest.

Early in the morning, we head for Luang Prabang, the former capital of Laos, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage City in 1995. Upon arrival at Luang Prabang, we checked in at the hotel and had some free time.

Lao New Year, also called Pi Mai, is celebrated in April, the hottest month. Today, people wash their houses and Buddha statues with pure or scented water. Children pour scented water on their elders and monks to receive their blessings. Carry water guns and enjoy the fun with water fights, parades, dancing, and singing.

The motorcycle journey continues with a breathtaking ride along the Mekong River, which includes a few river crossings. Driving your motorcycle through these small rivers is a great way to cool down from the mild heat in Laos. After border formalities, we will head to Nan. The rest of the evening is free to explore at your own pace.

We set off and headed north to our next destination, Chiang Rai. This city is part of the Golden Triangle region bordering Laos and Myanmar (Burma). It’s distinguished by its remote hill tribes, who live in mountainous terrain accessible by trekking. After arriving in Chiang Rai, we will settle into our hotel. We’ll need to rest up as tomorrow will be a busy day of sightseeing.

Get back on track and delve deeper into the wonders of the Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos converge. Here, we can soak in the historical significance of this region, once infamous for its opium trade but now renowned for its cultural diversity and natural beauty.

We explore Pai today, visiting Long Neck Karen Village, Santichon Village … and many more. Ride around winding, narrow, twisty, bumpy roads with breathtaking mountain views along the Myanmar border on beautiful tarmac roads. One thousand eight hundred sixty-four turns through a stunning vista of Mae Hong Son and the beautiful Pai.

The famous Mae Hong Son Loop offers a comprehensive view of one of Thailand's most authentic provinces, making it an ideal way for anyone to experience real Thailand while enjoying a motorcycle paradise.

Riders embark on a memorable journey back to Chiang Mai, the vibrant city where it all began. But before bidding farewell to the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Thailand, remarkable stops await exploration.