12 Days Riding ThaiLand To VietNam

We will pick you up from the airport and take you back to the hotel. At night we will have welcome dinner together. Then your team will meet the team who accompany with you on the trip.

Day 1 of the 11 Days Laos Big Bike Tour kicks off in the bustling city of Chiang Mai, where riders gear up for an epic adventure. The Mae Hong Son loop is famous for its 1864 curves, and mountain scenery. Enjoy preparing a traditional evening dinner together with the Kayan Long Neck Tribe. Optional overnight in Huay Pu Keng village at Kayan Long Neck tribe Homestay or at guesthouse accommodatoin in Mae Hong Son town.

Next on the itinerary is Ban Rak Thai, a Chinese village up in the mountains next to the Myanmar border. The roads leading to there are a motorcyclist's dream, with smooth curves and breathtaking vistas at every turn. Staying overnight in Ban Rak Thai Village will give you the chance for cultural immersion and to learn about their way of life as refugees in Thailand.

As the journey continues, riders make their way to the laid-back town of Pai, renowned for its bohemian atmosphere and stunning natural scenery. After lunch at this charming town, Pai, we head to Chiang Rai, where we spend the night resting to prepare yourself for the next full day of exploration and experiences.

Today is a day for exploring the Golden Triangle, the famous opium trading area in the old days. You get to drive through the mountains to Mae Sai, which is a border town of Myanmar. When lunch is eaten, the tour continues to the Golden Triangle where you will enjoy a boat trip on the Mekong River between the three countries of Burma, Laos and Thailand. After the boat trip there is time for a visit to the opium museum before the returning to Chiang Rai

Nan marks the end of our time in Thailand with a series of longtail boat races, which are always fun to watch. Nan is a remote town near the border with Laos. Arrive in Nan City, brimming with historical charm and cultural richness. Check into your hotel and prepare to explore the vibrant markets, ancient temples, and local cuisine offerings.

Gear up for an exhilarating day 6 as we bid farewell to Thailand and embark on a thrilling 300-kilometer ride to the enchanting former capital city Luang Prabang, marking our entry into Laos. This length of the journey promises riders a blend of border-crossing excitement and the breathtaking landscapes that characterize the cross-country adventure.

Lao New Year, also called Pi Mai or Songkran, is celebrated in April, the hottest month of the year. On this day, people use pure or scented water to wash their houses and Buddha statues. Children pour perfumed water on their elders and on monks to receive their blessings. Carry water guns and join in the fun with water fights, parades, dancing and singing.

Today we will take you to the legend Plain of Jars and traces of the history of the Second Indochina War. After breakfast, visit the central market, then drive out to visit the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. Their function is also believed to be of a funerary nature.

Your journey through Northern Laos will continue today with stops along the way. Such as the Mulberries Project and Vieng Xai, the Lao communist movement built an extensive network of caves to shelter themselves from the constant bombings during the Second Indochina War (aka Vietnam War). In the early evening, we will arrive in Sam Neua for your stay at a nice hotel.

Day 10 becomes the last chapter of border-crossing adventure and the beginning of our exploration of Vietnam. Leaving Xam Neua, the roads wind through the diverse landscapes of Laos till we approach the Na Meo Border, the gateway into Vietnam. The roads leading to Pu Luong, where we spend the night.

The last day beckons us to descend from the mountain land and immerse ourselves in the vibrant buzz of Hanoi. The journey from Pu Luong to Hanoi unfolds as a fascinating transition from the tranquil mountains to the bustling urban heart of Vietnam. The tour ends in Hanoi after a farewell dinner.