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Laos North-West Motorbike Tour On Buffalo Trails

10 days
Start and end in Vientiane
4.9
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 18-60
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Mekhong South to Pak Ley

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Ride through Phou Pannang National Forest
    • Canoe ferry across Mekhong River with bikes
    • Single track riding through bamboo forest
    Landmarks
    Phou Pannang National Forest
    Mekhong River
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Nam Phouy National Park

    Included Activities

    • Ride through Nam Phouy National Park
    • Border ridge riding along Thailand
    • River crossings
    • Visit ethnic villages (as possible)

    Optional Activities

    • Wild elephant viewing
    Landmarks
    Nam Phouy National Park
  3. Day 3

    Hongsa to Luang Prabang

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Hongsa)

    Included Activities

    • Ride through terraced rice paddy mountains
    • View working elephants and mahouts in Hongsa
    • Off-road riding through ethnic hill tribe areas
    • Ferry crossing into Luang Prabang
    Landmarks
    Hongsa
    Luang Prabang
    Mekhong River
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Xi Waterfalls

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pak Ou caves

    Optional Activities

    • Boat to Pak Ou caves (alternative to riding)
    • Taste local whiskey in Ban Xang Hai
    • Visit Ban Xang Hai whiskey village
    • Swimming at Kuang Xi Waterfalls
    Landmarks
    Pak Ou Caves
    Ban Xang Hai
    Kuang Xi Waterfalls
  5. Day 5

    Plain of Jars and UXO Sites

    Included Activities

    • Ride along old wartime supply line route
    • Visit Plain of Jars

    Optional Activities

    • Visit UXO centers and learn war history
    • Meet UXO victims and hear their stories
    Landmarks
    Plain of Jars
    Phonsavan
  6. Day 6

    Vieng Thong

    Included Activities

    • Ride through jungle from Xieng Khuan into Borikhanxi
    Landmarks
    Vieng Thong
  7. Day 7

    Thabok

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Thabok)

    Included Activities

    • Ride remote dirt track to Thabok
    • View structures made from war scrap and bomb casings
    Landmarks
    Thabok
  8. Day 8

    Tham Khone Caves to Pakxane

    Meals
    Snack or Lunch (Snack or lunch at old village inside cave system)

    Included Activities

    • Longtail boat cave exploration with river passage
    • Cave formation viewing

    Optional Activities

    • On-site massage at Hotel Pakxane
    • Casino gambling at Hotel Pakxane
    Landmarks
    Tham Khone Caves
    Hotel Pakxane
  9. Day 9

    Borikhanxai Province Mountains

    Included Activities

    • Ride remote track through Borikhanxai mountains
    • Pass through Hmong villages
    • Ford multiple rivers
    • Mountain traversal
  10. Day 10

    Phou Khou Khouy NPA

    Included Activities

    • Ride Route 13 along Mekhong
    • Explore Phou Khou Khouy National Protected Area
    Landmarks
    Phou Khou Khouy National Protected Area
    Mekhong River

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DNQ Travel

Rating
4.9(142 reviews)
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Response rate
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Reviews from other tours by DNQ Travel

  • Johan
    March 22nd, 2025
    Great guides at all locations. Got to see a variety of places, nature, culture. Great hospitality everywhere.
  • arondunn99@gmail.com
    October 7th, 2024
    I did the Laos Motorcycle Tour from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng in Apr 2024, and it was an unforgettable experience!...
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  • Minh
    September 25th, 2020
    The tour is so great that we will travel again after the border restrictions are removed. It was a lovely time for...
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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Laos. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Laos. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Laos. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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