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Laos North-West Motorbike Tour On Buffalo Trails

10 days
Start and end in Vientiane
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Road Trip & Self-Drive
Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Mekhong South to Pak Ley

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Vieng Thong

    Included Activities

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

    Thabok

    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

    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

    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

    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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Reviews from other tours by DNQ Travel

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    Great guides at all locations. Got to see a variety of places, nature, culture. Great hospitality everywhere.
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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Laos. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Laos. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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