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Motorcycle trip Laos

Beyond the Mekong

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12 D
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Half-Board
Vintage Rides → Destinations → Asia → Laos → Beyond the Mekong
Francis
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Francis
Francis is a biker always venturing out on the road to uncover new routes with as much passion as he has telling stories. He is an enthusiast and knows our itineraries like the back of his hand.
On the agenda
A one-of-a-kind motorcycle journey through two extraordinary countries: Thailand and Laos. Starting in Chiang Mai, embark on an adventure along winding roads through majestic temples and lush countryside. Cross the border to explore an authentic Laos, with its remote villages, dense jungles, UNESCO-listed sites, and the breathtaking panoramas of the Mekong River. This motorbike tour in Laos and Thailand promises a memorable experience, blending the thrill of riding with deep cultural immersion.
Beyond the Mekong

Motorcycle Tour in Laos

12 stages - 1,092 miles
Arrive in Chiang Mai
1/12 • Arrive in Chiang Mai
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy this first day discovering Chiang Mai, a large city in northern Thailand. With a great location in the heart of the ancient Lanna Kingdom, its architectural heritage is breathtaking with more than 300 temples! Visit Wat Chedi Luang, roam around the city’s various markets, including the famous night market, and sample your first Thai delicacies. This is the perfect starting point for your Asia motorcycle tour, immersing you in diverse landscapes and vibrant cultures. Overnight stay at a comfortable hotel.
Chiang Mai - Chiang Khong
2/12 • Chiang Mai - Chiang Khong
After a hearty breakfast, you meet your tour leader and get familiar with the Royal Enfields. It’s time to go! We start with a smooth stretch on fast roads through green, hilly countryside. We stop for lunch at Chiang Rai and visit Wat Rong Khun, better known as the White Temple. We head east and reach the Mekong river in the afternoon. Overnight stay at a comfortable hotel.
186 miles
Chiang Khong - Luang Namtha
3/12 • Chiang Khong - Luang Namtha
After an early start, we head for the border. We cross the Friendship Bridge over the Mekong River and emerge in Laos! Upon entering Laos we find ourselves meandering across rolling, hilly countryside, a noticeable difference from the roads we've travelled in Thailand. We explore typical northern villages with their wooden stilt houses and make our way to Luang Namtha, the provincial capital. We’ll enjoy an evening in the scenic night market and sample some local food. Overnight stay at standard hotel.
112 miles
Luang Namtha - Nong Khiaw
4/12 • Luang Namtha - Nong Khiaw
Eastward bound, we take winding roads towards Nong Khiaw and discover lush, rural Laos as well as the impressive newly-constructed high-speed railroad between China and Laos. We take a lunch break in Oudomxay, a commercial town greatly influenced by neighbouring China. The ribbon of smooth asphalt and beautiful curves dancing through the mountainside cornfields near Pak Mong offers the perfect opportunity to lean in and have some good two-wheeled fun! We arrive in Nong Khiaw and are blown away by the view of Nam Ou River meandering between two cliffs. Overnight stay at a comfortable hotel.
143 miles
Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang
5/12 • Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang
Today, we head to Laos’s ancient capital! On this stretch, we cross more and more remote villages, first on poorly-maintained paved roads and then on ridge off-road for about 60 kilometers (37 miles). We descend along the Nam Ou River on a great asphalt road and reach Luang Prabang by late afternoon. We discover the charming old town streets and watch the sunset from one of the terraces that overlook the Mekong. Overnight stay at a comfortble hotel.
93 miles
Luang Prabang
6/12 • Luang Prabang
Known as “The Pearl of Laos” and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luang Prabang is a small city nestled in a valley where the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers meet. It offers an unique mix of architecture, with the country’s most beautiful Buddhist temples interspersed with the historic charm of its French colonial past. We can’t miss visiting the royal palace or Wat Xieng Thong, the city’s oldest temple, and you will also have the option of a morning ride to the famous Kuang Si waterfall where you will take part in a traditional cooking class. Overnight stay at comfort hotel.
43 miles
Luang Prabang - Sayaboury
7/12 • Luang Prabang - Sayaboury
After an early breakfast, we head southwest between rice terraces and rubber plantations. We cross the Mekong and arrive in Sayaboury province. Here we take an uneven track which leads us to where we’ll spend the night: the Elephant Conservation Centre. It is the only hospital of its kind in Laos, devoted exclusively to looking after and protecting elephants. After lunch, we have the chance to experience a day in the life of an elephant caretaker. The passionate team will show us around the centre and we then will enjoy an aperitif on the lake before having a convivial dinner. Overnight stay in a standard bungalow.
81 miles
Sayaboury - Pakbeng
8/12 • Sayaboury - Pakbeng
Today, we head away from any form of civilisation. We make our way through the wilderness, following a poorly-maintained trail along an ancient ridge road before tracing the path of a beautiful crystalline river. After a lunch break in Hongsa, we return to a faster asphalt road which will deliver us to Pakbeng, a charming village on banks of the Mekong. Overnight stay at a comfortble hotel.
112 miles
Pakbeng - Chiang Khong
9/12 • Pakbeng - Chiang Khong
We leave at daybreak for the most adventurous “off-road” day of the tour. Across the northern Laos mountains, we ride a dirt track that passes local tribal villages. Both riders and their machines are really put the test! We reach the border in the early afternoon and arrive in the Thai town of Chiang Khong where we enjoy one last, well-deserved drink overlooking the Mekong. Overnight stay at a comfortable hotel.
93 miles
Chiang Khong - Chiang Kham
10/12 • Chiang Khong - Chiang Kham
We head south, tracing the Laotian border. We ride along the Mekong for 24 miles, slowly ascending as the road follows the ridge which acts as a natural border between Thailand and Laos. A short, easy hike takes us to the famous Phu Chi Fah cliffs, with an unbeatable view over Laos. The road takes us to the Phayao plains and across Phu Sang National Park. Overnight stay at a comfortable hotel.
93 miles
Chiang Kham - Chiang Mai
11/12 • Chiang Kham - Chiang Mai
We mount our bikes for our final ride day and head southwest to Phayao. We take a short break in this provincial capital, situated next to a large lake flanked by mountains, then continue on fast forest roads until lunchtime. Extra care is crucial over the last few miles entering Chiang Mai, where we get back to civilisation and are sure to hit some traffic! We spend the last evening in Chiang Mai, where you can do a bit of shopping or simply enjoy one last Thai massage. Overnight stay at a comfortable hotel.
136 miles
Chiang Mai
12/12 • Chiang Mai
Depending on your flight schedule, you may be able to enjoy a few more hours in Chiang Mai. You will be transferred back to the international airport in time for your flight.
Price
From £3290,00 / rider
The price includes The price does not include

  • A Royal Enfield motorcycle is provided with full mechanical assistance and all spare parts.

  • Domestic transfers as appearing in the program, by private vehicle

  • An English speaking Tour Leader (from day 2 to day 11)

  • Compulsory insurances, including repatriation assistance which covers you in case of a motorbike accident in Thailand and Laos and legal assistance

  • International flights and airport taxes to Chiang Mai

  • Visa fees

Important
Documents requested :
International motorcycle license if necessary
Motorcycle Driving License
Currently valid passport for the Motorcycle Trip
Valid Visa, if required
This trip includes a few long stages. Primary aid in reaching the nearest medical center is provided by our support vehicle, as helicopters and ambulances are rarely available. Limited phone coverage and restrictions on satellite phones can make contacting emergency services challenging. Additionally, as with any mountain route, road quality and difficulty are heavily influenced by current and prior weather conditions
Reviews on this trip
4.6/5 · 94 review
Beyond the Mekong

Leigh
20 Jan. 2026

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A great trip. Would have liked…

A great trip. Would have liked more time to enjoy the stunning landscape and the...

Philip
20 Jan. 2026

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Graham
17 Jan. 2026

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Le Kaos est une très belle…

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Philippes
17 Dec. 2025

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It is the second trip with VR, first was Radjasthan and Ineveeer been Asia before....

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17 Dec. 2025

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Guy
28 Mar. 2025

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Franck
11 Mar. 2025

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Thailand & Laos: Along the Mekong River

STEPHANE
05 Mar. 2025

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Martin
05 Mar. 2025

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Thailand & Laos: Along the Mekong River

Emmanuel
04 Mar. 2025

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£3290 / rider
£2690 / pillion
From 27 Oct. 2026 to 07 Nov. 2026
5 registered • 4 motorcycles available
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From 10 Nov. 2026 to 21 Nov. 2026
5 registered • 5 motorcycles available
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