Motorcycle trip

Laos

Beginner or experienced rider, dreaming of discovering Buddhist traditions and wild nature in Asia? Guided by our experienced tour leaders, set off for 12 days of Laos motorcycle tour filled with discovery, adventure, and encounters. During your journey along the Mekong, you start your trip in Chiang Mai, Thailand, cross the Mekong River to reach Laos, known as the land of a million elephants. On the agenda: discovering Buddhist traditions in Luang Prabang, immersing in rural and lush Laos in Nong Khiaw, meeting the elephants at the conservation center in Sayaboury, and spending a night on the Mekong’s banks before returning to Thailand. Our motorcycle trip in Laos takes you to isolated valleys and jungles that have long remained inaccessible. Northern Laos, with its network of secret roads and trails and its small traditional villages, promises an extraordinary adventure. Joining our small groups for Laos motorcycle tours, you will share moments of freedom with other travel and motorcycle enthusiasts. Learn more about all our motorbike tours in Asia options.

Luang Prabang: With its harmonious blend of traditional Laotian architecture and colonial mansions, the former royal capital of Luang Prabang is by far the most beautiful city in Laos, and perhaps in all of Asia. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city has an exceptional heritage. On your Laos motorbike tour, you will fall under the spell of its elegant and sophisticated temples. A timeless moment!

The Mekong: Flowing from north to south through Laos over 4,800 km, the Mekong plays a central role in the lives of Laotians. It provides irrigation for crops, is a source of fish, and serves as the country’s main transportation route.

The elephants of ECC: During your motorcycle trip in Laos, you will stay at the Elephant Conservation Center (ECC) in Sayaboury. The Franco-Laotian ECC team fights for the protection of endangered Asian elephants. Once known as the land of a million elephants, Laos now has only about 300 wild elephants and 450 domesticated ones. Vintage Rides proudly supports this unique responsible tourism project in Laos.

Laos has a typical tropical climate of Southeast Asia. The best season for Laos motorcycle tours is from October to February. This is the dry season, with less humidity and cooler temperatures. In the northern mountains, it can even get cold during winter. From May to October, it’s the summer monsoon season with heavy rains and high heat.

If you travel in April, you can experience Pi Mai, the Buddhist New Year, the most important celebration of the year. Pi Mai also marks the beginning of the rainy season. Expect parades, traditional dances and shows, and massive water fights. Laotians take advantage of this festival to splash each other joyfully and refreshingly.