Border-Crossing Motorbike Tour From Vietnam To Laos In 12 Days

12/DaysHanoi → Phu Yen → Mai Chau → Sam Neua → Xieng Khoang → Luang Prabang → Muang Khua → Dien Bien Phu → Son La → Moc Chau → Hanoi

  • Tour Grade : Advanced
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  • Hours of Riding per day : 3-5 hours
  • Support : Disposible
  • Off-road
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Itinerary

DAY 1: START WITH THE TRIP FROM HANOI TO PHU YEN, SON LA

After leaving the bustling city of Hanoi, you go along the Red River Delta to reach Son Tay before paying a visit to the peaceful land of Phu Yen. On the way, you will have opportunities to admire the natural scenery with forests, mountains, and valleys. After following the off-road track through picturesque villages and paddy fields, you will arrive at the hotel in Phu Yen. Check-in at the hotel and stay overnight here before going on the trip to Mai Chau.

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DAY 2: TAKE A RIDE FROM PHU YEN TO MAI CHAU VALLEY, HOA BINH

Your morning will start with a light breakfast at the hotel. After that, you get on the motorbike and ride through National Route 43 and 46 to reach Mai Chau. While being on the move, you take a ferry along Da River and cross Sông Đà Reservoir (Black River Reservoir), which is the main supply of water to Hoa Binh Dam, to admire the magnificent landscape of mountains and forests.

After getting to Van Yen port, you will go through tortuous roads that are surrounded by mountains, forests, and terraced fields to reach Moc Chau before having lunch here. After that, you continue the journey on Road No.6 and experience the off-road ride through Van Ho, Hang Kia, and Pa Co, where you have an occasion to immerse yourself in the peaceful space covered with small villages on the hillsides before coming to Mai Chau.

One of the experiences you cannot miss on the trip to Mai Chau is walking around this lovely village to discover the life of the locals. Right when the sun comes up, the locals take part in numerous daily activities, such as weaving thread into cloth. Their traditional products will be sold in the village center. Most interestingly, a musical show will take place in the evening. Here you will have an opportunity to watch the performance of the local artists and get more understanding of the local cultures, habits, and traditions.

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DAY 3: GO ACROSS LAO BORDER FROM MAI CHAU TO GET TO SAM NEUA

Today, you will have to the 190-km stretch of road to get to Sam Neua. Say goodbye to Mai Chau and head towards Thanh Hoa province on the National Route 15. Then, you follow the beautiful trail along the Ma River to reach Nameo Town and start the journey to explore the beauty of Laos. You will be surprised to realize that the landscape is quite different from Vietnam when it is covered with the scenery of majestic mountains, primeval forests standing out under the blue color of the sky, and large and small rocks spreading out on the stream with clear blue water. Coming here, you also get a chance to show the talent for riding through mountain passes. After riding along the long road, you will have dinner in the town before moving to Sam Neua and stay overnight at a mini guesthouse here.

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DAY 4: TAKE A TRIP FROM SAM NEUA TO XIENG KHOUANG AND ADMIRE THE PLAIN OF JARS

This trip will take you through many hills and passes. You should spend time visiting some small Hmong villages along the way. After going a distance of 210 kilometers, you pay a visit to the Plain Of Jars, which is one of the must-visit megalithic archaeological sites in Xieng Khouang, Laos. This plan features thousands of stone jars scattered around the upper valleys and the lower foothills. The jars here are mostly arranged in different clusters. After the excursion to the Plain of Jars, you enjoy dinner in the town and take overnight at the hotel here.

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DAY 5: EXPLORE INTERESTING THINGS ON THE WAY FROM XIENG KHOUANG TO LUANG PRABANG

You should begin your trip in the early morning. The length of the road is up to 230 kilometers; therefore, it will take you a lot of time to pass hills and mountains before getting to Luang Prabang. Along the way, you can stop at some places to take nice photos of breathtaking landscapes. During this journey, you will get involved in riding through the paved roads to discover the natural beauty of majestic waterfalls and jungles and learn more about the daily life of the Laotians. You will arrive in Luang Prabang in the late afternoon. After that, you have dinner here and take some rest at the hotel.

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DAY 6: TAKE A SIGHTSEEING TOUR AROUND LUANG PRABANG

After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to the National Museum, which is located at the Old Royal Palace. Here you will see a collection of cultural artifacts that help you understand more about the cultural richness in the reign of Lao kings. Coming here, you also should miss the opportunity to go around the Central Market and admire impressive constructions, including Wat Visoun and  Wat Aham and Wat Mai. Then, you can climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for enjoyable experiences of the gilded stupa and the spectacular sunset. This site also gives you a chance to take in the Night Market, where you can find several handmade textiles produced by the local people in Luang Prabang. After a day of experiencing Luang Prabang, you spend a night staying overnight here.

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DAY 7: CONTINUE THE JOURNEY IN LUANG PRABANG AND CROSS THE MEKONG RIVER TO EXPLORE PAK OU CAVE

You go on the journey to discover Luang Prabang with a short trip to Wat Sene and Wat Xiengthong for more knowledge of the classical architectural style of Laos. After that, you get across the Mekong River, where you can enjoy the tranquil scene of rural life. Along the way, you also pay a visit to Pak Ou Caves, which consists of the lower cave of Tham Ting and the upper cave of Tham Theung. While exploring the caves, you will see thousands of large and small golden Buddha statues.

After visiting Pak Ou caves, you have a stop at Ban Xanghai village, also known as Whisky village, which is the production base of local wine. Here you can witness the process of making Lao-Lao, a type of wine made from rice grown in Laos. On the way back to Luang Prabang, you also visit another village called Ban Phanom, which gives you a chance to see numerous woven products. You can buy them as gifts for your family members and friends. After returning to Luang Prabang, you can spend time taking a stroll around ancient streets before taking overnight here.

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DAY 8: TAKE A RIDE FROM LUANG PRABANG TO MUANG KHUA

From Luang Prabang, you move a distance of 230 kilometers to get to Muang Khua, which is located near the northwestern region of Vietnam. If you desire to conquer off-road tracks, it is really a valuable opportunity. You will get awesome riding experiences when going through mountainous roads embraced by majestic scenery. On the trip to Muang Khua, you can visit H’mong and Thai villages and explore their cultural features. Here you have dinner and stay overnight at a guesthouse.

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DAY 9: COME BACK TO THE VIETNAM BORDER CITY OF DIEN BIEN PHU FROM MUANG KHUA

After following the 175-kilometer road with rice fields and tree lines to the east, you will cross the border to get back to Vietnam. Continue to keep riding downhill; you will go through the residential area of Thai people. Finally, you arrive in Dien Bien Phu, which stands out due to the spectacular valley. Here you will stop for dinner and stay overnight at a hotel.

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DAY 10: TRAVEL FROM DIEN BIEN PHU TO SON LA

You enjoy the trip to Dien Bien Phu by a visit to the historical remnants during the Indochina War. After that, you have a 180-kilometer ride to the south to reach Son La. Along the way are many high passes, including Pha Din mountain pass, where you can stop for hunting photos and visiting the village of Black Thai and Hmong people. At the end of the day, you will have dinner in the town before getting some rest at a hotel.

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DAY 11: TAKE A MOTORBIKE TOUR TO MOC CHAU, 150KM

You start your morning with a light breakfast before following the National Route 6 to get to Moc Chau. After riding through the 150-kilometer road, you reach the region that specializes in producing famous kinds of tea and milk in Vietnam. This land is also home to ethnic minorities such as Green H’mong, Dzao, Thai, and Muong. You spend the whole afternoon riding up the hills for the discovery of the tea plantations and visiting some beauty spots such as Bauhinia variegata Hill (Đồi Ban), Pike Hill, and Das Yen Waterfall. After a day of exploring Moc Chau, you finally spend your night at a hotel in Moc Chau.

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DAY 12: COME BACK TO HANOI FROM MOC CHAU

It is the last day of the journey. You prepare to leave Moc Chau and return to Hanoi after enjoying your breakfast. On the way, you can have some stops to take beautiful photos and take a coffee break. At around 4 p.m, you will reach Hanoi for check-in at the hotel.

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Border-Crossing Motorbike Tour From Vietnam To Laos In 12 Days

GUIDED TOUR

(ON-ROAD)

HYMALAYA / VERSYS 300

HONDA CB 500X

BMW GS1200

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Three people 310 USD/day/person 315 USD/day/person 495 USD/day/person
From four people 290 USD/day/person 299 USD/day/person 475 USD/day/person

GUIDED TOUR

(UNDER 20% OFF-ROAD)

HONDA XR150L

HONDA CRF250L

SUZUKI DRZ 400

One person 219 USD/day/person 239 USD/day/person 259 USD/day/person
Two people 199 USD/day/person 219 USD/day/person 239 USD/day/person
Three people 179 USD/day/person 199 USD/day/person 219 USD/day/person
From four people 169 USD/day/person 189 USD/day/person 209 USD/day/person

GUIDED TOUR

(FROM 50% OFF-ROAD)

HONDA XR150L

HONDA CRF250L

SUZUKI DRZ400

One person 239 USD/day/person 259 USD/day/person 279 USD/day/person
Two people 219 USD/day/person 239 USD/day/person 259 USD/day/person
Three people 199 USD/day/person 219 USD/day/person 239 USD/day/person
From four people 189 USD/day/person 209 USD/day/person 229 USD/day/person

 

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Includes

  • English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Well-Maintained Bikes – Gasoline
  • Safe & Exceptional Routes – No Highway – 20% offroad per day
  • Good Accommodation: 2 – 3 star hotels or homestays based on twins – triple
  • All meals on tour.
  • 1 bottle of water per day.
  • All entrance tickets/ Permits to remote areas – ferry ticket

 

Excludes

  • Riding Gears
  • Personal insurance – Travel insurance (this is at your own risk)
  • Motorbike insurance to Cover any damages to the gear or the motorcycle
  • Air ticket – Visa fee
  • Tip, Drinks, Beers, Wine
  • Personal Expenses, and Other Expenses not described in the itinerary
  • Single Supplement for Single Occupancy
  • International Airport Pickup – Drop Off
  • Transportation from your hotel to the departure spot
  • The Hotel at night Before / After riding

Notes:

  • For a group of from
    • 5 riders, The professional Mechanic comes for free
    • 8 riders, Free 1 Night Ethnic Entertainment in Homestay (Under 8 riders USD 70 / 1 Ethnic Dance)
    • 12 riders and a Truck is free for escorting ( Under 12 riders, it will be USD 150 / 1 day )
  • A single stay will cost USD 30 / 1 night / 1 single room.
  • The cameraman costs  USD 180 / 1 day. 
  • If tours do not depart/ end at the departure spot, the surcharge for bike shipping to/ back to the departure spot is USD 120 / bike.
  • VAT Excluded from the price, VAT 10% will be added to the total price upon your REQUEST.

BOOKING CONDITIONS

  1. Deposits and Payment Policy
  • We require a deposit of 30% of the total upon confirmation of booking the tour. The remaining balance will be paid 45 days before departure. Your booking may be considered canceled if the full balance is not received by Vietnam Motorbike Tours Club by that time.
  • You can choose the payment method by money transfer or credit card payment with all bank transfer charges/ fees to be paid by you.
  • After receiving your payment, we will issue you the final confirmation of the detailed itinerary and services via e-mail.
  1. Cancellation and Refunds
  • Vietnam Motorbike Tours Club takes no responsibility for any flight delays or scheduled changes at any stage throughout the trip.
  • We have the discretion to change the itinerary or delay the tour due to weather, local conditions, politics, or various other reasons with our notification in advance.
  • During the tour, should you be found to break any of the rules without the prior exception from the tour leader, we have the discretion to cancel the tour with no refunds applied.
  • During the tour, should your bike have minor technical problems, our guide/mechanic will attempt to fix it as quickly as possible. In the event that the bike can not be fixed within the day, we will endeavor to substitute a bike of a similar type to ensure your trip is not interrupted.
  • Should you have to cancel the tour due to special reasons, you may transfer your booking to another person. However, you will be liable for your nominee paying their monies in full.