Day 1

Vientiane

Upon your arrival in Vientiane, you are welcomed by your guide Jean Louis and transferred to your hotel. You take time to settle in and ease into the journey. Depending on your mood, you can start exploring the city, enjoy a massage or simply relax. At the end of the day, you head to the banks of the Mekong for a drink followed by dinner overlooking the river. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming, your Laotian adventure begins.

Day 2

Vientiane - Paklay

In the morning, you meet your guide to prepare the bikes and load your gear. The traditional Baci ceremony, led by monks from the nearby temple, symbolically marks the departure. After the briefing, you gear up, the moment you have been waiting for has arrived. You leave Vientiane heading west, following the Mekong opposite Thailand. The asphalt stretches over the first kilometres before giving way to mountain roads and dirt tracks. By the end of the day, you reach Paklay, already fully immersed in the adventure.

230 km

Day 3

Paklay - Sayaboury

You take the road through rolling terrain. The kilometres alternate between mountain roads and crossings of rice fields lined with teak trees. The landscapes gradually open up, leading you to Sayaboury. In the evening, you enjoy the town in a relaxed local atmosphere.

230 km

Day 4

Sayaboury - Hongsa

You start on a beautiful mountain road before joining a ridge track along the Thai border. Hmong villages punctuate your journey and the views stretch as far as the eye can see. You reach Hongsa, a small peaceful town where you spend the night.

140 km

Day 5

Hongsa - Luang Prabang

You ride through teak plantations and Hmong and Khmu villages via a trail before joining a freshly paved mountain road. The Mekong appears, you board a ferry to cross the river, Luang Prabang reveals itself in front of you. The afternoon is free to visit the Royal Palace, wander through the craft market or enjoy a massage. In the evening, sunset drinks followed by dinner by the river.

130 km

Day 6

Luang Prabang

You set your own pace. Either a free day to enjoy the town, or a more active programme with an early start and a visit to the local market. After a Lao breakfast, you head out for a loop through the surrounding mountains along the Mekong before returning mid afternoon. The evening unfolds at your own rhythm, between temples, crafts and a relaxed way of life.

100 km

Day 7

Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng

Nach dem Frühstück nehmen Sie wieder Kurs auf die Berglandschaften. Sie überqueren den Kasi Pass auf 2 000 Metern Höhe und durchqueren Reisfelder sowie Orangenplantagen. Eine Mittagspause bei einem lokalen Barbecue gibt dem Tag seinen Rhythmus. Der Asphalt führt Sie bis nach Vang Vieng, wo Sie den Abend und die Nacht in einer spektakulären Landschaft aus Karstformationen genießen.

210 km

Day 8

Vang Vieng - Ban Kheun

You cross the Nam Song river to explore the karst formations of the Vang Vieng plain. You then head south towards the Nam Ngum dam where you stop for lunch. The road takes you to the village of Ban Kheun where you spend the night in a peaceful atmosphere.

190 km

Day 9

Ban Kheun - Vientiane

You enjoy a final moment of relaxation before departure. The road takes you back to Vientiane through plains and rice fields. You arrive in the early afternoon with enough time to prepare calmly for your evening flight. Laos stays with you long after you have left its roads.

140 km