Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival to Vieng Thong
You'll start by riding along the Nam Xeuang River, with limestone mountains on both sides as you follow paved roads through the landscape. The route then heads onto a dirt road that climbs toward the ridge, passing through several ethnic minority villages where you can stop and take photos. By late afternoon you'll reach the resort in Vieng Thong. After checking in, you can cool off with a swim and grab a cold Beer Lao to refresh.
Included Activities
- Ride along Nam Xeuang River (paved road)
- Mountain ridge ride through ethnic minority villages
- Photo stops at villages and viewpoints
Landmarks/POIs Nam Xeuang River - Day 2
Vieng Thong to Plain of Jars
After breakfast, you'll ride into isolated mountain areas heading toward the Plain of Jars in Xiengkhouang Province. This region carries significant history from the Indochina War and the land remains heavily mined. Before getting settled at your accommodation, you'll visit the Mine Advisory Group (MAG) Laos Information Center where staff explain the ongoing UXO clearance efforts happening across the province.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ride through isolated mountain areas
- Visit Mine Advisory Group (MAG) Laos Information Center
Landmarks/POIs Plain of Jars 
- Day 3
Plain of Jars to Long Chieng
You'll ride Revolution Road out to Lima Site 20A, known as Long Chieng, which operated as the world's busiest single runway airport during the Secret War. The day includes visits to the old runway, the Royal Palace, and General Vangphao's former house. From there, you head up Phou Mok Mountain for views of both the village and runway below. Later in the afternoon, you'll stop at an old temple and sit with village elders, sharing rice whisky and conversation.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Rice whisky and socializing with village elders)
Included Activities
- Ride on Revolution Road
- Visit Long Chieng runway
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit General Vangphao's house
- Ride up Phou Mok Mountain for views
- Visit old temple in Long Chieng village
- Social gathering with village elders
Landmarks/POIs Lima Site 20A (Long Chieng) Phou Mok Mountain 
- Day 4
Long Chieng to Muang Moc
This is a challenging day that takes you through remote forest on roads with river crossings, which can be more difficult during the wet season. You'll break for lunch at a local restaurant in Thavieng village before continuing through beautiful terrain on your ride. By late afternoon you'll arrive at Muang Moc Village, completing the day's journey through some pretty isolated country.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant in Thavieng village)
Included Activities
- Ride through remote forest areas
- River crossings
Landmarks/POIs Thavieng village Muang Moc Village - Day 5
Muang Moc to The Rock Viewpoint
Starting on gravel roads, you'll pass through limestone terrain and minority villages near the Vietnamese border. Lunch happens at a local restaurant in Vieng Thong village where you can grab a proper meal. From there the roads turn to asphalt as you continue through Namkading NPA toward The Rock Viewpoint, which overlooks Phou Hin Boun National Protected Area with its ancient karst forests and wildlife found nowhere else.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant in Vieng Thong village)
Included Activities
- Ride through gravel roads and limestone areas
- Pass through minority villages near Vietnamese border
- Ride through Namkading NPA
- Arrive at The Rock Viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Zip lines at The Rock Viewpoint
- Spider net activities at The Rock Viewpoint
Landmarks/POIs The Rock Viewpoint Phou Hin Boun National Protected Area Namkading NPA - Day 6
The Rock Viewpoint to Nong Phing Village
Your bikes get loaded into small wooden boats for a 7.5km passage through a cave system. After that you'll ride on dirt roads with limestone karst scenery before reaching Na Kai Village. You'll make several stops to check out the Nam Thern 2 Dam hydropower project under construction, and you'll have lunch there with views of the dam. Then it's back on asphalt through Him Namhor NPA, crossing the Xebangfai river by canoe to finish the day at Nong Phing village.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant overlooking Nam Thern 2 Dam)
Included Activities
- Boat passage through cave (7.5km)
- Ride on dirt roads with limestone karst views
- View Nam Thern 2 Dam hydropower construction
- Wooden canoe crossing of Xebangfai river
- Ride through Him Namhor NPA
Landmarks/POIs Na Kai Village Nam Thern 2 Dam Xebangfai river Him Namhor NPA Nong Phing Village - Day 7
Nong Phing Village to Xepon
From Nong Phing Village, you'll head out from an area where one section of the Ho Chi Minh Trail enters Laos through the Mu Gia Pass, historically called the 'Death Gate' during the war. You'll cross a river by small canoe and then ride past limestone karsts on dirt roads for the rest of the day. By late afternoon you reach Xepon to settle in for the evening.
Included Activities
- Ride towards Xepon
- River crossing by small canoe
- Ride past limestone karsts on dirt roads
Landmarks/POIs Mu Gia Pass Xepon - Day 8
Xepon to Tad Lor Resort
You'll ride through remote jungle today, crossing two rivers by boat as you travel through the landscape. Small villages dot your route where you'll stop along the way. The riding here is challenging with dense jungle and limestone karsts surrounding you, so the ride demands teamwork and focus from everyone. You'll arrive at Tad Lor Resort before sunset to rest after the day's exertion.
Included Activities
- Jungle ride through remote areas
- Two river crossings by boat
- Stop at small villages
- Ride through dense jungle and limestone karsts
Landmarks/POIs Tad Lor Resort - Day 9
Tad Lor Resort to Attapeu Province
This morning starts easier with asphalt riding through coffee plantations on the Bolavens Plateau. You'll continue climbing from Duk Chung village where forest views open up around you. After lunch with local people in Chaleunxai, the afternoon brings a visit to an enormous abandoned Russian missile, which stands as a striking reminder of Ho Chi Minh Trail history and makes for striking photos. You'll reach your hotel in Attapeu province before sunset wraps up the day.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious meal with local people in Chaleunxai)
Included Activities
- Ride through coffee plantations on Bolavens Plateau
- Climb from Duk Chung village for forest views
- Visit abandoned Russian missile
Landmarks/POIs Bolavens Plateau Duk Chung village Chaleunxai - Day 10
Tour End
This is your final day of riding on the Ho Chi Minh Trail motorcycle tour, wrapping up your journey through this historic region of Laos.
