Itinerary
- Day 1
Vientiane to Pak Lay
After breakfast, you'll get a safety briefing and then head out on your motorbike from Vientiane along the Mekong River road. The ride covers about 150 km of compressed dirt, so it'll be a bit rough but manageable. There's a lunch stop at a local restaurant partway through, and you'll cross the river by ferry before reaching Pak Lay. Once you arrive, your guides will work with you after dinner to help refine your riding technique for the days ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch along the route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride from Vientiane to Pak Lay
- Safety briefing
- Ferry crossing
- Riding technique coaching session
Landmarks/POIs Mekong River 
- Day 2
Pak Lay to Hongsa
Starting early, you'll ride north on Route 4 through rolling hills and rice fields with remote villages scattered along the way. The roads are a mix of paved and dirt as you head toward Xayaboury for lunch. From there, it's more dirt roads to Hongsa. You might see working elephants in the fields, and there are good spots for photos in these quiet areas. If your group arrives with time to spare, an optional elephant ride is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Xayaboury), Dinner (Local restaurant dinner)
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride from Pak Lay to Hongsa on Route 4
- Scenic stops through remote Laos
Optional Activities
- Elephant ride (only if arriving early enough in Hongsa)
Landmarks/POIs Xayaboury - Day 3
Hongsa to Luang Prabang
The roads improve significantly today as you head toward Luang Prabang. You'll cross the Mekong River and pull into the city by lunchtime. Your afternoon is free to do whatever appeals to you, whether that's walking around, getting a massage, sitting by the river, or handling any emails. Dinner with the group is included, and afterward you can check out the night market on your own if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride from Hongsa to Luang Prabang
- Mekong River crossing
- Group dinner
Optional Activities
- Massage
- Night market exploration
- Relaxation along Mekong River
Landmarks/POIs Mekong River Luang Prabang Night Market 
- Day 4
Luang Prabang to Vieng Thong
Early risers can catch the monk alms procession at 05:30, then breakfast happens at 07:15 before departure at 08:00. You'll ride 35 km on paved road, then turn northeast onto compressed dirt through mountains alongside the Nam Xeun River. Lunch comes midway through the day, either a picnic or at a local spot. The highlight is the famous 'Rock Star Highway' where local kids enthusiastically greet riders. You'll end in the remote town of Vieng Thong, visiting the Wildlife Conservation Laos office and experiencing the town's rustic character.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch or local restaurant mid-way on dirt road section), Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride from Luang Prabang to Vieng Thong
- Ride on Nam Xeun River road
- Ride on 'Rock Star Highway' section
- Visit to Wildlife Conservation Laos office
Optional Activities
- Morning monk alms procession observation (05:30)
Landmarks/POIs Nam Xeun River Pak Xeng Wildlife Conservation Laos Office - Day 5
Vieng Thong to Xam Nua
An early start takes you east through Nam Et Phouy National Protected Area on paved but rough mountain roads. You'll pass through numerous villages before reaching Xam Nua by noon. After lunch and checking in, you'll ride another 30 km east to Vieng Xai for a tour of the Phathet Lao Hidden Cave City from the Indochina War era. A local specialist guide leads you through at least 3 impressive caves, explaining their role as shelter for Laos' founding fathers. You'll return to Xam Nua for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride through Nam Et Phouy National Protected Area
- Tour of Phathet Lao Hidden Cave City (at least 3 caves)
- Guided cave tour with specialist local guide
Landmarks/POIs Nam Et Phouy National Protected Area Phathet Lao Hidden Cave City Vieng Xai - Day 6
Xam Nua to Phonsavan
You'll head back early on the mountain road with a mid-morning stop at Suan Hin Standing Stones. Lunch happens in Nam Neun, then you continue on high elevation paved road for roughly 90 km. There's a stop at Tam Piew Cave to take in views and hear some local history before riding good paved road into Phonsavan for a late afternoon arrival. Dinner is at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Nam Neun), Dinner (Local restaurant dinner)
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride from Xam Nua to Phonsavan
- Visit to Suan Hin Standing Stones
- Stop at Tam Piew Cave for views and history
Landmarks/POIs Suan Hin Standing Stones Nam Neun Tam Piew Cave 
- Day 7
Phonsavan
A short ride gets you to Site 1 of the Plain of Jars, then you'll visit Sites 2 and 3 throughout the morning. You'll loop around to Old Xieng Khoung for lunch and return via Phonsavanh, then take a dirt road loop north to see remote villages. The landscape shows scattered bomb craters from the heavy bombing of the late 1960s and 1970s. Back in Phonsavan by late afternoon, you'll visit the MAG (Mine Advisory Group) offices to watch a film about unexploded ordinance clearing work in Laos.
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride to Plain of Jars Site 1, 2, and 3
- Visit to Old Xieng Khoung
- Dirt road loop to remote villages
- Visit to MAG (Mine Advisory Group) offices and film screening
Landmarks/POIs Plain of Jars Site 1 Plain of Jars Site 2 Plain of Jars Site 3 Old Xieng Khoung MAG (Mine Advisory Group) Offices 
- Day 8
Phonsavan to Vang Vieng
Just outside Phonsavanh, there's a short stop at a Buddha Cave with some stairs to climb, but it's well-lit and manageable. From there, you'll ride on excellent winding roads to Phou Khoun, then head south on Highway 13. Lunch is at a hillside restaurant with views of a deep valley below. You'll arrive mid-afternoon in Vang Vieng, where you're staying for 2 nights. After settling in, dinner is at Xayoh Cafe, which is known for serving good pizza.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hillside restaurant lunch overlooking a deep valley), Dinner (Dinner at Xayoh Cafe with pizza)
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride from Phonsavan to Vang Vieng
- Stop at Buddha Cave near Phonsavanh
Landmarks/POIs Buddha Cave Phou Khoun Highway 13 
- Day 9
Vang Vieng
Your day in Vang Vieng is completely free. If you want to rest and relax around town, that works fine. Alternatively, an optional half-day kayak tour is available if you're interested in getting on the water. Either way, you'll spend the night at your hotel.
Optional Activities
- Half-day kayak tour
- Day 10
Vang Vieng to Vientiane
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll have some leisure time in Vang Vieng before riding back to Vientiane to wrap up your motorbike adventure. It's a chance to enjoy the morning before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride from Vang Vieng to Vientiane
