5 Day | The Grey Elephant Motorcycle Tour
5 Day | The Grey Elephant
A heroic, off-road journey through mountains, local villages, and winding rivers
LEVEL Intermediate – Experienced
DISTANCE Approx. 1,000 km
TERRAIN Off-road 60% (Day 1), Off-road 85% (Day 2), On-road 100% (Day 3), Off-road 60% (Day 4), Off-road 20% (Day 5)
DAY 1 | LUANG PRABANG – PAXENG – VIENG KHAM – NONG KHIAW – BAN PAYONG (D)
On the first day of your motorcycle tour, you will embark from Luang Prabang through dirt roads along the small Nam Saung River up to Pakxeng. From Pakxeng, you will make an adventurous climb on your motorcycle through dramatic mountain ridges that overlook the vast landscape of Laos. You will soon reach tar roads as you venture to Vieng Kham, a quaint little town with vibrant people living there. After enjoying traditional Lao food, you will continue your route toward Nong Khiaw, and onto Ban Payong. Your night consists of an authentic homestay with a local family, where you will enjoy freshly cooked Lao food and have a deeper understanding of their unique way of life.
DAY 2 | BAN NAGNAN – MUANG KHUA (B)
You will pick up on your route the following morning up to Ban Nayang, where you will observe the continued tradition of silk weaving and silk dying from natural materials and onto Muang Khua for some of the best off-road experience in Laos. Located up in the mountains of Laos, Muang Khua is home to the Akha ethnic group. You will be invited into the home of a local family for an unforgettable homestay experience.
DAY 3 | MUANG KHUA – LUANG NAMTHA (B)
After finishing your breakfast, you will ride out on your motorcycle toward Luang Namtha. This route features some breathtaking scenery and gorgeous landscapes along the way. If you arrive at Luang Namtha early, you can explore their bustling markets, or take a boat ride along the Namtha River (price not included). Your accommodation for the night will be at a local guest house.
DAY 4 | LUANG NAMTHA – PAKBENG (B)
On the fourth day, you will embark toward Pakbeng along winding, dirt roads. You will travel through a diverse number of remote villages in this region. It will be a long day out on the bike, but the combination of pristine Lao landscapes and off-road riding make it well worth the trip. Pakbeng is a remarkable village with a temple in the hills that dates to the Kingdom of Lanna (Kingdom of a Million Rice Fields). Your day concludes in Pakbeng with an overnight stay at a local lodge.
DAY 5 | PAKBENG – HONGSA – LUANG PRABANG (B)
On your final day, you will leave early from Pakbeng and ride out on your motorcycle through scenic landscapes toward Hongsa. Hongsa is a remarkable village that has a local market packed full of freshly prepared Lao food. From Hongsa, you will take high mountainous roads that wind through remote villages. Laos is an extremely diverse country with 49 different ethnic groups, and you will pass through Khmu and Hmong villages on the route toward Luang Prabang. Your five-day tour concludes after a ferry ride across the Mekong River back into Luang Prabang in the evening.
PRICE (USD) Please contact us for current pricing and specials.
TOUR CODE: MTO-5-B
– Professional English Speaking Guide
– Dirt Bike – Honda CRF250
– Riding Gear (Helmet, Glove, Boot, Jacket and Protection Gear)
– Third person insurance
– Accommodation as described in the itinerary
– Meal (s) as described in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
– Gasoline
– Entrance fee as described in the itinerary
– Tax, service charge and permits
– Riding Long Pants (we recommend a pair of jeans)
– Personal insurance (this at your own risk)
– Coverage for any damages to gear or the motorcycle
– Air ticket
– Visa fee (approximately US$30/person, depending on nationality)
– Travel insurance of any kind
– Tip, drinks, personal expense and other expenses not described in the itinerary
– Single Supplement for Single Occupancy
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