Itinerary Overview
iadventuretours.com offer a unique way to explore a region filled with rich historical, architectural, and natural heritage. Many of these are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Kick-off in “Rose of the North” Chiang Mai winds through northern Thailand to learn about the opium trade that once dominated this region in the Golden Triangle.
Then, cross the border into Laos, where you’ll be able to see the authentic side of this landlocked country. Vietnam motorbike tours continue the journey as you cruise on the mighty Mekong, laze in the beautiful Luang Prabang, and discover the mysterious Plain of Jars in Phonsavan.
Northwest Vietnam motorcycle tours take you heading east, where your next destination is Vietnam, and finishing up the phenomenon tour with Hanoi motorcycle tours, exploring a city of contrasts: narrow streets but French colonial architecture, temples and museums, hectic traffic, and incredible street food. This motorcycle tour, lasting 11 days on the occasion of the Water Festivals, is the best way to step into authentic Indochina, a kaleidoscopic fusion of cultures, cuisines, landscapes, and religions in four countries.
Tour Highlights
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Celebrate the exciting Pi Mai, the Lao New Year
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Plain of Jars, Legacy of the Indochina War
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Driving in the most photogenic as the Mae Hong Son Loop
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Visiting to the iconic Golden Triangle
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Wake Up In The Sacred Ritual Of Morning Alms In Luang Prabang, Laos
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Take A Cruise On The Backbone Of Indochina Peninsula, Mekong River
Summary
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Day 1: Welcome to Thailand
We will pick you up from the airport and take you back to the hotel. At night we will have welcome dinner together. Then your team will meet the team who accompany with you on the trip.
Summary
Accommodation: 4 Stars -
Day 2: Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son
Day 1 of the 11 Days Laos Big Bike Tour kicks off in the bustling city of Chiang Mai, where riders gear up for an epic adventure. The Mae Hong Son loop is famous for its 1864 curves, and mountain scenery.
Enjoy preparing a traditional evening dinner together with the Kayan Long Neck Tribe. Optional overnight in Huay Pu Keng village at Kayan Long Neck tribe Homestay or at guesthouse accommodatoin in Mae Hong Son town.Summary
Accommodation: 4 Stars
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Day 3: Mae Hong Son - Ban Rak Thai
Next on the itinerary is Ban Rak Thai, a Chinese village up in the mountains next to the Myanmar border. The roads leading to there are a motorcyclist's dream, with smooth curves and breathtaking vistas at every turn.
Staying overnight in Ban Rak Thai Village will give you the chance for cultural immersion and to learn about their way of life as refugees in Thailand.
Summary
Accommodation: 4 Stars
Distance: 185 km
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• Lunch
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Day 4: Ban Rak Thai - Pai - Chiang Rai
As the journey continues, riders make their way to the laid-back town of Pai, renowned for its bohemian atmosphere and stunning natural scenery.
After lunch at this charming town, Pai, we head to Chiang Rai, where we spend the night resting to prepare yourself for the next full day of exploration and experiences.
Summary
Accommodation: 4 Stars
Distance: 135 km
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• Lunch
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Day 5: Chiang Rai - The Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai
Today is a day for exploring the Golden Triangle, the famous opium trading area in the old days. You get to drive through the mountains to Mae Sai, which is a border town of Myanmar. When lunch is eaten, the tour continues to the Golden Triangle where you will enjoy a boat trip on the Mekong River between the three countries of Burma, Laos and Thailand.
After the boat trip there is time for a visit to the opium museum before the returning to Chiang Rai
Summary
Accommodation: 4 Stars
Distance: 178 km
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• Lunch
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Day 6: Chiang Rai - Nan
Nan marks the end of our time in Thailand with a series of longtail boat races, which are always fun to watch. Nan is a remote town near the border with Laos.
Arrive in Nan City, brimming with historical charm and cultural richness. Check into your hotel and prepare to explore the vibrant markets, ancient temples, and local cuisine offerings.
Summary
Accommodation: 4 Stars
Distance: 135 km
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• Lunch
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Day 7: Nan - Luang Prabang (Laos)
Gear up for an exhilarating day 6 as we bid farewell to Thailand and embark on a thrilling 300-kilometer ride to the enchanting former capital city Luang Prabang, marking our entry into Laos.
This length of the journey promises riders a blend of border-crossing excitement and the breathtaking landscapes that characterize the cross-country adventure.
Summary
Accommodation: 4 Stars
Distance: 175 km
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• Lunch
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Day 8: Luang Prabang free
Lao New Year, also called Pi Mai or Songkran, is celebrated in April, the hottest month of the year. On this day, people use pure or scented water to wash their houses and Buddha statues. Children pour perfumed water on their elders and on monks to receive their blessings.
Carry water guns and join in the fun with water fights, parades, dancing and singing.
Summary
Accommodation: 4 Stars
Distance: 169 km
Meals:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
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Day 9: Luang Prabang - Phonsavan (The Plain of Jars)
Today we will take you to the legend Plain of Jars and traces of the history of the Second Indochina War. After breakfast, visit the central market, then drive out to visit the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. Their function is also believed to be of a funerary nature.
Summary
Accommodation: 4 Stars
Distance: 150 km
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Day 10: Phonsavan - Xam Neua
Your journey through Northern Laos will continue today with stops along the way. Such as the Mulberries Project and Vieng Xai, the Lao communist movement built an extensive network of caves to shelter themselves from the constant bombings during the Second Indochina War (aka Vietnam War).
In the early evening, we will arrive in Sam Neua for your stay at a nice hotel.
Summary
Accommodation: 4 Stars
Distance: 207 km
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Day 11: Xam Neua - Pu Luong (Vietnam)
Day 10 becomes the last chapter of border-crossing adventure and the beginning of our exploration of Vietnam. Leaving Xam Neua, the roads wind through the diverse landscapes of Laos till we approach the Na Meo Border, the gateway into Vietnam.
The roads leading to Pu Luong, where we spend the night.
Summary
Accommodation: 4 Stars
Distance: 209 km
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• Lunch
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Day 12: Pu Luong - Hanoi
The last day beckons us to descend from the mountain land and immerse ourselves in the vibrant buzz of Hanoi. The journey from Pu Luong to Hanoi unfolds as a fascinating transition from the tranquil mountains to the bustling urban heart of Vietnam.
The tour ends in Hanoi after a farewell dinner.
Summary
Accommodation: 4 Stars
Distance: 200 km
Meals:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
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Tour: 12 Days Riding ThaiLand To VietNam

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12 days
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Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son - Ban Rak - Thai Pai - Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai - Nan - Luang Prabang (Laos) - Phonsavan - Xam Neua - Na Meo Border - Pu Luong - Hanoi
Tour Highlights
- Celebrate the exciting Pi Mai, the Lao New Year
- Plain of Jars, Legacy of the Indochina War
- Driving in the most photogenic as the Mae Hong Son Loop
- Visiting to the iconic Golden Triangle
- Wake Up In The Sacred Ritual Of Morning Alms In Luang Prabang, Laos
- Take A Cruise On The Backbone Of Indochina Peninsula, Mekong River
Destination
- NORTH & CENTRAL THAILAND
- NORTH LAOS
- NORTH & CENTRAL VIETNAM
Pickup from
Chiang Mai
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