Itinerary:
Laos Overland Motorcycle Tour to Cambodia * BRIEF ITINERARY:
DAY 1 | LUANG PRABANG MOTORBIKE TOUR TO VIENG THONG (220 KM)
DAY 2 | VIENG THONG MOTORBIKE TOUR TO PHONSAVAN (160KM)
DAY 3 | PHONSAVAN MOTORBIKE TOUR TO SAINAMHAI RESORT IN KHAMMOUNE (326KM)
DAY 4 | SAINAMHAI RESORT IN KHAMMOUNE – BAN LANGKHAM (228KM)
DAY 5 | BAN LANGKHAM MOTORBIKE TOUR TO XEPON VIA BAN LABOY (210KM)
DAY 6 | XEPON MOTORBIKE TOUR TO SARAVANE (243 KM)
DAY 7 | SARAVANE MOTORBIKE TOUR TO PAK SE (112KM) Via Route 20
DAY 8 | PAK SE MOTORBIKE TOUR VIA DONG KROLOR TO KRATIE
DAY 9: KRATIE MOTORBIKE TOUR TO KAMPONG CHAM
DAY 10: KAMPONG CHAM MOTORCYCLE TOUR TO PHNOM PENH
DAY 11: PHNOM PENH MOTORCYCLE TOUR VIA SKUN TO KAMPONG THOM
DAY 12: KAMPONG THOM MOTORBIKE TOUR VIA SAMBO PREIKUH TO SIEM REAP
DAY 13: SIEM REAP – ANGKOR WAT – TA PROHM – ANGKOR THOM
DAY 14: SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE
DAY 1 | LUANG PRABANG MOTORBIKE TOUR TO VIENG THONG (220 KM)
We start our epic Laos Motorcycle Tour to Cambodia by leaving Luang Prabang bright and early, we will head to Pakseng and then hit beautiful trails and single-track off-road sections. We will follow the rivers north and on arrival, we can go bathe in the hot springs at Viengthong.
DAY 2 | Laos Overland Motorcycle Tour to Cambodia: VIENG THONG MOTORBIKE TOUR TO PHONSAVAN (160KM)
Today will be a shorter day that will be mostly off-road. We will visit Lima Site 36 on the way down to Phonsavan. Here the old airfield lies abandoned with many reminders of the War. Afterwards, we will head back on the road into the jungle trails to Phonsavan and onto the Plain of Jars, we will spend the night.
DAY 3 | PHONSAVAN MOTORBIKE TOUR TO SAINAMHAI RESORT IN KHAMMOUNE (326KM)
After leaving Phonsavan, we will take some long trails through the countryside before heading up through the karst limestone mountains of Khammouane Province. Today is a long day with many kilometres to cover. Some of the routes will be Tarmac and provide a chance to enjoy the spectacular mountains en route to our destination. We will spend the night in the Sainamhai resort along the banks of the Nam Hi River.
DAY 4 | Laos Overland Motorcycle Tour to Cambodia: SAINAMHAI RESORT IN KHAMMOUNE MOTORBIKE TOUR TO BAN LANGKHAM (228KM)
After a short ride east along tarmac roads in the morning, we will go south over the Nakhai Plateau which has unbelievably stunning views. We will then ride along a short route before finally getting on The Ho Chi Minh Trail up to the Mua Gai Pass. Here we can explore the start of these famous war-era trails.
DAY 5 | BAN LANGKHAM MOTORBIKE TOUR TO XEPON VIA BAN LABOY (210KM)
Today includes an exploration of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, river crossings and a lot of history. It will primarily be dirt roads all the way to Ban Laboy Ford, which is considered to be the most heavily bombed place on the planet. We will ride through some strategic villages that were used during the war and see some bomb craters and original cobblestone paths that will transport you back in time.
DAY 6 | Laos Overland Motorcycle Tour to Cambodia: XEPON MOTORBIKE TOUR TO SARAVANE (243 KM)
The day will start with a visit to the War Museum in Ban Dong before we take the bikes back down the trail into Saravane via Ta Oy. This day will be a fascinating ride with some spectacular river crossings and some routes through the jungle before we arrive in Saravane.
DAY 7 | SARAVANE MOTORBIKE TOUR TO PAK SE (112KM) Via Route 20
Today will be a very easy day in the saddle. The easy route will give us a bit of time to rest and a chance to clean up our gear and get some washing done. We can spend an afternoon with the locals, where you can be certain that there will be plenty of beer and some afternoon sunshine.
DAY 8 | Laos Overland Motorcycle Tour to Cambodia: PAK SE MOTORBIKE TOUR VIA DONG KROLOR TO KRATIE (B/-/-)
This is our final day! We will ride the route 13 towards the checkpoint, with plenty of rivers and forests to make it a great ride. On arrival to checkpoint, Our day will finish here and enjoy your trip to Cambodia.
Upon arrival at Dong Krolor border, welcome by our guide and continue to Kratie.
En route, we stop to visit the rare Mekong Freshwater dolphin at Kampi.
Check-in and free at leisure to explore the colonial town of Kratie.
Overnight in Kratie
DAY 9: KRATIE MOTORBIKE TOUR TO KAMPONG CHAM (B/-/-)
Dirt Bike Riding
Distance: 160 KM
Level: Medium
Road: flat gravel, tarmac
Begin our journey by riding along the Mekong river through peaceful riverside villages before stopping in Chhlong, a French colonial town with some amazing French architecture still remain.
Upon arrival in Kampong Cham, check-in and visit Koh Pen via Cambodia’s longest bamboo bridge made almost entirely of bamboo and light wood materials.
Overnight in Kampong Cham.
DAY 10: Laos Overland Motorcycle Tour to Cambodia: KAMPONG CHAM MOTORCYCLE TOUR TO PHNOM PENH (B/-/-)
Dirt Bike Riding
Distance: 150 KM
Level: Medium
Road: flat gravel, tarmac.
Depart for the capital Phnom Penh via road number 7, where we stop en route at Wat Nokor and Phnom Pros to learn more about ancient and modern Buddhism in this part of the country. Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, check-in to hotel then visits Royal Palace, where it serves as home to His Majesty the King Norodom Sihamony. Also, continue to highly respected Silver Pagoda.
Free time at own leisure to enjoy the city.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY 11: PHNOM PENH MOTORCYCLE TOUR VIA SKUN TO KAMPONG THOM (B/-/-)
Dirt Bike Riding
Distance: 220KM
Level: Medium
Road: flat gravel, tarmac
After tour introduction and safety briefing, we begin our trip with a ride on village road along the Mekong River toward Skun – the town famous for a special delicacy, deep-fried tarantula.
Continue riding along with countryside towns toward Kampong Thom where we pass lots of local plantation including rubber plantation.
Overnight in Kampong Thom
DAY 12: Laos Overland Motorcycle Tour to Cambodia: KAMPONG THOM MOTORBIKE TOUR VIA SAMBO PREIKUH TO SIEM REAP (B/-/-)
Dirt Bike Riding
Distance: 200KM
Level: Medium
Road: flat gravel, tarmac
This morning, we depart Kampong Thom to visit the largest complex of the pre-Angkorian temple, Sambo Preikuh.
We continue further toward Siem Reap, we will arrive in the early afternoon to enjoy the hotel facilities and freshen up before touring the temple of Angkor the next day.
Overnight in Siem Reap
DAY 13: SIEM REAP – ANGKOR WAT – TA PROHM – ANGKOR THOM (B/-/-)
Rise early this morning to visit the masterpiece of Khmer architecture Angkor Wat during sunrise. With extraordinary carving on its bas-reliefs, This mother-of-temples not only known as Khmer pride and symbol but also known to the world as World’s Largest Religious Monument. UNESCO has listed Angkor Wat as World’s Heritage in 1992. Back to the hotel and rest during midday.
Visit the picturesque Ta Prohm, which was slowly swallowed by the jungle. The tentacle-like root of giant trees growing over the temple, man first conquered jungle to build but nature later reclaimed its territory back. It is the movement that is not measured by days but by centuries. Continue to explore the mysterious Royal city of Angkor Thom.
The 54-tower temple of Bayon is an awesome sight with hundreds of smiling faces. Then visit to the surroundings of the complex including the Baphuon, Elephant Terraces, Leper King Terrace and Royal Palace.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 14: Laos Overland Motorcycle Tour to Cambodia: SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel,
Free at leisure until check-out from hotel and transfer to airport for departure flight.
End Of The Trip
=> The tour price applied to the private group of 8 – 10 people riding Honda XR 250cc or similar ones & sharing double/twin rooms at standard hotels is US$ 3392/person.
=> The supplement for those who want to stay at single room throughout the trip is US$ 420.
=> If you want to upgrade the bike to Honda CRF 250cc, the surcharge would be US$ 20/bike/day.
* Inclusions:
+ Motorbike(s) (Honda XR 250cc or Honda Baja 250cc)
+ Helmet(s)
+ Driving gears
+ Gasoline on tour
+ English speaking guide
+ Mechanic (only for a group from 6 passengers)
+ Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary (based on twin or/and triple shared)
+ Homestay permission
+ Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch & D = Dinner)
+ Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees
+ All boat trips & ferries as mentioned
+ Bottled water, coffee and fruits on tour
+ Government’s taxes