10 Day Tour (Thailand & Laos)
2023 Tour Starts
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10 days unseen Northern Thailand & Laos. Laos is a country as yet untouched by modern demands. Its beauty lies in the stress-free, peaceful life of the Lao people, lush, pristine landscape, century-old traditions & heritage. The magical, lush and extremely colorful Laos offers motorcycle touring at its best: charming villages, exotic cultures, warm people, spectacular scenery, and mostly good tarmac roads. Please be informed, that only experienced riders can join this tour.
Tour Highlights: Mae Kachan hot spring; Than Tong waterfall; Phayao Lake (Kwan Phayao); White Temple Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai; Chiang Khong, the gate to China directly at the Mekong River; charming Oudomxai in the highlands of Laos; world heritage town of Luang Prabang; Kuang Si waterfall; Wat Xieng Thong; Mount Phousi; Vang Vieng; Nam Ngum dam; Capital of Laos “Vientiane”; the old wooden town Chiang Khan; unseen Uttaradit; World Heritage Site of Sukhothai; the world´s first elephant hospital in Lampang
| INCLUDED | 9 overnights at carefully selected quality hotels and resorts with leisure facilities Private double bedroom (king size bed). You do not need to share a room with someone else. 9 lunches, 9 dinners, breakfast every day Water, soft drinks, and coffee/tea in connection with the meals Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage Third party liability insurance for motorcycles Full First Class Comprehensive insurance for motorcycles with deductible of up to 25,000 THB in case of damage Pick up service from Chiang Mai Airport English speaking professional Road Captain with TAT license (Tourism Authority of Thailand) on a motorcycle leading the group Support van for luggage transportation, All entrance fees to National Parks and Historic Sites Riding gear (Helmets, Jackets, Gloves, Knee Guards) CMT Jersey Merchandise Kit Accident cover insurance up to 100,000 THB, life insurance up to 1,000,000 THB and much, much more! |
| NOT INCLUDED | All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature Alcoholic beverages Travel insurance (cover against cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation, in the event of accident or illness). GST 5% & TCS Airfare Visa fee |
(Distance: 2,400 km Approx)
ITINERARY
Day 1. Chiang Mai – Phayao – Chiang Rai – Chiang Khong (342 km)
Familiarize yourself with the bike while heading north of Chiang Mai. You will ride on the windy mountain road to Mae Kachan hot spring and Than Tong waterfall. Continue on true biker´s paradise road R120 until you reach unseen Phayao. Discover Phayao Lake (Kwan Phayao), which is one of the biggest lakes in Thailand. Ride along with scenic farming areas on the highway to Chiang Rai city. After that visit the famous White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) one of the top 10 wonder temples in the world. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. Then we cruise on back roads along with beautiful rice fields to Chiang Khong, the gate to China. Relax at the beautiful accommodation directly at the Mekong River, the 10th longest river in the world.
Day 2. Chiang Khong – Huay Xai – Luang Namtha – Oudomxai (295 km)
A bit earlier start because we will cross this morning the border to Laos via the Thai-Lao-Friendship-Bridge over the Mekong River. Thankfully the wait will be only about two hours, with all the documents filled out and paperwork ready to go (motorcycle and service vehicle registration, customs, and insurance papers). Visa on arrival is possible and the easiest way to cross into Laos (about 1,200 THB Visa fee). Explore the border area and maybe go shopping in the Duty-Free. Get familiarized with riding on the right side of the road. Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Luang Namtha. Continue cruising along winding roads until we reach unseen Oudomxai, where you relax at the beautiful accommodation. Overnight in the middle of nowhere in this beautiful and authentic Laos town in the highlands of Laos.
Day 3. Oudomxay – Luang Prabang (195 km)
Today easy cruising transfer to Luang Prabang. After breakfast, ride along the impressive mountainous road and follow this stunning mountain road to Pakmong, a brand new stunning road through Lao’s highest mountains. Optional visit the world-famous “Kuang Si waterfall”. These falls begin in shallow pools high up on the mountain. The water collects in numerous turquoise blue pools as it flows downstream. Relax and have lunch at a local restaurant. Then continue cruising along until we reach Luang Prabang where you relax at the charming accommodation.
Day 4. Rest Day in Luang Prabang
This town is gleaming with temple roofs, fading colonial architecture, and a stunning mountain backdrop. It has been claimed by UNESCO as, “the best-preserved traditional city in South East Asia”. This is a leisure day, or you can also visit the former Royal Palace which is now a national museum and an important Temple named “Wat Xieng Thong”. A visit to Luang Prabang would be not complete without climbing the 329 steps to the top of Mount Phousi for a beautiful sunset view of the Mekong river overlooking Luang Prabang with a 360-degree view. (Laundry service available)
Day 5. Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng (232 km)
After breakfast, we leave Luang Prabang for pure adventure riding through a limestone karst landscape. The roads begin to deteriorate; however, the stunning mountain scenery makes for interesting riding. Then relax for lunch at a local restaurant at the peak of a mountain with a great view. Continue riding the impressive mountainous roads until we reach Vang Vieng. Cross the river to Ban Huai Ngai, a very pleasant village to explore the local lifestyle. Then relax at the peaceful accommodation.
Day 6. Vang Vieng – Vientiane (194 km)
After breakfast, leave Vang Vieng to the Capital of Laos “Vientiane”. Ride along fantastic mountainous roads to visit the Nam Ngum dam. The largest dam in Laos with deep blue waters is the same as the ocean. Lunch is served at a local restaurant at the dam. Then we cruise along the highway through farming areas to Vientiane. Visit the Patuxai monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. Visit the oldest Pha That Luang, the pagoda according to the Lao people was originally built as a Hindu temple in the 3rd century. Then we arrive and relax at the charming accommodation.
Day 7. Vientiane – Chiang Khan (225 km)
After breakfast, leaving Vientiane, we cross the border back to Thailand. Remember to ride back on the left side of the road. We cruise along the scenic Mekong River Road R211 to visit Mount Pha Tak Suea. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. Then continue cruising along the Mekong River Road to your lovely homestay accommodation in Chiang Khan, directly at the Mekong River. An authentic Thai village with lovely old wooden houses, shops, guesthouses, and restaurants in colonial styles town. In Chiang Khan, we dine on delicious local food in a restaurant near the river. In the late evening after dinner, you can enjoy the delights of the Walking Street market.
Day 8. Chiang Khan – Uttaradit (272 km)
Before breakfast, very early in the morning, you have a chance to offer food to monks along the streets of Chiang Khan’s local market. After breakfast, we ride along curvy roads to discover the “Sky Walk” in Phuk Kngio. After we will ride through four national parks in only one day. Lunch is served in a local restaurant. Later we will have a coffee break at a shop located back in Laos (but no border crossing necessary, because the shop can only reach from the Thailand side). Then we continue on the highway passing through rice fields until we reach charming Uttaradit. It is a small city near Lampang and a few kilometers away from Denchai. Very few tourists come here to visit the area, but Uttaradit city and its surroundings are worth coming to. If you want to see authentic Thailand, the one not many tourists see, you have to come here. Later you enjoy the beautiful accommodation with a swimming pool.
Day 9. Uttaridit – Sukhothai (89 km.)
After breakfast, we leave Uttaradit riding again on backroads and passing through massive rice fields until we reach Sukhothai. A short day of riding gives us plenty of time to discover one of the highlights of this amazing motorcycle tour: the Ancient Sukhothai Historical Park, designated world heritage site number 574 on 12 December 1991 by UNESCO, and enjoy the amazing sunset in the old ruins. A magical and memorable scene. Later you arrive at the guest house, where you enjoy the charming classic wooden Thai accommodation with a swimming pool.
Day 10. Sukhothai – Lampang – Chiang Mai (343 km.)
After breakfast, we leave Sulhothai riding again biker´s paradise roads via the “Columnar Mountains” road R101 to Den Chai, visit a large reclining Buddha. Then riding through winding mountainous roads to Lampang. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. Visit the Thai elephant conservation center and the world´s first elephant hospital. Continue riding pass through national parks and farming areas. Visit local market, stopping for refreshment, before heading back to Chiang Mai.
PRICING (INDIAN RUPEES)
| RIDER | Pillion | DEPOSIT |
| 279000 | 172000 | 56000 |
| Rider in a single double-bedded room | Pillion in shared double or twin-bedded room | only 20% Deposit for the Tour |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
REGISTRATION / DEPOSIT
Due to the cumbersome logistics involved with obtaining all necessary permits and border formalities, we must impose the following conditions for registration of your participation in the tour:
- The deadline for the latest registrations is one month before the tour start
- Confirmation of your participation in the tour will only be confirmed against the payment of a 20% deposit of the total tour price.
- First, come – first served: the date of receipt of your 20% deposit will determine whose participation will be confirmed first. We will not confirm participation in the tour before receipt of your deposit.
We shall guarantee the departure of the tour with a minimum of 4 bikers and shall limit the maximum size of the group to no more than 10 motorcycles.
With your registration for the tour, we also need the following personal data from you:
Family Name(s) – as per passport:
First Name(s) – as per passport:
Passport Number:
Nationality:
Date of Birth:
Passport Issue Date:
Passport Issue Place:
Passport Expiry Date:
Please note that to participate in this tour, you must have a valid international driver’s license for motorcycles over 500cc.
For inquiries or in case of any uncertainties, please contact us at booking@caremytours.com.
FULL PREPAYMENT
Because we shall have to fully prepay all suppliers far in advance, we require your full prepayment of the tour (minus the deposit) by the latest one month before the tour start.
CANCELLATION FEES
Please note that the following cancellation fees apply in the case that you are obliged to cancel the reservations for the tour at the last minute:
If cancellation is received: Fee (in % of the total tour price)
60 Days to 15 Days 30% of Tour cost
30 Days to 8 Days 50% of Tour cost
14 Days or less 100% of Tour cost
We strongly recommend that you purchase individualized travel and/or medical insurance from any insurance company in your home market to prevent having to incur any unexpected medical or travel expenses.
INSURANCE – THAILAND
The motorcycles carry compulsory third-party insurance according to Thai law but do not carry full comprehensive insurance as this is not available in Thailand for rental motorcycles. The tour participant, therefore, carries the maximum risk of 175.000 THB in case of total damage to his/her motorcycle. The participant is not liable for technical failure in the case of engine or gearbox problems nor for wear and tear.
INSURANCE – LAOS
The motorcycles only carry compulsory third-party insurance for Thailand – not for Laos as our Thai insurance company’s coverage does not extend beyond Thailand. Consequently, the participant carries full risk in case of an accident, regardless of whether the accident is caused by the tour participant or by a third party. Please bear also in mind that in the case of an accident, the adversary will most likely not be carrying any insurance coverage at all. Hence, the tour participant carries the maximum risk of 175.000 THB in case of total damage to his/her motorcycle.
OPTIONAL
Against the surcharge of 10.000 THB, we offer limited comprehensive insurance cover with a maximum liability/participation of 35.000 THB (instead of 175.000 THB) for the participant in case of damage sustained to his/her motorcycle. For minor damage, we will collect the costs for repair at the end of the tour as it is easier to handle such minor cases on the spot. Tour participants who opt for fully comprehensive insurance cover will also have to deposit 35.000 THB in cash at the beginning of the tour.
It is also important to know that the participant is liable for damage caused to his/her motorcycle in the case of an accident caused by a third person. Third-party insurance in Thailand generally only covers bodily harm caused to the third party and does not cover damage caused to the vehicle of a third party.
THAILAND CURRENCY / CREDIT CARDS
American Express, Visa, and Master Card are widely accepted in Thailand. Cash payments are only accepted in Thailand’s own currency (Thai Baht). It is easy to exchange major foreign currencies into Thai Baht as there are official money changers at most tourist places. ATMs can be found almost everywhere. Please do not bring Euro cheques as these can only be cashed at major banks.
LAOS CURRENCY / CREDIT CARDS
The best way to Laos will be to use Thai Bath over there. In Laos, Thai Bath can use and is accepted everywhere. 1 Thai Bath is about 250 KIP. ATMs can be found almost everywhere.
