DAY 9: INDOCHINA MOTORBIKE TOUR FROM VIETNAM TO LAOS AND CAMBODIA: LAK SAO – KONGLOR – THAKHEK (B,L) – 285 KM
In the morning, we depart for amazing Konglor Cave – a 7.5 kilometre-long cave with a massive river running right through the middle of it. Enjoy a boat trip and then continue our trip to Thakhek.
The sleepy provincial capital of Khammuan province, Thakek lies across the Mekong River from the Thai town of Nakhon Phanom. While Thakhek is not the most exciting town in Laos, it’s a good deal more interesting than its cross-river neighbor, and it’s the biggest, most tourist-friendly town in the province.
Check in your hotel and enjoy the free evening. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 10: INDOCHINA MOTORBIKE TOUR FROM VIETNAM TO LAOS AND CAMBODIA: THAKHEK MOTORBIKE TOUR TO SAVANAKHET (B,L) – 150 KM
Visit the town before our riding today to Savanakhet. Highlights include: Tham Xang – the first cave you reach as you exit Tha Khaek and begin your exploration of the area. See various Buddha statues and an impressive view over the surrounding countryside Tham Pha Fa (Buddha cave) – filled with Buddha images that are estimated to be hundreds of years old and has become a holy site for local Buddhists.
More rural scenery on this short stretch leaves little to be excited about. But straight roads in good condition allows for fast riding. The markets at Ban Phon-Gnia Noy just outside of Thakhek made for an interesting stop-off to purchase some very delicious and cheap bananas.
Ride to Savanakhet and check in your hotel. Enjoy free evening to explore to town on your own. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 11: INDOCHINA MOTORBIKE TOUR FROM VIETNAM TO LAOS AND CAMBODIA: SAVANAKHET MOTORBIKE TOUR TO PAKSE (B,L) – 240 KM
A few fleeting moments of picturesque views, but for the most part the terrain remains the same. A couple of bridges crossing rivers adds a little excitement, but you mainly put your head down and make good time arriving in Pakse. Visit the Golden Buddha Temple which is located on the top of a mountain and enjoy panoramic view over the Mekong River and the Pakse town.
Enjoy your free time in Pakse in the evening. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 12: INDOCHINA MOTORBIKE TOUR FROM VIETNAM TO LAOS AND CAMBODIA: PAKSE MOTORBIKE TOUR TO WAT PHOU – 4000 ISLAND (B,L) – 140 KM
Enjoy your easy riding today to Si Phan Don – 4000 Islands. En route we visit Wat Phou – a ruined Khmer Hindu temple complex in southern Laos. It offers stunning views over the surrounding land and Mekong River. Wat Phou is considered one of the oldest archaeological sites in Laos. Like other notable Khmer architecture in Southeast Asia, it was constructed using sandstone, laterite and bricks. Wat Phu has been an active temple for Buddhist religious practice for quite some time because Buddhism replaced Hinduism in Laos in the mid 13th century. It will be an ideal place for those who are interested in history and archeology of Laos.
Continue our ride to Don Khong, the biggest island in Si Phandon and enjoy a short boat trip after lunch. Visit Liphi waterfall – a collection of powerful falls spilling down at odd angles along a branch of the brown Mekong river. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere in the islands and take awesome photos of the local life and natural beauty.
In the late afternoon, you will turn back to your hotel. Remainder of day is free at your leisure.
DAY 13: INDOCHINA MOTORBIKE TOUR FROM VIETNAM TO LAOS AND CAMBODIA: 4000 ISLANDS MOTORBIKE TOUR VIA VEUN KHAM TO KRATIE (B/-/D)
It’s a very fast road with very light traffic today to the Cambodia border. We say goodbye and see you in the next trip to Laos.
Upon arrival at Veun Kham belonging to the Sin Pha Don province in the Southern of Laos and sharing the border with Cambodia, you’ll be welcome by our guide from Cambodia and continued riding down Mekong River to Kratie.
En route, we stop to visit the rare Mekong Fresh water dolphin at Kampi.
Check-in and free at leisure to explore colonial town of Kratie.
Overnight in Kratie
DAY 14: INDOCHINA MOTORBIKE TOUR FROM VIETNAM TO LAOS AND CAMBODIA: KRATIE MOTORBIKE TOUR TO KAMPONG CHAM (B/L/D)
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 15: INDOCHINA MOTORBIKE TOUR FROM VIETNAM TO LAOS AND CAMBODIA: KAMPONG CHAM MOTORCYCLE TOUR TO PHNOM PENH (B/L/-)
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 visit 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 16: INDOCHINA MOTORBIKE TOUR FROM VIETNAM TO LAOS AND CAMBODIA: PHNOM PENH MOTORCYCLE TOUR VIA SKUN TO KAMPONG THOM (B/L/D)
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 countryside towns toward Kampong Thom where we pass lots of local plantation including rubber plantation.
Overnight in Kampong Thom
DAY 17: INDOCHINA MOTORBIKE TOUR FROM VIETNAM TO LAOS AND CAMBODIA: KAMPONG THOM MOTORBIKE TOUR VIA SAMBO PREIKUH TO SIEM REAP (B/L/D)
Dirt Bike Riding
Distance: 200KM
Level: Medium
Road: flat gravel, tarmac
This morning, we depart Kampong Thom to visit the largest complex of 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 18: INDOCHINA MOTORBIKE TOUR FROM VIETNAM TO LAOS AND CAMBODIA: SIEM REAP – ANGKOR WAT – TA PROHM – ANGKOR THOM (B/L/D)
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.
INDOCHINA MOTORBIKE TOUR FROM VIETNAM TO LAOS AND CAMBODIA
visit the picturesque Ta Prohm, which was slowly swallowed by 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 measure 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 19: INDOCHINA MOTORBIKE TOUR FROM VIETNAM TO LAOS AND CAMBODIA: SIEM REAP – FREE(B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel
Free at leisure on your own (No touring activities)
Overnight at hotel
DAY 20: INDOCHINA MOTORBIKE TOUR FROM VIETNAM TO LAOS AND 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