Comments on: Northern Laos Loop – 2. Route

By: atticus

atticus — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:53:27 +0000

First time riding a motorcycle? Then, it is really advisable to get more practice. It’s not easy for new riders to focus on so many things while riding especially on winding and narrow roads.

I have not traveled on the road from Na Meo to Xam Neua. But I had met tourists coming in on buses so I supposed the roads are okay. From Xam Neua to Luang Prabang, you can go either via Phonsavan or Nam Bak. Both routes have the usual twists and turns.

GT-Rider produces a very good map of Laos. Perhaps you can ask them where you can buy it in Vietnam or even ask them to ship to you.

By: andres

andres — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:45:14 +0000

Hi!
Im in Vietnam, and just got a bike to go to Laos. Its my first time riding, and Im a bit concerned about this higly montanious and difficult roads. All these tales about rocks in the road and lots of courves are driving me crazy! Im entering the country through Na Meo, and will head to Luang Prabang through route 6. Can you tell me if it is ok, and maybe some advices…?
If you know some good online map please let me know, cause in the google earth the route 6, for example, is not properly marked.
Thanks a lot!!!!
good post!

By: ken

ken — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:12:04 +0000

good read

By: Atticus

Atticus — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:53:50 +0000

Hi Emma + Justin,

Link sent and nice blog!

By: Emma + Justin

Emma + Justin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:12:54 +0000

Hi
Thanks for your notes – looks like an amazing trip. We’d like to emulate it although coming from further north via vietnam. We would love a copy of the GPS route / waypoints.

Thanks

Emma and Justin

By: atticus

atticus — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 23:44:33 +0000

Hi,

Sent.

Nice blog.

By: Tyler

Tyler — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:33:36 +0000

I am currently riding through northern Laos and would love a copy of your waypoints as well!

Thanks so much

By: Atticus

Atticus — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:16:35 +0000

Lao’s wet season starts around May. So best to start earlier if possible. Or else keep to better roads.

If you are starting from Vientiane, I would suggest skipping Xayaboury (as opposed to what I have done) and heading up route 13 directly. After a northern loop (visit Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Xam Neua etc), head south along route 13 (visit Pakse, 4000 islands etc). You would need to arrange for the bike to be returned in the south so you need not ride back to Vientiane. Move on to Cambodia from Southern Laos.

You can get more suggestions at gt-rider.com forums.

By: matan

matan — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:41:39 +0000

hi
first of all i have 2 say: great tips!
looks like amaizing trips i whould try to do every one of them (thai, laos,
viatnam)
helpt me a lot! thanks for that. in 8 dayes im flying to thailand for 2 month
it seems that it is not the best seoson. do you know if it is possible to do this trips in this time of the year?
i would be happy to get some tips about – from where to start. (monsoon…)
,Suggestions how to plen the path.
i thoght to start from laos in mid april – i heard laos in may is very rainy and foggy
if you have some more suggestions for bike trips in those countrys i whould be happy to get them
Thanks in advance
matan

By: Atticus

Atticus — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:56:08 +0000

Sent!

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:00:32 +0000

Hi there Im interested in the waypoints for my garmin 60 csx

By: atticus

atticus — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:26:48 +0000

Sent as well.

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:16:13 +0000

Hi I’m interested in the waypoints and the route too.

Thanks

By: atticus

atticus — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:43:05 +0000

Ok, sent.

By: Barry Prom

Barry Prom — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:31:16 +0000

OK, I’m interested in these waypoints too.
Thanks,