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Tours:
Laos: Golden Triangle Adventure
Seats Available
January 18th to February 1, 2010 (14 days
All Paved)
Price:
Tour Rider with Double Occupancy: $6,200
Tour Rider with Single Occupancy: $6,800
Couples Price: $7,700MotoQuestTours.com
Presented by Alaska Rider Tours“Laos: Golden Triangle Adventure”
January 18 – February 1, 2010 (14 days)
In partnership with:
Mines Advisory Group
MotoQuest Tours will donate $300 in each tour participants' name to MAG
Nam Ou River
Highlights:
Laos
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Night Market
Buddism
Mekong River
Vientiane
Pathet Lao Cave Tour
Elephant Ride
Half day boat ride on spectacular Nam Ou River
Lao Cuisine
Plain of Jars
Air America History
Honda Baja 250Arrive in Vientiane two days early to explore the city – if you can!
Plain Of Jars
(Archeological Mystery)Price:
Tour Rider with Double Occupancy: $6,000
Tour Rider with Single Occupancy: $6,600
Couples Price: $7,500Inclusive
- English speaking Loatian Guide
- Two American Motorcycle Guides/Fixers (Phil and Lynn will be carrying tool kits, first aid kits, and satellite phones)
- Accommodation as indicated (twin shared) with daily breakfast
- Meals as indicated
- 14 day motorbike rental: Honda Baja 250cc + 3rd party insurance
- 1 support van + driver
- 1 hour massage at White Lotus
- Park Entrance fees
- Private river trip by boat from Muong Khua to Nong Khiaw (2 boats)
- Trucks to carry bikes from Muong Khua to Nong Khiaw
- Half-day Mekong River trip to Pak Ou Cave
- Half-day Elephant Riding
- Half-day Kayaking in Vang Vieng
- Half-day sight seeing in Vientiane
- Permits
- Tax
- Stickers
- MotoQuest Garment and goodies
- Memories to last a lifetime
Exclusive
- Flights : contact our travel agent: Sally@alaskatravelsource.com, (907) 562- 2213
- Visa details: http://www.traveldocs.com/la/vr.htm http://www.laoembassy.com/news/visa.htm
- Meals not indicated
- Travel insurance
- Laundry (available during the trip)
- Personal expenses/Alcohol
- Tips
- Gas
Luang Prabang Night Market
(Luang Prabang is a World Heritage City full of Temples located on the Mekong River)MAP:
Route: One big Counter-Clockwise ride through the Heart of Laos!
Itinerary:
*Meals Included in package: (D) = Dinner (B) = BreakfastDay 1: Monday January 18th
Arrive in Vientiane, Laos; airport shuttle to hotel, orientation dinner. (D)
Day 2: Tuesday January 19th
Motorcycles delivered to hotel, bike orientation, pack bags & ride to Vang Vieng (96 miles). (B)Day 3: Wednesday January 20th Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang (140 miles) (B)
Day 4: Thursday January 21st
1st rest day in Luang Prabang, Mekong River trip, Pak Ou caves, ride to Kuang Xi waterfalls,
French dinner at The Elephant Blanc Restaurant at Maison Souvanaphoum & night market. (B/D)Day 5: Friday January 22nd
2nd rest day in Luang Prabang, relax and/or elephant ride & Tad Sae waterfalls. (B)
Elephant Ride, Luang PrabangDay 6: Saturday January 23rd
Luang Prabang to Muang Khua (182 miles)(B)
Day 7: Sunday January 24th
Muang Khua to Nong Khiaw, 4-hour boat ride on spectacular Nam Ou River. (B)
Day 8: Monday January 25th
Rest day in Nong Khiaw, enjoy a kick-back day at this quaint river village. (B)
Day 9: Tuesday January 26th
Nong Khiaw to Xam Nua (195 miles), riding thru Tiger country in Phou Loei National Bio-Diversity Area.Lao Heung Hotel (B)
Mountainous, winding roadsDay 10: Wednesday January 27th
Rest day in Xam Nua, visit Pathet Lao Headquarters & Caves (60 miles r/t).(B)
Day 11: Thursday January 28th
Xam Nua to Phonsavan (Plain of Jars), visit Saun Hin Rock Garden (152 miles)
(B)Day 12: Friday January 29th
Rest day in Phonsavan, visit Plain of Jars & Indochina War Memorials (B)
Day 13: Saturday January 30th
Phonsavan to Vang Vieng, (134 mile), afternoon river floating. (B)
Lynn has been riding in Laos extensively for the past 5 years.
He and Phil will show you a good time!Day 14: Sunday January 31st
Vang Vieng to Vientiane, (96 miles), return rental motorcycles, afternoon city tour of Vientiane, relaxing massage at
White Lotus, farewell dinner party. (B, D)
Day 15: Monday February 1stDepart Vientiane; Laos, morning coffee at Scandinavian Bakery, good-byes to new found friends & hotel shuttle to airport. (B)
The Half-Day Boat Ride through the Gorge on the Nam Ou River is included in the tour price!Information:
Visa: You will need a VISA.
Visa upon arrival is available at the airport as well as many land borders.
The fee (US) is $30 at the moment and you need to provide one passport photo
with your application. Thai Baht is also accepted but the exchange rate is
poor. Visa fees may rise this year again but this is the current
information. Upon arrival, you are issued a 30 day tourist visa for your
stay in Laos. A visa before arrival is good, saves time waiting at the
airport or bridge.*Bring at least 2 passport photos with you!
Click on info links: http://www.traveldocs.com/la/vr.htm http://www.laoembassy.com/news/visa.htm
Travel: Get to Vientiane, the Capital City of Laos. There are flights through Bankok. You may need to spend the night there. Recommended Hotels:
“There is a beautiful Novotel hotel right by the airport in Bangkok
called the Novotel Suvarnabhum and it starts at about $136/night which
is not cheap by Thai standards but it is a beautiful hotel and they do
the airport transfers. If they end up in downtown Bangkok, the Sheraton
Royal Orchid is really nice, reasonable and on the river.” Sally Huntley, our travel agent.You may reach Sally at: Sally@alaskatravelsource.com, or (907) 562- 2213
Just tell her you are part of MotoQuest Laos group!*Send us your Travel Information so we know when and where to meet you!!
Reading:
Lonely Planet Laos
Lonely Planet Thailand
Wings of Air America
Sunset on the Mekong River, Luang PrabangMoney:
Laotian Kip
- Bring Credit Card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express.
- Bring Debit Cards or Check Cards that work at ATMs for Withdrawing Cash. This is the most efficient way of getting local CASH. Visa and PLUS System seem to be the most recognized. A MASTERCARD ATM card is also valuable.
- Always bring $500 AMERICAN CASH in small amounts of 20’s, 10’s and even 5’s.
- ($1,000 is a better back-up)
Things to Bring:
A MUST! - Medjet Assist: http://www.medjetassist.com/
Riding Gear:
Plan to ride in 40f to 95f degree weather.
Plan for rain (it is statistically the dry season)Riding in Laos:
- No headlights during the day unless foggy. (against the law)
- Keep to your side of the road on Corners
- Bring a cushion or pillow (or buy one in Laos) for the seat of the Honda.
- WATCH OUT: pigs, chickens, turkeys, cows, children, tractors, water buffaloes, on roadway!!!
Additional motorcycle liability reduction:
Optional Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) for bike damage is $25.00 per riding day (cost not to exceed $300). When you purchase this agreement, you will be responsible for the first $2,000 of bike damages. If you decline this option you are responsible for all expenses. (Please note that the LDW does not cover personal property damage or bodily injury.) We recommend that you contact your motorcycle insurance carrier to see if you are covered for rental motorcycles.Arrival day:
Send us your travel information so we know when and where to meet you. Please be prepared to show your current motorcycle drivers license.
Tours
We offer exceptional tours focusing on different areas of the world for different comfort levels. All tours include airport pick-up/drop-off, motorcycle rental, guides, support vehicle, mechanical support, welcome and farewell dinners, video of tour, detailed itinerary/maps packet, MotoQuest “swag bag” and a high staff-to-guest ratio, insuring the best personal service possible. Everyday there is a hot shower, great food, and a comfortable bed waiting for you at the end of the trail.
Tour Size
6 - 10 riders. We have a large staff-to-guest ratio. This way your adventure is personalized and safety is maximized.
Gear
Bring riding gear that is warm and waterproof (a riding suit with pads is best). Recommended items to bring: Stout water-proof boots, rain gear, a warm hat, rain-proof gloves (2 pair), hiking shoes, bug spray, full-faced helmet, swim suit, and a good camera are the things you need on the trail.Our Staff
We pride ourselves in giving you quality service. All staff are experienced riders, trained in first aid, and love sharing motorcycling. Since many of the roads we travel are far from help and out of cell phone range, our expertise in motorcycle maintenance, backcountry first aid, and knowledge of out-of-the-way places will greatly enhance your motorcycle tour. Our guides carry satellite phones for emergency use. The full-time support vehicle makes it possible for you to focus on the ride, the fresh air and the scenery. Leave the logistics to us!
Payment
At the time of reservation $1000 deposit is due to guarantee your spot on the tour. The deposit will be applied to the total price of the tour. The balance is due 60 days prior to tour departure date. We accept personal checks, Visa, MasterCard and money orders (sorry, we do not accept American Express or Discover).
Cancellation Policy
You must give a full 60 days notice to receive a refund for a tour. On cancellations with less than 60 days notice, your deposit is forfeited as a cancellation fee and the remaining balance paid can be transferred to another party or another tour, subject to availability. Cancellations with less than 30 days notice, will forfeit 50% of total tour price as cancellation fee and the remaining balance paid can be transferred to another party or another tour, subject to availability. If your participation in the tour is terminated for any reason at anytime during the tour, no refund will be given.Kitty
Riders will be asked to put money into a kitty at the beginning of the tour, to be used by the group as a whole for gas and other group-oriented activites such as lunches, dinners, park entry fees, water stops, etc. Voluntary participation in this system has proven to make group riding run smoother and ultimately make your tour with us more pleasurable!In partnership with:
Mines Advisory Group
MotoQuest Tours will donate $300 in each tour participants' name to MAG
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Telephone: 1-800-756-1990 or +1 (907)
272-2777
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272-2777
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