The Lao People's Democratic Republic Motorcycle Adventure – The Second Half
Having taught ourselves how to ride inwards the mountainous North, it was instantly fourth dimension to explore the Southern one-half of the country. The roads were straighter, the scenery flatter as well as nosotros establish ourselves genuinely on the tourist trail. Luckily alongside the liberty of owning the bikes nosotros could explore the little villages along the means as well as also tackle 2 famous motorcycling loops – the ane out of Thakhek as well as the Bolaven Plateau. Moving towards Vietnam nosotros establish ourselves spending longer than expected on the route due to the relaxed vibe inwards towns such equally Savannakhet as well as the backpackers haven of Don Det. The excitement continued on our Lao People's Democratic Republic motorbike adventure!
Vientiane to Thakhek – 340km
The route was inwards really skillful status correct through to Thakhek. Leaving the urban heart as well as person was busy but that is to move expected. As shortly equally yous accomplish Road thirteen heading due east (south), it quietens down. Very apartment as well as direct alongside farmlands until yous move far inwards Pakkabing. From hither yous are offered views of the Mekong River as well as at times correct over to Thailand. Limestone cliffs start to ascension from the the world as well as the leaf becomes denser. About 100km from Thakhek trucks outset to come upward at yous from the opposing direction. Mixed alongside speeding cars as well as buses overtaking from all sides yous require to rest vigilant. Views are pleasant. The major attraction inwards Thakhek is the motorbike loop as well as the caves unopen to town.
Road Conditions: Very good. This is a primary road. There were a few pot holes as well as petty construction.
Weather: Sunny as well as hot
What nosotros saw: Not much. Lots of trucks as well as buses. This is a highway subsequently all.
Corners: Pretty direct road, perhaps a few corners instantly as well as then.
Bridges Crossed: 31
Rest stops: Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 few. Our bottoms were getting sore. We stopped off at a few petty mini marts to recharge as well as Paksan for Lunch.
Hours riding: 8 hours
Fuel Stations:
– Vientiane
– Paksan
– Pakkading
– Nam Thone
– Thakhek
If yous wanted to intermission this journeying upward hither are some towns below that had guesthouses or hotels:
Paksan
Pakkading
Nam Thone
Thakhek to Savannakhet – 150km
More rural scenery on this curt stretch leaves petty to move excited about. But direct roads inwards skillful status allows for fast riding. The markets at Ban Phon-Gnia Noy but exterior of Thakhek made for an interesting stop-off to buy some really delicious (and cheap) bananas.
Road Conditions: Very good. This is a primary route alongside a few pot holes
Weather: Rainy day. Trying to avoid the storms coming
What nosotros saw: Not much. Lots of trucks as well as buses. This is a highway subsequently all.
Corners: Pretty direct road, perhaps a few corners instantly as well as then.
Bridges Crossed: 11
Rest stops: Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 few times. To avoid the pelting as well as nosotros stopped off at a random petty hamlet for Lunch.
Hours riding: iv hours, lots of halt as well as start
Fuel Stations:
– Thakhek
– Savannakhet
– There are a few random stops alongside a fuel station
Savannakhet to Pakse – 240km
A few fleeting moments of picturesque views, but for the most business office the terrain remains the same. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 twain of bridges crossing rivers adds a petty excitement, but yous mainly pose your caput downward as well as brand skillful fourth dimension arriving inwards Pakse.
Road Conditions: Very good. This is a primary road. There were a few pot holes as well as petty construction.
Weather: Overcast as well as continuous lite rain
What nosotros saw: Not much. Lots of trucks as well as buses. This is a highway subsequently all.
Corners: Pretty direct road, a few corners instantly as well as then.
Bridges Crossed: 16
Rest stops: Not many at all. Wasn’t squeamish weather condition hence nosotros wanted to larn to Pakse
Hours riding: 5.5 hours
Fuel Stations:
– Savannkhet
– Lakhonpheng
– Nongkoung
– Every twenty km in that place was a fuel station
– Pakse
Pakse to Si Phan Don (4000 Islands) And Back – 140km Each Way
Leaving Pakse is quite busy as well as has a lot of roadworks going on. As shortly equally yous outset heading due south this changes as well as the route is more-or-less direct the whole means to Si Phan Don (4000 Islands). To move to Don Det, which is the primary backpacker island, plow off at the town of Nakasang. The most exciting business office of the ride is riding your bike onto the little boat to transfer it to the island.
Road Conditions: Good. This is a primary road.
Weather: Sunny on the means there, as well as rained lightly
What nosotros saw: Not much. Lots of trucks as well as buses. Few animals. This is a highway subsequently all.
Corners: Pretty direct road, perhaps a few corners instantly as well as then.
Bridges Crossed: 2 either way
Rest stops: Just direct on through both times, ane mechanic halt to fix a apartment front end tyre.
Hours riding: 3.5 hours either way.
Fuel Stations:
– Pakse
– Almost every 20km or hence the whole means towards the Cambodian border.
Pakse to Attapeu – 220km
Once yous accomplish the town of Paksong, the ride into the Bolaven Plateau is stunning. Beautiful minority villages as well as pleasant farmland greet yous on both sides of the road. There are many waterfalls yous tin halt off at as well as swim which makes for a slap-up balance stop.
There are 2 dissimilar options for riding to Attapeu From Paksong yous tin plow left towards Thatheng as well as ride around the Bolaven Plateau, adding some kilometres to the journey. The other alternative is to ride direct through to the town of ******* through what is reportedly the most beautiful department of the Bolaven Plateau Loop. Unfortunately this route is nether heavy structure as well as is non recommended for beginner riders or during the moisture season. Due to the heavy pelting nosotros were experiencing, nosotros took the longer route.
Road Conditions: Good. This is a primary road.
Weather: Constant pelting the whole way, did halt thirty km out of Attapeu. But in that place means structure most of that hence it was muddy
What nosotros saw: On the Bolaven Plateau the ride is beautiful. Outside of that in that place is non much to come across unfortunately.
Corners: Pretty direct road, perhaps a few corners instantly as well as then.
Bridges Crossed: 6
Rest stops: We stopped for java but exterior of Pakse equally our bodies were mutual depression temperature as well as numb.Then direct on through to Attapeu.
Hours riding: seven hours, This was an all solar daytime mission
Fuel Stations:
– Pakse
– Paksong
– Senong
– Attapeu
– This is a major route hence in that place are gas stations inwards random petty spots
Attapeu to Vietnam Border – 110km
For 50km the ride is pretty mundane, alongside exclusively the imposing mountains inwards the foreground hinting at what is to come. Soon plenty yous outset to ascension upward into the mountains as well as nosotros were reminded of the lush landscape of Northern Laos. Steep, windy roads as well as some of the greenest works life nosotros conduct maintain always seen. We were lucky as well as had dense cloud coverage which added to the mysticism of the ride. Watch out for blind corners alongside large buses as well as trucks cutting corners at high speed. Be aware that in that place is really petty traffic on this route also large trucks as well as locals as well as the villages are few as well as far between, lacking inwards most amenities. Make certain your bike is inwards skillful working guild as well as deport a tool kit as well as some spare parts if yous don’t already. You practise non desire to intermission downward inwards this section.
Road Conditions: So-so. Some sections were skillful hence others had massive pot holes, sometimes on the corners.
Weather: Overcast, alongside petty pelting instantly as well as then
What nosotros saw: Just beautiful landscape, upward through mountains. Big Trucks coming at amount steam from the contrary direction.
Corners: This ane was really widely as well as no where prophylactic to stop. Be careful
Bridges Crossed: 11
Rest stops: We wanted to larn to the edge hence direct on through.
Hours riding: iv hours
Fuel Stations:
– Attapeu
– Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 twain to a greater extent than along the means but they are few as well as far between.
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