Voici la sutation, j'ai 2 mois en Asie (19 janv au 14 mars) et l'ntention de commencer par le Laos (du Sud au NOrd), ensuite le nord de la thailande pour finir en Birmanie.
Ma question, que me suggérez-vous comme boucle au Nord du Laos en moto, depuis LP?
Puis, voici notre boucle choisi pour la thailande:
Boucle (Est)
1 - CM - Tha Ton (environ 180 kms) : en chemin, grotte de Chiang Dao
2 - Tha Ton - Chiang Saen (environ 180 kms) : montagne, donc prévoir au moins une polaire, surtout le matin. A faire : Wat Mae Saï + Triangle d'Or
3 - Chiang Saen - Chiang Raï (environ 300 kms) : montagne et Pha Chee Fah (super vue sur Laos, attention routes très techniques, pas vraiment pour débutants)
4 - Chiang Raï - Phayao. A CR, essaie de trouver la Black House de l'artiste Thawan Duchanee, dure à trouver mais mortelle
5 - Phayo - CM, routes montagne
=> bouclé ce parcours en 7 jours
On se dit que parcours d'environ 7 jours au Laos pourrait être bien, sachant qu'on est flexible et qu'on peux rester entre 2 et 3 semaines au Laos....
Je n'ai malheureusement que peu d'éléments de réponse à ta question, mais je peux te dire qu'il y a quelques semaines, nous avons fait une partie de la route entre Luang Namtha et la frontière thaïlandaise en scooter. La route est superbe, tant en ce qui concerne les paysages (notamment le tronçon qui coupe à travers la réserve naturelle de la Nam Ha) que la qualité de l'asphalte.
Les petits villages aux abords de la route sont sympathiques (et les gens merveilleusement accueillants -- c'est le coin du Laos où on nous aura fait le plus grand nombre de sourires et de Sabaïdii!) Tu pourras facilement faire une étape à Vieng Phouka et je te recommande une étape à Luang Namtha, très confortable quoiqu'un peu trop adaptée au tourisme à l'occidentale à mon goût. À Luang Namtha, ne manque pas le marché de nuit très authentique et délicieux, puis si tu désires faire des treks, tu seras servie à Vieng Phouka comme à Luang Namhta -- mais magasine parce qu'on trouve du bon comme du moins bon pour le prix. Une adresse enfin à Luang Namtha, la Thoulasith GH, rapport qualité-prix formidable.
Je sais que c'est peu, mais en souhaitant que ça puisse aider.
Bonjour,
Effectivement, Luang Nam Tha peut etre une bonne idée. En revanche, as tu pensé à la province du Hua Phan ? au Nord Est, Sam Neua. Je pense que c'est la derniere vraie région authentique du Laos. A partir de LP tu tires sur Nong khiaw puis Sam Neua. La route LP - Nong khiaw se fait en un jour, ensuite c'est plus long, mais tu peux couper en deux à Vieng Kham (à confirmer c'est le village entre Nong Khiaw et Sam Neua au carrefour des routes 6 et 1 (de mémoire)). Apres sur place tu as plein de circuits à faire. Les paysages sont magnifiques et encore une fois, ca reste, à mon sens, la région la plus authentique du Laos.
Pour info il y a un parc avec des genres de menhir sur la route, pas obligatoire à visiter, mais sympa si tu as le temps. Ensuite de Sam Neua, vas à Vieng Xai, la visite vaut le coup et perds toi sur les petites routes qui mène au Viet Nam....
Autre option, peut etre plus compatible pour rallier la thailande, tu montes à Nong Khiaw, te perd un peu dans le coin (tres joli aussi). Ensuite charge ta bécane sur un bateau qui te monte à Muang Khua. Puis tu peux faire une boucle Phongsali - Udom Xai et ensuite rejoindre Luang Nam Tha. Tres joli aussi. A Phongsali, pas grand chose à voir, c'est surtout un camp de base pour la région magnifique alentour. Udom xai non plus, rien de spécial... Et pour Luang Nam Tha, je rejoins tout à fait l'avis de msardi...
voila !
bon voyage en tout cas... je t'envie....
Nicolas
Je seconde: Nong Khiaw et ses environs sont un petit coin superbe. Nong Khiaw est excessivement charmante même si on dirait qu'on n'y voit que des occidentaux, mais il est tellement facile de faire à peine un kilomètre pour se perdre dans des villages authentiques. Une adresse à Nong Khiaw: le bungalow #13 de la Namhoun GH, et Deen's restaurant si tu affectionnes la bouffe indienne (un fish masala surprenant!).
J'ai très hâte d'aller explorer cette région et je note judicieusement ce trajet. Plus je lis et plus je crois que je m'attarderai plus longtemps que prévue dans le nord du Laos...Je vais prioriser le Laos et non la Thaïlande, car oui, je me disais que si je retournais en Thaïlande, c'étais pour voir Chiang Mai et Chiang Rai, mais après réflexion, je crois que que je vais me sentir mieux dans les endroits moins touristiques et serai servi avec le Laos. Aussi, au pire, je me dis que je prendrai l'avion à Luang Prabang direct pour la Birmanie...ce sera le compromis à faire!!
Merci pour toutes ces infos...j'ai vais vérifier si je peux peux faire le parcours du Laos entre 2 et 3 semaines de Pakse à Huay Xai, incluant Sam Neua et Luang Nam Tha.🙂
Bonjour Mattaf et merci pour ces détails à propos de Hua Phan:)
Effectivement, en lisant mon LP, ce fut la première région qui m'a séduite, Hua Phan et Vieng Xai avec ces grottes, puis je me disais que ce searit génial d'aller se perdre dans se coin de pays...surtout que tu me confirmes que c'est l'endroit le plus authentique.
Ceci dit, le truc de mettre ma bécane sur le bateau et parcourir vers Muang Kua c'est génial ça...c'est mon genre de truc!! Bon, maintenant, je vais fouiller un peux sur les blogs afin de me familiariser avec l'échelle du pays et évaluer le temps qu'il me faudrait pour faire les différents trajets que vous me proposer...donc merci bien, j, aurai des choix à faire et donc, pas faciiiiile:)
et merci pour vos adresses de GH, Mattaf et msardi, , j'adore partager ce genre d'info moi aussi!!!
nous partons au Laos le 18 janvier et souhaitons faire le circuit suivant :
vientiane-vang vieng-luang prabang-nong khiaw-muang ngoi neua-muang khua-phongsali- luang Nam Tha-Muang Sing-
nous louons une moto Honda FTR pour ce circuit.
auriez-vous des informations pour embarquer la moto sur le bateau sur la Nam Ou entre Nong Khiaw et Muang Khua puis après pour Phongsali ? peut-on réserver à l'avance un bateau ? quel est le prix approximatif pour cette traversée en bateau ?
merci de votre aide car je n'arrive pas à trouver d'info sur le net toute seule.
toute aide sera "la bienvenue"
En ce dimanche matin, en sirotant mon café, je me suis penchée sur vos questions...
Au fil de mes lectures, me promener sur la Nam Ou m'intéresse d'avantage que le circuit touristique du Mékong, entre LP et Pakbeng. Voici un lien d'un blog merveilleusement bien écrit:
(tu fais un copier-collé ça devrait marché)
Ma conclusion, après ces quelques heures de lecture, c'est qu'au Laos, tout est possible, même de mettre une moto sur le bateau! Il suffit d'avoir le temps, d'être patient et avoir des sous...Parcontre, je crois que si tu veux réserver, ce serait que par le biais d'une agence via LP! Puis le prix sera beaucoup trop cher puisque ces agences de touristes peuvent bien te demander ce qu'ils veulent quand c'est une planification à distance...c'et toujours mieux sur place.
Combien de temps as-tu pour ce trip?
Je suis désolée de ne pas pouvoir t'aider d'avantage, mais comme nous partons aussi dans un mois 🙂🙂🙂 et que je vais parcourir quelques blogs prochainement, je partagerai toutes info. qui pourra t'aider...
le voyage approche, les recherches se multiplient, le voyage est déjà là dans les préparatifs, c'est très prenant, entêtant, mais euphorique aussi.
on va effectivement peut-être se croiser, ce serait super.
sur Muang Ngoi Neua j'ai trouvé sur le net une guesthouse PHETDAVANH GUESTHOUSE AND BUNGALOWS qui pourrait venir nous chercher à Nong khiaw en bateau vu qu'on aura la moto à charger sur le bateau.
je n'ai pas trouvé ses coordonnées pour pouvoir les contacter.
quelqu'un peut-il m'aider pour avoir ses coordonnées ?
Je compte me rendre d'ici une semaine ou deux au Nord du Vietnam pour faire un périple dans les montagnes du Nord-Ouest, et de là, éventuellement passer au…
On trouve au Laos des propositions de location de moto qui permettent de rendre la moto ailleurs que là où on l'a louée... En particulier, il est possible de…
I just realized I’ve been registered on VoyageForum since... March 28, 2012 😊. Yet, I’ve barely participated until now.
August 1, 2026, will mark a somewhat special milestone: 5 years on the road.
We left Switzerland on August 1, 2021 with a simple idea: let chance decide our direction. We placed a bottle of wine on a world map, spun it... and it chose our first destination.
A year later, when we arrived in Morocco, we faced a new choice: continue toward Africa or head to Asia. This time, a tarot card game made the decision. Since then, we’ve tried to keep this journey as open to the unexpected as possible.
Today, that adds up to about 120,000 km, 46 countries, and over 1,800 days on the road—mostly by motorcycle, but also by sailboat, train, bus, hitchhiking, or on foot when adventure calls.
Our guiding thread isn’t just the motorcycle, but service exchanges. Instead of simply passing through countries, we try to stop regularly to lend a hand to the people we meet. So far, that’s about 600 days of volunteering.
Over the years, we’ve:
renovated a house in Croatia
made earth bricks in the Moroccan desert
helped sail a boat through the Greek islands
looked after houses, dogs, horses, a camel... and lots of other animals
worked at a street art festival in Morocco
created videos for local associations and projects
worked the grape harvest on the Tibetan plateau
been accredited as "media" for the World Nomad Games in Central Asia
Some of the moments that have stuck with us the most include six months in China, a night spent on the Great Wall, the Pamir Highway, the Silk Road, three months in Taiwan, and the incredible encounters in the mountains of Central Asia.
We travel on Falkor, our lucky dragon—a 2014 BMW F800GS that’s been with us since the start and is starting to have some great stories of its own.
While we share our adventure on Instagram, Polarsteps, and YouTube, that’s not why we’re here. The forum’s rules about promotion are clear, and I totally get them. If I’m finally taking the time to write, it’s mostly because after five years on the road, I thought our experience might be useful to other travelers.
Happy to chat about:
preparing for a long motorcycle trip
visas and borders
the Silk Road and Central Asia
riding in China (with or without a motorcycle)
volunteering and service exchanges while traveling
gear, daily life on the road... or just the unexpected moments that make long-term travel so special
Looking forward to swapping stories and hearing about your adventures too! 😊 Greetings from Thailand, and happy to chat! ✌️
Hi there! My daughter and I are heading to Malta and I’d love to rent a scooter. Does anyone know any good places to rent from and what the budget would be for a week?
Hello, I’m retired and planning a roughly 3-week motorcycle trip (1200gs). The dates aren’t set in stone yet, and everything’s open to discussion—I’m pretty flexible with the planning.
I’d like to ride from Mahajanga to Morondava, sticking as close to the coast as possible—using roads and tracks—in September 2026. If you’ve got any suggestions, let me know! 😉
hi
planning to ride through Rajasthan on a motorcycle in January 2027 and I’d love to hear about the road conditions.
I’ll be riding with a buddy on a Royal Enfield that I’ll rent in Delhi.
Thanks for your tips!
hi there
I’m planning a 3-week motorcycle road trip in Rajasthan, renting a Royal Enfield in Delhi in January 2027.
I’d love to get some tips on a fun itinerary and hear your thoughts on the roads up north.
I’ve ridden a motorcycle in southern India—Kochi to Madurai—about 10 years ago.
Thanks for sharing your experience, and I’m all ears for any great tips you’ve got!
Best regards
hi there
I’d like to ride the RN 12 by motorcycle in September.
I’d love to know the main challenges—I ride a 300cc and do enduro in France.
Thanks for your tips!
I’m planning a motorcycle road trip to Armenia and Georgia in September 2026 or May 2027. I’m looking for one or more riders (male or female) who’d like to explore these countries with me.
Along the way, we’ll visit Cappadocia, the capitals Yerevan, Tbilisi, Sofia, Skopje, and other cities—we can finalize the route and roadbook later.
This trip requires experience with long motorcycle journeys, as we’ll cover around 7,000 km over 5 or 6 weeks (or more, depending on sightseeing and time spent).
I don’t expect dozens of applicants, since motorcycle riders are few and far between on this forum, but I’m putting this out there anyway.
I’m starting to think about a trip that’s really close to my heart: Algeria by motorcycle, specifically the southern part of the country. It’d be for January 2025, and I’ve got two main questions:
Is it possible for an individual on a motorcycle to travel freely, outside of any organized tour, or does the regulation require some kind of supervision in the Algerian Sahara region?
Is the Hoggar massif accessible by road or by (rideable) tracks?
Beyond the official recommendations, I’m really looking for your firsthand experiences.
Thanks so much for your answers, and sorry if my questions are a bit newbie!
Hi, I’d like to take a 15-day "break" to get away from the surrounding hustle and bustle.
Why not explore the Peloponnese!
I’m not particularly drawn to museums, ruins, or monuments.
I want to experience local life—small villages, seaside spots, beaches, and the interior if the landscapes are extraordinary.
Ideally, coming from Athens, I’d take a bus or train to get as close as possible to a starting point, then rent a scooter (125cc) to explore by taking secondary roads or even coastal paths. I’d stay in 2-3 places for a few days each to discover their surroundings.
Do a loop.
What do you think would be the ideal itinerary?
From Athens, the best option would be to take either a flight or a bus to Kalamata. Rent a scooter and head either west or east. Is there a tertiary road (very lightly trafficked) or a path where I can ride slowly, take it easy, and enjoy the scenery without being bothered by traffic? I’d like to go all the way to Monemvasia, still hugging the coast. I need to find a way to avoid returning to Kalamata to drop off the scooter and catch a flight—maybe a small town where the train stops so I can head back to Athens.
Thanks in advance for your tips.
I want to rent an off-road style motorcycle to get around the coast during my trip to Ecuador. I’m only finding options in Quito. Do you have any suggestions for me?
Hi there,
I’m planning a sidecar trip to South America for 4 or 5 months at the end of this year.
I’m looking for info on shipping my vehicle by sea—possibly to Uruguay or another destination, as I haven’t finalized anything yet.
How do you get visas for the countries I’ll be crossing: Uruguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Chile? Are they e-Visas, obtained at the border, or through embassies?
Where can I get vehicle insurance?
Lastly, if any bikers want to join us (my partner and me), we’re open to that possibility too.
Patrick
I’ve got 15 days off in June and I’m pretty undecided about where to go for a motorcycle road trip. Two strong desires are pulling me in different directions: Corsica or Norway.
Corsica has been a dream of mine for a long time: legendary roads, stunning landscapes, a unique vibe, and the perfect mix of sea and mountains. At the same time, I’m wondering if 2 weeks might be *too much* for Corsica—risking feeling like I’ve seen it all too quickly, especially on a bike.
Since I also have an extra week free in May, I could use that specifically for Corsica. Maybe splitting it into two trips would make more sense? If so, which routes or regions would be the most interesting to plan for a 7-day trip?
On the other hand, Norway is *super* appealing. The landscapes look incredible, totally different from anything I’ve experienced, and it’d be a real “wow” trip. I know 15 days is still short for such a vast country. Getting all the way to the North Cape seems pretty much impossible in that time, but I’m curious about what realistic routes could be planned.
So I’m wondering:
Is it better to save Norway for next year, take 3 weeks off, and do it *properly*?
Or are 15 days enough for a first amazing taste of the country?
I’d love to hear about your experiences—whether it’s Corsica (ideal duration, routes) or Norway (what’s realistic in 2 weeks on a bike).
Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
Hello,
I'm thinking of buying a used small motorcycle to travel around the country for a month and a half.
I've done this in other countries without putting the registration in my name—is that possible in Guinea given the apparently frequent checks, or do I have to go through the paperwork?
Thanks.
Hello,
My dream is to ride Route 66 by motorcycle. I have a disability—while I’m not in a wheelchair, my walking mobility is reduced.
The ideal scenario would be to have a motorcycle driver and ride as their passenger on an organized trip.
Are there any guides or services like this offered by travel agencies?
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Hello,
I’ve got a plan with a friend to go on a motorcycle road trip in 2028 or 2029, starting in Santiago de Chile and ending in Ushuaia, for about a month.
Has anyone done a trip like this before, and what’s the best time of year?
I’ve heard there can be quite a bit of wind depending on the season.
Thanks for any tips!
Cheers,
PA
I'm seriously considering heading to Nepal to do some nice motorcycle loops... my goal is also to do the Kailash Yatra round trip from Kathmandu, in a small group with a guide, in May '26... but here's the thing—I'm solo! So if you're up for sharing a similar adventure, hit me up... Cheers, Frankoys
It's all in the title: I'm heading to Krabi soon and want to rent a scooter for a few weeks, but after reading comments about all kinds of scams, I'm reaching out to ask where and how (read: *the right way*) to rent one.
Thanks for your tips and advice.
Hello everyone! Like every year, a winter migration is on the horizon (revised plan): this time, it’ll be Dakar, or even Abidjan, via Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal.
Looking for an experienced motorcyclist or pillion rider—small build preferred—on a GSA 1250 with a comfy seat and luggage setup, available from early November to late December 2025. I’d like to plan the trip together (important to me) to make sure we’re on the same wavelength.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Didier
Looking for travel companions to ride from France to Senegal by motorcycle.
I’m Paul, 37, and I’ve already done a bit of riding in Morocco.
For now, I’m solo, riding a 1998 SUZUKI DR 650 with some basic gear to keep things smooth. I’ll have a tent so we can do a few nights under the stars.
We’ll need to coordinate departure dates—"ideally in November."
I’m currently checking out routes to take. Any tips would be welcome! :)
I’m heading to Vietnam and Laos with a buddy next week for a month.
We’re thinking of renting motorbikes, especially to do the Ha Giang Loop. We don’t have an international license, just our Belgian one. Is that enough? If not, is it risky?
In November, we’re planning to do the Ha Giang loop and the RC4 by motorbike without a guide. 😎
We’re looking for a decent place to stay/rent in Ha Giang.
If anyone has any info, we’d be really interested.
Hello! We’re planning a motorcycle trip that will include a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau in June 2026.
We’re unsure (still debating) whether we should stay at a hotel on-site and get to the memorial with an Uber (leaving our bikes at the hotel) and book a guided tour, or base ourselves in Kraków and take a tour that includes transport.
One thing’s for sure—we’d prefer a guide in French since we don’t speak English 😅.
Could you share your experiences or advice?
I understand we need to book online rather than on-site.
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Hello,
Next October we’re planning to ride the Ruta de la Plata by motorcycle—a historic Spanish route that runs from Gijón to Seville, also known as the N630.
Has anyone here already ridden it?
Unfortunately, I’m worried that parts of the N630 may have disappeared or merged with the A66 motorway, forcing us to ride long stretches of highway, which we’d rather avoid.
Thanks in advance for any tips or details about this route!
Hi there!
I’m currently planning a 9-day route starting from Marrakech with my husband. We land on the morning of June 13th—so soon! 😊
And we’re flying back to France on June 21st at 9 PM!
We’ve rented two Royal Enfield 450s.
This is our first motorcycle trip in Morocco. I got my license two years ago with the dream of taking this kind of trip, and here we are! ✌️😍
In France, we usually ride between 300 to 400 km per day on roadsters. We’re not used to off-road tracks, so we’re looking for easy ones 😅—especially for me 😅.
For Morocco, I’ve planned stages of 200 to 300 km per day.
Here’s the idea:
Day 1 (departure at noon): Marrakech - Tizi n Test - Tafingoult (165 km - 4h15)
Day 2: Tafingoult - Amzarkou - Telouet (200 km - 4h34)
Day 3: Telouet - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Boumalne (200 km - 3h30) (+ Vallée des Roses maybe)
Day 4: Boumalne - Dades Gorges - Agoudal - Todra Gorges - Tinghir - Goulmima (291 km - 6h)
Day 5: Goulmima - Midelt - Cirque Jaffar - Agoudim (280 km - 4h45)
Day 6: Agoudim - Imilchil - Aghbala - El Ksiba (280 km - 4h45)
Day 7: El Ksiba - La Cathédrale - Zaouiat Ahansal (212 km - 4h20)
Day 8: Ahansal - Ouzoud Waterfalls via R 302 (188 km - 4h22)
Day 9: Ouzoud - Marrakech (160 km - 2h43)
End of the trip 😮.
What do you think?
We haven’t booked any hotels—is that a problem? We were thinking of deciding day by day based on our progress.
Can we take our helmets with us in the cabin, or should we pack them in the checked luggage surrounded by clothes to avoid damage?
Hey there, fellow riders,
I’m really keen on a motorcycle trip to Morocco, specifically the Middle Atlas. Does anyone have any info or tips on this idea? Planning to go in September or October...
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Christine
