Désolé si la question a déjà été posée (ce qui doit probablement être le cas). Mais c'est que, malgré les renseignements que j'ai su glaner à droite à gauche, je n'ai toujours pas eu de réponse claire à mon interrogation.
Dans le cadre du voyage que je vais effectuer du 16 août au 22 septembre, je pars en Thailande et je compte passer 12-15 jours au Laos. Etant donné que j'arriverai au Laos depuis le nord de la Thailande, je comptais louer un scooter sur place (à la frontière) et rallier Vientiane via Luang Prabang.
Voici mon itinéraire si je peux louer un scooter :
La question que je me posais était de savoir s'il était possible de louer un scooter à Houayxai pour plusieurs jours et de le remettre à Vientiane ?
Pour ma part, je suis déjà au courant des tarifs et je suis en possession d'un permis international. Mais je suis incapable de savoir si Houayxai loue des scooters pour plusieurs jours et à remettre dans une autre ville.
Enfin deuxième question plus pratique, pensez-vous que l'état des routes et "praticable" en saison pluvieuse ?
Nous avons loué à plusieurs reprises des scoots au Nord Laos (Luang Namta, Luang Prabang...)
le problème au quel tu risques de te heurter, c'est qu'à ma connaissance, les loueurs conservent le passeport au moment de la location...
Donc pour un "drop off" dans une autre ville ce n'est pas possible. Bien souvent les scoots appartiennent à des particuliers qui les mettent à disposition ponctuellement chez un loueur.
Un "forumiste" demeurant au Laos pourrait peut être te renseigner à coup sûr...
Lors de notre séjour, nous avions fait la connaissance d'un Américain qui avait acheté une petite moto pour faire le trajet que tu envisages...Rencontré à Laung Namta, nous l'avions retrouvé à Prabang (route assez difficile nous avait-il dit, mais réalisable, période Janvier)....
L'achat et la revente d'une moto ou d'un scoot peut être une solution...reste à connaitre effectivement l'état des routes à la période que tu envisages.
La question que je me posais était de savoir s'il était possible de louer un scooter à Houayxai pour plusieurs jours et de le remettre à Vientiane ?
Je pense vraiment que c’est impossible.
Je connais seulement un loueur de motos (pas de scooter) à Ventiane qui propose de laisser sa moto à une destination finale, avec des frais supplémentaires pour le rapatriement de la moto (de l’ordre de 50 USD ou + de mémoire)
sinon comme au Vietnam, de nombreux voyageurs achètent une moto/scooter à HCMC ou Hanoi pour traverser le pays et la revendre quand ils sont arrivés à destination.
Mais pour le Laos au départ de Houayxai je doute que cela soit dans les us des voyageurs de pratiquer de la sorte.
Bon trip au Laos, les routes sont magnifiques du nord au sud ou l'inverse
Enfin deuxième question plus pratique, pensez-vous que l'état des routes et "praticable" en saison pluvieuse ?
meme pour les champion du motocross, ca peut devenir impraticable. je dirais TRES RISQUE avec un planning aussi serré et court
La question que je me posais était de savoir s'il était possible de louer un scooter à Houayxai pour plusieurs jours et de le remettre à Vientiane ?
ce serait une premiere
Seule solution à mon avis, déjà mentionnés : l'achat/revente d'une moto mais tu n auras pas bcp de choix a Houayxai, quant a la revente, a moins que tu trouves un repreneur au black (tu n auras pas le tps de t occuper des papiers) , ce sera donc une perte seche ou pas loin. la aussi, quelques centaines d euros pour 12 jours, pas cadeau!
La solution la plus évidente pour toi serait de faire les trajets Intervilles en bus et de louer des moto sur place à chaque fois
Merci les gars pour vos messages, ça m'épargne une mauvaise blague sur place 😛
Suite à vos commentaires, j'ai décidé de me lancer dans un autre plan... plus faisable :
- Aller de Houaxay jusque Vientiane en bateau.
- De là louer un scooter pour une bonne semaine et remonter sur Luang Prabang et peut-être dévier vers le centre-sud si j'ai le temps, avant de le ramener à Vientiane et revenir à la capitale.
Vous pensez cela plus probable ? L'idée de louer un scooter à la capitale et de le remettre à son lieu d'origine me semble mieux.
Sinon des recommandations particulières par rapport à la route et les précautions "administratives" et "sécu" sur la route ?
Si tu as une semaine, tu seras limité dans les déplacements,
par exemple Ventiane-LP en moto te prends 4 jours A/R avec un stop à VV
lors de mes différents séjours au Laos, chaque fois que j'ai voulu louer un scooter à Ventiane, on me disait qu'on avait pas le droit de sortir à plus de 50 kms de la ville... intox, réglementation, assurance ?
Si tu as bien plus d'une semaine, tu peux louer un scooter à VV et faire cette boucle
VV- Phongsavan - Nong Khiaw - LP - VV
je ne connaissais pas cette restriction concernant les scoots.
Pour les motos, pas de pbl.
Jules rental, ne fait plus de location.
Restent 2 sérieux, Fuark, Laotien et Remote Asia , Américain.
Pour Vang Vieng, renseigne toi, la ville était sous l'eau le 7.
Lung.
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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! 😉
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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
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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
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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
tout est dans le titre: me rendant prochainement a Krabi, et désirant louer un scooter pour quelques semaines, mais lisant des commentaires de risques d'arnaques en tout genre, je m'adresse a vous pour savoir ou et comment (lire ''la bonne facon'') de louer un scooter.
Merci de vos réponses et conseils.
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.
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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