Our Trip on 16-23 Jan 2010

zain

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This time our trip was quite different as we were using multiple mode of transportations to venture. We tried flight,minivan,bot,tuk-tuk and of course,bikes.

Thanks a lot to our brother,Jim,for making this trip. Eventhough we did not meet that day but everything was ok. Thanks again.

We started our journey from Kuala Lumpur by Airasia direct to Ching Mai. From there we went to Chiang Khong via minivan. Overnight there and staright away to Houei Xai and met with Jim's agent to collect bikes.

It was so cold in Laos during this season.
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zain

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Just arrived at Houei Xai. Took tuk-tuk to bus station where our agent wiated us there. The fare was 104,000Kip for 7 pax.

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Main road in town of Houei Xai. The bus station is about 1km.

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The bikes were still on the truck. They were heavy to bring them down alone.

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The bus station is dusty and not many people around as too early.

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Checking the bikes.

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Yes. We're ready to go.
 

zain

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The petrol station is just opposite the station. 8400Kip per litre. Full tank is 12litre.But the bike was so economic. :D

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At first the road was so nice. After we made our first stop then it became dusty and gravel.

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zain

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The dusty and gravel ended when we reached Don Chai. The view was so nice.

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A little dusty again.

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As we climbed up the hilly road,the tempreture started to become much cold and the view was so nice.

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zain

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We reached Vieng Phoukha in the afternoon.

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After finished our lunch then proceeded to Luang Namtha.

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We stayed at Dokchampa Hotel. The room was so nice and reasonable price 100,000Kip per room.

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Around town.

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Dinner at the Indian restaurant.

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zain

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We took of early in the next morning to Luang Prabang.

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Nice staff. Hope to see them again. :D

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It was so cold in the morning. The fog was thick.

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Couldn't stand anymore. Had to stop for a while.

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There were so many road constructions along the way to Na Teuy.Beware of the sharp corners! One of the hillslides on the top of the mountain. Stranded for about 20 mins.

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zain

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At Boten border.

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We're surprised as so many Chinese in this town with very big hotel,Royal Hotel.

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Starting from the Na Teuy junction up to Oudum Xai, the road was so challenging!! Gravel and dusty.

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fm2002

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Great pics ! Look forward to the rest.

I read you got your bikes from Jeff in Laos ? Who is Jeff and would you recommend his bikes and services ? What was the cost to rent the bikes ?
 

zain

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fm2002 wrote: Great pics ! Look forward to the rest.

I read you got your bikes from Jeff in Laos ? Who is Jeff and would you recommend his bikes and services ? What was the cost to rent the bikes ?
Actually is Jim. You can contact him directly at remoteasia.com. Yes, I fully recommend him for your trip. Good advisor too. :D
 

zain

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At Oudum Xai.

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The sharp corners at all times from Oudum Xai up to Pak Mong.

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Guesthouse in Luang Prabang.

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Muslim food in Luang Prabang. It's located at the main street at night market area.

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zain

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After got out from Luang Prabang, the whole journey was so fantastic. Along the way, there are so many amazing scenery. The pics explain best.
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zain

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Plain of Jars,Site 3.

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It was so silence up here as if we were in the different world. Nobody were there except us.

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zain

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We arrived at Vang Vieng also after dark.

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The 'horses' were so tired :D :D

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Ready to move on.

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After 4 days riding,finally it rained up to Vientiane.

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And the effect....
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Since the distance was short,we reached Vientiane in the evening. It was so amazing and facinating ride in Laos. We might go back one day :arrow: :arrow:
 

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Zain
Great photos mate. Many thanks for the trip report. It's easy to see you guys had a great time. I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves so much & took lots of photos. I reckon that's the reason you arrived after dark a couple of times - too many photos. But that's what you've got to do when you're out there riding on holidays - take photos!

Having just arrived in Luang Prabang from Luang Nam Tha last night I can say that the road Na Teuy - Oudom Xai - Pak Mong sucks at the moment & is almost as bad as it was 15 years ago. No fun & most unenjoyable! Maybe only enjoyable on a 250 dirt bike. Whilst the road surface is not difficult, it is bloody tiring poor-broken asphalt covered with gravel & stones, joined by bumpy dirt. Chuck in the busy traffic & it is dangerous with no room for error, sliding round a corner on the wrong side.

I bet you guys were real pleased with Nazim too. "He" sure gets around with his restaurants & makes life easier for our Muslim riders. 3 cheers for Nazim eh?

Many thanks again for the report.
 

burnjr

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Md Zain nice photo,
Yes Davidlf Nazim help a lot us to get Muslim food..every where in Laos
From Luang Lamtha /Luang Prabang Viettanen(Capital City)/Pakse/Chempasak/Pak Kading.
and thanks to u also for nice Laos Map..