The Participants on two wheels for new estimated distance travelled (11 bikes and 12 people):
On Bike - 5800km
On Train - 3190km
Total - 8990km
1. Alex Quan Ban Thong @ Adventourer (BMW R1200GS Adv)
2. Helen Tay Chwee Whaye aka Ah Ma (Professional Pillion)
3. Robin Ow Yong See (BMW R650GS Dakar)
4. Loh Nyen Yiu (BMW R1200GS Adv)
5. Eric Ow Tai Chun (BMW R1200GS Adv)
6. Christopher Liu Chern Yoong (BMW R1200GS Adv)
7. Terry Ng Tock Chieng (BMW R1100GS)
8. David Tay Choon Hock (BMW F650GS)
9. Peter Ng Chong Meng (Honda VFR800)
10. Shaji s/o Valiathan Gopalan (Yamaha Diversion 900)
11. Charlie Tseng Teck Chuang (Honda Nighthawk 750)
12. Steven Yap Tzyy Miin aka Wravern (Suzuki DR650)
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Laos Map A11
24th Jan 2008. We will do a day trip down south to Veun Kham which is linked to Dong Calor Cambodia's border. We will also cover Pakxong and visit Bolaven Plateau fabled for their coffee plantation. 25th Jan 2008. We ride out of Laos border via Vang Tao into Chong Mek Thailand. From there, we will ride to Ubon Ratchathani.
Laos Map A10
23rd Jan 2008. From Thakek, we will push another long stretch all the way to our next stop point, Pakse.
Laos Map A9
23rd Jan 2008. This is the longest stretch we will cover. From Nam Phao, we will attempt one of the toughest off roads in Laos drawn in purple line, There will be a river crossing at Nakai which is often deemed impossible. If the route is not passable, we will have no choice but to back track out to Vieng Kham and take the West Coast road south to Tahkek.
Laos Map A8
22nd Jan 2008. As it is a pretty long stretch, we may choose to stop for the night at either Pakxan, Khoun Kham or Lak Xao.
Laos Map A7
22nd Jan 2008. We will attempt to ride across central Laos from Vietiane via Pakxan all the way to the Nam Phao which is linked to Cau Treo Vietnam's border.
Laos Map A6
21st Jan 2008. We will take the most commonly travelled route by bikers coming into Laos from Thailand. From Luang Prabang, we ride south all the way to Vientiane.
Laos Map A5
20th Jan 2008. We head to Luang Prabang to stay and sight seeing.
Laos Map A4
18th Jan 2008. Riding via Vieng Thong to Xam Neua, then we will do a back track down to Hou Lao and rest. 19th Jan 2008. From Hou Lao, we ride through Muang Kham and Phonsavan where we will visit the acclaimed "Plain of Jars". Rest the night in Phonsavan.
Laos Map A3
17th Jan 2008. From Nam Bak we will head east to Vieng Kham for the night.
Laos Map A2
15th Jan 2008.From Luang Namtha we will ride a day trip up to Myanmar border at Xieng Kok and ride back out to Boten which is the border town into Mohan of Yunnan China. At Boten, we will stay the night. 16th Jan 2008. Leaving Boten enroute Oudom Xai, we ride north into Phongsali to stay at Hat Sa. 17th Jan 2008.The next day we will choose to either take the alternative river transportation drawn with purple line down to Luang Prabang or back track down Oudom Xai to Nam Bak in the south.
Laos Map A1
14th Jan 2008. We will enter Huay Xai Laos from Chiang Khong Thailand and proceed to Luang Namtha for our 1st night's rest in Laos.
1 comment:
Dear Friend,
Good luck to you and your team.
Lao PDR is a nice country to visit.
Just to share with you, we just recently went to Lao PDR in Dec-07. We drove from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Lao PDR and back to Singapore clocking 5500 kms.
Wish you happy journey.
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