Vientiane
~ 7,600,000
236,800 km²
Lao
Kip (LAK)
right
tropical monsoon; rainy season (May to October); dry season (November to April); high humidity and generally warm year‑round
Laos is rugged and remote, built around jungle tracks, river crossings, and mountain passes that cut through isolated terrain. The Ho Chi Minh Trail forms the spine of the riding experience, with cobblestone remnants, bomb craters, and abandoned war relics scattered across the landscape.
Villages are few and far between, rivers are often crossed by canoe, and the jungle still hides relics from one of the most heavily bombed regions on earth. This is a destination for riders who want technical trails, deep history, and the raw experience of navigating one of Southeast Asia’s last true frontiers.