01 / CORE
8days
26 Dec 2026 — 02 Jan 2027
7riding days
4training days
1rest day
Finish in Vientiane.
Return via Phou Khao Khouay.
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CAMP / 2026—27
Hard enduro.
With Francis.
Wheelies, balance and bike control. Francis, real training and the mountain trails of Laos. Ahead: a New Year riding trip based in Xaysomboun.
ARRIVAL / VIENTIANE
25 December 2026BOTH PROGRAMS START
26 December 2026Proposed dates · arrangements to be confirmed
XSB / FIELD NOTES
8 / 11 daysPLUS A SEPARATE ARRIVAL DAY
4 / 6 training daysON XAYSOMBOUN’S TRAILS
Medium → hardRIDING STAGES + HARD ENDURO
Xaysomboun · baseCHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR / 26—27
01 / TECHNIQUE IN MOTION
Less talk.
More control.
Real training moments from Laos. Rear-wheel balance, turns and obstacle practice, seen up close and in motion.
Swipe through the films →
01 / WHEELIE0:08
XAYTHANY / LAOS
Find the balance.
Front wheel up. Control, movement and a return to two wheels.
02 / CONTROL0:19
XAYTHANY / LAOS
Hold it. Turn it.
Moving and turning the bike on its rear wheel in one continuous sequence.
03 / SLOW MOTION0:15
NAXAITHONG / LAOS
Read the movement.
A rock, a weight shift and another attempt. A training sequence in slow motion.
02 / THE PLACE WE RIDE FOR
Mountains all around.
Trails ahead.
Ridgelines, valley crossings and the trails of Xaysomboun. Ride to the base, settle in for several training days and experience Laos from the bike.
Explore the routeWatch the panorama
03 / CHOOSE YOUR PACE
One route.
Two programs.
A shared start, with more time on the trails in the extended program: two extra training days, another rest day and a finish in Vang Vieng.
02 / EXTENDED
11days
26 Dec 2026 — 05 Jan 2027
9riding days
6training days
2rest days
Finish in Vang Vieng.
Via the Nam Ngum 2 ferry crossing.
Day 0 · 25 December — arrival and a night in Vientiane.
Airport, railway station or an agreed border crossing. Additional to the 8 or 11 itinerary days.
04 / DAY BY DAY
Ride. Train.
Reset. Repeat.
Two-day training blocks, with time in between to rest, repair the bikes and explore on foot.
Riding stageTrainingRest
EXTRA DAY
Arrival in Vientiane
Arrival in Vientiane
Meet at the airport, railway station or an agreed border crossing. Stay overnight in Vientiane before the ride. Arrival day is additional to the 8- or 11-day program.
↳ Overnight: Vientiane
Phou Khao Khouay: peaks & ridgelines
Phou Khao Khouay: peaks & ridgelines
Start at the foot of Phou Khao Khouay. Ride the Phou Khao Khouay Trail with detours to peaks and ridgelines. Finish the day in Longxan.
↳ Overnight: Longxan
The Bridges trail → Xaysomboun
The Bridges trail → Xaysomboun
A long riding stage with numerous suspension bridges and river crossings into Xaysomboun. Settle into the base for the training days ahead.
↳ Overnight: Xaysomboun · base
Xaysomboun: first training day
Xaysomboun: first training day
Train on Xaysomboun’s hard enduro trails. Return to the same base after the ride.
↳ Overnight: Xaysomboun · base
Xaysomboun: second training day
Xaysomboun: second training day
Another full day of trail training, completing the first two-day riding block.
↳ Overnight: Xaysomboun · base
Reset: rest & maintenance
Reset: rest & maintenance
A day without scheduled riding. Rest, service or repair the bikes, with optional walks.
↳ Overnight: Xaysomboun · base
Back on the trails
Back on the trails
The first day of the second training block. Hard enduro on Xaysomboun’s trails, and the final riding day of 2026.
↳ Overnight: Xaysomboun · base
Start the year with hard enduro
Start the year with hard enduro
The fourth training day at the base, completing the second block. Both programs share the same itinerary up to this point.
↳ Overnight: Xaysomboun · base
Second rest day
Second rest day
Rest, bike repairs and maintenance, and optional walks. Prepare for the final training block.
↳ Overnight: Xaysomboun · base
Xaysomboun: the third training block
Xaysomboun: the third training block
The fifth training day on Xaysomboun’s trails. Part of the extended program only.
↳ Overnight: Xaysomboun · base
Final training day
Final training day
The sixth hard enduro training day at the base. Complete the training section before the ride to Vang Vieng.
↳ Overnight: Xaysomboun · base
Ferry across Nam Ngum 2 → Vang Vieng
Ferry across Nam Ngum 2 → Vang Vieng
Travel to Vang Vieng with a ferry crossing over Nam Ngum 2. The extended program ends here. The crossing must be confirmed for the tour dates. An onward transfer to Vientiane needs separate agreement.
↳ Overnight: Vang Vieng · confirm post-tour accommodation
Itinerary based on the organizer’s plan. Confirm specific trails, bridge access and the ferry crossing before departure. Dates remain provisional. An overnight location does not imply that accommodation is included in the price.
05 / THE ROUTE
From ridgelines
to hard enduro.
Reach Xaysomboun, settle into one base, focus on the trails, then take your chosen route out.
ROUTE SEQUENCE · NOT A MAP OR GPX
01
Phou Khao Khouay
A foothill start, peaks and ridgelines. Day one sets the pace: medium–hard, with an overnight stop in Longxan.
D1 / MEDIUM–HARD02
The Bridges trail
A long stage across rivers and suspension bridges to the base in Xaysomboun.
D2 / MEDIUM03
Xaysomboun — your training base
Four or six hard enduro training days, in two-day blocks separated by rest days.
BASE / HARD04
Two ways to finish
Core returns via Phou Khao Khouay to Vientiane. Extended crosses Nam Ngum 2 by ferry to Vang Vieng, with an optional Muang Fuang day afterwards.
* FERRY TO BE CONFIRMED06 / FORMAT & RIDING LEVEL
Come for the riding.
Stay for the progress.
Most of the time is dedicated to hard trails and the base between riding days. Training blocks alternate with rest and bike maintenance.
Confident off-road riding
Be ready for medium–hard riding stages and hard enduro at the base. Discuss your experience and comfortable difficulty before the trip.
A training rhythm
Two days on the trails, then time to reset. Four training days in Core, six in Extended.
Time for you and the bike
Rest and maintenance are part of the schedule, not lost riding time. Walks are optional.
Before joining, discuss your riding level, bike and equipment requirements, insurance and on-route assistance. Agree support and practical arrangements with the organizer.
07 / BEFORE THE TRIP
The details.
Before you book.
What is already in the plan, and what still needs to be agreed with the organizer.
Why 8 and 11 days, not 7 and 10?
Every itinerary day counts, including rest days and the final riding stage. Core has 7 riding days and 1 rest day; Extended has 9 riding days and 2 rest days. Training days are included in riding days. Arrival day is additional.
When should I arrive and leave?
Proposed arrival is 25 December 2026, with riding starting on 26 December. Core ends on 2 January 2027 in Vientiane. Extended ends on 5 January in Vang Vieng, or 6 January around Muang Fuang with the extension. Finish times and onward transfers are not confirmed; agree flights before booking.
Is this a beginner trip?
No: the itinerary includes medium–hard riding stages and hard enduro at the base. Off-road experience is needed. Discuss your riding level and suitable difficulty with the organizer before joining.
Which bike, where do we stay, and what is included?
Bikes, rental arrangements, specific accommodation, meals, luggage, support and pricing are not finalized. Overnight locations in the itinerary identify stops, not a confirmed paid package. Agree these details before booking.
Is the Nam Ngum 2 ferry confirmed?
Not yet. This is a proposed stage of the extended itinerary. Availability and crossing arrangements must be confirmed for the tour dates. Trail access, bridge conditions and riding conditions must also be checked before departure.
Can I add Muang Fuang?
Yes, as a separate extension to the long program on 6 January. Enable “+ 1 day” in the selected program. Agree the day’s format, final destination and return to Vientiane separately.
08 / THE NEXT STEP
Your new year.
Your next trail.
Choose a program and share your riding experience. Agree the price, bike and arrangements before booking.
This form prepares an inquiry on your device. You will need to send it to the organizer yourself; contact details are still to be confirmed.