Thailand and Laos Adventure

14 Days | Thailand To Vietnam |

Explore Bangkok's canals, discover Buddhist temples, float down the mighty Mekong, get wet in the spray of waterfalls

From the energy of Bangkok to the calm of Laos, this trip is a study in contrasts. Visit temples in Chiang Mai then spend the evening exploring the night market. Sail the Mekong into the heart and soul of Laos. An experienced CEO will make sure you get the most of your tour, but will leave plenty of time for you to do your own thing. We utilize many forms of transport—both public and private—to maximize time spent exploring the history and culture of this unforgettable region.

What's Included

• Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Luang Prabang Your Local Living Moment: Meal with Local Family, Luang Prabang Your Local Living Moment: Vang Vieng Homestay, Vang Vieng
• Bangkok klong trip
• Wat Po entrance and guide
• Doi Suthep entrance (Chiang Mai)
• Pak Ou caves entrance (Luang Prabang)
• Traditional Arts & Ethnology Museum guided tour
• Kuang Si waterfalls trek (half-day)
• Laotian homestay experience
• Water puppets performance (Hanoi)
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum entrance (when open)
• Internal flight
• Border crossing support
• All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Meals
11 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Transportation
Train, local bus, air-con bus, boat, songthaew, cyclo, plane.

Accommodations
Hotels (11 nights), village homestay (1 night), sleeper train (1 night).

Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.

Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Places Visited Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Itinerary
Day 1: Bangkok

Arrive at any time.

Day 2: Bangkok/Chiang Mai

Guided longboat tour of Bangkok’s klongs and Wat Po. Optional Grand Palace and National Museum visits. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.

Day 3: Chiang Mai

Enjoy a guided tour of Doi Suthep temple. Optional activities include a cooking class or visit to the night market.

Day 4: Chiang Mai/Chiang Khong

Head to Chiang Khong via Wat Rong Khun and enjoy the view of the mighty Mekong.

Day 5: Chiang Khong/Muang Pakbèng

Cross the border into Laos then travel by traditional boat down the Mekong River.

Day 6: Muang Pakbèng/Luang Prabang

Continue down the Mekong for most of the day. Take a guided tour of the Pak Ou caves before arriving in Luang Prabang.

Day 7: Luang Prabang

Enjoy a guided tour of the Ethnology Museum and Kuang Si waterfalls.

Day 8: Luang Prabang

Enjoy a free day exploring all Luang Prabang has to offer. Options include cooking classes, temple visits, massages, night market shopping, bike riding, and hiking. Enjoy dinner with a local family in the evening.

Day 9: Luang Prabang/Vang Vieng

Spend the night in a local village enjoying traditional Laotian food. Sleep and eat like a local.

Day 10: Vang Vieng

Enjoy free time in Vang Vieng. Move to a hotel for the night, an ideal location for exploring the countryside by bicycle or kayak.

Day 11: Vang Vieng/Vientiane

Explore the capital of Laos. Opt to visit temples, see the National Museum, or explore highlights of the town.

Day 12: Vientiane/Hanoi

Fly from Vientiane to Hanoi.

Day 13: Hanoi

Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, stilt house, and Presidential Palace. Enjoy an included water puppet show. Opt to visit the Temple of Literature, museums, and Hoa Lo Prison.

Day 14: Hanoi

Depart at any time.