Thailand & Laos Adventure

Arrive at any time.Today is arrival day, so there are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. Relax, explore the city, and adjust to the pace of life in Bangkok.
Included Activities:- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Additional Notes:The welcome moment begins at 18:00. Please ensure you arrive at the joining hotel by then to ensure you do not miss the meeting.

Guided longboat tour of Bangkok's klongs and Wat Po. Optional Grand Palace and National Museum visits. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.Enjoy a 1-hr longtail boat tour of Bangkok's famous klongs (canals). The trip finishes at the Royal Temple of Wat Po for a guided tour.After, there is time for shopping, a visit to Grand Palace or a stroll along Khao San Rd. In the evening, board the overnight train to Chiang Mai.

Meals Included:- Breakfast
Transport:- Basic Overnight Train (beds) 12:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:- Klong Riverboat Tour- Wat Po Guided Tour
Additional Notes:- Due to disruptions of Thai trains in the north during the monsoon season, and a long public holiday, trips running July through October may use alternative transport.

Enjoy a guided tour of Doi Suthep temple. Optional activities include a cooking class or visit to the night market.Arrive early morning and use some free time to explore. Choose from a range of optional activities or stroll the city independently. Experience the flavours and scents of traditional northern Thai cuisine by pre-booking the Northern Thai Cooking Class.In late afternoon, set off to visit the temple complex, Doi Suthep. If you're lucky, you may witness the chanting of the monks.

Transport:- Private Vehicle 00:45 Hr(s)
Included Activities:- Doi Suthep Temple Tour
Optional Extras to chose from:- Northern Thai Cooking Class

Head to Chiang Khong via Wat Rong Khun and enjoy the view of the mighty Mekong.Drive to Chiang Khong, a sleepy trading town nestled on the bank of the Mekong River. En route, visit Wat Rong Khun - the dazzling 'White Temple'. Wander the local food market or sit back and enjoy a slower pace of life relaxing in Thailand with river views of Laos.
Meals Included:- Breakfast
Transport:- Private Vehicle 05:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:- Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) Visit

Cross the border into Laos then travel by traditional boat down the Mekong River. Experience a local homestay in a nearby village.Here, enjoy traditional Laotian food while getting to know your host family. Your CEO will provide insight into the way of life of village residents. Cross the border to the Laos immigration area, then take a songthaew (local bus) to a traditional slow boat.Travel down the Mekong River and adjust to the relaxed pace of life in Laos. This predominantly mountainous country has unsurpassed views of the riverside villages, the tropical jungle, and the mountains.

Meals Included:- Dinner
Included Activities:- Border Crossing (Thailand - Laos)- Mekong River Slow Boat- Mekong River Homestay & Traditional Performance

Continue down the Mekong for most of the day. Take a guided tour of the Pak Ou caves before arriving in Luang Prabang.Continue on by slow boat down the mighty Mekong. Before arriving at Luang Prabang, enjoy a visit outside to the Pak Ou caves. After, re-board the boat and continue to Luang Prabang, arriving in the early evening.

Meals Included:- Breakfast
Included Activities:- Mekong River Slow Boat- Pak Ou Caves Visit

Enjoy a guided tour of the Ethnology Museum and Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre before heading to the new Planeterra project Ban Ou community. Relax in the afternoon at the Kuang Si waterfalls.Take a tour of the Ethnology Museum - a great chance to learn more about the dress and customs of local people. Drop into Ock Pop Tok for an introduction to Laos textiles and handicrafts. Then, take a half-day trip out to the stunning Kuang Si waterfalls and be sure to pack a swimsuit.

Meals Included:- Breakfast- Lunch
Included Activities:- Ethnology Museum Guided Tour- Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre Visit- Meal with Local Baan Ou Community- Kuang Si Waterfalls Excursion

Enjoy a free day exploring all Luang Prabang has to offer. Options include cooking classes, temple visits, massages, night market shopping, and cycling.

Meals Included:- Breakfast

Take a high speed train to Vang Vieng this morning. Enjoy the afternoon free to rest or explore! Ride a high speed train from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. Enjoy free time.

Meals Included:- Breakfast
Transport:- Bullet Train

Enjoy free time in Vang Vieng, an ideal location for exploring the countryside by bicycle or kayak.Opt to pre-book the "Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Meals Included:- Breakfast
Optional Extras to chose from:- Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle

Explore the capital of Laos. Opt to visit temples, see the National Museum, or explore highlights of the town.Head out of the mountains to one of Asia's sleepiest capital cities. Opt to visit some of the highlights of Vientiane including Wat Sisaket, one of the city's oldest and most fascinating temples, and Wat Phra That Luang, Lao's national symbol and one of her most sacred sites.For those who like to shop, don't miss the morning market, which, incidentally, is open all day!

Meals Included:- Breakfast
Transport:- Private Vehicle 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)

Fly from Vientiane to Hanoi.Take a short flight from quiet Laos into the bustling capital of Vietnam, Hanoi. Take a leisurely walk through the Old Quarter to get to know the narrow streets of this city.

Meals Included:- Breakfast
Transport:- Plane 02:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:- Old Quarter Orientation Walk

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.Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, and the former president's house on stilts for insight into an important figure in Vietnam's history.During the afternoon, use some free time to explore this beautiful city. Opt to indulge in traditional Vietnamese cuisine while exploring the streets of Hanoi. Choose to visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the Museum of Ethnology or just sip delicious Vietnamese iced coffee in a café along the lake. In late afternoon or early evening, attend a performance of Vietnam's famous water puppets before sampling one of Hanoi's amazing eating venues.Opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Meals Included:- Breakfast
Included Activities:- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum Visit- Thăng Long Water Puppet Theatre Performance
Optional Extras to chose from:- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour

Depart at any time.Not ready to leave? Your travel expert can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

Meals Included:- Breakfast