Thailand and Laos Adventure

14 Days
From CAD 2499
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Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

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(20 reviews)

Experience Overview

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. Cruise the Mekong into the heart and soul of Laos. An experienced Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will make sure you get the most out of your tour, but will leave plenty of time for you to do your own thing. We utilize many forms of transport to maximize time spent exploring the history and culture of this unforgettable region.

Highlights

  • Explore Bangkok's canals
  • Discover Buddhist temples
  • Float down the mighty Mekong River
  • Get wet in the spray of waterfalls

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 1566

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Budget

TransportTransport: Train, air-conditioned bus, boat, tuk-tuk, plane.

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: Budget

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: ATBH

StartStarts: Bangkok, Thailand

FinishFinishes: Hanoi, Vietnam

DurationDuration: 14 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Light

Includes

Activities

  • Your G for Good Moment: Meal with Local Baan Ou Community, Luang Prabang Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Luang Prabang Your Local Living Moment: Vang Vieng Homestay, Vang Vieng
  • Bangkok klong trip
  • Wat Pho entrance and guide
  • Doi Suthep entrance (Chiang Mai)
  • Mekong River slow boat excursion
  • Pak Ou caves entrance (Luang Prabang)
  • Traditional Arts & Ethnology Museum guided tour
  • Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre
  • Meal with local Baan Ou Community
  • Kuang Si waterfalls trek (half-day)
  • Water puppets performance (Hanoi)
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum entrance (when open)
  • Internal flight
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (11 nights), village homestay (1 night), sleeper train (1 night).
  • 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Transport

  • Train, air-conditioned bus, boat, tuk-tuk, plane.

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 2499 (CAD 178 /day)

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Bangkok

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.

2

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.
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.

3

Day 3: Chiang Mai

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.

4

Day 4: Chiang Mai/Chiang Khong

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.

5

Day 5: Chiang Khong/Muang Pakbèng

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

6

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.
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.

7

Day 7: Luang Prabang

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.

8

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, and cycling.

9

Day 9: Luang Prabang/Vang Vieng

Spend the night in a local village enjoying traditional Laotian food. Sleep and eat like a local.
Drive winding mountain roads through gorgeous scenery to reach Vang Vieng. 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.

10

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.
Opt to pre-book the "Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

11

Day 11: Vang Vieng/Vientiane

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!

12

Day 12: Vientiane/Hanoi

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.

13

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.
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.

14

Day 14: Hanoi

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

Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.

In Business Since 1990

Reviews

 

Declan B   -  Traveled, December 2023

The CEO was really good, great group, loved the places picked the Honestay was a highlight

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/29/2023

 

David L   -  Traveled, December 2023

It is great to have all of the travel plans, itineraries, etc. taken care of by a company that knows how to see and do as much as possible in the time available to travel. Also, the social aspect of travelling this way can be enjoyable and G Adventures does a good job at fostering that.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/29/2023

 

Paul O   -  Traveled, December 2003

Great experience travelling with G

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/29/2023

 

Manfred B   -  Traveled, November 2023

My expectations got fulfilled overall

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/29/2023

 

Roman G   -  Traveled, November 2023

Good CEO (Bamboo), good organized, easy communication, mixture of types of activities on tour, good accomadition

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/19/2023

 

Rebecca B   -  Traveled, November 2023

Really well organised, a great way to see more of the local community. Feels travel sustainable and have had great company on the tours I've joined

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/12/2023

 

Ashlynn T   -  Traveled, November 2023

Organization of trip, unique experiences

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/12/2023

 

Justin Brian C   -  Traveled, November 2023

Mostly stress free and convenience! .

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/05/2023

 

Stuart M   -  Traveled, October 2023

Would definitely recommend G Adventures to others, the open age range of the group worked well. Found this trip slightly more fast paced than others I've completed in the past, but had a very enjoyable time

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/05/2023

 

Stephanie C   -  Traveled, October 2023

I like how they support local businesses and other good causes

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/05/2023

 

Dayna R   -  Traveled, October 2023

The incredible CEO, Tom Tom.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/05/2023

 

Kari K   -  Traveled, October 2023

from start to finish the trip was wonderful, the best part was the CEO! Chit made everything so seamless and it was a wonderful experience,

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/01/2023

 

Alexander T   -  Traveled, October 2023

G Adventures tours make it easy to see everything you would want to see

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/01/2023

 

Gemma I   -  Traveled, October 2023

Friendly and professional service, and the trips are a good pace - perfect mix of activities, travel, and down time.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/01/2023

 

Anthony D   -  Traveled, October 2023

G provides a good overall package

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/01/2023

 

Jean N   -  Traveled, October 2023

The entire experience was top notch!!!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/01/2023

 

Scott N   -  Traveled, October 2023

the CEO was amazing

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/01/2023

 

Deborah L   -  Traveled, November 2023

Well organised trips with a variety of activities included. The philosophy of the company re investing in the community.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/26/2023

 

Hugh S   -  Traveled, November 2023

Friend was doing a tour. I joined him

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/28/2023

 

Pamela T   -  Traveled, October 2023

I had fantastic experiences and have so many new lovely memories __ The group was (as usual) international and just fantastic ?? our CEO Min was extraordinary with so much passion for showing us the world?he was always amazingly friendly, with brilliant communication skills?such a lovely person?I fully enjoyed traveling with him and always felt safe as well as very well informed __ In general, I really like Gs type of travel: exploring the world and it also always allows insights to locals, e.g.our homestay in Laos, even though standard was pretty basic, I do not want to miss this time with this Laotian community and dancing with all their kids __

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/28/2023

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