Itinerary
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 keep travel time short so we can maximize time spent exploring the history and culture of this unforgettable region.
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Day 1: Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok at any time.
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Day 2: Bangkok (B)
Guided longboat tour of Bangkok’s klongs and Wat Po. Optional Grand Palace and National Museum visit. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.
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Day 3: Chiang Mai
Guided Doi Suthep temple tour. Many other options available, including cooking school, bike ride, elephant ride, night market visit etc.
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Day 4: Chiang Khong
Travel day.
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Day 5: Mekong River
Travel by traditional barge down the Mekong. Border crossing into Laos.
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Day 6-8: Luang Prabang (3B, 1D)
Guided tour of Pak Ou Caves, the Ethnology Museum and Kuang-Sii Waterfalls, included local home meal. Optional cooking school, temple visits, night market shopping, bike rides, hiking, elephant treks.
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Day 9-10: Vang Vieng
Optional bike rides, swimming, cave exploring, countryside visits.
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Day 11: Vientiane (B)
Optional temple visits, national museum, explore highlights of this town.
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Day 12-13: Hanoi (B)
Visit Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, stilt house and presidential palace. Water puppets ticket. Optional tour of Temple of Literature, museums, Hoa Lo Prison. Flight from Vientiane–Hanoi on Day 12.
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Day 14: Hanoi (B)
Depart at any time.
* All prices shown are for low season, per person, twin share. Click here to see full Terms & Conditions.
Pricing
14 Days / 13 Nights From $1,999*
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StartFinish: Bangkok to Hanoi
What's Included: Guided Klong trip in Bangkok, Entrance and guide to Wat Po, Entrance and guide to Doi Suthep, Entrance to Pak Ou caves, Entrance to Ethnology Museum (Luang Prabang), Kuang Si Falls trip (half day), unique local Lao meal experience, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (seasonal), Water puppets in Hanoi.
Group Size Notes: Max 15, Avg 10
Group Leader: Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Meals Included: 7 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
Transport: Train, Local bus, Aircon bus, River boat, Tuk-tuk, Songthaew, Taxi, Cyclo, Plane
Accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (12 nts), Sleeper train (1 nt).
Meal Budget: Allow USD265-350 for meals not included.
My Own Room: Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops, with the following exceptions: Night 2, Sleeper Train
Highlights
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Guided longboat tour of Bangkok’s klongs and Wat Po.
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Optional Grand Palace and National Museum visit. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.
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Overnight train to Chiang Mai.