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Thailand & Laos Adventure

Explore Thailand and Laos, travelling from Bangkok to Vientiane

Travel from Bangkok to Vientiane and experience the delights of northern Thailand and the laidback river lifestyle of Laos. Over 13 days, you’ll balance relaxation with exploration, taking in the bright lights of Bangkok in Thailand, the age-old charms of Luang Prabang in Laos and the temples of Vientiane. Travel down the mighty Mekong River and become immersed in the tranquillity of remote villages as you meet friendly faces along the way. Not to mention the delicious local food, the amazing natural landscapes, the UNESCO World Heritage sites and the handy local leader by your side.

Trip code: TLSV

Start: Bangkok, Thailand

End: Vientiane, Laos


Duration
13 days
Group size
1 to 16
Minimum age
15 years old
Style

Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

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GBP £1,212

Why you'll love this trip

  • Cruising down the magnificent Mekong River, take in the slow pace of rural life by the river and enjoy the breathtaking scenery unfolding along the way.
  • Discover just why Luang Prabang has UNESCO status as you uncover the French influence, beautiful temples, traditional arts and the world-renowned night markets.
  • Visit impactful local organisations that support local communities - a social enterprise that empowers local women through preserving traditional textile making and COPE, dedicated to assisting those who have been injured by the multitude of unexploded ordinance across the country.
  • Visit Changchill Elephant Sanctuary and learn how this organisation supports the protection, conservation and lifestyle of free roaming elephants in the region.
  • Rise with the sun and watch saffron-robed monks shuffle between houses, where the faithful wait with offerings as part of an alms giving ritual.
This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025

Itinerary

Map of Thailand & Laos Adventure including Lao Pdr and Thailand

Inclusions and activities

Destinations
Thailand, Laos
Meals

9 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Transport

Longtail boat, Taxi, Minivan, Overnight train, Boat, Tuk tuk, Private bus

Accommodation

Guesthouse (2 nights), Hotel (9 nights), Overnight train (1 night)

Included activities
  • Bangkok - Khlong boat canal tour
  • Bangkok - Wat Pho
  • Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple Complex
  • Chiang Mai - ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary
  • Chiang Rai - Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
  • Mekong River - 2 day boat trip
  • Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves
  • Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Waterfalls
  • Luang Prabang - Weaving workshop and social enterprise visit
  • Luang Prabang - Alms giving ceremony
  • Vientiane - COPE visit
  • Vientiane - Wat Si Saket

Optional activities
  • Bangkok - Grand Palace - THB500
  • Bangkok - Thai Massage - THB300
  • Bangkok - Jim Thompson's House - THB200
  • Chiang Mai - Thai cooking course - THB1000
  • Chiang Mai - Bicycle tour - THB1100
  • Luang Prabang - Wat Phu Si sunset walk - USD2
  • Luang Prabang - Night Market - Free
  • Luang Prabang - Royal Theatre - USD20
  • Luang Prabang - Wat Xieng Thong - USD3
  • Luang Prabang - National Museum - USD4
  • Vang Vieng - Bicycle hire - USD2
  • Vang Vieng - Wat Si Vieng Song - Free
  • Vang Vieng - Kayaking - USD35
  • Vang Vieng - Tham Phu Kham Cave - LAK10000
  • Vientiane - Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park) tuk tuk & entrance - LAK205000
  • Vientiane - Pha That Luang Monument (incl. long skirt hire to enter) - LAK15000
  • Vientiane - Lao Textile Museum - LAK30000
  • Vientiane - Haw Pha Kaeo Museum of Religious Art - LAK10000

This trip generates 34 kg of CO2-e per person per day

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 2 (Overnight train) and Day 6 (Pak Beng) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. Please note that some room configurations have two single beds, although a double bed will always be requested.

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