




Climb aboard this culture- and flavour-packed adventure from Kunming to Bangkok

- Start
- Kunming, China
- End
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Meals
- 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch
- Transport
- Private vehicle, High Speed Train, Overnight Train, Boat
- Accommodation
- Hotel (9 nights), Overnight Train (1 night)
- Days
- 11
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Ages
- Min 15
- ThemeOur themes categorise trips based on a common interest or activity, while showcasing the highlights of a destination.
- Explorer
- StyleBasix: 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
Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders - Original
- Physical ratingIndicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
Why you'll love this trip
- Embrace the sleek bullet train from Jinghong to Luang Prabang. Completed in 2021, this rail line – one of the first international high-speed routes outside Europe – has revolutionised travel in the region with comfort and speed.
- Discover how Yunnan's unique pu'er tea is made from start to finish in a Hani village on Nannuo Mountain. Pluck your own leaves, learn how to prepare it, then share a hearty Hani lunch with your host family.
- Cruise the quiet waters of the Mekong to Pak Ou Cave to explore sacred limestone caverns filled with hundreds of timeworn Buddhist statues.
- Paddle through karst-studded scenery on a kayaking adventure on Vang Vieng’s Nam Song River. Wave at local fishermen and enjoy some small (but fun!) rapids along the way.
- Learn about Laos’ wartime history at COPE – an organisation dedicated to assisting people injured by the country’s multitude of unexploded bombs.
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
5 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Private vehicle, High Speed Train, Overnight Train, Boat
Hotel (9 nights), Overnight Train (1 night)
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is bookable for this trip, excluding the overnight train, subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. A scanned copy of the personal details page of your passport needs to be sent to your booking agent no later than 40 days before departure in order for us to purchase our train tickets.
3. Please note while traveling through mainland China you will not be able to access some popular internet websites.
4. You will have a Thai leader for this trip from Kunming to Bangkok to ensure a consistent Intrepid experience through 3 countries on this trip. You'll meet local guides from China and Laos for the deeper local cultural understanding.
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