Overview
Destination:
Laos,
Thailand,
Start:Bangkok, Thailand
Finish:Vientiane, Laos
Finish:Vientiane, Laos
Duration:14 days
Type:Group tour (max 45)
Tripcode:
150206
Travel Period
March 2027 - February 2028
Bangkok’s temple courtyards and sizzling street food lead you north by rail to Chiang Mai, before the Mekong carries you into Laos and Luang Prabang. You’ll move between gilded temples, grand palaces and night markets, then trace the river towards a city recognised by UNESCO for its historic centre. In Vientiane, you’ll visit its golden landmarks, while free time and Optional Experiences leave space for market finds, local flavours and more of the city at your own pace.
Iconic Experience
- Bangkok: Begin your city tour by visiting Bangkok's Grand Palace, home to the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand, Wat Phra Kaew. Continue your exploration of the city and its renowned landmarks.
- Settle into your overnight sleeper train as Bangkok slips away and you travel north towards Chiang Mai. Your berth becomes your base for the night, with the steady hum of the rails accompanying the journey before you wake to a new corner of Thailand.
- Three sacred temples introduce you to Chiang Mai, from hilltop Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, where golden details catch the light and views stretch across the city, to Wat Suan Dok and Wat Phra Singh. Notice gilded stupas, carved details and distinctive Lanna architecture along the way.
- Colour takes centre stage at two of Chiang Rai’s most distinctive temples. At Wat Rong Khun, mirrored fragments shimmer across its intricate white exterior, while Wat Rong Suea Ten surrounds you with deep blue walls, elaborate Buddhist artwork and gleaming gold details.
- Glide along the Mekong through northern Laos, with forested slopes rising from the water and small settlements appearing along its banks. Feel the breeze from the river and watch boats, homes and daily life pass by, experiencing a waterway that remains central to communities across the country.
- On a walking tour of Luang Prabang’s historic peninsula, between the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, gilded temples sit among traditional Lao houses and French colonial buildings. Pass Vieng Temple and notice carved wood, painted details and temple roofs as you follow the streets of this UNESCO-listed town.
- Travel through Luang Prabang by tuk-tuk, feeling the breeze as you make your way to the morning market and Wat Mai. Continue to Phou Si Hill for views across the city, then visit the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre to encounter the textiles, crafts and traditions of Laos’s diverse communities.
- See Vientiane from a tuk-tuk before heading up Patuxai, where Lao motifs decorate the monumental arch and city views await above. Then visit Carol Cassidy’s Lao Textiles workshop, where handwoven silk, intricate patterns and traditional brocade, ikat and tapestry techniques showcase the precision of Lao weaving.
- On a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the COPE Visitor Centre, you’ll learn how unexploded ordnance continues to affect lives across Laos. Discover how COPE’s prosthetic and rehabilitation services help people regain independence, access education and employment and participate more fully in their communities. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
What's Included
- 12 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Many meals and daily breakfasts included
- City orientation tours
- Audio Headsets provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
- Luxury air-conditioned coach
- Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Dates & Pricing
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Your Itinerary
Begin Your Thailand Adventure in Bangkok
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Explore Bangkok’s Temples and Grand Palace
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Spend a Free Day in Bangkok
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Thailand by Rail: Bangkok to Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai’s Temples, Crafts and Night Market
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Explore Chiang Mai at Your Own Pace
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Northern Thailand: A Final Day in Chiang Mai
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Journey North From Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
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Thailand to Laos: Across the Mekong
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Cruise the Mekong Towards Luang Prabang
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Luang Prabang: Temples, Markets and Traditions
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Laos by Rail: Luang Prabang to Vientiane
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Laos’s Capital: Vientiane in Full
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Say Farewell to Thailand and Laos
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Tripcode: 4YHTLM27
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per person*
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