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The Laos Express: Chiang Rai to Vientiane 7-Day

7 days

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From Chiang Khong to Vientiane

4.7

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Operator: Legend Travel Group
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Lao Border to Luang Namtha
Start point
Houay Xai Immigration (Laos), Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai 57140, Thailand (Pick up at the Border Huay Xai (Laos), Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai, Thailand))
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner at fine restaurant in Luang Namtha)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ban Nam Chang Village and meeting with Lao Houay people
- Visit to Ban Poong and meeting Tai Leu people, learn about local whiskey (Lao Lao) production
- Welcome dinner at fine restaurant in Luang Namtha
Landmarks
Ban Nam Chang Village
Ban Poong Village
Day 2
Luang Namtha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Ekor (Aka) hill tribe village
- Visit to Lan Taen hill tribe village
- Visit to Chieng Tung stupa
- Visit to Ban Nam Ded Village
- Visit to Ban Nam Mai Village and meeting Yao people
- Visit to Pang Thong local checkpoint at Laos-China border
Landmarks
Ekor (Aka) Village
Lan Taen Village
Chieng Tung Stupa
Ban Nam Ded Village
Ban Nam Mai Village
Pang Thong Checkpoint
Day 3
Luang Namtha to Luang Prabang
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at fine restaurant in Luang Prabang)
Included Activities
- Express train to Luang Prabang
- Visit to The National Museum (former Royal Palace)
- Visit to Wat Mai
- Climb Mount Phousi to explore sacred gilded stupa
- Sunset view from Mount Phousi over city and Mekong River
- Visit to Night Market
- Dinner at fine restaurant in Luang Prabang
Landmarks
The National Museum
Wat Mai
Mount Phousi
Luang Prabang Night Market
Day 4
Luang Prabang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Wat Sene (oldest temple in city)
- Visit to Wat Xieng Thong and tree of life mosaic
- Upstream cruise on Mekong River with panoramic countryside views
- Visit to Pak Ou Caves with thousands of Buddha images
- Visit to Ban Muangkeo village and local rice wine production
- Visit to ethnic minority villages
- Visit to Kuang Si Falls with option to swim in turquoise pools or walk forest paths
Landmarks
Wat Sene
Wat Xieng Thong
Pak Ou Caves
Ban Muangkeo Village
Kuang Si Falls
Day 5
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Express train to Vang Vieng
- Visit to Tham Jang caves
Landmarks
Tham Jang Caves
Nam Song River
Day 6
Vang Vieng to Vientiane
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through paddy fields
- Visit to Tham Phoukham caves
- Meeting local villagers and learning about daily lifestyle
- Swimming and refreshing in natural pool at caves
- Express train to Vientiane
- Walking tour of historical sites
- Exploration of French colonial architecture
- Sunset view by Mekong Riverside
Landmarks
Tham Phoukham Caves
Mekong River
Day 7
Vientiane
End point
Wattay International Airport (VTE), Souphanouvong Rd., Vientiane Laos (Airport transfer includes)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Buddha Park near Friendship Bridge
- Visit to Morning Market
- Visit to Ban Nong Bouathong weaving village and traditional textile production
Landmarks
Buddha Park
Friendship Bridge
Morning Market
Ban Nong Bouathong Weaving Village

Landmarks
Ban Nam Chang Village
Ban Poong Village

Landmarks
Ekor (Aka) Village
Lan Taen Village
Chieng Tung Stupa
Ban Nam Ded Village
Ban Nam Mai Village
Pang Thong Checkpoint

Landmarks
The National Museum
Wat Mai
Mount Phousi
Luang Prabang Night Market

Landmarks
Wat Sene
Wat Xieng Thong
Pak Ou Caves
Ban Muangkeo Village
Kuang Si Falls

Landmarks
Tham Jang Caves
Nam Song River

Landmarks
Tham Phoukham Caves
Mekong River

Landmarks
Buddha Park
Friendship Bridge
Morning Market
Ban Nong Bouathong Weaving Village

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Legend Travel Group

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Number of tours

170

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

4 hours

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4.7

Rob
April 3rd, 2026
5.0
The Best tour ever! Excellent service and transportation; the guides were perfect—super friendly and attentive to...
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Peter
March 24th, 2026
5.0
Everything was well organised and trip went like clockwork.
Keith
March 16th, 2026
4.0
This tour is great if you want to see the major sites in Thailand and have limited time.

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Tour ID: 100259

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Laos.Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Laos.Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Laos.Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Laos.Thailand. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Laos.Thailand. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Laos.Thailand. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Laos.Thailand. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- For any tour departing before June 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Legend Travel Group. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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The Laos Express: Chiang Rai to Vientiane 7-Day

Itinerary

Lao Border to Luang Namtha

Included Activities

Luang Namtha

Included Activities

Luang Namtha to Luang Prabang

Included Activities

Luang Prabang

Included Activities

Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng

Included Activities

Vang Vieng to Vientiane

Included Activities

Vientiane

Included Activities

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