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Mekong - 16 days connoisseur trip

16 days
From Chiang Mai to Vientiane
4.4
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 1 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Departure

  2. Day 2

    Chiang Mai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Thai cuisine at Sai Ping restaurant on the banks of the Sai Ping River)

    Included Activities

    • Herb garden visit and Thai cuisine learning
    • Longtail boat ride on Mae Ping River
    • Warorot market exploration
    • Wat Chedi Luang temple visit
    • Monument of the Three Kings visit
    • Traditional Thai dinner at Sai Ping restaurant
    Landmarks
    Warorot Market
    Wat Chedi Luang
    Monument of the Three Kings
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  3. Day 3

    Chiang Mai - Lamphun

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the Baan Phor Liang Meun terracotta garden, built in 1975, surrounded by countless terracotta statues and works of art inspired by Khmer architecture), Dinner (Diverse regional cuisine at several stops during Vespa tour)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai temple
    • Guided tour of Lamphun Yok Dok Thai Silk Learning and Conservation Center
    • Batik workshop with plant-based materials
    • Vespa tour of Chiang Mai nightlife with regional cuisine tastings at multiple stops
    Landmarks
    Wat Phra That Hariphunchai
    Baan Phor Liang Meun
  4. Day 4

    Chiang Mai to Chiang Saen

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Wat Phra That Doi Suthep climb and temple visit
    • Wat Pha Lat visit
    • Monk blessing ceremony
    • Stop at local café
    • Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) visit
    • Cave of Art visit at White Temple
    Landmarks
    Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
    Wat Pha Lat
    Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
  5. Day 5

    Golden Triangle

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mae Sai trading town
    • Visit Sop Ruak at the Golden Triangle border junction
    • Explore Chiang Saen city museum
    • Visit Wat Pa Sak Ngam stupa
    • Visit Wat Phra That Chom Kitti temple
    • Visit Hall of Opium museum
    Landmarks
    Mae Sai
    Sop Ruak
    Chiang Saen
    Wat Pa Sak Ngam
    Wat Phra That Chom Kitti
    Hall of Opium
  6. Day 6

    Chiang Saen to Huay Xai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box from Athita The Hidden Court), Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Teakwood block printing workshop at Athita The Hidden Court
    • Attend safety exercises on the Mekong Sun riverboat
    Landmarks
    Athita The Hidden Court
    Chiang Khong Border Checkpoint
    Friendship Bridge
  7. Day 7

    Golden Triangle - Luang Prabang (Mekong River Cruise)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board the ship), Dinner (Dinner on board the ship)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khmu people village and local school
    • Mekong River cruise with sun deck relaxation
    Landmarks
    Mekong River
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  8. Day 8

    Mekong River Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Barbecue on the riverbank)

    Included Activities

    • Mekong River cruise through remote landscape
    • Visit local village
    • Barbecue dinner on riverbank
    Landmarks
    Mekong River
  9. Day 9

    Pak-Ou Caves - Luang Prabang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Laotian dinner with local family including Baci ceremony)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pak-Ou caves—Tham Ting cave temple
    • Explore Tham Loum (lower cave) and Tham Theung (upper cave)
    • Visit village with traditional schnapps distillation
    • Mekong River cruise to Luang Prabang
    • Baci ceremony dinner with local family
    Landmarks
    Pak-Ou Caves
    Tham Ting
    Tham Loum
    Tham Theung
    Luang Prabang
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  10. Day 10

    Luang Prabang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Laotian sin-dat barbecue)

    Included Activities

    • Bicycle tour of Luang Prabang (approximately 7 km, leisurely pace with multiple stops on flat terrain)
    • Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre visit
    • National Museum visit (former royal palace)
    • Wat Mai visit
    • Wat Visoun visit
    • Wat Xieng Thong visit
    • Laotian petanque game with locals
    • Laotian sin-dat barbecue dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Tuk-tuk alternative to bicycle tour (must be arranged at least 4 weeks before departure; tour guide will not accompany tuk-tuk option)
    Landmarks
    Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre
    National Museum (Former Royal Palace)
    Wat Mai
    Wat Visoun
    Wat Xieng Thong
  11. Day 11

    Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Waterfalls

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Witness Buddhist Tak Bat (almsgiving) procession in Ban Nong Xai
    • Visit local market
    • Learn about Khmu and Hmong cultures in Long Lao village
    • Hike to Kuang Si Waterfalls with cave visit

    Optional Activities

    • Alternative bus transfer to Kuang Si Waterfalls for those not hiking (must notify 4 weeks before departure)
    Landmarks
    Ban Nong Xai
    Long Lao village
    Kuang Si Waterfalls
  12. Day 12

    Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch featuring bamboo dishes prepared during cooking class)

    Included Activities

    • Visit traditional Laotian house
    • Learn about bamboo and its cultural significance
    • Bamboo weaving demonstration and hands-on practice
    • Laotian cooking class featuring bamboo shoots
    • Train ride to Vang Vieng
    Landmarks
    Vang Vieng
  13. Day 13

    Vang Vieng

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with Khmu family)

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip on the Nam Xong river
    • Visit to local Khmu village
    • Knife-making demonstration with local cutler
    • Traditional lunch with Khmu family
    • Hiking tour through rice fields to Than Nam cave

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise hike to viewpoint before breakfast - EUR 280 for 1 participant, EUR 160 per person for 2-3 participants, EUR 120 per person for 4-5 participants, EUR 80 per person for 6+ participants. Approximately 45 minutes ascent, requires good physical condition. Around 1.5 hours by vehicle and 2 hours on foot total. Must be booked at time of tour booking.
    Landmarks
    Nam Xong River
    Than Nam Cave
  14. Day 14

    Vientiane

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Open-air dinner prepared by local chef featuring khao niaw, laap, jeow, and mok pa with hands-on cooking experience)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Patuxai Monument and climb to upper platform
    • Visit That Luang golden stupa
    • Visit COPE visitor center
    • Open-air cooking class with local chef
    Landmarks
    Patuxai Monument
    That Luang
    COPE Visitor Center
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  15. Day 15

    Vientiane - Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Si Saket temple
    • Visit Haw Phra Kaew temple and museum
    • View Presidential Palace exterior
    Landmarks
    Wat Si Saket
    Haw Phra Kaew
    Presidential Palace
  16. Day 16

    Arrival - Germany

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    • 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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