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Bangkok to Luang Prabang

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From Bangkok to Luang Prabang
4.7 (6,375 reviews)
  • Bustling floating market with vendors and tourists in wooden boats along a narrow canal.
  • Ornate golden royal barge floral display with palace backdrop and vibrant flower beds in Bangkok.
  • Twin pagodas with golden spires rising above lush gardens and forested mountains under a bright blue sky.
  • Young elephants splashing and wallowing in a muddy waterhole surrounded by lush greenery.
  • Steep green karst cliffs tower over a muddy river where longboats glide past riverside villages.
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  • Elegant Lao temple with sweeping multi-tiered roof and vibrant decorative carvings set against a blue sky.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bangkok

    Bangkok
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lilit Bang Lumphu Hotel (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Khao San Road
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Bangkok

    Bangkok
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lilit Bang Lumphu Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Floating Markets half-day tour
    • Street food tour
  4. Day 3

    Bangkok to Chiang Mai

    Bangkok to Chiang Mai
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnight Bus)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to bus station
    • Overnight bus to Chiang Mai

    Optional Activities

    • Grand Palace visit
    • Klong cruises
    Landmarks
    Grand Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai
    Accommodation
    Hotel (99 The Gallery Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Local market walk and cooking class
    • Muay Thai session
  6. Day 5

    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai
    Accommodation
    Hotel (99 The Gallery Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Elephant Nature Park visit
    • Vespa tour
    Landmarks
    Elephant Nature Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao

    Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Marisa Resort & Spa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sri Lanna National Park visit
    • Bua Thong 'Sticky' Waterfall
    • Chiang Dao Cave guided walk
    Landmarks
    Sri Lanna National Park
    Bua Thong Waterfall
    Chiang Dao Cave
  8. Day 7

    Chiang Dao to Fang

    Chiang Dao to Fang
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Phumanee Lahu Home Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park visit
    • Natural hot springs experience
    Landmarks
    Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
  9. Day 8

    Fang to Chiang Rai

    Fang to Chiang Rai
    Meals
    Lunch (Local lunch with Lahu community hosts)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (B2 Chiang Rai Night Bazaar Boutique & Budget Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • 4WD journey to Doi Pu Muen
    • Tea and coffee plantation walk
    • Leaf picking experience
    • Traditional tea processing demonstration
    • Local lunch with Lahu community hosts
    Landmarks
    Doi Pu Muen
  10. Day 9

    Chiang Rai to Pak Beng

    Chiang Rai to Pak Beng
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch onboard)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mekong Backpackers (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Private slow boat on Mekong River
    • Lunch onboard
    Landmarks
    Mekong River
  11. Day 10

    Pak Beng to Luang Prabang

    Pak Beng to Luang Prabang
    Meals
    Lunch (Simple lunch onboard)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mad Monkey Luang Prabang (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Private slow boat on Mekong River
    • Pak Ou caves visit
    • Lunch onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Mount Phousi sunset hike
    Landmarks
    Pak Ou Caves
    Mount Phousi
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  12. Day 11

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mad Monkey Luang Prabang (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Kuang Si Falls visit with swimming
    • Transfer to Kuang Si Falls
    • Entry to Kuang Si Falls
    • Living Crafts Centre visit
    Landmarks
    Kuang Si Falls
    Living Crafts Centre
  13. Day 12

    Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng

    Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rock Backpackers Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng

    Optional Activities

    • Alms Giving ceremony
  14. Day 13

    Vang Vieng

    Vang Vieng
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rock Backpackers Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking on Nam Song River
    Landmarks
    Nam Song River
  15. Day 14

    Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang to Ban Laesivilay

    Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang to Ban Laesivilay
    Meals
    Dinner (Shared family feast with home-cooked authentic Lao dishes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ban Laesivilay Homestay (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
    • Transfer to Ban Laesivilay
    • Plantation walk
    • Local boat cruise on Nam Xeuang River
    • Gold panning experience
    • Traditional fishing demonstration
    • Homestay family feast with cooking participation
    Landmarks
    Nam Xeuang River
  16. Day 15

    Ban Laesivilay to Luang Prabang

    Ban Laesivilay to Luang Prabang
    Meals
    Breakfast (Lao-style breakfast made by hosts)

    Included Activities

    • Lao-style breakfast with hosts
    • Village walk and daily life immersion
    • Hands-on farming experiences
    • Transfer to Luang Prabang

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Lilit Bang Lumphu Hotel (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Overnight Bus

    Hotel
    day 3

  • 99 The Gallery Hotel (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Marisa Resort & Spa (or similar)

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    day 6

  • Phumanee Lahu Home Hotel (or similar)

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    day 7

  • B2 Chiang Rai Night Bazaar Boutique & Budget Hotel (or similar)

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    day 8

  • Mekong Backpackers (or similar)

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    day 9

  • Mad Monkey Luang Prabang (or similar)

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    Days 10, 11

  • Rock Backpackers Hostel (or similar)

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    Days 12, 13

  • Ban Laesivilay Homestay (or similar)

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