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Thailand and Laos: Ancestral Mekong Route (14 destinations)

12 days
From Bangkok to Vientiane
4.1 (5,923 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 - 73
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bangkok

    Bangkok
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Silom)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bangkok independently
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  3. Day 2

    Bangkok

    Bangkok
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Silom)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit) - entrance included
    • Visit the Golden Mount - entrance included
    • Visit Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) - entrance included
    • Visit Grand Royal Palace - entrance included
    • Visit Temple of the Emerald Buddha inside the Grand Royal Palace
    • Cross Chao Phraya River by ferry to IconSiam Shopping Mall

    Optional Activities

    • Explore IconSiam Shopping Mall
    Landmarks
    Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha)
    Golden Mount (Wat Saket)
    Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
    Grand Royal Palace
    Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
    IconSiam Shopping Mall
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  4. Day 3

    Bangkok to Chiang Mai

    Bangkok to Chiang Mai
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (The Empress Premier Chiang Mai)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Bangkok Airport
    • Flight Bangkok to Chiang Mai

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chiang Mai independently
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  5. Day 4

    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (The Empress Premier Chiang Mai)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Pha Lat Temple - entrance included
    • Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Temple - entrance included
    • Visit Elephant Eco Valley - entrance included
    • Visit Karen ethnic community
    Landmarks
    Wat Pha Lat
    Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
    Elephant Eco Valley
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  6. Day 5

    Chiang Mai - Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai

    Chiang Mai - Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Heritage Chiang Rai Hotel And Convention)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tweechol Botanical Garden - entrance included
    • Vehicle tour inside Tweechol Botanical Garden
    • Visit Mae Kachan Hot Springs
    • Visit White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) - entrance included
    • Visit Opium Museum - entrance included
    Landmarks
    Tweechol Botanical Garden
    Mae Kachan Hot Springs
    Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
    Opium Museum
    Golden Triangle (Mekong River)
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  7. Day 6

    Chiang Rai - Houayxay - Pak Beng

    Chiang Rai - Houayxay - Pak Beng
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on board the boat), Dinner (Dinner included)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Le Grand Pakbeng Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Chiang Khong border
    • Shuttle bus border crossing Thailand-Laos
    • Seven-hour traditional boat journey on Mekong River
    Landmarks
    Mekong River
  8. Day 7

    Pak Beng to Luang Prabang

    Pak Beng to Luang Prabang
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at the elephant sanctuary)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Meuangluang)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Elephant Sanctuary - admission included
    • Gentle forest walk with elephants
    • Watch elephants bathe in the Mekong River
    Landmarks
    Elephant Sanctuary
    Mekong River
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  9. Day 8

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on board the boat)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Meuangluang)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Royal Palace (National Museum) - admission included
    • Visit Wat Mai Temple - admission included
    • Visit Temple of the Golden City (Wat Xieng Thong) - admission included
    • Boat ride along Mekong River
    • Visit Pak Ou Caves
    • Visit Ban Xang Khong village for silk and cotton weaving
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace (National Museum)
    Wat Mai
    Wat Xieng Thong (Temple of the Golden City)
    Pak Ou Caves
    Ban Xang Khong
  10. Day 9

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner included at a local home)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Meuangluang)

    Included Activities

    • Attend Tak Bat ceremony with monks
    • Visit Living Land Farm - rice-farming process
    • Visit Laos Buffalo Dairy
    • Visit Kuang Si Waterfalls
    • Participate in traditional Baci ceremony
    Landmarks
    Living Land Farm
    Laos Buffalo Dairy
    Kuang Si Waterfalls
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  11. Day 10

    Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng

    Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Vanguieng Boutique)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
    • Approximately 1.5-hour hike through Ban Phathao village and rice paddies
    • Visit Elephant Cave Temple - entrance included
    • Sunset viewpoint experience with one drink included
    Landmarks
    Ban Phathao
    Elephant Cave Temple
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  12. Day 11

    Vang Vieng to Vientiane

    Vang Vieng to Vientiane
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (City Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Angel Cave - entrance included
    • Visit That Luang Temple - entrance included
    • Visit Wat Sisaket - entrance included
    • Visit Wat Phra Keo - entrance included
    • Visit COPE - entrance included
    Landmarks
    Angel Cave (Tham Nang Faa)
    That Luang Temple (Phat That Luang)
    Patuxay Monument
    Wat Sisaket
    Wat Phra Keo
    COPE (Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise)
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  13. Day 12

    Vientiane

    Vientiane
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    • Cholera - Recommended for Laos.Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Laos.Thailand. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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