What should I know about visa requirements?

Travelers must ensure they obtain necessary visas; it's their responsibility to check entry requirements before the tour.

What transportation arrangements are available from the airport?

Airport transfers can be arranged for an additional fee if pre-booked with the tour operator.

Is there an age restriction for this tour?

Yes, this tour has an age limit of 18 to 39, and those outside this range cannot book.

Can this tour be customized?

Unfortunately, only set itineraries are available; customized tours are not offered.

How can I find the meeting point for the tour?

Details about the meeting point are provided in the confirmation received after booking.

What meals are included in the tour package?

Meal inclusions vary by tour; generally, some meals are provided while others are left for personal choice.

What is the transportation method during the tour?

Transportation includes local buses, sleeper trains, and potentially boats in specific areas.

The 6 of us are 68 and over. We are all very active and able to hike up mountains for 7-11 miles. Would we still be able to go? also it says discount at $759, but confirmation says $1,009 instead. What is the name of the company that provides all the guiding?

This tour is part of the 18 to 39 travel category, specifically for this age range. These tours are typically based on hostel multi-share accommodation. Any traveler younger or older is not allowed on the tour. Feel free to check out our Classic Tours, open to all ages.

Is there an option for a single supplement on this tour?

A single room upgrade is not possible for this tour.

Are there options for private accommodation?

Private rooms are not available on this tour; it's primarily a multi-share experience tailored for younger travelers.

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Laos to Thailand: Night Markets & Mekong Cruising

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 18
Ages 18-39

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Itinerary

Day 1
Vientiane
Vientiane
Accommodation
Hotel (Vientiane Garden Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Connect With New Friends
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Wat Pha That Luang Visit (1 USD per person)
Landmarks
Mekong River Night Market
Day 2
Vientiane to Vang Vieng
Vientiane to Vang Vieng
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Thavisouk Riverside Hotel)
Included Activities
- Kaeng Nyui Waterfall Excursion
- Vang Vieng Nightlife
Optional Activities
- Hiking
- Bike Rental (4 USD per person)
- Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle
- Kayaking (25 USD per person)
- Caving
Landmarks
Kaeng Nyui Waterfall
Song River
Day 3
Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Thavisouk Riverside Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Hiking
- Bike Rental (4 USD per person)
- Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle
- Kayaking (25 USD per person)
- Caving
Landmarks
Tham None Cave
Blue Lagoon
Day 4
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Flora by Sanakeo Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunset at Wat Phousi
- Street Food Crawl
- Orientation With CEO
Optional Activities
- Phousi Temple Visit (20,000 LAK per person)
Landmarks
Mount Phousi
Wat Phousi
Mekong River
Day 5
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Flora by Sanakeo Hotel)
Included Activities
- Kuang Si Waterfalls Excursion
Optional Activities
- Royal Palace Museum Visit (60,000 LAK per person)
- Wat Xieng Thong Visit (20,000 LAK per person)
- Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre Entry (35,000 LAK per person)
- Wat Visoun Temples Visit (20,000 LAK per person)
- Cooking Class (35 USD per person)
- Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre Visit (Free)
- Alms-giving in Luang Prabang
Landmarks
Kuang Si Waterfalls
Day 6
Luang Prabang to Pak Beng
Luang Prabang to Pak Beng
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with your hosts at the village homestay)
Accommodation
Home-stay (Ban Huay Thum Homestay)
Included Activities
- Mekong River Slow Boat
- Mekong River Homestay & Traditional Performance
Landmarks
Mekong River
Day 7
Pak Beng to Chiang Khong
Pak Beng to Chiang Khong
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Namkhong Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Mekong River Slow Boat
- Border Crossing (Laos - Thailand)
Optional Activities
- Massage
Landmarks
Mekong River
Day 8
Chiang Khong to Chiang Mai
Chiang Khong to Chiang Mai
Accommodation
Hotel (Chiang Mai Gate Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Doi Suthep Temple Visit (50 THB per person)
- Chiang Mai Cycling Tour (1,500 THB per person)
- Northern Thai Cooking Class
- Khantoke Dinner and Show (30 USD per person)
- Street Food Walk at Chiang Mai Night Market
Landmarks
Doi Suthep
Chiang Mai Night Market
Day 9
Chiang Mai to Bangkok
Chiang Mai to Bangkok
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Doi Suthep Temple Visit (50 THB per person)
- Chiang Mai Cycling Tour (1,500 THB per person)
- Massage
Landmarks
Doi Suthep
Day 10
Bangkok
Bangkok
Accommodation
Hotel (New Siam 2)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out
Optional Activities
- Klong Riverboat Tour
- Wat Po Visit
- Jim Thompson's House Visit (250 THB per person)
- National Museum Visit (200 THB per person)
- Grand Palace Visit (500 THB per person)
Landmarks
Wat Pho
Grand Palace
National Museum
Jim Thompson's House
Chao Phraya River
Day 11
Bangkok
Bangkok
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day

Landmarks
Mekong River Night Market

Landmarks
Kaeng Nyui Waterfall
Song River

Landmarks
Tham None Cave
Blue Lagoon

Landmarks
Mount Phousi
Wat Phousi
Mekong River

Landmarks
Kuang Si Waterfalls

Landmarks
Mekong River

Landmarks
Mekong River

Landmarks
Doi Suthep
Chiang Mai Night Market

Landmarks
Doi Suthep

Landmarks
Wat Pho
Grand Palace
National Museum
Jim Thompson's House
Chao Phraya River

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Where You'll Stay

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Vientiane Garden Boutique Hotel
Hotel
day 1
Thavisouk Riverside Hotel
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Flora by Sanakeo Hotel
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Ban Huay Thum Homestay
Home-stay
day 6
Namkhong Guesthouse
Guesthouse
day 7
Chiang Mai Gate Hotel
Hotel
day 8
New Siam 2
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day 10

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Rating: 4.7 (12,718 reviews)
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Traveler Reviews

4.7

Overall rating based on 26 Reviews

Itinerary
4.4
Transport
4.5
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
4.3
Food
4.2
Tour Operator
4.7

Rachel5.0•April 2025
Amazing countries, with spectacular scenery and fantastic culture. The people are incredible, generous and kind. It’s...
Amazing countries, with spectacular scenery and fantastic culture. The people are incredible, generous and kind. It’s fun to meet new people on the tour with similar mindsets to you. Lots of fun activities included, whilst also having the right balance of downtime/optional activities. Sou, our tour guide, was super funny, knowledgable and helpful. Would throughly recommend to anyone new to Laos!Show more
Traveled in April 2025
Reply from: G Adventures
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, Rachel! We are delighted to know you enjoyed your time in Laos and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
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Mark5.0•October 2024
Amazing tour, lots of things to do and an unbelievable guide that was there to help 24/7 if needed.
Traveled in October 2024
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Thank you for sharing your review with us, Mark. We are glad you enjoyed your time with us in beautiful Thailand!
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Amy5.0•October 2022
Fun fast paced tour which hits the main attractions
Traveled in October 2022
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Sabrina2.0•January 2023
Guide did not speak Lao or Thai at all. Does not make any sense to me. Is not helpfull at all. Everything was not...
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Traveled in January 2023
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Hi Sabrina, Thank you for your constructive feedback. Please know that we hear you and your feedback has been passed to our operations and CEO management teams to review for future itineraries.
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Emma5.0•October 2022
Chai our tour leader was excellent. Incredibly helpful when organising extra bits and pieces and has helped me book...
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Traveled in October 2022
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Hi Emma, Thanks for the kind words! Our world deserves more you.
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SabrinaHellmann5.0•March 2020
Pimm could answer all our questions and the organisation of the tour was really good! She gave us a lots of...
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RiddhiPatel5.0•March 2020
Led by Pimm
Pimm was an amazing guide with a great knowledge, advice and tips. Would 100% recommend her for travellers wanting an...
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Traveled in January 2020
ClaireSmee5.0•July 2019
Led by Chuom
Chheak was amazing! He made the trip so interesting and so much fun! Could not have asked for a better guide!
Traveled in June 2019
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Happy to hear it - thanks Claire.
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Samina5.0•September 2018
No problems
Traveled in August 2018
Sarah5.0•September 2018
Everything is so easy as all travel within the country is organised for you so there is no worrying. Also the tour...
Everything is so easy as all travel within the country is organised for you so there is no worrying. Also the tour guide is an azaming touch there is no language barrier as your tour guide knows the language and the guide is amazing for facts and knowledge about each country there is no way we would know have the stuff our tour guide told us and provided information for us if we were to do the travelling ourselvesShow more
Traveled in September 2018

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Julia
Asked on January 25th, 2025
What should I know about visa requirements?
Visa
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  Travelers must ensure they obtain necessary visas; it's their responsibility to check entry requirements before the tour.
M
Magdalena
Asked on January 21st, 2025
What transportation arrangements are available from the airport?
Transport
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  Airport transfers can be arranged for an additional fee if pre-booked with the tour operator.
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Catalina
Asked on November 16th, 2024
Is there an age restriction for this tour?
Age Range
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  Yes, this tour has an age limit of 18 to 39, and those outside this range cannot book.
K
Karima
Asked on October 5th, 2024
Can this tour be customized?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  Unfortunately, only set itineraries are available; customized tours are not offered.
M
Manolo
Asked on September 16th, 2024
How can I find the meeting point for the tour?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2024
  Details about the meeting point are provided in the confirmation received after booking.
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Federica
Asked on August 22nd, 2024
What meals are included in the tour package?
Meals
- G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2024
  Meal inclusions vary by tour; generally, some meals are provided while others are left for personal choice.
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Erin
Asked on August 6th, 2024
What is the transportation method during the tour?
Transport
- G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2024
  Transportation includes local buses, sleeper trains, and potentially boats in specific areas.
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Patricia
Asked on July 23rd, 2024
The 6 of us are 68 and over. We are all very active and able to hike up mountains for 7-11 miles. Would we still be able to go? also it says discount at $759, but confirmation says $1,009 instead. What is the name of the company that provides all the guiding?
Age Range
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
  This tour is part of the 18 to 39 travel category, specifically for this age range. These tours are typically based on hostel multi-share accommodation. Any traveler younger or older is not allowed on the tour. Feel free to check out our Classic Tours, open to all ages.
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Alyssa
Asked on June 29th, 2024
Is there an option for a single supplement on this tour?
Single supplement
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
  A single room upgrade is not possible for this tour.
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Susanne
Asked on June 14th, 2024
Are there options for private accommodation?
Accommodation
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
  Private rooms are not available on this tour; it's primarily a multi-share experience tailored for younger travelers.

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Tour ID: 99615

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- 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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