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Thailand and Laos Adventure

14 days, Bangkok to Hanoi

CEO taking travellers on a longboat ride

From the energy of Bangkok to the calm of Laos, this trip is a study in contrasts. Visit temples in Chiang Mai then spend the evening exploring the night market. Cruise the Mekong into the heart and soul of Laos. An experienced Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will make sure you get the most out of your tour, but will leave plenty of time for you to do your own thing. We utilize many forms of transport to maximize time spent exploring the history and culture of this unforgettable region.

14 days

Bangkok to Hanoi

From$1543USD
was $1929
Valid on May 25 2024
Trip Code: ATBH

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From the energy of Bangkok to the calm of Laos, this trip is a study in contrasts. Visit temples in Chiang Mai then spend the evening exploring the night market. Cruise the Mekong into the heart and soul of Laos. An experienced Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will make sure you get the most out of your tour, but will leave plenty of time for you to do your own thing. We utilize many forms of transport to maximize time spent exploring the history and culture of this unforgettable region.

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 12.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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14 days

Bangkok to Hanoi

From$1543USD
was $1929
Valid on May 25 2024
Trip Code: ATBH

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

Special Offers

Expires on May 31, 2024 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G24GAV020ADV07
Expires on May 31, 2024 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G24GAV015ADV07
Expires on May 31, 2024 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G24GAV010ADV06
Expires on Jun 01, 2024 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G24SDT020CLA02

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world — with trees! Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 14

Ripple Score

Want to create ripples that change lives? The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 100

Map of the route for Thailand and Laos Adventure

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Bangkok

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Bangkok/Chiang Mai

Guided longboat tour of Bangkok’s klongs and Wat Po. Optional Grand Palace and National Museum visits. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Chiang Mai

Enjoy a guided tour of Doi Suthep temple. Optional activities include a cooking class or visit to the night market.

Day 4Chiang Mai/Chiang Khong

Head to Chiang Khong via Wat Rong Khun and enjoy the view of the mighty Mekong.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Chiang Khong/Muang Pakbèng

Cross the border into Laos then travel by traditional boat down the Mekong River.

Day 6Muang Pakbèng/Luang Prabang

Continue down the Mekong for most of the day. Take a guided tour of the Pak Ou caves before arriving in Luang Prabang.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Luang Prabang

Enjoy a guided tour of the Ethnology Museum and Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre before heading to the new Planeterra project Ban Ou community. Relax in the afternoon at the Kuang Si waterfalls.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Meal with Local Baan Ou Community

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 8Luang Prabang

Enjoy a free day exploring all Luang Prabang has to offer. Options include cooking classes, temple visits, massages, night market shopping, and cycling.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 9Luang Prabang/Vang Vieng

Spend the night in a local village enjoying traditional Laotian food. Sleep and eat like a local.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Local Living Moment Vang Vieng Homestay

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 10Vang Vieng

Enjoy free time in Vang Vieng. Move to a hotel for the night, an ideal location for exploring the countryside by bicycle or kayak.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 11Vang Vieng/Vientiane

Explore the capital of Laos. Opt to visit temples, see the National Museum, or explore highlights of the town.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 12Vientiane/Hanoi

Fly from Vientiane to Hanoi.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 13Hanoi

Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, stilt house, and Presidential Palace. Enjoy an included water puppet show. Opt to visit the Temple of Literature, museums, and Hoa Lo Prison.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 14Hanoi

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Meal with Local Baan Ou Community, Luang Prabang
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Discover Moment: Luang Prabang
  • Your Local Living Moment: Vang Vieng Homestay, Vang Vieng
  • Bangkok klong trip
  • Wat Pho entrance and guide
  • Doi Suthep entrance (Chiang Mai)
  • Mekong River slow boat excursion
  • Pak Ou caves entrance (Luang Prabang)
  • Traditional Arts & Ethnology Museum guided tour
  • Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre
  • Meal with local Baan Ou Community
  • Kuang Si waterfalls trek (half-day)
  • Water puppets performance (Hanoi)
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum entrance (when open)
  • Internal flight
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (11 nights), village homestay (1 night), sleeper train (1 night).

Meals

11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Allow USD165-215 for meals not included.

Transportation

Train, air-conditioned bus, boat, tuk-tuk, plane.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour - From $25.00

Indulge your inner foodie with a street food tour through bustling Hanoi. Follow your guide through the back streets and markets of the city’s old quarter, sampling local fare along the way. Mingle with city natives and experienced street food artists alike, as you taste a variety of Hanoi faves like “nem ran” and “banh goi.” Stop at a streetside bar to savour a draught beer like Hanoians do. Cap off the tour at the Hanoi Food Culture restaurant, a G Values Fund Project, and try the city’s signature specialty coffee.

Northern Thai Cooking Class - From $33.00

Channel your inner chef with a home-style Thai cooking class. Take a trip to the market with your teacher and learn about regional flavours as you pick out fresh ingredients. Head back to the cozy kitchen for a hands-on lesson in whipping up delicious local favourites like hot and sour soup, green curry, and sticky rice.

Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle - From $30.00

Head North of Vang Vieng where you’ll grab a kayak and depart downstream on the NamSong river. Passing greenery, mountain karst, and small rapids, you’ll arrive at the Tham None cave. Adventure through the cave to the other side of the mountain where you will enjoy lunch before continuing on towards Vang Vieng. The last stop will be at the infamous Blue Lagoon; swim or hang out along the banks after an afternoon of adventure before heading back to the town.

My Own Room - From $379.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

Extend your stay with these add-on tours

Ancient Angkor Wat Independent Adventure - From $479

Visit amazing Angkor Wat before starting your tour.

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Thailand and Laos Adventure

| 14 days - Bangkok to Hanoi - from $1543 USD