16 days 15 nights
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Unlimited
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A 15-day journey through northern Thailand and Laos, starting in Chiang Rai and concluding in Vientiane. Begin with a visit to Chiang Rai, where you have free time to explore the city. Travel to Chiang Khong and stay at the scenic Lanjia Lodge, where you’ll learn about Mekong River activities and visit hill tribe villages. Discover the Golden Triangle, visit the Opium Hall, and cruise down the Mekong River to Pakbeng. Continue your river journey to Luang Prabang, visiting a hill tribe village and Tam Thing cave along the way. Explore Luang Prabang’s cultural and architectural treasures, including temples and Mount Phousi. Visit Kuang Si Waterfall and Butterflies Park, and participate in an elephant experience at Mandalao Elephant Camp. Enjoy free time at Chateau Orientale before traveling to Muang La, where you can relax and indulge in the natural hot springs. Conclude your trip in Vientiane, exploring attractions such as Buddha Park and the Mekong River. This tour offers a blend of cultural immersion, scenic beauty, and relaxation in the stunning landscapes of northern Thailand and Laos.
Upon arrival in Bangkok, take another flight to Chiang Rai, which locates in the northern Thailand.
Our guide & driver will meet you at Chiang Rai airport and transfer you directly to the hotel in Chiang Rai.
Free for the rest of the day for your own exploration.
Overnight in Chiang Rai
+ Guide & Driver
+ Meal: NONE
+ Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai
In the morning, we will transfer to Lanjia Lodge, which locates at the top of the mountain in Chiang Khong at Ban Kiewkan. Today you will have a great opportunity to learn about activities that affect the Mekong River and people whose lives depend on the river, visit the Hmong and Lahu hill tribe village, including a visit at the shaman’s house of the Hmong and help villagers to plant trees at the Herbal Plant Nursery Project. Dinner and watch traditional Hmong performances.
Overnight at Lanjia Lodge
+ Guide & Driver
+ Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
+ Accommodation: Lanjia Lodge
+ Pick-up: 08:30AM
After breakfast, (07h45) depart for the Thailand-Burma border at Mae Sai District for a visit. Then drive along the border via Baan Pha Mee to visit Wat Prathat Doi Tung, Doi Chang Mub arboretum garden and Doi Tung Palace. In the afternoon drive to the Golden Triangle to visit the Hall of Opium. Board a long-tail boat for a cruise on the Mekong River down to a fisherman village of Baan Had Bai.
Dinner and overnight at Lanjia lodge.
+ Driver & Guide
+ Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
+ Accommodation: Lanjia Lodge
+ Pick-up: 07:45AM
After breakfast, transfer directly to the border where the representative of Luangsay Cruise will help you take the public bus crossing the border to Laos. Then enjoy a cruise down the Mekong River to Pakbeng. This is a chance to observe rural life along the Mekong and witness the daily life of ethnic minorities and their talented craftsmanship. Enjoy the scenery of the river and admire the surrounding nature. A Laotian dinner is served on the open air terrace overlooking the Mekong River.
+ Driver & Guide
+ Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
+ Accommodation: Luangsay Lodge
+ Pick-up: 07:30AM
The cruise departs for another day of nature discovery along the legendary river with two stops planned along the way to Luang Prabang: A hill tribe village of Baw, where you can watch the traditional process of making Lao whiskey and Tam Thing cave. Following a day along the mighty Mekong river, with beautiful sceneries of mountains, wild nature, local life and delicious food, the cruise arrives at Luang Prabang, the former imperial capital of Laos.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
+ Driver & Guide
+ Meal: Breakfast
+ Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
+ Pick-up: 07:45AM
After breakfast, our guide will take you on an in-depth walking tour of the city with Mr. Francis Engelmann, who is the retired UNESCO specialist. You will see the four different types of buildings categorized by UNESCO. Then we will visit some famous attractions inside city center including the oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. Late afternoon, we climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic sunset view of the city and the Mekong River.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
+ Driver & Guide
+ Meal: Breakfast
+ Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
+ Pick-up: 08:30AM
Wake up as the sun rises, we will prepare to join the most sacred tradition of Laos, the daily morning alms giving, which dates to the 14th century. More than 200 Buddhist monks depart from various temple to gather their daily meal from the faithful residents sitting quietly on the streets. Visiting the beautiful Kuang Si, which is the biggest waterfall in the Luang Prabang area with three tiers leading to a 50-metre drop into spectacular azure pools before flowing downstream. Butterflies Park, where you can enjoy the afternoon tea with the homemade cookies whilst relaxing inside the green peaceful garden full of colorful butterflies.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
+ Driver & Guide
+ Meal: Breakfast
+ Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
+ Pick-up: 05:30-06:30AM depending on season
After picking you up from town or your hotel we will leave Luang Prabang around 08:30 for the nearby village of Xieng Lom. Upon arrival you are invited to have coffee or tea as your guide for the day provides an in-depth introduction to elephant behavior and the ways we should interact with them. Enjoy observing elephants from the river bank as Mahouts wash them in the Nam Khan river. You can experience elephants washing, swimming and walk alongside the elephants and crisscross through the cool water you will experience a profound sense of understanding, respect, and caring for these amazing animals.
Overnight at Chateau Orientale Resort.
+ Driver & Guide
+ Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
+ Accommodation: Chataeu Orientale
+ Pick-up: 08:30AM
You are free to stroll around the resort for your own exploration or just stay relax by the riverbank. There are plenty of activities on site such as kayaking, or cycling offered by the resort.
Overnight at Chateau Orientale
+ NO Driver & NO Guide
+ Meal: Breakfast
+ Accommodation: Chateau Orientale
+ Pick-up: NONE
Today drive North takes through some of the most stunning mountain scenery you will find in South East Asia, with plenty of opportunities to stop off at the various Khmu and H’mong villages along the way. We may also visit the intriguing Pra Xing Kham Temple with its sacred Buddha image. The 400 years old legendary statue is said to have many supernatural powers and is widely worshipped among the faithful local Buddhists. We shall reach Muang La by mid-afternoon, which is famous for its natural hot springs for the night.
Overnight in Muang La
+ Driver & Guide
+ Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
+ Accommodation: Muang La Lodge
+ Pick-up: 08:30AM
You are free to relax and enjoy the nature and facilities of the resort. You can either choose one of the plenty activities offered by the lodge to spend the day.
Overnight at Muang La Resort
+ NO Driver & NO Guide
+ Meal: Breakfast
+ Accommodation: Muang La Lodge
+ Pick-up: NONE
Free before transferring to Oudomxay to take the flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Free for your own exploration of Vientiane.
Overnight in Vientiane
+ Driver & Guide
+ Meal: Breakfast
+ Accommodation: Hotel in Vientiane
+ Pick-up: 2.5 hours before the flight
In the morning, we will first visit Wat Si Muang, which is very famous for its supernatural power. After that drive to Buddha Park which takes around 45 minutes away. Also known as Xieng Khuan, this unusual park is filled with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. Then, enjoy a panoramic view over the city as you climb the stairs to the top of Patuxai, Vientiane’s own “Arc de Triomphe”. End your tour of the capital along the banks of the Mekong River as the sun begins to set. Stroll along the river, stop to enjoy a cold drink, or sample a snack from one of the many local food stalls.
Overnight in Vientiane.
+ Driver & Guide
+ Meal: Breakfast
+ Accommodation: Hotel in Vientiane
+ Pick-up: 08:30AM
You are free to stroll around the town for your own exploration before taking the departure flight
+ Driver & Guide
+ Meal: Breakfast
+ Accommodation: None
+ Pick-up: 2.5 hour before departure flight
Deposit of 30% of the total of tour is required upon confirmation of booking tour. The full prepayment will need to be made 45 days before departure for all services by money transfer or credit card payment with all bank transfer charges/ fees to be paid by the client.
The bank account name: CTY TNHH HANH TRINH TINH TAN
The bank name: Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank
The bank branch: Hanoi Branch
The International Banking Account Number: 8888116868 (USD) – 889868686868 (VND)
Bank Swift Code: ASCBVNVX
The bank address: 442 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ward 5, District 3, HồChí Minh City, Vietnam
Phone number: (84.28) 3929 0999
After receiving your payment, we will issue you the hotel voucher and/or final confirmation itinerary, which can be sent to you by fax or e-mail
+ Maximum 1 child can share the parent's existing bedding.
+ Children under 2 years old are free of charge for land services, only charge fee from airlines if have. + Children from 2-6 years old: 50% of adult price, or quote case by case
+ Children from 7-11 years old: 75% of adult price, or quote case by case
+ Children from 12 years old up: 100% adult price
You can amend your booking when the confirmation is made. Just contact us at [email protected] with your booking number. Our reservations team is glad to amend your booking accordingly. The extra expense may occurred will be informed to you before you decide to amend the services or travel date.
NON REFUNDABLE deposit of US$ 100 per person upon the packages tours services confirmation will be applied.
Cancellations will be charged as follow:
o 45 days prior to the arrival date: Non Refundable deposit charge and the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
o 44 - 31 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 30% per group/booking and plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
o 30 days - 15 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 50% per group/booking plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
o 14 - 7 days before arrival: Cancellations fee 70% charge plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
o Less than 7 days before arrival Or No show: 100% charge per group/booking.
*** Nonrefundable deposit and banking service fee will be forfeited in all cancellation cases
+ No refund will be given for any unused service after the trip has commenced or during the tour.
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Travel insurance is not included in your tour price. It is the passenger's responsibility to verify whether his/her local health insurance carrier provides coverage while traveling. Please contact your insurance carrier for details. We can suggest you the insurance carrier case by case.
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