Thailand & Laos Adventure

Thailand & Laos Adventure

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$3974

Thailand & Laos Adventure

16 Days Starting and ending in UK

Visiting: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Damnoen Saduak, Mae Rim, Luang Prabang, Pakbeng, Chiang Rai, Vientiane

Tour operator:

Wendy Wu

Tour code:

376

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

12 - 28

Physical rating:

Level2

Age range:

12-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Meat

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

From: $3974

NB: Prices correct on 03-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Thailand and Laos are the perfect combination for an unforgettable experience. Venture off the beaten track to discover the hill tribe cultures of Thailand's northern highlands and explore the tranquil treasures and rich culture of beautiful Laos.

Highlights

  • Cruise Bangkok's Chao Phraya River

  • Discover Chiang Mai's charms by cyclo

  • Spend a night at a Hmong Hilltribe lodge

  • Stroll through laidback Chiang Rai

  • Meet monks in Laos

  • Bathe in the pools of the Kuang Si Falls

Itinerary

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Day 1 - 2 : Days 1-2 Fly To Bangkok

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Location: Bangkok

Meals Included: Dinner

Fly to the vibrant city of Bangkok. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

Day 3 Discover Bangkok

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Location: Bangkok

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Bangkok is an exotic assault on the senses, a whirlwind of chaos, refinement and rewarding sights. A city of many faces, go from tranquil golden temples to forests of gleaming skyscrapers before experiencing authentic Asia on bustling streets. Today's sightseeing includes Wat Pho, the dazzling Grand Palace and Chinatown. Take to the Chao Phraya River on a longboat, getting an alternative view of the city as you travel to the Pak Klong Talaat Flower Market. This evening enjoy a traditional Thai dinner.

Day 4 Floating Market

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Location: Chiang Mai

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and experience the Maeklong railway market. Fly to Chiang Mai this evening.

Day 5 Explore Chiang Mai By Cyclo

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Location: Chiang Mai

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Chiang Mai is a chilled out, nonchalant city in the foothills of Thailand's northern highlands. Take a cyclo tour of the city, visit Flok Life Museum, admire Wat Chedi Luang and ascend to Wat Doi Suthep perched on top of Doi Suthep Mountain. This evening enjoy a traditional Kantoke dinner and a performance of the ancient songs and dances of northern Thailand and wander through the buzzing night bazaar in search of bargains.

Day 6 Elephant Care Centre & Hmong Hilltribe Lodge

Location: Damnoen Saduak

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit the Elephant Care Centre in Mae Rim, which offers a peaceful retirement for elephants rescued from logging camps and elephant shows. After lunch continue to the Hmong Hilltribe Lodge amidst the striking natural beauty of the region. This evening enjoy a barbecue dinner and a cultural show.

Day 7 Hmong Hilltribe Lodge - Chiang Rai

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Location: Chiang Mai

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart the Hilltribe Lodge and continue 90 minutes to Tha Ton, a small town by the Mae Kok River, and board your long tail motorboat for your cruise to Baan Pha Tai. Upon arrival, drive a further 2 hours to Chiang Rai where you may wish to take a walk around the night market before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 8 Chiang Rai

Location: Mae Rim

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Explore the laidback, small town charm of Chiang Rai, visiting the eccentric White Temple and Doi Mae Salong, a hill village once at the heart of the area's notorious opium trade.

Day 9 Cruise The Mekong

Location: Luang Prabang, Pakbeng

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer to the Thai-Laos border and climb aboard a boat to cruise along the Mekong taking in the scenery as you go. Stop at Pakbeng with time to visit the village of Ban Houei Lumpane before settling in for the night.

Day 10 Cruise To Luang Prabang

Location: Chiang Rai, Luang Prabang

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Back on the river, continue your leisurely cruise down to the beautiful city of Luang Prabang, stopping at the fascinating Pak Ou Caves, a riverside cavern that is full of statues of Buddha that can no longer be used for worship.

Day 11 Explore Luang Prabang

Location: Luang Prabang

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

An enchanting city, Luang Prabang is the quintessential image of Laos – a place of vivid colours with an extremely rich heritage and enduring French legacy. Visit Ban Xang Khong craft village where you can see Sa Paper and local handcraft production. Take a city tour, seeing sights including Wat Visoun and Wat Xieng Thong. Later, spend some time at a local wat, chatting with the friendly monks who love to practice their English.

Day 12 Kuang Si Waterfalls

Location: Luang Prabang

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rise early this morning to witness the Buddhist ceremony of Takbat. These lines of silent saffron robe-clad monks will be an enduring image of your trip. After breakfast, ascend Phousi Hill for panoramic views over the town and see the treasures at the National Museum. Head out of the town to enjoy the cascading turquoise waters of the enchanting Kuang Si Waterfalls before returning to Luang Prabang via Ock Pop Tok Weaving Centre.

Day 13 Fly To Vientiane

Location: Vientiane

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Catch a flight to Laos' capital city, Vientiane.

Day 14 Discover Vientiane

Location: Vientiane

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nestled in a sleepy bend of the Mekong, Vientiane is a delightfully quaint city. Spend the day exploring with a visit to Talaat Sao market, Wat Si Saket, Wat Phra Keo (a former temple that now houses a museum), That Luang Stupa, and the Patuxai Victory Monument, known as the Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane. Finally, explore the magical Buddha Park. Later, enjoy dinner and a traditional Laos music and dance performance.

Day 15 - 16 : Days 15-16 Fly To Uk

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a free morning in Vientiane making the most of the languid pace of life. Fly back to the UK, arriving the following day.

What's Included

  • 3* plus – 4* accommodation

  • all meals

  • entrance fees, guides and daily tours

What's Not Included

Tipping and gratuities are not included.

Mode of Transport

The tour includes all domestic transportation, international flights, and airport transfers, ensuring seamless travel throughout Thailand and Laos.

Accommodation

Furama Silom Bangkok

Furama Silom Bangkok is centrally located, close to the Patpong Night Market, and stylishly modern. The hotel's numerous facilities include a fully equipped gym, steam room, rooftop pool and rooftop restaurant which have fantastic views over the city. The accommodation is spacious with contemporary décor with Thai touches. Floor to ceiling windows keep it light and the en suite bathroom has a shower, bathrobe and slippers.


Duangtawan Hotel

Excellently located right next to the famous night bazaar, the Duangtawan Hotel has a full range of facilities, from seven bars and restaurants, a swimming pool, fitness centre and spa. The spacious, light and airy rooms have city views and a bathroom with both a bath and shower.


Hmong Hill Tribe Lodge

An hour outside of Chiang Mai, nestled amongst the hills that Hmong communities also call home, the Hmong Hill Tribe Lodge has a beautiful natural setting of lush vegetation and rice fields. This is the perfect place to experience tribal culture and the beauty of north Thailand’s highlands. Rooms are spread through 10 buildings with a communal area at their heart. Each has a balcony and ensuite bathroom but are made extra cosy with the addition of a colourful Hmong quilt. The pool overlooks the surrounding rice fields and a spa and massage treatments are available.


Laluna Hotel & Resort

Just minutes from the famous night bazaar, the Laluna offers cosy Thai-style bungalows tucked amongst lush, tropical gardens. The lagoon-style pool, Jacuzzi, massage service and deck makes the friendly, relaxed atmosphere even more pronounced. The bungalows are spacious and simple with large beds and an en suite bathroom and views over the gardens.


Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge

Located off-the-beaten-track in lush forest on the banks of the Mekong, the Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge offers a relaxed and peaceful stay. Accommodation is dotted along the riverfront and hillside; each room complete with balcony to full enjoy your surroundings. Each has a traditional, local feel – cosy and comfortable along with the en suite shower room. The hotel also has two bar
estaurants, a botanical garden and sports area.


Chitchareune Muang Luang Hotel

Combing traditional elegance and modern comfort, the three-star Chitchareune Muang Luang is housed in a building that is contemporary Laotian in style. Excellently located just a 10-minute walk from the heart of the old city, the 56 rooms are set around a swimming pool in peaceful gardens. Within you’ll find a modern and comfortable space, with plenty of Laos textiles and local touches and a private balcony. The hotel also offers a gym and spa.


Mercure Hotel Vientiane

This four-star hotel has a wealth of facilities including outdoor pool, tennis courts, a fitness centre and sauna. Well-located for the airport and just a three-minute stroll to the Mekong River, there is also a restaurant and bar and spacious and contemporary rooms with an en suite bathroom plus robe and slippers.


Experiences

Spend the Night in a Jungle Lodge

Stay at a serene jungle lodge run by the Hmong Hilltribe. Nestled in a scenic valley in Mae Rim, the lodge invites you to experience Hmong culture while surrounded by natural beauty.


Visit Maeklong Railway Market

Visit Maeklong Railway market, famous for being along a railway line – witness the fascinating bustle of activity by the stallholders to move their wares out of the way as a train comes through!


Dawn Ceremony of Takbat

Witness the dawn ceremony of Takbat, a daily ritual which sees the saffron-robed monks of Luang Prabang's monasteries collect alms, in the form of food, from the local people who line the streets.


Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of cultural experiences can I expect on this tour?

    You will have the opportunity to witness a Buddhist Takbat Ceremony in Luang Prabang, enjoy a traditional Kantoke dinner with performances of ancient songs and dances in Chiang Mai, and explore the magical Buddha Park in Vientiane. Additionally, you can chat with friendly monks in Luang Prabang who love to practice their English.

  • Will there be any opportunities to interact with local communities?

    Yes, you will visit the Ban Xang Khong craft village in Luang Prabang to see Sa Paper and local handcraft production. You will also visit a Karen Longneck Hilltribe and the Hmong Hilltribe Lodge, where you can enjoy a barbecue dinner and a cultural show.

  • What natural attractions are included in the tour?

    The tour includes visits to the Kuang Si Waterfalls, a cruise on the Mekong River, and a visit to the Elephant Care Centre in Mae Rim. You will also ascend Doi Suthep Mountain for picturesque views and visit the Pak Ou Caves, which are filled with statues of Buddha.

  • Are there any unique transportation experiences on this tour?

    Yes, you will take a longboat ride on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, a cyclo tour in Chiang Mai, and a long tail motorboat cruise on the Mae Kok River. Additionally, you will cruise along the Mekong River from the Thai-Laos border to Luang Prabang.

  • What kind of meals are provided during the tour?

    The tour is full board, providing 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, and 13 dinners. You will also enjoy a traditional Thai dinner in Bangkok and a traditional Kantoke dinner in Chiang Mai.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, we will endeavour to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. Any changes to confirmed bookings need to be sent to us in writing via your travel agent. Please refer to our booking conditions for further information and fees.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your Final Travel Documents are usually sent to you 2-3 weeks prior to your departure. Your travel pack will include your tour itinerary, hotel details, flight e-tickets and a travel guide. If you have booked with a travel agent, your tickets will be dispatched to your travel agent unless we have been otherwise informed.

  • Will I be travelling with passengers from other countries?

    Our passengers generally enjoy the mixture of British, Australian and American clients on tour. Occasionally we are joined by English-speaking passengers from other countries.

  • What is 'Happy to Share'?

    Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date. If a share partner is found, the Single Supplement will be removed from your booking. If a share partner is not found, the Single Supplement will remain and is payable with your final balance in line with our normal booking conditions. Either way, our Operations Team will contact you around 75 days before departure to let you know whether a share partner has been found or not. We regret that Happy to Share requests cannot be accepted within 75 days of departure. Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to change or withdraw this arrangement at any time.

  • Do you allow children on your tours?

    We allow children 12 years and over on our group tours. We recommend that families with children of any age take advantage of our private or tailormade tours. This will give you more flexibility while on tour.

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06-Jan-2023

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