Thailand, Laos & Vietnam Adventure

$2.634,15 / Per Person

  • Duration

    22 Days

  • Min Age

    12 +

  • Country

    Baht, THB

  • Location

    Thailand

  • Posted 2 days ago

  • 4,8 Super

Overview

Booking Type

G Adventures

Duration

22 days

Age Requirement

12-90 yrs

Max Group Size

16

Guiding Method

Festival & Events

See the highlights of Indochina on this epic 22-day adventure. Explore the vibrant cityscape of Bangkok, marvel at the majestic granite peak of Doi Suthep, and savour pad thai in Chiang Mai. Shop for souvenirs in Ho Chi Minh City and join the locals sipping coffee at a lakeside café in Hanoi. This adventure is the perfect balance between have-to-see highlights and free time to venture out on your own.

ITINERARY

Arrive at any time.
Today is arrival day, so there are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. Relax, explore the city, and adjust to the pace of life in Bangkok.

Accommodation:
- Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown (or similar).

Included Activities:
- Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group

Additional Notes: You MUST arrive on tour with your Vietnam visa. There is no way to procure this once the tour has commenced.

Guided longboat tour of Bangkok’s klongs and Wat Po. Optional Grand Palace and National Museum visits. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Enjoy a 1-hr longtail boat tour of Bangkok's famous klongs (canals). The trip finishes at the Royal Temple of Wat Po for a guided tour.

After, there is time for shopping, a visit to Grand Palace or a stroll along Khao San Rd. In the evening, board the overnight train to Chiang Mai.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Basic Overnight Train (beds) 12:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Klong Riverboat Tour
- Wat Po Guided Tour

Additional Notes: Note: Due to disruptions of Thai trains in the north during the monsoon season, trips running July through October may use alternative transport.

Enjoy a guided tour of Doi Suthep temple. Optional activities include a cooking class or visit to the night market.
Arrive early morning and use some free time to explore. Choose from a range of optional activities or stroll the city independently. Experience the flavours and scents of traditional northern Thai cuisine by pre-booking the Northern Thai Cooking Class.

In late afternoon, set off to visit the temple complex, Doi Suthep. If you're lucky, you may witness the chanting of the monks.

Accommodation:
- Amora Tapae Chiang Mai (or similar).

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Doi Suthep to Chiang Mai

Included Activities:
- Doi Suthep Guided Tour

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Northern Thai Cooking Class

Head to Chiang Khong via Wat Rong Khun and enjoy the view of the mighty Mekong.
Drive to Chiang Khong, a sleepy trading town nestled on the bank of the Mekong River. En route, visit Wat Rong Khun — the dazzling 'White Temple'. Wander the local food market or sit back and enjoy a slower pace of life relaxing in Thailand with river views of Laos.

Accommodation:
- Nam Khong Guesthouse (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 05:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) Visit

Cross the border into Laos then travel by traditional boat down the Mekong River.
Cross the border to the Laos immigration area, then take a songthaew (local bus) to a traditional slow boat.

Travel down the Mekong River and adjust to the relaxed pace of life in Laos. This predominantly mountainous country has unsurpassed views of the riverside villages, the tropical jungle, and the mountains.

Accommodation:
- Mekong Riverside Lodge (or similar).

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Thailand - Laos)
- Mekong River Slow Boat

Continue down the Mekong for most of the day. Take a guided tour of the Pak Ou caves before arriving in Luang Prabang.
Continue on by slow boat down the mighty Mekong. Before arriving at Luang Prabang, enjoy a visit outside to the Pak Ou caves.

After, re-board the boat and continue to Luang Prabang, arriving in the early evening.

Accommodation:
- Treasure Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Mekong River Slow Boat
- Pak Ou Caves Visit

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.
Take a tour of the Ethnology Museum — a great chance to learn more about the dress and customs of local people. Drop into Ock Pop Tok for an introduction to Laos textiles and handicrafts. Then, take a half-day trip out to the stunning Kuang Si waterfalls and be sure to pack a swimsuit.

Accommodation:
- Treasure Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Ethnology Museum Guided Tour
- Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre Visit
- Meal with Local Baan Ou Community
- Kuang Si Waterfalls Excursion

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


Accommodation:
- Treasure Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Spend the night in a local village enjoying traditional Laotian food. Sleep and eat like a local.
Drive winding mountain roads through gorgeous scenery to reach Vang Vieng. Experience a local homestay in a nearby village.

Here, enjoy traditional Laotian food while getting to know your host family. Your CEO will provide insight into the way of life of village residents.

Accommodation:
- Homestay Vangvieng (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 07:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Vang Vieng Homestay

Enjoy free time in Vang Vieng. Move to a hotel for the night, an ideal location for exploring the countryside by bicycle or kayak.
Opt to pre-book the "Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Accommodation:
- Sisombat Plaza Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle

Explore the capital of Laos. Opt to visit temples, see the National Museum, or explore highlights of the town.
Head out of the mountains to one of Asia's sleepiest capital cities. Opt to visit some of the highlights of Vientiane including Wat Sisaket, one of the city's oldest and most fascinating temples, and Wat Phra That Luang, Lao's national symbol and one of her most sacred sites.

For those who like to shop, don't miss the morning market, which, incidentally, is open all day!

Accommodation:
- City Inn Vientiane (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)

Fly from Vientiane to Hanoi.
Take a short flight from quiet Laos into the bustling city of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Opt for a leisurely walk through the Old Quarter.

Accommodation:
- La Dolce Vita Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Plane 02:00 Hr(s)

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.
Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, and the former president's house on stilts for insight into an important figure in Vietnam's history.

During the afternoon, use some free time to explore this beautiful city. Opt to visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the Museum of Ethnology or just sip delicious Vietnamese iced coffee in a café along the lake. In late afternoon or early evening, attend a performance of Vietnam's famous water puppets before sampling one of Hanoi's amazing eating venues.

Opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Accommodation:
- La Dolce Vita Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum Visit
- Thăng Long Water Puppet Theatre Performance

Enjoy a Ha Long Bay cruise on a junk boat with visits to a cave and an island lookout. Savour a seafood lunch and dinner.
Drive to Bai Chay harbour, the jumping off point for Ha Long Bay. Thousands of islands with intricate cave systems rise dramatically from the waters. Sail past limestone karst mountains in the junk boat and stop to visit some of the islands and caves.

In the evening, devour a seafood dinner, then opt to enjoy a drink on deck under the stars.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Shared Van 03:00 Hr(s)
- Junk: Ha Long

Included Activities:
- Halong Bay Overnight Cruise

Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board before sailing back to the port and return to Hanoi. Enjoy some time in the city before an overnight train to Hue.
Interested in local cuisine? Opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour" activity on the checkout page to include this optional on your tour.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Basic Overnight Train (beds) 13:00 - 14:00 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour

Guided tour of the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda.
Arrive early to Hue, once the imperial capital of Vietnam. Start the day with a visit to the Tien Mu Pagoda followed by a visit to the tomb of one of Vietnam’s former emperors. After, opt for a vegetarian lunch at a local nunnery.

While in the city, try some local Hue specialties such as banh khoai (Hue savoury pancakes), and banh bot loc boc tom thit (thin rice paper filled with meat and shrimp). Wash it all down with a Hue beer.

Opt to pre-book the "Hue Motorbike Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Accommodation:
- Asia Hotel (or similar).

Included Activities:
- Tien Mu Pagoda Visit
- Imperial Citadel Tour
- Royal Tombs Visit

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Hue Motorbike Tour

Drive the Hai Van pass. Take advantage of Hoi An's many options over the 2.5 days in town. Opt for a cooking class, riverboat trip, bike ride, beach time, tailor visit or My Son ruins.
Cross the Hai Van Pass (weather permitting), with fantastic views in all directions, before arriving to Hoi An in the afternoon.

With three nights here, there's plenty of time to explore all this charming town has to offer.

Accommodation:
- Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)

Explore all Hoi An has to offer. Dive into the culture, hang out on the beach or get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town. Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project.


Accommodation:
- Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Oodles of Noodles

Spend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.


Accommodation:
- Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Fly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City with free time to explore this hectic city.
Drive to Da Nang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City, once the capital of South Vietnam and the country’s commercial centre. Start exploring the small alleys and busy streets, keeping an eye out for laquerware shops and delicious local food stalls.

Accommodation:
- Golden Central Hotel Saigon (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Plane: Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City 01:00 Hr(s)

Enjoy a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn more about the Vietnam War. Use free time in the afternoon to explore sprawling Ho Chi Minh City.
With some free time in the city, opt to visit the Thien Hau and Giac Vien pagodas and stroll through the immense Ben Thanh Market. Also well worth a visit are the Reunification Palace (the residence of South Vietnam presidents before 1975), the city's Chinese quarter of Cholon, and the War Remnants Museum.

Accommodation:
- Golden Central Hotel Saigon (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour

Depart at any time.
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Destinations

  • Bangkok / TH

  • Chiang Mai / TH

  • Chiang Khong / TH

  • Pak Ou / LA

  • Luang Prabang / LA

  • Vang Vieng / LA

  • Vientiane / LA

  • Hanoi / VN

  • Halong Bay / VN

  • Hue / VN

  • Hoi An / VN

  • Ho Chi Minh City / VN

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