Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll arrive in Bangkok whenever works for you. There's nothing scheduled until the welcome meeting at 18:00, so use the time to get settled, grab a meal, or wander around the city on your own. This gives you a chance to adjust to the heat and get your bearings before meeting the group.
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Day 2
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Start your day with a 1-hour longtail boat tour through Bangkok's klongs, the network of canals that wind through the city. After that, you'll get a guided tour at Wat Po, the famous temple with the reclining Buddha. Then you've got free time to check out the Grand Palace, do some shopping, or walk around Khao San Road before catching the overnight train to Chiang Mai at 12:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Klong Riverboat Tour
- Wat Po Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Grand Palace Visit (15 USD per person)
- National Museum Visit (2 USD per person)
- Jim Thompson's House Visit (4 USD per person)
- Wat Arun Visit
- Royal Barge Museum Visit (3.50 USD per person)
- Thai Massage (15-30 USD per person)
- Khao San Road stroll
Landmarks/POIs Wat Po - Day 3
Chiang Mai
The train pulls in early morning, and you'll have the afternoon free to explore Chiang Mai however you like. If you're interested, there's an optional Northern Thai cooking class you can sign up for in advance, or check out the night market on your own. Later in the day, head to the temple complex at Doi Suthep for a guided tour where you might hear monks chanting.
Included Activities
- Doi Suthep Temple Tour
Optional Activities
- Northern Thai Cooking Class
- Night Market visit
- Independent city exploration
Landmarks/POIs Doi Suthep - Day 4
Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong
Today's a drive north to Chiang Khong, a small trading town sitting right on the Mekong River. Along the way, you'll stop at Wat Rong Khun, the distinctive white temple, then spend time at the local food market or just relax and take in the views across the river toward Laos.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) Visit
Optional Activities
- Local food market visit
Landmarks/POIs Wat Rong Khun - Day 5
Chiang Khong to Laos
Cross into Laos at the border and hop on a songthaew to reach the slow boat. From there, you'll travel down the Mekong at a relaxed pace, passing villages, tropical jungle, and mountains. By evening, you'll arrive at a village homestay where you'll have dinner and spend time with your host family.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Laotian food with host family)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Thailand - Laos)
- Mekong River Slow Boat
- Mekong River Homestay & Traditional Performance
Landmarks/POIs Mekong River - Day 6
Mekong River to Luang Prabang
Spend most of the day back on the slow boat traveling downriver. Before reaching Luang Prabang, you'll make a stop at the Pak Ou caves. After exploring, you'll reboard and continue to Luang Prabang, pulling in during the early evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mekong River Slow Boat
- Pak Ou Caves Visit
Landmarks/POIs Pak Ou Caves - Day 7
Luang Prabang
Get a guided tour of the Ethnology Museum to learn about local dress and customs, then visit Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre to see Laotian textiles and handicrafts. Later, head out on a half-day trip to Kuang Si waterfalls, so bring your swimsuit if you want to swim. You'll also have a meal with the local Baan Ou community.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Meal with local Baan Ou community)
Included Activities
- Ethnology Museum Guided Tour
- Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre Visit
- Meal with Local Baan Ou Community
- Kuang Si Waterfalls Excursion
Landmarks/POIs Kuang Si Waterfalls - Day 8
Luang Prabang
This day is yours to spend however you want in Luang Prabang. Take a cooking class, visit temples, book a massage, explore the night market, rent a bicycle, or just wander the streets at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cooking class
- Temple visits including Tran Quoc Pagoda, Wat Xien Thong, Wat Visoun Temples
- Massage
- Night Market visit
- Cycling
- Royal Palace Museum Visit (5 USD per person)
- Phousi Temple Visit (2.50 USD per person)
- Royal Ballet Theatre (15 USD per person)
- Day 9
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
Early this morning, catch a high-speed train from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. Once you arrive, the afternoon is free to rest up or start checking out the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Vang Vieng
Another free day, this time in Vang Vieng. The countryside around here is perfect for biking or kayaking, and there are lots of optional activities available. If you're interested in more adrenaline-pumping stuff, you can pre-book the Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle when you sign up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle
- Kayaking
- Cycling
- Countryside exploration
- Day 11
Vang Vieng to Vientiane
Head out of the mountains toward Vientiane, which has a reputation as one of Asia's quietest capital cities. Wander at your own pace, checking out temples like Wat Sisaket or Wat Phra That Luang, walk through the morning market which actually stays open all day, or explore whatever else catches your interest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Wat Sisaket Visit (1 USD per person)
- Wat Pha That Luang Visit (1 USD per person)
- National Museum Visit (4 USD per person)
- Morning market visit
- Buddha Park (1 USD per person)
- Temple exploration
Landmarks/POIs Wat Sisaket Wat Phra That Luang - Day 12
Vientiane to Hanoi
Short flight from Laos gets you to Hanoi, Vietnam's capital and a completely different energy from what you've experienced so far. When you land, take a leisurely walk through the Old Quarter to get a feel for the narrow streets and the city's rhythm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Old Quarter Orientation Walk
Landmarks/POIs Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 13
Hanoi
Spend your morning visiting Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, and his former stilt house to learn about this central figure in Vietnamese history. The afternoon is free to explore on your own, check out temples or museums, or just grab an iced coffee by the lake and people watch. Later, catch a water puppet performance, which is a traditional art form here, then eat dinner at one of Hanoi's great restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum Visit
- Thăng Long Water Puppet Theatre Performance
Optional Activities
- Tran Quoc Pagoda Visit
- Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu) Visit
- Museum of Ethnology Visit (2 USD per person)
- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour
- Traditional Vietnamese cuisine exploration
- Hoa Lo Prison visit
- Lake-side café time
Landmarks/POIs Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Presidential Palace - Day 14
Hanoi
You're free to leave whenever suits you. If you want to stay longer and explore more, your tour leader can help sort out travel arrangements to extend your time in Southeast Asia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
