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Laos to Thailand: Night Markets & Mekong Cruising

11 days
From Vientiane to Bangkok
4.7
26 traveler reviews
Laos to Thailand: Night Markets & Mekong Cruising - G Adventures
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Plan your adventure:
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Active
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  • Fully Guided
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 18
Age range 18 to 39
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Highlights

  • Explore Vientiane's vibrant night market
  • Hike to Vang Vieng's panoramic viewpoints
  • Watch monks receive alms in Luang Prabang
  • Cruise the Mekong to a village homestay
  • Discover Chiang Mai's traditional markets

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Vientiane
  2. Day 2 Vientiane/Vang Vieng (1B)
  3. Day 3 Vang Vieng (1B)
  4. Day 4 Vang Vieng/Luang Prabang (1B)
  5. Day 5 Luang Prabang (1B)
  6. Day 6 Luang Prabang/Pak Beng (1B, 1D)
  7. Day 7 Pak Beng/Chiang Khong (1B, 1L)
  8. Day 8 Chiang Khong/Chiang Mai
  9. Day 9 Chiang Mai/Bangkok (1B)
  10. Day 10 Bangkok
  11. Day 11 Bangkok (1B)
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What's Included

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Where You'll Stay

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
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  • R
    · April 18th, 2025
    Amazing countries, with spectacular scenery and fantastic culture. The people are incredible, generous and kind. It’s fun to meet new people on the tour with similar mindsets to you. Lots of fun activities included, whilst also having the right balance of downtime/optional activities. Sou, our tour guide, was super funny, knowledgable and helpful. Would throughly recommend to anyone new to Laos!
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, Rachel! We are delighted to know you enjoyed your time in Laos and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
    Trip date: April 2025
  • Laos to Thailand: Night Markets & Mekong Cruising reviewer 2
    · October 15th, 2024
    Amazing tour, lots of things to do and an unbelievable guide that was there to help 24/7 if needed.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your review with us, Mark. We are glad you enjoyed your time with us in beautiful Thailand!
    Trip date: October 2024
  • A
    · October 25th, 2022
    Fun fast paced tour which hits the main attractions
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks for the positive feedback!
    Trip date: October 2022
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  • Laos to Thailand: Night Markets & Mekong Cruising reviewer 4
    · January 30th, 2023
    Guide did not speak Lao or Thai at all. Does not make any sense to me. Is not helpfull at all. Everything was not organized well. I could have done on my own. Sometimes it even felt, like the Guide had no idea about the places we visited. Also communication between guide and travellers was poor. It almost felt like a school trip. There‘s way more… summarized: I cannot recommend this tour.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Sabrina, Thank you for your constructive feedback. Please know that we hear you and your feedback has been passed to our operations and CEO management teams to review for future itineraries.
    Trip date: January 2023
  • EN
    · October 19th, 2022
    Chai our tour leader was excellent. Incredibly helpful when organising extra bits and pieces and has helped me book numerous things for after the tour as well. The tour felt well organised the only downside was how long you spend actuallybtravelling on busses and boats etc.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Emma, Thanks for the kind words! Our world deserves more you.
    Trip date: October 2022
  • S
    · March 2nd, 2020
    Pimm could answer all our questions and the organisation of the tour was really good! She gave us a lots of opportunities for daily activities and if we had a problem she cared for us! I really liked the local tips for example for food.
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    Trip date: January 2020
  • R
    · March 2nd, 2020
    Pimm was an amazing guide with a great knowledge, advice and tips. Would 100% recommend her for travellers wanting an authentic experience as well as great company.
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    Trip date: January 2020
  • C
    · July 1st, 2019
    Chheak was amazing! He made the trip so interesting and so much fun! Could not have asked for a better guide!
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Happy to hear it - thanks Claire.
    Trip date: June 2019
  • A
    · September 22nd, 2018
    No problems
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    Trip date: August 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2018
    Everything is so easy as all travel within the country is organised for you so there is no worrying. Also the tour guide is an azaming touch there is no language barrier as your tour guide knows the language and the guide is amazing for facts and knowledge about each country there is no way we would know have the stuff our tour guide told us and provided information for us if we were to do the travelling ourselves
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    Trip date: September 2018

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11 days
Laos to Thailand: Night Markets & Mekong Cruising
From Vientiane to Bangkok

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      Yes, emergency medical travel insurance is mandatory, covering the duration of the tour.

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      The maximum group size is usually capped at 18 travelers for each tour.

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    • What meals are included in the tour package?

      Meal inclusions vary by tour; generally, some meals are provided while others are left for personal choice.

    • What are the typical accommodations like on this tour?

      You will stay in basic hotels and multi-share hostels, with some nights featuring a homestay.

    • What is the transportation method during the tour?

      Transportation includes local buses, sleeper trains, and potentially boats in specific areas.

    • What should I know about visa requirements?

      Travelers must ensure they obtain necessary visas; it's their responsibility to check entry requirements before the tour.

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