Day 1 Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok at any time.

Day 2 Bangkok
Guided longboat tour of Bangkok’s klongs and Wat Po. Optional Grand Palace and National Museum visit. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.(B)

Day 3 Chiang Mai
Guided Doi Suthep temple tour. Many other options available, including cooking school, bike ride, elephant ride, night market visit etc.

Day 4 Chiang Khong
Head to Chiang Khong via Wat Rong Khun and enjoy your first view of the mighty Mekong.

Day 5 Mekong River
Travel by traditional barge down the Mekong. Border crossing into Laos.

Days 6 - 8 Luang Prabang
Guided tour of Pak Ou Caves, the Ethnology Museum and Kuang-Sii Waterfalls, included local home meal. Optional cooking school, temple visits, night market shopping, bike rides, hiking, elephant treks.(3B,1D)

Days 9 & 10 Vang Vieng
Optional bike rides, swimming, cave exploring, countryside visits.(B)

Day 11 Vientiane
Optional temple visits, national museum, explore highlights of this town.

Days 12 & 13 Hanoi
Visit Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, stilt house and presidential palace. Water puppets ticket. Optional tour of Temple of Literature, museums, Hoa Lo Prison. Flight from Vientiane–Hanoi on Day 12.(2B)

Day 14 Hanoi
Depart at any time.(B)

From the energy of Bangkok to the calm of Laos, this trip is a study in contrasts. Visit temples in Chiang Mai then spend the evening exploring the night market. Sail the Mekong into the heart and soul of Laos. An experienced CEO will make sure you get the most of your tour, but will leave plenty of time for you to do your own thing. We utilize many forms of transport—both public and private—to keep travel time short so we can maximize time spent exploring the history and culture of this unforgettable region.

• Guided Klong trip in Bangkok
• Entrance and guide to Wat Po
• Entrance and guide to Doi Suthep
• Entrance to Pak Ou caves
• Entrance to Ethnology Museum (Luang Prabang)
• Kuang Si Falls trip (half day)
• Unique local Lao meal experience
• Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (seasonal)
• Water puppets in Hanoi
• 8 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
• Train, local bus, aircon bus, river boat, tuk-tuk, songthaew, taxi, cyclo, plane
• Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides

• Bangkok's canals
• Buddhist temples
• Mighty Mekong cruise
• Majestic caves
• Cascading waterfalls
• Stunning limestone karsts
• Bustling Hanoi

Hotels/guesthouses (12 nights)
sleeper train (1 night)

• Allow $265-$350 for meals not included.
• Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10.
• Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.

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