Laos to Thailand via The Mekong

Day 1  depart the UK

Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Laos. 

DAYS 2-4 LUANG PRABANG

Mysterious, charming, and deeply evocative of a bygone age, Luang Prabang is a charming place. You’ll get to experience the allure first hand with your guide, either walking or using bicycles to explore the city. 

At dawn, hundreds of saffron-robed monks move silently through the streets to collect alms. Your guide will take you to watch and explain the background behind this ritual, which is still very much part of everyday life in Laos.

You will journey out of Luang Prabang to visit Kuang Sii Waterfalls - through scenic Laotian countryside. There is time to explore and, if water levels permit, to enjoy a refreshing dip in the falls. These beautiful falls cascade over many tiers and down several hundred feet into a series of turquoise pools. The water here has a bright blue-green tint due to the high mineral content.

DAY 5 & 6 - River Journey to Thailand

Depart on your boat cruise to Thailand up the Mekong towards Pakbeng. The journey allows you to enjoy the passing scenery and observe rural life along the Mekong. Stop off en route to visit riverside villages and arrive in Pakbeng before sunset for an overnight stay at a simple hillside lodge overlooking the river. On the second day, continue the journey up river to the Thai border and head to your hotel in Chiang Rai. 

DAY 7 THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE

Explore Chiang Rai with your guide or choose in advance from a range of outdoor adventures such as trekking or cycling.

There is a chance to meet rescued and retired working elephants who are cared for at the resort's elephant camp. 

DAYs 8 - 10 CHIANG MAI

Your driver will transfer you overland to Chiang Mai through beautiful scenery, visiting Akha and Yao hill tribe villages along the way. 

Chiang Mai is a small city sitting in a beautiful valley, surrounded by farm orchards and forested mountains. During your time here you'll explore bustling markets, handicraft stalls, and mountain top temples, there is also a chance to meet elephants and to enjoy the local street food, maybe even take a cooking class.

DAYS 11 - 15 sleepy SOUTHERN BEACHES

Following a short flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket, you’ll be transferred to your beach hotel near Khao Lak for a five-night stay. Here your time is free to relax and enjoy the surroundings whist reflecting on your holiday adventure. 

Day 16 fly home

Depart Thailand for your flight back to the UK.