24 Days Epic Adventure through Vietnam Thailand and Laos
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This tour can be considered as the epic one to explore part of Southeast Asia. You’ll first land in Thailand for its floating market, temples, and elephants. Then head to Laos, where the UNESCO city Luang Prabang is. Finally, get to Vietnam for more discoveries about its Mekong civilization!
Thailand: Bangkok city and floating market visit (3 nights)
Thailand: Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle tour (3 nights)
Thailand: Chiang Mai & Doi Inthanon National Park (3 nights)
Laos: Luang prabang city and outdoor exploration (3 nights)
Laos: Pakse and Si Phan Don discovering (3 nights)
Laos: Vientiane city historical sightseeing (2 nights)
Vietnam: Saigon and Mekong Delta culture tour (3 nights)
Vietnam: Phu Quoc Island beach relaxation (3 nights)
Highlights of This Trip
Discover the best parts of the journey - the highlights that will make your trip truly memorable.
Visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a remarkable underground world used during the Vietnam War.
Then, explore the vibrant streets of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), filled with iconic landmarks, markets, and delicious food. This adventure combines the past and present of Vietnam.
Explore Bangkok's rich culture, visit stunning temples like Wat Pho and Wat Arun, cruise its famous canals, and enjoy local cuisine. Bangkok offers a vibrant blend of tradition and modernity. We promise you an exciting and unforgettable experience.
Get ready for an amazing adventure with Close Encounters with Elephants at Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai! We're going to meet some incredible elephants up close and learn all about them. It's going to be a fun and educational journey!
Explore local, homegrown industries in Southern Vietnam. Discover traditional crafts, tasty treats, and unique products made by skilled artisans. This journey offers an authentic glimpse into the rich culture and creativity of the region.
Phu Quoc's serene white sand beaches beckon you. Relax on these peaceful shores, let the gentle waves embrace you, and soak up the island's beauty. Come and unwind on these tranquil shores, where soft sands meet clear waters. It's a peaceful island paradise, perfect for a soothing escape.
Let's explore the mysterious Golden Triangle! This is a place with lots of secrets and interesting things. We'll go on a journey to discover and learn about its special stories and Long Neck Karen village. Join us for an exciting adventure!
Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Thailand! It's a super cool market on the water. You'll see boats with yummy food and colorful things to buy. You can ride in a boat too! It's a fun and colorful way to discover Thailand's culture and tasty treats.
Take a weaving adventure in a charming weaving villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek. Discover the art of weaving as locals guide you through vibrant traditions, creating a hands-on experience that connects you to the heart of their culture.
Dive into nature's oasis at Kuang Si Waterfall. Cool off with a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear pools, surrounded by lush greenery. Experience pure bliss as you unwind in this natural paradise.
Enjoy the serenity with a Laos-style spa treatment. Let ancient traditions rejuvenate your senses as skilled therapists pamper you with soothing techniques, bringing relaxation and harmony to your body and mind.
Discover Vientiane, a peaceful city known for its tranquility. Explore serene streets, visit ancient temples, and embrace the relaxed atmosphere. Experience a calm and inviting environment while soaking in the city's unique charm.
Explore the incredible "4,000 Islands" in Pakse! Sail on the Mekong River Cruise through this wild paradise. Discover stunning islands, lush nature, and serene waters. Experience a unique adventure in this beautiful part of the world.
Tour Map & Day by Day Itinerary
Bangkok Arrival
See moreWelcome to Bangkok!
Upon arrival, our tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel and check-in.
Note: If your arrival time is early, and you prefer to explore the city instead of taking a nap, please kindly tell our travel consultant, and we’ll recommend one of our suggested activities like watching a boxing game at Rajadamnern Stadium, a half-day city highlights tour, or night market & food tour, etc.
Bangkok City Exploration (B, L)
See moreEnjoy your breakfast in Bangkok and prepare to enjoy a full day’s Bangkok city’s exploration. In the morning, you will visit:
1. Wat Phra Kaew & the Grand Palace: a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, which has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam.
2. Ride like a Local by tuk-tuk to Wat Pho temple
Then, have a nice local lunch after the long morning tour, and have a short break.
In the afternoon, explore the city’s renowned klongs (canals) by boat and cruise the Chao Phraya River. Also, visit the following two sites:
1. Wat Arun: one of the most visited temples in all of Thailand
2. Royal Barge Museum: many exhibitions on Thai history, royalty, and Buddhism.
After the tour, you will be escorted to the hotel, enjoy your free time, and have a good rest.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Death Railway (B, L)
See moreThis morning, after your breakfast at your hotel, you'll be going to a place a little farther away from downtown Bangkok. Around 1-hour drive, you’ll get to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Then you’ll be driven to Kanchanaburi.
1. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market: experience the traditional Thai market with numerous vendors selling local foods, fruits, and products from their boats.
2. Kanchanaburi: learn about the region’s storied past and present-day culture.
3. Death Railway: built during WWII, made famous by the book and movie The Bridge on the River Kwai.
4. Thailand-Burma Railway Center: learn more history about the Death Railway.
Today, carriages still go on the tracks, taking travelers through the fields of sugar cane and rice terraces. After the tour, your tour guide will escort you back to the hotel in Kanchanaburi. You can enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Bangkok to Chiang Rai (B)
See moreEnjoy your breakfast and morning until your tour guide picks you up at the airport in the afternoon, taking a flight to Chiang Rai, about 80 minutes.
Welcome to Chiang Rai!
Upon arrival, our tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel and check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure for recovery.
Chiang Rai Exploration (B, L)
See moreToday you will begin your day-tour of Chiang Rai:
1. Mae Kachan Hot Spring: hot water geysers; bathe feet in thermal water; boil quail eggs.
2. Meow Hill Tribe Village: located on the Mountain Doi Pui and once famous for opium cultivation.
3. Wat Rong Khun (White Temple): it's all white and has shiny pieces of glass that glimmer in the sunlight.
After lunch at a local restaurant, your Chiang Rai tour continues. In the afternoon, you’ll visit:
1. Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple): recognizable for its brilliant shade of rich sapphire.
2. Baan Dam (Black House): a special art museum with both old-style Thai buildings and new, unusual designs.
After the tour, your tour guide will escort you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours.
Golden Triangle (B, L)
See moreThe Golden Triangle is a mysterious region for most of Indochina tour makers. Today you will enjoy a full-day excursion to the heart of the Golden Triangle region.
After breakfast, your tour guide will meet you around 8:00 am and take you to the Long Neck Karen village. The Long Neck Hill tribe people are relocated from the Thai and Myanmar border.
And then, you will go to Mt. Doi Mae Salong to visit the Chinese village on the top of the mountain.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant. After a short break, you will continue the trip to the highest peak on the Thai-Myanmar border in the afternoon:
1. Doi Tung: provides an opportunity to view many different Lahu and Akha villages as well as terraced farming areas and see from a distance the Princess Mother's frigid flower Garden.
2. Doi Tung Temple: built in A.D.1493, located at the peak. Its scenery reminds one of Switzerland, and features many unique images and temple architecture overlooking the entire northern rice field plain.
3. Opium Museum: learn more about the region’s opium trade.
After the tour, return to the hotel and rest of the day free at leisure.
Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai (B)
See moreAfter breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Chiang Mai for a drive about 3 hours.
Welcome to Chiang Mai, located in the north of Thailand, it is famous for its historical temples, picturesque mountains, cool weather, and scenic views. After check-in, you could have the rest of the day.
Chiang Mai – Skywalk & Elephant Wellness (B, L)
See moreAfter breakfast, you’ll start a visit to Elephant Nature Park, which is a natural home and sanctuary for elephants, buffalos, and other rescued animals.
Watch the saved elephants in two different places where they live together with their friends. You can learn about their stories. Besides, you could get a cool view of the small groups of elephants from SkyWalk.
1. 'Hands Off' Project: This is where elephants freely roam together, and you can see them from the SkyWalk, which is a special viewing spot.
2. Watch the Herd: Take a walk in the park to see the elephants in their groups. You'll also learn their stories and what they need.
3. See Them Socialize: Watch the elephants hang out together, play in the mud, or roll in the sand after they've had a bath in the river.
4. Visit Rescued Animals: You can visit the Dog Project and Cat Kingdom to learn about the saved dogs and cats. Besides, you can meet other saved animals in the park.
At 5:30 pm, it's time to say bye to the elephants. Then, we'll drive you back to your hotel or guesthouse in Chiang Mai.
Doi Inthanon National Park Day Trip (B, L)
See moreToday, after breakfast, your tour guide will meet you from 8:00 am to 8:30 am and take you to Doi Inthanon National Park, which is one of the most popular national parks in Thailand, famous for its beautiful waterfalls, picturesque landscape, and Thailand culture.
Upon arrival in the park, it’s time to have a local Thai lunch, after a short rest, you’ll visit:
1. Wachirathan Waterfall: one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand
2. Sirithan Waterfall: a centrally-located falls in Doi Inthanon National Park, dropping a total of 40 meters into the river.
3. Grand Pagoda Nabhapolbhumisiri: the great holy relics pagoda.
4. Ang Ka Nature Trail: 2500 meters above sea level and surrounded by hi evergreen forest.
5. Ban Mae Klang Luang: a S’gaw Karen village in Doi Inthanon National Park.
After the end of the tour, you’ll be driven to the hotel for recovery!
Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang (B)
See moreEnjoy your free time in the morning. We’ll then transfer you to the airport and take a flight to Chiang Mai for about 70 minutes.
Welcome to Laos, the mysterious Buddhist country with a unique culture and natural beauty.
Upon your arrival in Luang Prabang, your private local tour guide guide will welcome you in the airport then escort you to your hotel in Luang Prabang city.
Luang Prabang City Tour with Local Lifestyle Exploration (B, L)
See moreAfter breakfast, your tour guide will meet you at 8:00 am – 8:30 am to start the day of the Luang Prabang city tour. In the morning, you will visit:
1. Royal Palace Museum: once served as the residence of King Sisavang Vong and was designed in the French Beaux-Arts style with many interesting artifacts of traditional Lao culture.
2. Wat Sene: the oldest temple of Luang Prabang.
3. Wat Xiengthong: its roofs sweep low to the ground and represent classical Laotian architecture.
4. Wat Visoun: the oldest Buddhist temple and the city’s museum of religious arts.
5. Wat Aham: the monastery of the blossoming heart.
After eating a delicious Laotian lunch, you are going on a tour in the afternoon.
1. Arts and Ethnology Center: learning about Laos’ many ethnic cultures.
2. Weaving Villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek: known for their arts and crafts including saa paper and silk.
3. Weaving Class: Start with a simple explanation of silk, dyeing, and weaving. Tourists will get their own loom and guidance from a weaver to learn how to weave.
After the class, you will return to the city for a visit to Wat Mai, which is one of Luang Prabang’s largest and most richly decorated temples.
You will finish the afternoon trip by enjoying a refreshing drink at one of Café. Then, you will be escorted to the local night market to discover the local life of Luang Prabang.
After the tour, go back to the hotel for a good rest.
Boat Trip to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfall (B, L)
See moreAfter breakfast, your tour guide will meet you at the hotel around 8:00 am – 8:30 am. The day begins with a boat ride up the Mekong River, which gives you a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside. Along the way, you'll stop and visit:
1. Ban Xanghai village: the place where Lao rice wine and rice whiskey are produced. You'll have the opportunity to try some and learn about the process used to make it.
2. Pak Ou Caves: two linked caves filled with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.
Lunch will be served near the caves. You'll try a local Laotian dish called "Orlam" which is a soup with vegetables and features a spicy wood that is partially edible. After a short rest, you’ll continue on your half-day tour to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall.
1. Bear Rescue Sanctuary: three bear houses were built with a capacity for 25 rescued bears.
2. Kuang Si Waterfall: the most beautiful in Laos. You can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails.
After the tour, your tour guide will escort you to enjoy a Lao-style spa and get relaxed. Then, you will get back to the hotel for a good rest.
Flight to Pakse; Drive to Bolaven Plateau (B, L)
See moreEnjoy your breakfast until your tour guide escorts you to take the flight from Luang Prabang to Pakse, which takes 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Welcome to Pakse, the second most popular city in Laos. Upon arrival at Pakse, you’ll be driven to Tad Fan Waterfall, the largest and most amazing waterfall in Laos.
In the afternoon, you’ll keep going on the tour to visit the Alak, Nge, and Katu villages on the Bolaven Plateau. It’s a great experience to enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty and observe the cultivation of coffee, tea, cardamom, bananas, etc.
After trekking, your tour guide and driver will escort you to the hotel in Pakse for the rest.
Drive to Si Phan Don (B, L)
See moreAfter breakfast, you’ll tour guide will drive you to Si Phan Don, the incredible “4,000 Islands” in Pakse”. It takes about 2 hours for a direct driving.
Along the trip, you'll visit the Vat Phou Ruins, an ancient temple complex from the 10th century. There's a museum to explore, a big temple to see, and time for a walk around.
After having lunch with Laotian, Vietnamese, and Thai dishes, you’ll take a rest. Then you’ll tour to village of Tomo. It's a small village near the secretive forest temple of Oum Muong, built in the 9th century and dedicated to Rudani, just a short walk away.
Late afternoon you’ll disembark from the boat to walk through Ban Deua Tia, a small Laotian Village where the traditional way of life has not changed in centuries.
After tour, you’ll be escorted to Don Khong, the largest and Northern-most of Si Phan Don. Arrive in hotel, the eveing is yours to relax and enjoy.
Relax and Explore Li Phi Waterfall and the French Railroad and Bridge (B, L)
See moreAfter breakfast, your tour guide will meet you at the hotel around 8:00 am – 8:30 am. Then you’ll go to the small village of Ban Veuthong, where you board a small boat to meander among the 4,000 Islands to Khong Island. Today, you’ll visit:
1. Old French Railway Bridge: the 100-year-old bridge that links Khone and Det Islands.
2. Xieng Di Village: a small fishing village where you have lunch on the banks of the Mekong.
3. Pha Pheng Waterfall: "The Niagara of the East", close to the Cambodian border, has historical significance.
Then tour to Liphi Waterfall. Also known as “Somphamit Waterfall”, it is one of the must-visit destinations for today’s journey. You can watch the waterfall as the Mekong River flows over rocks, creating a beautiful sight of water, mist, and greenery. Enjoy the peaceful and scenic escape.
After the full-day natural immersion, your tour guide and driver will escort you to the hotel in Si Phan Don for the rest.
Drive Back to Pakse; Flight to Vientiane (B)
See moreToday, you’ll go back to Pakse. Your guide and driver will escort you to the airport. You’ll take the flight from Pakse to Vientiane, about 75 minutes.
Welcome to Vientiane, the largest city and the capital of Laos. You’ll be escorted to the hotel in Vientiane for check-in. The rest of time is for you to explore this calm city.
Vientiane Highlights Tour (B, L)
See moreAfter breakfast, your tour guide will meet you at the hotel around 8:00 am – 8:30 am. The day will go through the highlights of Vientiane. You'll stop and visit:
1. Buddha Park: also known as Xieng Khuan, is filled with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues.
2. Patuxay Monument: a monument about the war in Vientiane that honors the people who fought for freedom from France.
3. Pha That Luang Stupa: a huge Buddhist stupa covered in gold and constructed in the 3rd century.
Enjoying a local Laotian lunch, you’ll continue your Vientiane day tour in the afternoon:
1. Wat Si Saket: the oldest surviving temple with thousands of Buddhist images.
2. National Museum: get to know some history of Laos.
After the tour, your tour guide will escort you to the hotel for a good rest.
Vientiane to Saigon (B)
See moreAfter breakfast, you’ll be escorted to the airport and take a flight to Saigon for about 3 hours and 35 minutes, including a layover in Phnom Penh.
Welcome to Saigon!
Upon arrival, our tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel and check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure for recovery.
Saigon City Tour (B, L)
See moreAfter breakfast, at about 8:30 am, we will drive about 1.5 hours to Cu Chi Tunnels, where you discover these amazing systems developed by the guerrillas fighting in the Vietnam War. You will see various weapons used in the war on display. It will take the whole morning to explore and enjoy.
After lunch at a local restaurant, back to Saigon city to explore the iconic highlights, including:
1. Notre Dame Cathedral: honored as one of the world's 19 most majestic cathedrals, the only representative from Southeast Asia, seen as the architectural symbol of Ho Chi Minh City
2. Old Saigon Post Office: Vietnam’s largest post office and oldest colonial structure, is one of the must-sees, attracting visitors with its aesthetic and historical values
3. Cholon: the largest Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh with many traditional shops, markets, and local food stalls.
4. Emperor Jade Pagoda: a sacred place of Saigon, built by a Chinese merchant named Liu Daoyuan, where people pray and seek blessings.
End of the sightseeing tour, you will be escorted to the hotel and enjoy free time for the rest of the day.
My Tho – Can Tho (B, L)
See moreEnjoy your breakfast at the hotel and prepare to enjoy a full-day Mekong Delta discovery. Your tour guide will meet you around 8:00 am - 8:30 am.
Today you’ll take an excursion to My Tho, a city in the Mekong River Delta region. After traveling past miles of flat rice fields, along a bustling high way, you’ll start the My Tho tour with boarding a Mekong cruise boat to Thoi Son Island.
1. Land on Thoi Son Island: listen to the Southern traditional music performed by native artists.
2. Paddleboat Cruise: visiting households with traditional occupations of home-based coconut candy and rice-wine-making.
3. Floating Market: observe from the comfort of your sampan life as it plays out on the riverbanks.
4. Bee Farm: try tea with fresh honey from the beehives and enjoy fresh seasonal fruits.
5. Vinh Trang Pagoda: an ancient architectural gem in Southern Vietnam.
After enjoy a local Vietnamese meal at Le Longanier Restaurant, you’ll head to Can Tho.
6. Le Longanier Restaurant: a lush tropical garden by the river, surrounded by fruit trees, giving you a sense of life during Indochinese times.
7. Local home grown Industries: coconut candy and puffed rice products that provide a living for the river people.
After arriving at the hotel in Can Tho, the rest of time is at your leisure.
Cai Rang Floating Market; Flight to Phu Quoc (B, L)
See moreIn the morning, after breakfast, our driver will pick you up at about 8:00 am, as you depart from Ninh Kieu wharf on a shuttle boat, you'll be treated to a vibrant scene along the banks of Can Tho River.
Heading to the biggest floating market - Cai Rang floating market, you'll step back in time, witnessing traditional barter using "offering poles" to exchange consumer goods for fresh Mekong fruits and vegetables with local vendors.
You'll witness local residents engaged in fishing, using numerous fish traps, and observe the transportation of passengers and goods by water.
For a deeper understanding of the local lifestyle, venture further into the narrow waterways known as Rach Nho. Here, you'll be able to catch a glimpse of the idyllic Southern countryside before making your way back to Ninh Kieu Wharf on a memorable cruise.
After that, you’ll be escorted to Can Tho Airport and board a flight to Phu Quoc for 50 minutes. Your local tour guide and driver will meet you at Phu Quoc airport and transfer you to the hotel in Phu Quoc for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to relax on the beach.
Phu Quoc Free Day (B)
See moreToday is on your own arrangement. Enjoy your beach relaxing in Phuket.
Note: You can check more information for any extra excursions at your resort, or contact our sales consultants for the suggestions.
Phu Quoc Free Day (B)
See moreToday is on your own arrangement. Enjoy your beach relaxing in Phuket.
Note: You can check more information for any extra excursions at your resort, or contact our sales consultants for the suggestions.
Service Inclusions & Exclusions
✓Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.
✓Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
✓Private English speaking tour guide service.
✓Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.
✓Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner).
-International air tickets.
-Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
-Meals are not listed in itinerary.
-Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
-Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
-Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
-Services not stated in the itinerary.
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24 Days Epic Adventure through Vietnam Thailand and Laos
- Tour Code:INT-VTL-VTL24
- Length: 24 days & 23 nights Days
- Route: Bangkok – Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Chiang Mai – Luang Prabang – Pakse – Vientiane – Saigon – Can Tho – Phu Quoc
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