Thailand & Laos Explorer

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-Explore the bustling city of Bangkok and experience the local life on Chao Phraya River by boat
-Discovering history's value in World War II, taking a train, and witnessing the spectacular waterfall and bridge in Kanchanaburi
-Learning historical records of the strong dynasty's existence with historic citadel artifacts and temples in Ayutthaya
-Observe local life of various ethnic minorities in traditional villages, enjoy the breath-taking view of Chiang Rai & Chiang Mai
-Explore Luang Prabang, considered as the best-preserved traditional city in ASEAN with rich architectural and artistic heritages
-Visit the charming & romantic town and enjoy the "River Tubing" in Vang Vieng
-Wandering around in Vientiane, the capital of Laos and visiting its highlights

Day 01

Bangkok Arrival [Thailand]

Pick up at the airport then transfer to the hotel for check-in and free at leisure. Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 02

Bangkok (B, L)

Transfer to visit the Grand Palace complex and then visit Wat Phra Kaew. In the afternoon, take a joint local public ferry crossing the Chao Phraya River. Along the way, stop at Wat Arun and then take a joint local public back to visit Wat Pho, you will also visit the Wat Traimit which is well known as the Golden Buddha. A walk to visit Chinatown before going back to the hotel for relaxing.

Day 03

Bangkok – Railway Market – Floating Market – Kanchanaburi (B)

We drive southwest of Bangkok, visit the Maeklong railway market before driving to Damnoen Saduak, a rural floating market. Stop for a long-tailed boat trip along the waterway to the picturesque floating market of Damnoen Saduak. Continue to the city of Kanchanaburi. Upon arrival, visit the World War II memorial including the Jeath War Museum, Cemetery. Then visit Wang Pho to get on a train ride along the railway to enjoy a beautiful river view for around 30 minutes.

Day 04

Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya (B)

Transferring to Ayutthaya. First, visit Wat Phu Khao Thong, or the “Monastery of the Golden Mount”, which is located just outside Ayutthaya. Then proceed to the ancient palace and Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit, one of the largest bronze Buddha in Thailand and visit Wat Lokaya Sutha. This temple enshrines a large reclining Buddha image.

Day 05

Ayutthaya – Bangkok – Flight to Chiang Rai (B)

Visit the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the Ayutthaya era. The palace showcases an eclectic collection of buildings that blend European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese architectural styles. It’s the favorite summer palace of the King. And transfer back to Bangkok for a flight to Chiang Rai.

Day 06

Chiang Rai (B)

Visit the local market to discover the local products then visit the world-famous Wat Phra Kaew where the Emerald Buddha image was once enshrined. Move on to Wat Phra Singha where one of Thailand’s most beautiful Buddha images is now enshrined. Then drive to Baan Dam and visit the unique creation of national artist, Thawan Duchanee. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on Mae Kok River from Chiang Rai to Karen village where you can watch elephants and enjoy 1-hour elephant trekking.

Day 07

Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Chiang Mai (B)

Drive to visit Chiang Saen, the ancient city located on the Khong River Bank. After that, visit the Opium Museum which shows about the opium’s history in the past in Thailand. In the afternoon, taking a boat trip along the Mekong Kong River to see Thailand, Myanmar & Laos meet at the Golden Triangle. Later, transfer directly to your hotel in Chiang Mai.

Day 08

Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep (B, L)

Transfer to see the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh temple, Wat Phan Tao temple and Wat Chedi Luang temple. Then you will stroll along small streets lined with traditional houses, where you will take a rickshaw tour. After that, you will take a walk through the central market of Warorot. In the afternoon you will visit the Doi Suthep hill. To brighten up your evening, browse the Night market for yourself.

Day 09

Chiang Mai – Mae Sapok Trekking (B, L)

Take a private car for a day of trekking in the villages of the white Karen tribe. You start with a walk in the jungle in 2 hours to the village where you meet and interact with the villagers. Continue walking in the jungle in 1 hour to go to the beautiful waterfall. You will enjoy a relaxing swim and picnic lunch. In the afternoon, you take a pleasant bamboo raft ride along the river.

Day 10

Chiang Mai – Flight to Luang Prabang (B) [Laos]

Depending on your departure time, you will have free time to relax or further explore Chiang Mai on your own before a transfer to the airport for a flight to Luang Prabang.

Day 11

Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves (B, L)

Visit the city’s oldest temples: Wat Sene & Wat Xieng Thong then take a boat trip along the Mekong river to the Pak Ou Caves where there are thousands of Buddha images. Stop to visit the two small villages then climb up to Wat Chomphet for the best view of Luang Prabang. Later, take a short drive to Ban Xang Khong and Ban XiengLek, small villages well known for silk weaving and Saa paper making, then return to the city and observe the sunset at Wat Phabath.

Day 12

Luang Prabang – Ban Long Lao – Kuang Si Waterfall (B, L)

Transfer to the Khmu village of Ban Long Lao Nong & the Hmong village of Ban Long Lao Song. Here, you will observe the lifestyles of these two culturally very different minority groups. Afterward, visit other ethnic minority villages and see how these colorful people live. Next, stop at the Kuang Si Waterfalls where you can swim in the turquoise pools or walk along forest paths then climb up to Mount Phousi for an exploration of the sacred stupa and a panoramic view of the city at sunset.

Day 13

Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng (B)

Transfer to visit the stupa of Wat Visoun, Wat Aham & Wat Mai and the National Museum at the Royal Palace then take an express train to Vang Vieng, a small and tranquil town nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River. Upon arrival, pick up then transfer to the hotel for check in.

Day 14

Vang Vieng – Tham Jang Caves (B, L)

You will explore the famous caves of Tham Jang then take a drive through paddy fields to the Tham Phoukham caves, the country’s beautiful and famous limestone caverns surrounded by forest. Along the way, you will meet local villagers and learn about their daily lifestyle. There is a small natural pool in front of the caves where you can swim and refresh yourself from the heat. The day ends with a superb sunset panorama reflecting over the Nam Song River.

Day 15

Vang Vieng – Vientiane (B, L)

Take an express train to Vientiane. Upon arrival, you will visit Wat Sisaket, the country’s oldest temple and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. En route, visit the That Luang Stupa, the single most important monument in Laos and the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe. End of the day with a visit to the Buddha Park, a scattered and enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures near the Friendship Bridge.

Day 16

Vientiane Departure (B)

Depending on your departure time, you will have some free time to relax or further explore the city on your own before a transfer to the airport for the departure flight.

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1	5079	5780	6529
2	2817	3183	3587
3	2263	2628	3032
4	2109	2479	2878
5	1796	2162	2566
6	1734	2099	2504
7	1619	1985	2389
8	1597	1963	2367
Sing - Sup	431	717	1111

Destination	Superior Category	Deluxe Category	Luxury Category
Bangkok	Silom Serene Hotel www.silom-serene.com Deluxe Room	Eastin Grand Hotel Eastinhotelsresidences.com Superior Room	Grande C.P. Surawong Website: TBA Deluxe Room
Kanchanaburi	Royal River Kwai Resort Royalriverkwairesort.com Deluxe Room	U I Kanchanaburi Resort www.uhotelsresorts.com Superior Garden Room	Dheva Mantra Resort Dhevamantraresort.com Superior Garden Room
Ayutthaya	Classic Kameo Hotel www.kameocollection.com Deluxe Room	Kantary Hotel Website: TBA Studio Suite Room	Kantary Hotel Kantaryhotel-ayutthaya.com One Bedroom Suite
Chiang Rai	Laluna Hotel Lalunaresortchiangrai.com Garden Bungalow Room	The Legend Chiang Rai Thelegend-chiangrai.com Superior Studio Room	The Riverie Chiang Rai www.theriverie.com Deluxe Garden Room
Chiang Mai	Amora Chiang Mai Hotel www.amorahotels.com Superior Room	Rimping Village Hotel www.rimpingvillage.com Superior Room	Chala Number 6 Hotel www.chalanumber6.com Deluxe Balcony Room
Luang Prabang	Villa Chitdara Hotel www.villachitdara.com Standard Room	Le Belair Resort www.lebelair-resort.com Ganier Room	Villa Maly Resort www.villa-maly.com Superior Room
Vang Vieng	Sisombat Plaza Hotel www.sisombatplaza.com Standard Room	Saksiri Boutique Hotel www.saksirihotel.com Deluxe Room	Amari Vang Vieng Resort www.amari.com Superior City Room
Vientiane	Lao Orchid Hotel www.lao-orchid.com Superior Room	Eastin Vientiane Hotel Eastinhotelsresidences.com Superior City Room	Amari Vientiane Hotel www.amari.com Deluxe City Room