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USD $932.00
12-Day Thailand and Laos Adventure Tour from Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand
This 12-day small group adventure tour starts in Bangkok and loops into Northern Thailand and Laos with a little bit of everything on offer. A highlight includes a private long boat cruise down the Mekong River where the group will overnight in a traditional village enjoying the hospitality of the locals. Spend two nights in Luang Prabang a city made famous for its French colonial influences and luscious setting. Bathe under spectacular Kuang Si waterfalls, zipline through jungle and get involved in many other activities along the way. An overnight train from Vientiane will take you back to Bangkok where it all started bringing this adventure to an end.
Accommodation is in a mix of Guesthouses, Hotels, 1 homestay and 2 overnight trains.
Itinerary Day 1 - Arrival in Bangkok Your adventure kicks off in when you meet at our Stray Shop on Khao San Road to meet your Tour Leader for a Welcome Night introduction to learn more about the trip ahead.
Day 2 - Bangkok to Chiang Mai (Via Ayutthaya) Meet at the Stray Bangkok Shop to depart for the World Heritage site of Ayutthaya (former capital of the Siamese empire). Explore the ‘Venice of the East’ by bike or boat before boarding an overnight train for Chiang Mai.
Day 3 - Arrival in Chiang Mai Arriving into Chiang Mai mid morning have the day to explore this lively city; join a cooking class, visit night markets or watch a Thai kick boxing fight.
Day 4 - Free day in Chiang Mai You are off on a Flight of the Gibbon zip-lining adventure where you will soar through the tree tops of lush rainforest across 33 different platforms and two abseil descents.
Day 5 - Chiang Mai to Houay Xai On route to the Laos border we stop near Chiang Rai, to check out the intriguing White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) and some of its curious modern art murals. Later we cross the border to Houay Xai.
Day 6 - Houay Xai to Mekong Homestay From Houay Xai we’ll board a private slow boat to cruise along the lush Mekong River to the secluded village of Ban Pak Nguey. At Ban Pak Nguey you will stay in an indigenous family home, experiencing a Baci Ceremony, authentic dinner and breakfast.
Day 7 - Homestay to Luang Prabang Cruise further downriver to the famous limestone Pak Ou Caves, an important pilgrimage site. Then onwards to the heritage town of Luang Prabang famous for its French colonial influences, colourful markets and crafts.
Day 8 - Free day in Luang Prabang Visit the Living Land Farm, a serene organic rice farm, where you’ll participate in the 14 stages of cultivating and preparing sticky rice. Afterwards head out on a half-day tour to see the iconic Kuang Si Waterfall.
Day 9 - Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng Our journey takes us south through beautiful mountainous terrain to the riverside town Vang Vieng, known for its tubing trips down the Nam Song River.
Day 10 - Vang Vieng to Vientiane Visit the impressive Tham Jang Cave used as a bunker in the 19th century during a Chinese invasion. In Vientiane your tour leader will point out some of city’s main attractions. Have a free afternoon to further explore or relax at a local riverside restaurant.
Day 11 - Vientiane to Bangkok (Express) Mid-afternoon you will be collected to complete Thai immigration at the train station. Have a meal or drink before boarding the overnight sleeping train to Bangkok.
Day 12 - Arrive Bangkok Your Stray journey finishes when you arrive in Bangkok in the early morning.
Accommodation: 8x Guesthouses/Hotels (2-3 star), 1x Village Homestay, 2x Overnight Trains Activities: Refer to inclusions
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It's a very well-organized tour with Stray Asia. The guides are helpful and knowledgeable. About the accommodations: you stay in cheap backpacker guesthouses so don't expect anything fancy. The group is almost entirely in their early 20s. Plenty of free time and fun activities on the tour.
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