Thailand and Laos AdventureFrom $5,165 - 15 Days Twin Share, Fully Inclusive From AucklandThis amazing tour is ideal for those wishing to experience the diversity of these two neighbouring countries, both equally fascinating in their own right. Discover the wonders of Thailand, beginning with Bangkok’s temples and palaces as well as the floating and railway track markets. Travel overnight by train to the amazing north of Thailand where you experience an elephant ride in Chiang Mai and enjoy traditional Thai hospitality at a H’mong hilltribe lodge. Landlocked Laos is a peaceful country, dominated by incredible mountains, stunning scenery and thundering waterfalls. Observe devout monks in bright saffron robes and hilltribe farmers going about their daily lives. Cruise along the Mekong River and enjoy a swim at the extraordinary Kuangsi Waterfalls. From the buzz and excitement of Bangkok to the serenity of sacred temples in Vientiane, you will be captivated by all you see on this TOUR ITINERARYDAY 1: AUCKLAND TO BANGKOKFly with Thai Airways International to Bangkok for a two-night stay. DAY 2: BANGKOKEmbark on a city tour today visiting Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. Board a long tail boat for a ride along the Chao Phraya River to the Pak Klong Talaat Flower Market and take a walk through Chinatown. DAY 3: BANGKOK TO CHIANG MAIRise early this morning and visit the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Railway Track Market in Samut Songkram. This afternoon you will transfer to the railway station to board your overnight sleeper train to Chiang Mai. DAY 4: CHIANG MAIArrive in Chiang Mai this morning. Spend some time at an orphanage and a handicraft village. Later, visit Wat Doi Suthep in time for sunset. This evening enjoy a traditional performance of ancient music and dance from Northern Thailand and explore the colourful night market. DAY 5: CHIANG MAI TO H’MONG HILLTRIBE LODGELater this morning travel into the H’mong hilltribes by minivan. You will stay overnight in a hilltribe lodge where you will feast on a local BBQ dinner and watch a cultural show. DAY 6: H’MONG HILLTRIBE LODGE TO CHIANG RAIVisit the Chiang Dao Elephant Camp this morning. Take an elephant ride followed by a gentle bamboo raft down the Mae Ping River. Transfer to Thaton and board a longtail boat for a cruise along the Mae Kok River to Baan Pha Tai, where you will continue by road to Chiang Rai. DAY 7: CHIANG RAI TO PAKBENGThis morning you will cross over the border at Huay Xai into Laos and cruise to Pakbeng, stopping to visit the local minority villages en route. DAY 8: PAKBENG TO LUANG PRABANGTravel downstream on the Mekong River this morning, stopping at Ban Khok Ek, a traditional Lao village, en route. After lunch you will learn about the process of making rice alcohol and explore the sacred Buddha caves at Pak Ou before continuing on to Luang Prabang. DAY 9: LUANG PRABANGTour the city by tuk-tuk today, visiting Wat Mai, Wat Sensoukarahm, Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Aham and Wat Visoun, the holiest temple in the city. At sunset you will climb Phousi Hill for panoramic views of the city. This evening you will have free time to browse through the colourful hilltribe market. DAY 10: LUANG PRABANGThis morning partake in Takbat, a Buddhist ceremony, and visit the National Museum, which was formerly the Royal Palace. Afterwards you will drive west to Kuangsi Waterfalls, visiting a H’mong village en route. Relax at the waterfalls before returning to Luang Prabang, stopping at Ock Pop Tok DAY 11: LUANG PRABANG TO VANG VIENGDrive to Vang Vieng today, visiting the villages of Phoukhoun, Ban Houn Xay and Kasi en route. DAY 12: VANG VIENG TO VIENTIANEThis morning you will visit Tham Chang Cave before driving to the charming capital, Vientiane. DAY 13: VIENTIANEExplore Vientiane today, visiting Thongkhankham Market, Wat Si Saket and Wat Phra Keo. This afternoon you will see the Patuxai Victory Monument and That Luang Stupa, where there are sweeping views of the city. Later, walk through Talat Sao Market and Buddha Park, home to over 200 Hindu and Buddhist sculptures. This evening you will enjoy a traditional Lao music and dance DAY 14: DEPART VIENTIANEThis morning is free at your leisure before you are transferred to Vientiane airport to board your overnight flight to Auckland (via Bangkok). DAY 15: ARRIVE AUCKLANDArrive home this morning. |
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Important note: Above prices do not include Tipping. Please note the Tipping amount of US$90 is payable on arrival in Bangkok. Due to flight schedules this tour departs from Auckland only. Passengers from other cities must make their own way to/from Auckland to join this tour, at their own expense. Travel Info
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