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Thailand to Laos: Kanchanaburi, Chiang Rai & Laos Countryside

13 days, Bangkok to Luang Prabang

13 days

Bangkok to Luang Prabang

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Travel Style: The Geluxe Collection

With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 15, avg 12

Age requirement: 18+

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13 days

Bangkok to Luang Prabang

From$3275USD
was $4199
Valid on Oct 14 2025
Trip Code: ATKL

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

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Expires on Oct 01, 2025 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G26SDQ015ASI02

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Map of the route for Thailand to Laos: Kanchanaburi, Chiang Rai & Laos Countryside

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Bangkok: An Evening on the River

Bustling Bangkok is the heart and soul of Thailand and offers plenty of adventure. For day one though, we are going to take it a bit easy. Step aboard a converted rice barge to set sail along the Chaopraya River as you settle in to Thailand and get to know your fellow travelers. Dig into a delicious meal of curries, jasmine rice, tofu stir fry and mango sticky rice and chat to your CEO as you float downriver and take in the vistas of Bangkok from aboard the boat. Welcome to Thailand and to Laos, and we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy the adventure.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 2Bangkok to Kanchanaburi: Death Railway Train

Begin your Thailand explorations by heading north to Kanchanaburi. Explore the Thai-Burma Railway Centre, an interactive museum dedicated to sharing the history of the railway to those who visit. Ride the Death Railway train over the steep cliffs and visit the famous Bridge over the river Kwai. As your Kanchanaburi explorations conclude, board a long tail boat to reach our floating accommodation for the next two evenings.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3Kanchanaburi: The River Kwai

Named for the torturous and hellish-like conditions in which the workers toiled away on the railway, Hellfire Pass and it's namesake interpretive centre offer an incredible glimpse into this pivotal time in global history. Spend some time at the centre and then trek out to Hintok Cutting to experience the trail itself, and imagine what it might have been like for those workers. To cool off after the humidity of the morning, board a flat bottomed raft to float lazily back to your floating accommodation. Want to get a bit of exercise? Paddle yourself upstream a bit and race your neighbor. Enjoy a hearty lunch back at the lodge after working up an appetite.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 4Kanchanaburi to Chiang Rai: The Land of Flowers

Onward and upward today, quite literally. Flying north to Chiang Rai brings us to our last stop in Thailand and the opportunity to experience the unique culture of northern Thailand. Join your CEO and a local expert guide for a foodie walking tour designed to introduce you to some of the regions most famous dishes. Sample Sai Ou, a type of sausage from Laos and northern Thailand and douse everything in Nam Prik, chili sauce with lime, shrimp paste and garlic. You'll sample over ten types of food and drink, so there's almost a guarantee you'll identify your new favorite Thai food item before the night concludes.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 5Chiang Rai: OMG Day

With so much to explore in Chiang Rai, there is no wrong way to spend your OMG Day. If you are looking for some exercise, get out on two wheels and explore Chiangsaen and the Golden Triangle area on a guided cycling tour. Visit an Opium Museum that gives context to the naming of the 'Golden Triangle' as you cycle through rice, cassava and pineapple fields. If you relish taking things at a less active pace, join some fellow travelers on an incredible Tea Journey. Head to an area one dominated-and destroyed by- the aforementioned Opium trade, and witness how it has been transformed into a thriving landscape of tea plantations. Join an expert guide as you learn all about tea blending and dipping, and sample some of the local blends. Enjoy an outdoor picnic lunch-with a cup of tea of course.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your OMG Day Golden Triangle Cycle or Doi Tung Tea Experience

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 6Thailand to Laos: Float down the Mekong River

Bid farewell to beautiful Thailand as you board a private chartered slow boat in Laos to cruise along the Mekong River. Spend the day aboard the boat relaxing, snapping photos and taking in life along the Mekong from your unique vantage point. Dine on a delicious lunch aboard and disembark in the late afternoon to make your way to your comfortable hotel in Pak Beng.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 7Mekong River Float: Pak Beng to Nong Khiaw

A final morning on board the slow boat means a few final opportunities for photos of the famous Pak Ou caves and a final lunch on board as your slow boat expedition comes to an end. Journey into Laos further as you head to Nong Khiaw, an area of Laos not yet overly popular with international tourists. After two days of relative relaxation, choose to stretch your legs and see Nong Khiaw's undeniable beauty on a hike to the Som Nang viewpoint. Sunset from the viewpoint is spectacular, and worth the half an hour walk.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 8Traditional Laotian Communities: Nayangtai and Sopkhong Village Experiences

Nayangtai Village welcomes you this morning for an immersion into the local Tai Lue community. Participate in the Baci Sou Kwan ceremony, a cultural and spiritual traditions of the Tai Lue tribe, and then join local artisans to learn about local pottery making and bamboo weaving. In the afternoon, board a traditional boat to ride upstream to Ban Sopkhong village, where a short trek brings you to a beautiful waterfall. Take some time to refresh yourself in the waterfall before returning back to the village and back downstream to your hotel on the riverside.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 9Pha Daeng Peak: Sunrise Hike

If you are naturally early riser, take advantage of a guided hike to witness sunrise over Pha Daeng peak. This moderate hike features some challenging areas but hikers are rewarded with incredible views over Nong Khiaw and surrounds as the sun pops into the sky. If you are keen for a rest this morning, recharge your batteries with a later start and rejoin your fellow travelers for breakfast after the hike. Our explorations of Laos continue as we head further north to Nam Kat Yorla Pa, a protected forestry area along the Nam Kat river. Grab a few local items at the Muang Xai market before reaching the hotel.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 10Nam Kat: Jungle Trek & Cooking Class

Witness some of Laos most stunning jungle foliage on a walk over 13 hanging bridges constructed throughout the protected area. These bridges bring you to a secluded waterfall where you will have time to swim and enjoy the sounds of nature around you. Enjoy some time at leisure in the afternoon to explore further on a hike or if you are in need of an adrenaline rush, a zipline through the canopy. Join together for an evening cooking class with your CEO and fellow travelers.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Nam Kat Cooking Class

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 11Nam Kat to Luang Prabang: A UNESCO Town

After a final morning and breakfast among the lushness of northern Laos, travel south on a high-speed train to Luang Prabang. Spend time exploring on foot with your CEO at the night market in the evening.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 12Spiritual Laos: Alms Giving & Baci Ceremony

Choose to rise early this morning and join your CEO to witness and participate in the almsgiving practice near your hotel. Your CEO will guide you through the Luang Prabang market as it begins to open up, allowing for a less chaotic look at some of the more unusual items on offer. Return to the hotel for a hearty breakfast and choose to spend the day as you choose. Your CEO will offer to guide you on an excursion to the Kuang Si waterfall and Ban Ou, or choose to explore this UNESCO World Heritage area at your own pace. To celebrate a final evening together, join your CEO and fellow travelers for a dinner in the local community. You are welcomed with a traditional ceremony, offering blessings for your onward journeys upon leaving the country. Join your local hosts to help make lemongrass stuffed with pork and dine together on an indulgent meal.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 13Luang Prabang

Your adventure comes to an end, and you can depart at any time today.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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Your OMG Stay

Nong Kiau Riverside

Nong Khiaw, Laos

2 nights (Day 7 - 8)

Riverside Nong Khiaw is a family owned and operated hotel located in remote Nong Khiaw, Laos. With limited rooms available, the experience at Riverside is personalized and is a true testament to Laotian hospitality.

Why we love this stay

  • Nong Khiaw Riverside is set along the Ou river, in the small rustic town of Nong Khiaw.
  • Steep karst mountains surround the hotel making for stunning photography.
  • The very remote location of the lodge makes for incredible stargazing at night from the porch of your thatched bungalow.

What's Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your OMG Day: Golden Triangle Cycle or Doi Tung Tea Experience, Chiang Rai
  • Your Foodie Moment: Nam Kat Cooking Class, Nam Kat
  • Your Discover Moment: Luang Prabang
  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Bangkok Dinner Cruise
  • Hellfire Pass and Thai-Burma Railway Centre explorations
  • Floating accommodation in Kanchanaburi
  • Chiang Rai street food tour
  • 2-day slow-boat along the Mekong
  • Som Nang Viewpoint hike
  • Cultural Immersion at Nayangtai village in northern Laos
  • Canopy Hanging bridges of Nam Kat
  • Alms giving in Luang Prabang
  • Internal airfare
  • Tips are included for all included meals and activities, except for CEO and porterage
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels ( 12 nts).

Meals

12 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
Allow USD80-105 for meals not included.

Transportation

Train, flight, boat, public bus, private vehicle, walking, train, cycling.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

My Own Room - From $1539.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Thailand to Laos: Kanchanaburi, Chiang Rai & Laos Countryside

| 13 days - Bangkok to Luang Prabang - from $3275 USD