Thailand & Laos Adventure (7 destinations)

Thailand,  Laos

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Tour length 13 days

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Travel from Bangkok to Vientiane experiencing the delights of northern Thailand and the laidback river lifestyle of Laos. Join us on a voyage of discovery and relaxation, taking in the bright lights of Bangkok in Thailand, the age-old charms of Luang Prabang in Laos and the temples of Vientiane. Travel down the mighty Mekong River and become immersed in the tranquillity of remote villages and meet friendly faces along the way.You'll get to see lots of major highlights and cover plenty of distance over the course of this trip, which means some long travel days. Laos is less developed than some of its neighbours so roads can be bumpy, delays common and accommodation simpler in some locations compared to Thailand or Vietnam.Pak Beng, where we pause to break up our Mekong journey, is a remote and quiet town with little tourist infrastructure - a contrast to the traveller hubs of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang.It can be surprisingly cool, especially at night from November to February. Make sure you have some warm gear packed for this period so you can be comfortable. Smoke Haze can be common for Northern Thailand into Laos between March and April due to burning off season of crops. You may wish to take a quality mask with you if you are particularly sensitive to smoke.Due to dam construction upstream, water levels on the Mekong aren't as reliable as in previous years. When the Mekong River is at its lowest from February to April, part of the journey may occasionally need to be made overland by bus instead of by boat.There is free time in a number of destinations to spend as you wish. Your leader can make suggestions, and some prior research to work out what you are most interested in will help you make the most of your time.
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Tour ID 1801
Tour length 13 days
Group size 16
Age range 15 - 99

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Intrepid Travel

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Day 1: Bangkok
Day 2: Bangkok - Overnight train
Day 3: Chiang Mai
Day 4: Chiang Mai
Day 5: Chiang Khong
Day 6: Mekong River - Pak Beng
Day 7: Mekong River - Luang Prabang
Day 8: Luang Prabang
Day 9: Luang Prabang
Day 10: Vang Vieng
Day 11: Vang Vieng
Day 12: Vientiane
Day 13: Vientiane

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