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Bangkok's golden temples and street food, Chiang Mai's mountain culture, then across the Mekong into Laos — the monasteries and dawn alms of Luang Prabang, the karst landscapes of Vang Vieng and the riverside calm of Vientiane. Eleven days at a gentle pace through two of South-East Asia's most rewarding countries.
Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to your hotel. The evening is free to settle in and find your feet in the city. Overnight in Bangkok.
The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, and a longtail boat across to Wat Arun, finishing in the buzz of Chinatown. Overnight in Bangkok.
Morning flight north to Chiang Mai. Afternoon exploring the old walled city — Wat Phra Singh and the ancient Wat Chedi Luang. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
A morning at an ethical elephant sanctuary, then up to the mountain temple of Doi Suthep for views over the city, ending at a lively evening market. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Fly across the border into Laos to Luang Prabang, a UNESCO-listed town of gilded temples and French-colonial streets. Evening at the night market. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Rise early for the dawn alms-giving procession of saffron-robed monks, then Mount Phousi, the Royal Palace and Wat Xieng Thong. Afternoon at the turquoise Kuang Si waterfalls. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
A slow boat up the Mekong to the sacred Pak Ou caves, stopping at the weaving and rice-whisky village of Ban Xang Hai. Free afternoon to wander. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
A scenic drive south through limestone mountains to Vang Vieng, set on the Nam Song river beneath dramatic karst cliffs. Overnight in Vang Vieng.
A day among the karsts — the Tham Chang cave, the Blue Lagoon, and kayaking on the Nam Song, with sunset over the cliffs. Overnight in Vang Vieng.
Drive on to the capital, Vientiane, the most laid-back capital in Asia — the golden That Luang stupa, the Patuxai monument and the serene Wat Si Saket. Overnight in Vientiane.
A final morning in Vientiane before your transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Our team has led small-group adventures across Asia, East Africa, the Caucasus and South America since 2006. We know the routes we run inside out — and we run them personally.
Never more than 10 people on this tour. Small groups move differently — you get into places larger groups can't, spend more time in the moment and actually get to know the people you're travelling with.
You book your own flights, so you have full flexibility over your dates, airline and route. We're always happy to advise on the best connections — just ask when you enquire.
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