This 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 adventure.
DAY 1: AUSTRALIA TO BANGKOK
Fly with QANTAS Airways to Bangkok for a two-night stay.
DAY 2: BANGKOK
Embark on a city tour today visiting Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. Board a longtail 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 MAI
Rise 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 MAI
Arrive 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 LODGE
Later 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 RAI
Visit 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 PAKBENG
This 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 PRABANG
Travel 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 PRABANG
Tour 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 PRABANG
This 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 Weaving Centre en route.
DAY 11: LUANG PRABANG TO VANG VIENG
Drive to Vang Vieng today, visiting the villages of Phoukhoun, Ban Houn Xay and Kasi en route.
DAY 12: VANG VIENG TO VIENTIANE
This morning you will visit Tham Chang Cave before driving to the charming capital, Vientiane.
DAY 13: VIENTIANE
Explore 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 show at dinner.
DAY 14: DEPART VIENTIANE
This morning is free at your leisure before you are transferred to Vientiane airport to board your overnight flight to Australia (via Bangkok).
DAY 15: ARRIVE AUSTRALIA
Arrive home this morning.
Wendy Wu Tours Review:
"I absolutely loved every moment of this tour and have no negative comments at all regarding anything of this tour and the Wendy Wu Group. Having all meals on the tour was really good. Of course I would like to go on a couple of tours a year but for now will settle down for a while.
I can honestly say that being on my own I would only go on Wendy Wu Tours and look forward to looking at a further tour one day.
Thanks for everything you did."
Mr Fay Dawick, New Zealand - October 2011
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