15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
Through this 9-day tour in Thailand and Laos, you are able to see all the famous attractions in popular destinations. Not only to sightsee the beautiful scenery but also the historical spots in the two countries.
You will start your trip from Laos and explore Luang Prabang through the ancient temples. Then transfer to Thailand and have your relaxing tour in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. You will have city discovery tour and experience the local life and culture of Thailand.
Highlights of This Trip
Through this 9-day tour in Thailand and Laos, you are able to see all the famous attractions in popular destinations. Not only to sightsee the beautiful scenery but also the historical spots in the two countries.
You will start your trip from Laos and explore Luang Prabang through the ancient temples. Then transfer to Thailand and have your relaxing tour in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. You will have city discovery tour and experience the local life and culture of Thailand.
Itinerary in brief
Luang Prabang(2 nights)
Chiang Mai(2 nights)
Chiang Rai(2 nights)
Bangkok(2 nights)
Why you'll love this trip?
Visit Luang Prabang, a Shangri-La of golden temples and pampered refinement.
See thousands of Buddha images during your riverboat to Pak Ou caves.
Soak up the contrasting cultural splendor of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.
Discover the mysterious Golden Triangle area in northern Thailand.
HOTELS
Homestay
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels
Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.
SERVICE INCLUSIONS
✓Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.
✓Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
✓Private English speaking tour guide service.
✓Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.
✓Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner).
SERVICE EXCLUSIONS
-International air tickets.
-Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
-Meals are not listed in itinerary.
-Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
-Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
-Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
-Services not stated in the itinerary.
Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request
Welcome to Laos, the mysterious Buddhist country with a unique culture and natural beauty.
Upon your arrival in Luang Prabang, your private local guide will welcome you in the airport then escort you to your hotel in Luang Prabang city.
Rest of the day is at your leisure to relax and explore the city, you can enjoy some drinks in one of the cafés or strolling along the beautiful riverside.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meals: B
This early morning you will go to an alms ritual, you will accepts the blessing by monks who you give the alms.
Have breakfast in the hotel and enjoying your free morning until transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival your private local guide from IndochinaTour.com will welcome you at the airport then escorts you to hotel for check in, the rest of the day free at your own leisure.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Meals: B
Today, tour the elephant rescue and rehabilitation center - Elephant Nature Park, involving in the rescues of the disabled elephants, dogs and cats.
You can volunteer and care for the animals. Take your time to wander freely on the grounds and get close to these gentle giants. You get the opportunity to feed them and learn how to bathe them.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Meals: B
Your memorable trip will start from partaking in an alms ritual in the morning, you will accept the blessing by monks who you give the alms. Have breakfast in the hotel and then, visit the Royal Palace Museum to learn some history of Laos. Continue to you will embark on a private boat for a 2 hours boat trip along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Cave. During the boat trip, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Mekong River and see the daily fishing life of local people in the riverside.
Then, go to visit the Pak Ou Cave which locates by the Mekong River. Here, you will discover a number of gold lacquered Buddha statues in the cave.
After that, you can have an excursion to Kuang Si Waterfalls, where you will enjoy the beautiful natural scenery, have fun in waterfalls and relax.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meals: L
Today, you will transfer to Chiang Rai, taking around 3 and a half hours.
En route, visit Meow Hill Tribe Village that locates on Doi Suthep. It was once famous for opium cultivation. Then head to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, where you can get a panoramic view of Chiang Mai City. The site is also one of the best places to enjoy a sunset.
Upon arrival in Chiang Rai, visit the White Temple, officially known as Wat Rong Khun, which mixes traditional Buddhist temple architecture with pop culture references. After that, check in the hotel and enjoy your free time.
Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Meals: B
Today, head to the Golden Triangle region to have a full day excursion.
Start the morning by Long Neck Karen Village to see the long neck hill tribe people who relocated from the Thai and Myanmar border. If time permits, you can watch cockfighting near the hill tribe village. Then drive to Mt. Doi Mae Salong to visit the Chinese village on the top of the mountain.
After lunch, continue the trip to the highest peak on the Thai-Myanmar border, Doi Tung. Here you can overlook the entire northern rice field plain and visit Doi Tung Temple that was built in A.D.1493. The scenery here may remind you of Switzerland.
After that, drive back to your hotel and enjoy your free time.
Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Flight: Domestic flight is on GTT arrangement
Meals: B
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for onward flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, meet your guide and start the city tour of Bangkok.
First visit Wat Traimit, known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha. It is the home to a gold Maravijaya Attitude seated Buddharupa statue, with a weight of 5.5 tons.
Then visit Wat Arun, known as the Temple of the Dawn, which is one of the most published images of Bangkok. In the middle of the temple, an 82 metres high beautifully decorated Khmer-style tower stands, where you can walk up the steep stairs and admire the view of Bangkok and the rivers.
After that, explore Wat Pho, also called the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Finally, head for the Grand Palace, one of the must-sees in Bangkok, followed by Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Meals: B
In the morning, visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you can experience the traditional Thai market with numerous vendors selling local food, fresh fruit and products from their boats.
After an exploration of the market, drive to Kanchanaburi that is famous for the Death Railway built during WWII. Made famous by the book and movie The Bridge on the River Kwai, the bridge and railway are notable attractions in Kanchanaburi. Today, carriages still go on the tracks, taking travelers through the fields of sugar cane and rice terrace.
Finally, pay a visit to the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre to learn more history about the railway.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request
Meals: B
Today, you can enjoy your free time to explore this city until transfer to the airport. Hope you have a nice trip home and look forward to traveling with you again!
Service End.
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