A three-week small group adventure from Thailand’s Golden Triangle across northern Laos to northwest Vietnam, blending scenic mountain drives, Ou River boat trips, hikes, and visits to traditional hill-tribe villages and historic towns.
  • Tour the Golden Triangle and the Opium Museum at Sob Ruak.
  • Hike Nam Ha National Protected Area and visit Akha villages.
  • Sail the Ou River to a remote Khmu and Hmong village.
  • Explore UNESCO-listed Luang Prabang’s temples and French colonial streets.
  • Explore the Plain of Jars and historic Muang Khoun ruins.
  • Discover Vieng Xai’s Hidden City cave complex and karst scenery.
  • Hike Pu Luong National Park and try bamboo rafting.
  • See Mu Cang Chai’s rice terraces and rugged limestone mountains.
Stay in generally comfortable 3-star, en-suite, air-conditioned properties chosen for location and convenience, ranging from boutique hotels and eco-lodges to traditional wooden chalets and village homestays. Expect simpler stays in remote areas; swimming pools are uncommon. Sample overnights include Sugar Cane Chiang Mai and Le Champ Resort.