Explore northern Thailand and Laos on a 2‑week small group journey from Chiang Mai and the Golden Triangle to Nong Khiaw, Luang Prabang, the Plain of Jars and Vientiane, blending scenic drives, boat trips, hikes and bustling markets.
  • Discover Chiang Mai’s ancient temples, bustling markets, and quiet lanes.
  • Tour the Golden Triangle and the unusual Opium Museum at Sob Ruak.
  • Trek Nam Ha National Park and visit an Akha hill-tribe village.
  • Sail the Nam Ou past limestone escarpments to remote riverside villages.
  • Explore Luang Prabang’s temples, old king’s palace, and French colonial architecture.
  • Visit Kuang Si Falls and the nearby Free the Bears site.
  • Discover the mysterious Plain of Jars near Phonsavan.
  • Explore Vientiane’s Si Saket Temple, That Luang, Buddha Park, COPE Visitors Centre.
Stay in comfortable, boutique-style 3-star, en-suite, air-conditioned properties selected for location, comfort and convenience. Sample stays include Sugar Cane Chiang Mai, Laluna Resort Chiang Rai, Fortune Riverview or Namkong Riverside in Chiang Khong, Nong Kiau Riverside, Villa Chitdara in Luang Prabang, and Sabaidee at Laos Vientiane; pools aren’t guaranteed.