Journey from Bangkok to Vientiane, combining iconic temples, a Mekong slow-boat voyage and Luang Prabang’s UNESCO allure with insightful visits and time in nature.
  • Explore Bangkok's Khlongs by boat, glimpsing canal-side life.
  • Visit ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary supporting free-roaming elephant conservation.
  • Marvel at Chiang Rai’s Wat Rong Khun, the striking White Temple.
  • Cruise the Mekong River, absorbing rural life and breathtaking river scenery.
  • Explore the Pak Ou Caves, packed with Buddha images above the Mekong.
  • Swim in the bright blue pools of Kuang Si Waterfalls.
  • Witness dawn alms giving as saffron-robed monks collect offerings.
  • Visit Vientiane’s COPE visitors centre, supporting those impacted by unexploded ordnance.
Accommodation is on a twin-share basis, with occasional alternative properties used if usual rooms are unavailable. Early check-in can’t always be arranged, though luggage storage is available. Pre/post-tour stays may require room changes. In Laos, some hotels have windowless rooms; requests for windows are not always possible.