Discover Laos’ laid-back cities, viewpoints and waterfalls, street food, and a two-day Mekong journey with a village homestay, travelling from Vientiane to Chiang Mai.
  • Explore Vientiane's Mekong riverside night market and street food.
  • Hike to Pha Ngeun viewpoint over Vang Vieng's karsts.
  • Climb Mount Phousi for sunset views over Luang Prabang.
  • Witness dawn alms-giving with saffron-robed monks in Luang Prabang.
  • Swim in the turquoise pools of Kuang Si Waterfalls.
  • Sail the Mekong by slow boat on a two-day journey.
  • Experience a Khamu cultural performance during a Mekong village homestay.
  • Explore Chiang Mai's temples and famous night market.
A variety of styles of hotels/guest houses are used on this trip. In many instances they might not be like what you are used to back home as service and efficiency can vary. In some areas we stay in simple local guest houses in stunning locations - rooms are small and simple and there may only be shared toilet facilities and showers.



Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Some nights on this tour will be multi-share. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing a room. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.



Mekong River Homestay: Typically, the group is divided into two or more houses (depending on group size) in close proximity to each other. Sleeping arrangements are multi-share in the central living area of the homes – mattresses, blankets, pillows, and mosquito nets are provided. Bathroom facilities are shared.



Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken. For private accommodation please see our Classic Travel Style.