Laos Thailand Tour 15 Days: Discovering Cultural Treasures

Arrival at Luang Prabang airport, pick up and transfer to hotel in Luang Prabang. In the afternoon, visit Vat Visoun temple with its Singhalese-style stupa, That Makmo, and Vat Aham, one of the main city sanctuaries dedicated to the ancestors of the Laos Wat. Then, enjoy the sunset at Vat Siphouthabath Temple along the Mekong River.

Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang

Accommodation             : At the hotel in Luang Prabang

Meals                           : NA

After breakfast, visit Vat Xieng Thong, regarded as the most beautiful temple in Luang Prabang with low sweeping roofs.

Then set sail on a traditional river boat for a 2-hour cruise up the Mekong River to Pak Ou, at the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers and visit the sacred caves of Tham Ting and Tham Phoum, home to hundreds of Buddha statues.

On the way, visit the Ban Xang Hai Village and discover the distillation of sticky rice wine.

Return to Luang Prabang and proceed by road to Ban Xang Khong weaving village where traditional mulberry leaf paper is also produced. 

Arrival in town, visit Vat Longkhoune temple, famous for its 18th century frescoes (located on the other side of town center). End of your visit, back to town and transfer back hotel for resting.

Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang. 

Accommodation            : At the hotel in Luang Prabang

Meals                           : Breakfast

This morning for early risers at 5h00, you may want to rise early and participate in the daily early morning ritual of saffron-clad monks with their black Alms-giving bowls being given offerings from the local people, including the ubiquitous sticky rice. Back to hotel for breakfast.

Breakfast at hotel, then our guide and driver will pick up at hotel lobby. From there you will visit the morning Phosi Market where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings.

Then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the pools or walk along the forest paths. Laos is also known for its traditional handicrafts, and today you will have chance to visit local village of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay and Ban Thapene on the way going to Kuang Si falls gate.

End of your visit, transfer back town.

Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang 

Accommodation             : At the hotel in Luang Prabang

Meals                           : Breakfast

Morning transfer without guide to the airport for flight to Chiang Mai. Warmly welcome you on arrival at the airport, transfer you with a comfortable vehicle to your hotel for your overnight.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Chiang Mai

Meals                           : Breakfas

Breakfast served at the hotel. The morning will be mainly devoted to the walking tour of the old town with a stop at the old wall, the moat and a door of the old town. You will see the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh temple, Wat Phan Tao temple, Wat Chedi Luang temple.

After that, you will take a walking through the central market of Warorot. In the afternoon you will visit the Doi Suthep hill.

Then visit craft villages: lacquer factories, silk weaving, manufacture of umbrellas, wood carvings and goldsmith work.

Then transfer back to the hotel. To brighten up your evening, browse the Night Market for yourself. Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Chiang Mai

Meals                           : Breakfast

Pick up in Chiang Mai, and departure for the North, up to Pai. On the way, visit the market of Mae Malai, where you can experience local foods like some exotic fruits.

After this, we will continue our drive into the mountains of Mae Hong Son province. During our driving, there is plenty of time for photo stops. Stop at the village of Baan Phang Paek where the wider community Lisou, sino - tibetan ethnic minority

Finally, we will arrive in Pai in the late afternoon.  And made a stop at Pai Canyon for sunset, this steep cliff has been eroded creating a 20-meter-deep valley amidst the scenic settings of the red hill or Lahu tribe village. (the client will decide on the spot)

In evening, you may walk around Pai Night Market (By your own)

Overnight in Pai

Accommodation             : At the hotel in Pai

Meals                           : Breakfast, Lunch

Today you continue the road towards Ban Tham Lod, and visit the caves of Tham Lod by bamboo raft. Cruise on the inland lake; discover its calcareous concretions and its prehistoric coffins. Since the entrance to the exit of the cavity, a water course follows a circular path on nearly 500 meters of height, by eroding it for more than a million years. The site includes three separate caves, in fact, those Sao Hin, Tukta and IP Man; to visit, tourists must climb aboard a raft on 1600 meters.

Lunch is served along the way.

You then transfer back to Chiang Mai. On the way stop to visit the Mork Fah Waterfall in the Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. It is a short walk to the falls, an ideal place to break the journey. We will spend time here swimming and relaxing.

Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, check in at your hotel for your overnight

Accommodation : At the hotel in Chiang Mai

Meals                           : Breakfast, Lunch

Start: 7:30am - 8:00am pick up from your Chiang Mai city hotel or start at officeno later than 7.30am

‘Hands Off’ Project: where the elephants roam freely as a herd and uniquely viewed from the SkyWalk.

Observe the Herd: Take a walk around the park and observe the elephants in their chosen herds and learn about their stories and special needs.

Lunch: Enjoy a delicious and varied vegan buffet of Asian and Western delights.

Observe Interaction: Observe the elephants socializing in their herds and playing in the mud pit or covering themselves with sand after bathing in the river.

Visit Rescued Animals: Visit the Dog Project and learn about our rescued dogs and our dog adoption program. Visit Cat Kingdom and learn about our rescued cats. Visit other rescued animals at the park.

Return: At 3:30pm it’s time to say goodbye to the elephants before the hour-long drive back to Chiang Mai where you will be dropped off at your hotel/guesthouse.

*Park visits are all about spending quality time observing and being with the herd. We do not adhere to a strict schedule. The best way to make the most of your visit is to relax, watch, and learn about elephants.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Chiang Mai

Meals                           : Breakfast, Lunch

Your guide will meet you at the hotel. It’s a beautiful drive to Mae Orn. We will stop at the San Kampaeng market to buy the ingredients for our lunch and fruit of the season. We will continue to Mae Kam Pong.

Upon arrival in Mae Kam Pong we will be met by some of the villagers and our local community guide. You will learn about the history of this remarkable village and make a beautiful trek around the village. Most villagers are engaged in growing bai miang, a kind of plant that can be processed into tea. Apart from bai miang, they also grow coffee and aromatic mushrooms. Other villagers are making handicrafts such as decorated pillows filled with tealeaves, rattan baskets and bamboo furniture.

Various walks are possible around Mae Kam Pong. Our program is flexible and will be adjusted according to your wishes. Lunch will be either in a homestay in the village or a picnick lunch along the way, depending on the program. A traditional massage is available.

Late in the afternoon we return to Chiang Mai.

Accommodation             : At the hotel in Chiang Mai

Meals                           : Breakfast, Lunch

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. We will pick you up with a comfortable vehicle to the center of Bangkok to check-in your hotel, then take your time to have a rest

Accommodation             : At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals                           : Breakfast

Today, we will take the whole day to explore Bangkok – the city of golden temples.

The first destination is the Grand Palace. 

This huge architecture complex is over 2 sq. kilometers, including 3 main sites: Royal Palace, Royal Office and pagodas (Wat) built in 1770s. Nowadays, the Grand Palace is no longer home of Thailand Royal, most of national significant events takes place there. 

Wat Phra Kaew is the most out-standing architecture in complex, built in 1785 when King Rama I moved the capital to Bangkok. The pagoda is famous not only for its beauty of unique Thailand Buddhism architecture but also for the sacred jade Buddha statue.

Nearby Grand Palace is Wat Pho – the oldest and biggest pagoda in Bangkok with more than 1000 Buddha statues and the huge one sit-back Buddha in gold. This pagoda is also famous for being a birthplace of traditional Thai massage, since there is a traditional medicine school established in 1982, educating the arts of Thai massage.

We will board on a boat to pay a visit along the Chao Phraya River, watching the life of local people close by.

On route, we stop at Wat Arun, known as the most beautiful pagoda in Bangkok not only for its location on the Chao Phraya’s riverbank but also for the different architecture from other pagodas. The pagoda was decorated with glass pieces and Chinese ceramic, in a complicated style.

 Wat Traimit. This pagoda is famous for its unique and historic beauty, and also for the huge golden Buddha statue. Thai people believe that the statue represents for prosperity and purity, as well as strength and power.

Return to the hotel and you are free to explore Bangkok by night.

Accommodation             : At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals                           : Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, take just a short drive from the bustling streets of Bangkok, the high-rise urban landscape dissolves into a lush green rural idyll. This full-day trip to Samut Songkhram Province, only an hour outside the capital, allows guests to experience the traditional charms of the Thai countryside.

The day starts with a trip to Mae Klong Railway market; a country market has sprouted up along the tracks. When a train pulls in or out of the station, the vendors quickly clear their stalls, only to set them up again moments later when the train has passed! From here, the journey continues to very famous touristic Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Although quite touristy today, the market remains the best example to showcase how a floating market originally was like decades ago. A relaxing paddle boat ride through the labyrinth of canals offers the chance to see the old part of the floating market and local lifestyle along the canal side. Off the boat, it is time to enjoy strolling around the colorful floating marketplace bustling with boats and vendors selling tropical fruits and other delights.

Next you transfer to Kanchanaburi for a visit to the World War II memorial including the Cemetery.

Afternoon, We continue to Wang Pho. Afterwards get on a train ride along the railway from Wang Pho along the river around 30 minutes. Transfer to the city for the night. Stay overnight in Kanchanaburi

Accommodation             : At the hotel in Kanchanaburi

Meals                           : Breakfast

Early morning departure to Erawan National Park (NO CAVE VISIT) considered as the most beautiful waterfall of Thailand. This is such an impressive series of seven tiers, each with a shape and character on its own. 

Originating from the Monglai Stream, water flows down from the hill at height of 2000m and flows into the Khwae Yai River. The waterfall is named after the legendary three-headed white elephant living in the Himavarna forest. You’ll get to enjoy a relaxing swim in the natural pools.

In the afternoon, transfer by road to Ayutthaya. The ancient city of Ayuthay is known as the “Venice of the East” because it is located along the Chao Phraya River, tributaries surrounding the Ayuthaya province.

Night in Ayuttaya

Accommodation             : At the hotel in Ayutthaya

Meals                           : Breakfast

Morning after breakfast we will catch Kermit tuk tuk. These ‘cute’ tuk tuks are found in only two of Thailand’s provinces: Ayutthaya, and Trang. Along the ride, explore the temple highlights of the city from Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Wat Mahathat (with a Buddha face emerging from a tree), and strolling through a local market en route to Wat Phra Srisanphet. It is one of the oldest cities in Thailand, founded over 600 years ago. The city boasts many interesting temples and museums.

Transfer to Bangkok for your overnight

Accommodation             : At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals                           : Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. Free time until taken (without guide) to the airport for your departure flight.

Accommodation             : NA

Meals                           : Breakfast