Laos to Northern Thailand: Treks & Trails
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Laos to Northern Thailand: Treks & Trails
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14 days
Small Group
Basic
Average
English
Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore Laos and Thailand on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Mekong River Homestay & Traditional Performance, Muang Pakbèng Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Big Night Out Moment: Vang Vieng Nightlife, Vang Vieng Your Discover Moment: Luang Prabang Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai Your Big Night Out Moment: Chiang Mai Celebration, Chiang Mai
- Guided hike in Vang Vieng
- Slow boat up the Mekong
- Orientation walk, Wat Phousi sunset trek, Kuang Si Waterfalls excursion and street food crawl in Luang Prabang
- Hilltribe trek
- Bamboo rafting
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotels (twin-share) (7 nts) and (multi-share) (2 nts), homestay (1 nt), basic Hilltribe huts (2 nts) and sleeper train (1 nt).
- 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
- Train, local bus, air-con bus, slow boat, walking, songthaew, tuk-tuk, river raft.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, trekking staff.
Highlights
- Hike along Vang Vieng's limestone karsts
- Discover the serenity of Luang Prabang with a sunset trek to Wat Phousi and visit the Kuang Si Waterfalls
- Stay overnight in a local village along the Mekong River
- Bargain for goods at a night market
- Hike through forests to explore local villages.
Trip Details
14 days
Train, local bus, air-con bus, slow boat, walking, songthaew, tuk-tuk, river raft.
English
Vientiane, Laos
Bangkok, Thailand
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Vientiane
After meeting your CEO and fellow travellers this evening, wander through the bustling night market along the Mekong River. Pick up a street beer or tea as you browse through the stalls of souvenirs and local delicacies. Follow your CEO to grab the best street food — or, you know, follow your nose.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Accommodation - Vientiane Garden Boutique Hotel
Day 2: Vientiane/Vang Vieng
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Set off on a guided hike to Pha Ngeun, the highest viewpoint in Vang Vieng. Enjoy beautiful views of the valley below, surrounded by rice paddies.Activity - Follow your CEO to the best bar in town to celebrate new adventures with newfound friends. Enjoy a night out and immerse yourself in the Vang Vieng nightlife. Try your hand at some games, enjoy the music, and dance the night away.Accommodation - Thavisouk Riverside Hotel
Day 3: Vang Vieng
Pre-book the "Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle" on the checkout page ahead of time to include this excitement on your tour.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Set off and explore the beautiful Vang Vieng area, or relax to your heart's content.Accommodation - Thavisouk Riverside Hotel
Day 4: Vang Vieng/Luang Prabang
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Watch the sunset from Luang Prabang's number one hilltop temple, Wat Phousi, with a 360-degree view of the city and Mekong River.Transport - Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.Activity - Bring your appetite and your wallet. The CEO will bring the group to the best spots to eat and teach everyone about the local street food. Yum!Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Accommodation - Flora by Sanakeo Hotel
Day 5: Luang Prabang
Traditional Laotian culture involves giving daily alms to monks. Monks are only allowed to eat food which has been donated to them before noon. Should you rise early, you'll get to watch one of the most important religious ceremonies in Laos.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Journey to this magnificent tiered waterfall, where relaxing is highly recommended. Opt for a dip in the turquoise waters and explore multiple picture-perfect pools, framed by the jungle landscape.Free_time - From witnessing the giving of alms in town to exploring the countryside, Luang Prabang has something for everyone. Get out and explore!Accommodation - Flora by Sanakeo Hotel
Day 6: Luang Prabang/Pak Beng
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy the ride down the Mekong River on our private boat (it’s pretty comfortable and spacious, and there’s a toilet on board). Have some fruit, tea, and coffee (free of charge); water and soft drinks are available for purchase.Activity - G Adventures and the Planeterra Foundation have worked with two communities in the Mekong River to help develop their homestay programs, providing a unique cultural experience for travellers and the local community. Here you have the chance to stay overnight in a Mekong village to get a glimpse into rural daily life. Enjoy dinner with your hosts. Experience a traditional Khamu Cultural Performance, and enjoy the chance to dance with the locals.Accommodation - Ban Huay Thum Homestay
Day 7: Pak Beng/Chiang Khong
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy the ride down the Mekong on our private boat (it’s pretty comfortable and spacious, and there’s a toilet on board). Have some fruit, tea, and coffee (free of charge); water and soft drinks are available for purchase.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Accommodation - Namkhong Guesthouse
Day 8: Chiang Khong/Chiang Mai
Experience the flavours and scents of traditional northern Thai cuisine by pre-booking the Northern Thai Cooking Class.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore this bustling city in northern Thailand.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Chiang Mai Gate Hotel
Day 9: Chiang Mai
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore this bustling northern Thai city.Accommodation - Chiang Mai Gate Hotel
Day 10: Chiang Mai/Ban Mae Jok
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Hop into the back and ride along to the next destination.Activity - Hit the road in an open pickup truck for Mae Malai where there is time to visit a local market to purchase food and snacks. Start the trek through forests and rugged terrain to Baan Mae Jok, a Karen village.
Day 11: Ban Mae Jok/Pa Khao Lam
Along the way, you might get the chance to stop at Mae Tang River to learn to fish using local tools or build a raft using bamboo.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - After breakfast, trek 3.5-4 hrs to reach the lunch stop. Take in the beautiful scenery along the way. Enjoy lunch before carrying on another hour or so to the Karen village of Ban Pa Khao Lam.
Day 12: Pa Khao Lam/Chiang Mai
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Board the traditional bamboo raft for a leisurely ride down the Mae Tang River. Reach the Lahu hill tribe village near Ban Pong Ngan. Enjoy a visit with the locals here and learn about the life and unique culture of the Lahu tribe.Activity - Take a bamboo raft down the Mae Tan River for one hour journey to a Lahu village to witness a lifestyle that dates hundreds of years. Activity - Board a traditional bamboo raft and enjoy a ride through some small rapids on the Mae Tang River. Transport - Hop into the back and ride along to the next destination.Activity - Tonight's the night to celebrate all the wild and humbling adventures you've just shared with new friends. Head out into the city and reminisce the night away!Accommodation - Chiang Mai Gate Hotel
Day 13: Chiang Mai/Bangkok
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a final day to check out Chiang Mai.Transport - Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Day 14: Bangkok
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $1729
Duration: 14 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Now's the time to explore Laos and Thailand on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 17 Apr 2026
Customer Reviews
11/18/2023
Everything was well organized and so fun! Great way to travel!
11/18/2023
I liked the group travelling, it was everything very well organised, thŽ guides were great, the activities very nice
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
11/18/2023
Everything was well organized and so fun! Great way to travel!
11/18/2023
I liked the group travelling, it was everything very well organised, thŽ guides were great, the activities very nice
11/02/2023
Good value for money. Well organised. Special experiences you would not get to/make easily without help e.g. homestays
10/26/2023
Travelling with a group of young travellers from different countries makes the whole experience a good fun
09/14/2023
Really enjoyed the tour but feel that group travel wouldn't be for everyone.
07/27/2023
I have always had life changinG Adventures with you
07/08/2023
Amazing CEOs, local experiences, felt very organized and safe. Fun, friendly.
07/08/2023
Always happy with the service provided and have never had any issues
06/03/2023
I loved the style and activities of the tour but I know not many of my families/friends would choose this style as it's fast paced.
06/01/2023
I always feel like I'm busy and get my moneys worth. Of course the people are always nice too
05/27/2023
Interesting trip with a lot of activities, where a great part is optional. Everything went really smooth and we could rely on everything going as planned.
05/27/2023
Great experience, safe and very well organised
05/18/2023
Pushed me out of my comfort zone to do things I wouldn't have thought of or wouldn't have tried before
05/11/2023
I met so many amazing fellow travelers and our CEO was outstanding
05/06/2023
Extremely well organised with very careful and top guides
04/29/2023
I always had great experiences: great tour guides & nice fellow travelers
04/22/2023
For anyone interested in a group tour, I recommend G Adventures. This is because of the small group sizes, the ease of travel and most importantly, the support the company provides to local communities which can be seen first hand on the tours.
04/22/2023
First time I've travelled in group smaller than 36 and it was great. It was also good because 95% of our group were solo travellers like me.
03/18/2023
Get to experience more of the local culture compared to travelling alone I.e homestays and local guides. Hassle free, good balance between included activities and time to explore on your own
03/18/2023
I enjoyed the trip
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