Tour · 10 nights · with G Adventures
Laos to Thailand: Night Markets & Mekong Cruising
A small-group G Adventures tour from Laos to Thailand taking in the limestone karsts of Vang Vieng, a slow boat on the Mekong, and the bustling streets of Bangkok and Chiang Mai, with time for night markets and local homestays.
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Departures
- 2 dates
- Choose a month below
- Countries
- Laos, Thailand
- Operator
- G Adventures
- From
- £538.30
- per person
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Hike limestone karsts surrounding Vang Vieng
Slow boat journey along the Mekong River
Homestay and traditional performance in Muang Pakbèng
Sunset hike to Wat Phousi in Luang Prabang
Exploring Chiang Mai and street markets in Bangkok
About the trip
This ten-night G Adventures small-group tour travels from Laos to Thailand at a thoughtful pace, starting in Vientiane before heading to Vang Vieng where limestone karsts rise sharply above the town. The route includes a slow boat journey upriver on the Mekong, leading to a homestay in Muang Pakbèng offering a glimpse of village life and a traditional performance.
Travellers visit Luang Prabang, where a sunset hike to Wat Phousi temple overlooks the town’s red-tiled roofs and Kuang Si Waterfalls provide a cool retreat. In Thailand, the itinerary explores Chiang Mai’s old city and markets before concluding with the more frenetic atmosphere of Bangkok, where street food and canals are close at hand. Transport varies from Sleeper train to songthaews to local buses, and nights range from simple guesthouses to multi-share accommodation.
The trip balances organised group moments like guided hikes and night market visits with independent time to wander lanes or sit by the river. No gloss here: local buses can be crowded and some rooms spartan, but the chance to move between contrasting ways of life along the Mekong remains engaging throughout.
- 1 Vientiane
- 2 Vang Vieng
- 3 Luang Prabang
- 4 Chiang Mai
- 5 Bangkok
Itinerary
The route
Vientiane
Vang Vieng
Luang Prabang
Chiang Mai
Bangkok
These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Per personThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with G Adventures
- Flights
- Not included: you book your own to the start
- What’s included
- Check with G Adventures
- Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Laos to Thailand: Night Markets & Mekong Cruising?
- Laos to Thailand: Night Markets & Mekong Cruising is a 10 nights tour holiday.
- Who operates Laos to Thailand: Night Markets & Mekong Cruising?
- Laos to Thailand: Night Markets & Mekong Cruising is operated by G Adventures.
- How much does Laos to Thailand: Night Markets & Mekong Cruising cost?
- Prices for Laos to Thailand: Night Markets & Mekong Cruising start from £538.30, subject to availability.
The operator
G Adventures
Small-group tours around the world
Small groups, local guides and a long list of destinations, from the Galápagos to the Mekong.
You book with G Adventures directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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