2008 Inside Laos:17 day Laos & Thailand Tour

Experience Laos and understand why her landscapes and people are Asia’s best-kept secret.

Travel through parts of Laos by wooden barge as you drift down the Mekong River from the Golden Triangle. Stay in a remote but comfortable ecolodge only accessible by boat before continuing downriver to a sacred cave and on to the religious center, Luang Prabang. Vientiane will impress you as one of the world's sleepiest capital cities while the mysterious Plain of Jars will captivate your imagination.

The beauty of the south will leave you breathless, and as you prepare to leave Laos for more thriving Thai destinations, you will discover a temple that pre-dates Angkor Wat before arriving in one of Thailand's bustling metropolitan cities.

Chiang Rai, Pakbeng, Kamu Lodge, Luang Prabang, Phonsavan, Vang Vieng, Vientiane, Bolaven Plateau, Khong Island, Pakse, Bangkok.

Trip grading: MODERATE to ADVENTUROUS Suitable for travellers with an above-average level of fitness and mobility. Prepare for some long road and boat journeys, basic facilities at ecolodges and plenty of walking.

What's included: 16 nights hotel accommodation (4 nights basic), flights as specified, all road transport by air-conditioned vehicles, all sightseeing as specified (excluding entrance fees), Western tour leader based on a minimum of seven travellers, local English-speaking guides throughout, arrival and departure transfers, breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 2 dinners.

Tour Leader: Travel Indochina tour leader based on a minimum of 7 people.

Maximum group size: 15 

Not Ready to go Home Yet?: At the end of your journey spend a few extra nights in Bangkok – the city has so much to explore – or let us take you south to one of the country’s best beaches for a few days of sand and sun.

Ask our Travellers: "This has been the best ever experience. I am now officially in love with Indochina – thanks to this tour. Words are not enough to express my feelings – I simply cannot wait for my next trip." C. Davies – UK

Tip's for your Vacation: Use your free time in the laid-back south of Laos to cycle Khong Island, one of the ‘4,000 Islands’ in this beautiful part of Laos, or enjoy a book on the banks of the river.

Responsible Travel: Along the Mekong you will stay in the culturally and environmentally friendly Kamu Ecolodge, and can visit the children’s book publisher Travel Indochina supports in Laos.