12-Nights Thailand to Laos: Kanchanaburi, Chiang Rai & Laos Countryside - The Geluxe Collection
G Adventures · 12 days
Escorted
From $4,099 per person
Moderate
Thailand to Laos: Kanchanaburi, Chiang Rai & Laos Countryside
Thailand and Laos invite you to uncover two of Southeast Asia’s most captivating countries on this 13-day Geluxe adventure. Get ready for the perfect mix of iconic sites and hidden gems that dive deep into authentic culture and local life. Join your CEO to explore the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre and ride the historic wooden railway, then hike through Hellfire Pass and canoe back to your floating accommodation. Discover Chiang Rai at your own pace before boarding a slow boat to cross into Laos. Venture far off the tourist trail in Nong Khiaw, where you’ll walk across hanging bridges to secluded waterfalls and enjoy locally crafted Laotian dishes with your hosts. Experience Thailand and Laos at their absolute finest.
Highlights
Bangkok Dinner Cruise, Hellfire Pass and Thai-Burma Railway Centre explorations, Chiang Rai street food tour, 2-day slow-boat along the Mekong, Cultural Immersion in northern Laos, Canopy Hanging bridges of Nam Kat, Alms giving in Luang Prabang
Accommodation
Hotels ( 12 nts)
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout
Group Size Notes
Max 15, avg 12
Meals Included
12 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your OMG Day: Golden Triangle Cycle or Doi Tung Tea Experience, Chiang Rai
Your Foodie Moment: Nam Kat Cooking Class, Nam Kat
Your Discover Moment: Luang Prabang. Complimentary Arrival Transfer. Bangkok Dinner Cruise. Hellfire Pass and Thai-Burma Railway Centre explorations. Floating accommodation in Kanchanaburi. Chiang Rai street food tour. 2-day slow-boat along the Mekong. Som Nang Viewpoint hike. Cultural Immersion at Nayangtai village in northern Laos. Canopy Hanging bridges of Nam Kat. Alms giving in Luang Prabang. Internal airfare. Tips are included for all included meals and activities, except for CEO and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Thailand and Laos invite you to uncover two of Southeast Asia’s most captivating countries on this 13-day Geluxe adventure. Get ready for the perfect mix of iconic sites and hidden gems that dive deep into authentic culture and local life. Join your CEO to explore the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre and ride the historic wooden railway, then hike through Hellfire Pass and canoe back to your floating accommodation. Discover Chiang Rai at your own pace before boarding a slow boat to cross into Laos. Venture far off the tourist trail in Nong Khiaw, where you’ll walk across hanging bridges to secluded waterfalls and enjoy locally crafted Laotian dishes with your hosts. Experience Thailand and Laos at their absolute finest.
Highlights
Bangkok Dinner Cruise, Hellfire Pass and Thai-Burma Railway Centre explorations, Chiang Rai street food tour, 2-day slow-boat along the Mekong, Cultural Immersion in northern Laos, Canopy Hanging bridges of Nam Kat, Alms giving in Luang Prabang
Accommodation
Hotels ( 12 nts)
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout
Group Size Notes
Max 15, avg 12
Meals Included
12 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your OMG Day: Golden Triangle Cycle or Doi Tung Tea Experience, Chiang Rai
Your Foodie Moment: Nam Kat Cooking Class, Nam Kat
Your Discover Moment: Luang Prabang. Complimentary Arrival Transfer. Bangkok Dinner Cruise. Hellfire Pass and Thai-Burma Railway Centre explorations. Floating accommodation in Kanchanaburi. Chiang Rai street food tour. 2-day slow-boat along the Mekong. Som Nang Viewpoint hike. Cultural Immersion at Nayangtai village in northern Laos. Canopy Hanging bridges of Nam Kat. Alms giving in Luang Prabang. Internal airfare. Tips are included for all included meals and activities, except for CEO and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Air
Call for airfares from your city.
Itinerary
Namkat
Nong Khai
Pakbeng (Muang Pakbeng)
Chiang Rai
Kanchanaburi Region
Bangkok
Excursions
Bangkok City tour
— Optional Private Excursions
BANGKOK CITY TOUR
Destination: Bangkok
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Code: MDBKKSE001
Tour Description:
From its beginnings as a small trading post during the Ayutthaya Kingdom in the 15th century, Bangkok has expanded to become one of Asia’s most exciting capital cities with over 14 million people. From the port, drive 2.5hr to Bangkok for lunch. Then visit Grand Palace, one of the most impressive palaces in Southeast Asia, the vast 94ha (233ac) grounds encompass more than 100 buildings including the Royal Residence and Throne Halls, government offices and the renowned Wat Phra Kaew, home to the most revered Buddha image in Thailand, the Emerald Buddha (which is actually made of jade or jasper, rather than emerald). Continue to Wat Pho, one of the oldest temples in Bangkok, and home to the famous 45m (148ft) reclining Buddha as well as the original school of traditional Thai massage. Return to the port and your ship in late afternoon.
08.30 hrs Docking time.
09.30 hrs Departure to Bangkok from Laem Chabang Sea Port (2.5 hours drive).
12.00 hrs Arrive Bangkok for Lunch at local restaurant.
13.00 hrs Visit Grand Palace.
14.00 hrs Visit Wat Pho.
15.00 hrs Return to Laem Chabang Sea Port (2.5 hours drive).
17.30 hrs Arrive Laem Chabang Sea Port.
Notes:
- Pick up time: 09:30
Inclusions:
- Private transfer
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
- Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
Exclusions:
- Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
- Other meals where not mention in the program
- Drinks/ waters on meals
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and Gratuities
- Other services not listed
Bangkok City By Helicopter
— Optional Private Excursions
BANGKOK CITY BY HELICOPTER
Destination: Bangkok
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Code: MDBKKSE008
Tour Description:
Enjoy an amazing bird’s eye view of sprawling Bangkok on a thrilling 30 minute helicopter ride. From the port, depart on a 2hr drive to AA Bangkok Base where you begin your helicopter flight over Rajamangala National Stadium, the home stadium for the Thailand national football team, and the Erawan Museum shaped in the form of a three-headed elephant. From there, fly over the nearby provinces of Phra Samut Chedi, Paknum Samutprakarn and the Ancient City Museum, a massive 81ha (200ac) outdoor museum shaped like the country of Thailand. Continue over the mudflats and mangroves of Bang Poo and past the Bhumibol Bridge and Rama IX Bridge over the Chao Phraya River. On the way back, fly over Bangkok’s Silom area before landing at the AA Bangkok Base. Return to the port and your ship.
Notes:
- Suggested departure time: 10:00 (not including 2hr drive from/to Laem Chabang Port each way).
- Vehicle: Car / 9-seater minivan.
- Landing at the following helipads in the city centre are available on request (surcharge applies): UBC II Tower, Charn Issara II Tower, Bangkok City Tower, Peninsula Bangkok, Amari Atrium, etc. Air space above the Grand Palace and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) are designated no-fly zones.
Inclusions:
- Private transfer
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
- Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
Exclusions:
- Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
- Other meals where not mention in the program
- Drinks/ waters on meals
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and Gratuities
- Other services not listed
Luang Prabang
Available Dates
| From | To | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | $4,299 |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | $4,299 |
| Nov 24, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | $4,299 |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | $4,299 |
| Dec 8, 2026 | Dec 20, 2026 | $4,299 |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 27, 2026 | $4,299 |
| Dec 22, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | $4,299 |
| Jan 12, 2027 | Jan 24, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Jan 19, 2027 | Jan 31, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Jan 26, 2027 | Feb 7, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Feb 2, 2027 | Feb 14, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Feb 16, 2027 | Feb 28, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Feb 23, 2027 | Mar 7, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Mar 2, 2027 | Mar 14, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Mar 9, 2027 | Mar 21, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Mar 23, 2027 | Apr 4, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Apr 6, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Apr 13, 2027 | Apr 25, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Jun 1, 2027 | Jun 13, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Jun 29, 2027 | Jul 11, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Jul 27, 2027 | Aug 8, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Aug 10, 2027 | Aug 22, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Aug 31, 2027 | Sep 12, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Sep 28, 2027 | Oct 10, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Oct 12, 2027 | Oct 24, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Oct 19, 2027 | Oct 31, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Nov 2, 2027 | Nov 14, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Nov 16, 2027 | Nov 28, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Nov 23, 2027 | Dec 5, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Nov 30, 2027 | Dec 12, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Dec 7, 2027 | Dec 19, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Dec 14, 2027 | Dec 26, 2027 | $4,099 |
| Dec 21, 2027 | Jan 2, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Jan 4, 2028 | Jan 16, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Jan 11, 2028 | Jan 23, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Jan 18, 2028 | Jan 30, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Jan 25, 2028 | Feb 6, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Feb 1, 2028 | Feb 13, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Feb 15, 2028 | Feb 27, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Feb 22, 2028 | Mar 5, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Feb 29, 2028 | Mar 12, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Mar 7, 2028 | Mar 19, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Mar 21, 2028 | Apr 2, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Apr 4, 2028 | Apr 16, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Apr 11, 2028 | Apr 23, 2028 | $4,099 |
| May 30, 2028 | Jun 11, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Jun 27, 2028 | Jul 9, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Jul 25, 2028 | Aug 6, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Aug 8, 2028 | Aug 20, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Aug 29, 2028 | Sep 10, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Sep 26, 2028 | Oct 8, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Oct 10, 2028 | Oct 22, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Oct 17, 2028 | Oct 29, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Oct 31, 2028 | Nov 12, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Nov 14, 2028 | Nov 26, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Nov 21, 2028 | Dec 3, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Nov 28, 2028 | Dec 10, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Dec 5, 2028 | Dec 17, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Dec 12, 2028 | Dec 24, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Dec 19, 2028 | Dec 31, 2028 | $4,099 |
| Jan 2, 2029 | Jan 14, 2029 | $4,099 |
| Jan 9, 2029 | Jan 21, 2029 | $4,099 |
Terms & Additional Information
Pricing is per person, land only, in US dollars and based on double occupancy. For specific validity dates, discount amount and tour information, please return to the promotion in question. Promotion valid on G Adventures small group tours excluding Independent, MS Expedition or National Geographic Journeys, unless otherwise stated. Promotion applicable to new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Does not apply to airfare (unless otherwise stated), pre-/post-accommodation, 'My Own Room' or 'My Own Tent', transfers, theme packs, insurance, polar kayaking & camping excursions or other in-country services. G Adventures reserves the right to withdraw this offer from sale at any time. Itinerary and map subject to change. Local Flights
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.