Golden Triangle Laos - 7 Days / 6 Nights
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Highlights Laos & Thailand 7 Days / 6 Nights
**We have private version of this tour and a join version with other travellers in a small group..they depart on different dy of the week..
A true visit of the two countries; Laos & Thailand. Starting from Luang Prabang, UNESCO’s World Heritage city, you travel by the LuangSay cruise on the Mekong River until Houeisay.
There you cross the border to Thailand where you’ll experience the live of hill tribes, Thai culture and a cruise on the Mekhala on the Chao Phraya River to Bangkok.
Day 1 LUANGSAY CRUISE: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU – PAK BENG (L, D)
Board on LuangSay Boat at Wat Xieng Thong (07:30) and cruise up the Mekong River to Pakbeng.
First stop to observe the traditional process of making local rice alcohol and continue to Pak Ou at the mouth of the Nam Ou River to visit the Tam Ting “Cave of a Thousand Buddha’s”.
Lunch on board. Arrive at Pakbeng before sunset and check-in at LuangSay Lodge. Dinner on the terrace overlooking the Mekong River. Overnight at LuangSay Lodge.
Day 2 PAK BENG - HOUEISAY (LAOS) - CHIANG KHONG (THAILAND) - CHIANG RAI (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the lodge. At 08:00 hrs, board the LuangSay Boat for the second leg of the cruise. Observe the rural life along the Mekong with a stop en route at the village of Yao. Lunch on board.
Continue on the river to Houeisay and arrive around 16h00 hrs. Check out at Laotian Immigration and cross the river by shuttle boat to Chiang Khong.
Arrive at Chiang Khong Immigration point (Thai border) and transfer by air-conditioned minivan with English-speaking guide to Chiang Rai via Hmong Kiew Karn, Chiang Saen. Arrive at Chiang Rai and check -in at Rimkok Resort. Dinner and overnight at Rimkok Resort.
Day 3 CHIANG RAI - LISU LODGE (B, L, D)
After breakfast at the resort, depart for the Hill tribe Museum (CEI). Then, proceed to Mae Salong, visit minorities’ people: Yao at a Chinese refugee village Kuomintang. Also stop to visit Akha Lor Cha village. After the visit, continue via Thaton to Fang for lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon visit a local market and Chiang Dao cave. Then, continue by road to the Lisu Lodge. Upon arrival enjoy the refreshments at the lodge.
Free time to experience Lisu hill tribe activities: silverware and musical instrument making, embroidering and organic gardening. Dinner and overnight at Lisu Lodge.
Day 4 LISU LODGE - CHIANG MAI (B, L, D)
After breakfast at Lisu Lodge, visit an elephant-working site and ride an elephant at Mae Thamarn village (1 hour ride). Then, depart for Chiang Mai and have lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, visit Wat Phra That DoAfter breakfast at hotel, depart for Ayuthaya to visit the former capital of Siam. Lunch at local restaurant and continue by long-tail boat to Bang-Pa-In Palace, the old Royal Summer Residence.
After the visit, transfer to the pier to board the Mekhala and cruise downs the Chao Phraya River to Wat Kai Tia where you will enjoy a candlelight dinner. Overnight on board in your air-conditioned cabin.
Day 7 MEKHALA - BANGKOK (B)
Breakfast on board while cruising down the river to Bangkok passing spectacular views of the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn.Arrive at Mekhala pier in the late morning and transfer by air-conditioned minivan with English-speaking guide to your hotel in Bangkok (or) to Bangkok Airport for further destinations.
HOW TO APPLY LAO VISA:
Lao visa issued overseas
It’s possible to get a visa before departure. Passengers have to pay the visa fees directly to the Lao Consulate abroad. (Please check with your Consulate/Embassy regarding the conditions.)
Lao visa on Arrival
It’s also possible to obtain a visa on arrival at following border points:
- Wattay International Airport in Vientiane
- Luang Prabang Airport
- The Friendship Bridge in Nong Khai
- Chiang Khong in Chiang Rai/ Houeisay Immigration in Northern Laos
- Piboon Mungsaharn / Chongmek in Southern Laos
- Mookdaharn / Suvannakhet
Cost is at USD 30 per person and 3 photos per person are required.
Lao visa issued in Bangkok
It is also possible for a person to get the Lao visa stamped in Bangkok without letter of approval. The Lao Embassy in Bangkok needs 2 full working days for visa arrangement. The cost is US$ 50 per person (subject to nationality).
Price Includes
1 night program inclusive of accommodation at LuangSay lodge with meals throughout program (no guide on board, only assistance of cruise’ staff during cruise program)
Mekhala cruise 2 days/ 1 night program inclusive of in double berth air-conditioned cabin with meals throughout program and tours in Ayuthaya.
Accommodation with daily breakfast at Lisu Lodge and hotels as mentix Airport tax
Laos Visa fees at Luang Prabang
Immigration fees in Houeisay
Tips/ insurance/ personal expenses
Other services not mentioned in the programoned in the program
Transfer and tours with admission fee by air-conditioned minivan with English-speaking guide
All services as mentioned in the program
All meals as mentioned in the program
$675.00 pp however these rates vary depending on the season of travel..based on pp dble occupancy.This is for the join price..the private trip is a higher rate
PRICES EXCLUDE:
Airfarex
Airport tax
Laos Visa fees at Luang Prabang
Immigration fees in Houeisay
Tips/ insurance/ personal expenses
Other services not mentioned in the program
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