Journey to the Golden Triangle: Vientiane to Chiang Mai Tour Package (9 Nights / 10 Days)

After breakfast, we catch the express train to Vang Vieng, a small and tranquil town nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River. After check into your hotel, we explore the famous caves of Tham Jang, which was once used by the local people as a hideout from Chinese invaders. Next, we take a drive through paddy fields to the Tham Phoukham caves, the country’s beautiful and famous limestone caverns surrounded by forest. Along the way, you will meet local villagers and learn about their daily lifestyle. There is a small natural pool in front of the caves where you can swim and refresh yourself from the heat. Overnight in Vang Vieng

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Accommodation Options:

Vansana Vang Vieng Hotel - 3-star or similar

Inthira Vang Vieng Hotel - 4-star or similar

Amari Vang Vieng Hotel - 5-star or similar

After breakfast, we take an express train to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang has been claimed by UNESCO to be ‘the best preserved city in South East Asia’. After a short rest, we visit The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture throughout the ages. Next, we then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city at sunset. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textile made by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

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Accommodation Options:

Villa Chitdara Hotel - 3-star or similar

Le Belair Resort - 4-star or similar

Villa maly Hotel - 5-star or similar

Today, we will board an upstream cruise on the Mekong River, offering a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside. We will stop at the Pak Ou Caves, which are sanctuaries consisting of two large caverns, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images. Along the way, we will also stop at a few villages, including Ban Muangkeo, where the local rice wine is produced, and Ban Xiengmene. We will also have a chance to climb up to Wat Chomphet, offering one of the best views of Luang Prabang from across the river. Once we return to Luang Prabang city, we will take a short drive to Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xieng Lek - small villages well known for their silk weavings and Saa (jute) papermaking. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

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Accommodation Options:

Villa Chitdara Hotel - 3-star or similar

Le Belair Resort - 4-star or similar

Villa maly Hotel - 5-star or similar

After breakfast, we will transfer to Ban Long Lao where we will first visit the ethnic Khmu village of Ban Longlao Nung before heading to the nearby Hmong village of Ban Longlao Song. This will give us a chance to observe the lifestyles of these two culturally different minority groups and see how they manage to work together on a daily basis, even sharing the same school.

Next, we will continue our excursion to the stunning Kuang Si Waterfall. Along the way, we will stop at the Buffalo Dairy Farm, where we will take a 40-minute tour that includes a guided tour of the mini farm, feeding and washing the buffalo, a milking demonstration, and feeding chickens and rabbits. After the tour, we will visit some ethnic minority villages to learn more about how these colorful people live.

Then, we will continue to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall where we can swim in the turquoise pools or walk along forest paths. On our return to the city, we will stop at Wat Phabath to observe the sunset. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

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Accommodation Options:

Villa Chitdara Hotel - 3-star or similar

Le Belair Resort - 4-star or similar

Villa maly Hotel - 5-star or similar

After breakfast, we will catch the express train to Oudomxay. This province is home to 23 ethnic minority groups. Upon arrival, our staff will meet you and transfer you to the jungle resort, Namkat Yolapa. After checking into your hotel, we will enjoy a short trek through the jungle to the Namkat waterfall. You can take your time at the waterfall before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay.

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Accommodation: Namkat Yorlapa Resort (local best)

In the morning, we will depart from Namkat Yolapa towards Pak Khai, enjoying stunning views of the Nam Pak River, terraced rice fields, and small villages along the riverbanks. Upon arrival, we will begin our trek along a mountain trail that follows a mountain stream through lush vegetation. You will have the opportunity to meet local farmers working in their rice fields, and learn about their farming practices, as well as hunting and fishing in the mountain stream. After about 1.5 hours, we will leave the forest and arrive at Ban Phavie, a beautiful Khamu village located on top of a hill. After having lunch in the village, we will continue on to nearby waterfalls, where you can relax in the refreshing waters and enjoy the peaceful surroundings (weather permitting). We will return to Namkat Yolapa at around 2:30 PM and arrive in the late afternoon.

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Accommodation: Namkat Yorlapa Resort (local best)

After breakfast, we will take a short walk to the Khamu village and observe the colorful way of life of these people before catching the express train to Luang Namtha, which is located on the banks of the Tha River or Nam Tha. Upon arrival, our staff will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. After a short rest, we will visit the Luang Namtha Museum, which houses collections of anthropological significance. Here, you can see ethnic clothing, tools, instruments, and artworks, providing insight into local culture and history. We will also visit the Lantern Village of Ban Nam Dee, where you can observe ethnic traditions in action and cool off by the beautiful Nam Dee waterfall. In the evening, we will return to Luang Namtha for overnight.

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Accommodation Options:

Phou Iu Bungalow - 3-star or similar

Pou Villa - 4-star or similar

Pou Villa - 4-star (local best)

After breakfast, we will begin our journey to Muong Sing with stops at several hill tribe villages, including Ekor (Aka) and Lan Taen. These tribes were originally from Sino-Tibetan descent. After lunch, we will explore the hill tribe way of life and visit Chieng Tung stupa, Ban Nam Ded Village, Ban Nam Mai Village of Yao people, and Pang Thong local checkpoint, located at the Laos-China border. We will return to Luang Namtha in the evening, and the remainder of the day will be yours to enjoy at your leisure. Overnight in Luang Namtha.

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Accommodation Options:

Phou Iu Bungalow - 3-star or similar

Pou Villa - 4-star or similar

Pou Villa - 4-star (local best)

After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our journey to the Huayxay border for crossing into Thailand. Along the way, we will make sure to stop and visit the Ban Nam Chang Village, where the Lao Houay people live, and Ban Poong, home to the Tai Leu people and the production of local whisky made from sticky rice, known as Lao Lao. The tour will conclude at the border. We hope you had a great time with Legend Travel Group and look forward to seeing you again on your next adventure.

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Houayxay Immigration (Laos), Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai, Thailand. It takes you 1 hour and 50 minutes approximately 110 km from the Border to Chiang Rai Downtown by car.