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Culture Tour

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Tour Overview:

This phenomenal cross-border route showcases the brilliant contrast between the tranquil, spiritual pace of Laos and the vibrant cultural hubs of Thailand. Starting from the peaceful capital of Vientiane, you will move seamlessly through jungle-fringed temples and mountainous northern highlands before concluding in the buzzing metropolis of Bangkok.

Itinerary in brief :

DAY DESTINATION MEAL CITIES
Day 1 Welcome to Laos Vientiane
Day 2 Highlights of Lao’s Capital B Vientiane
Day 3 Vientiane – Luang Prabang B Luang Prabang
Day 4 Cruising the Mekong B/L Luang Prabang
Day 5 Rice is Life Experience & Kuang Si Waterfall B/L Luang Prabang
Day 6 Luang Prabang – Chiang Mai B Chiang Mai
Day 7 Doi Suthep and Chiang Mai City Tour B Chiang Mai
Day 8 Elephant Jungle Sanctuary – No ride B/L Chiang Mai
Day 9 Chiang Mai – Bangkok B Bangkok
Day 10 Highlight of Bangkok B Bangkok
Day 11 Goodbye Southeast Asia B Bangkok

* B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Itinerary in details:

Sabaidee! Welcome to Vientiane, Vientiane is a fascinating capital, with a fusion of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, and American influences. This charming and easygoing city will provide a smooth introduction to Laos. You are greeted by your driver at the airport for your transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Overnight in Vientiane.

After breakfast, departure to visit the colorful Thong Khan Kham market. There are many markets in Vientiane. There you will find all the foods that constitute the daily diet of Laotians but also all kinds of products (household appliances, jewelry, etc.). Dried red peppers are widely used in Laotian cuisine, particularly for macerating meat and fish. then visit the imposing Patuxay Monument. which is well known as a Triumphal Arch of Vientiane before continuing to the famous That Luang Stupa.

Continuation of the discovery of the city of Vientiane. We start with Wat Sisaket which is the oldest temple still standing in Vientiane. This amazing structure has remarkable frescoes and images of Buddha, then Haw Prakeo, the former royal temple of the Laos monarchy, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Statue.

In the afternoon: we will visit to Wat Si Muang, which is very famous for its supernatural power. Then go to Buddha Park which takes around 45 minutes. Along the way, stop to take photos of the Friendship Bridge which was built by the Australian government in 1994 and connects Laos and Thailand. Arrive at Buddha Park and enjoy a walk in the park. Also known as XiengKhuan, this park is filled with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. The concrete sculptures are bizarre, yet intriguing, sitting majestically in the peaceful grounds. The peaceful setting of the park on the banks of the Mekong contrasts radically with the somewhat eccentric works sculpted in 1958 by a Laotian shaman-priest-yogi. The concrete sculptures are bizarre, yet intriguing, sitting majestically in the peaceful grounds. Then you also visit the Laos-Thailand Friendship Bridge.

Return to Vientiane city center. The rest of the day is free to take a stroll in charming, relaxing colonial neighborhoods or you can enjoy a cup of coffee in shaded terraces while contemplating scenes of river life as the sun sets on the Mekong.

Overnight in Vientiane.

  • After breakfast, our driver transfers you to the Vientiane train station for a journey up to Luang Prabang. You arrive in Luang Prabang, meet our driver and transfer to hotel.A Luang Prabang walking tour is a great way to get an introduction to this UNESCO World Heritage site. A knowledgeable and friendly guide will take you for a stroll and share the rich history, culture, and architecture of the city with you along the way. You'll visit some of the top landmarks of Luang Prabang, from Wat Visoun temple to Wat Xieng Thong, the Royal Palace Museum and Mount Phousi. You'll also have a chance to explore traditional markets like Phosi Market and Talat Meuang which offer an insight into everyday Lao life. On a sightseeing walk, your guide will provide interesting facts about each location as well as some useful local tips for navigating around the city. You will understand how the old capital was born in the confluence of the Nam Khan River and the Mekong River, and how Lao people show their respect for local monks.

    Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Join Tour: 10:00-14:30.

Meet at the Vat Nong Pier for 10am. While cruising up the Mekong, enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, or juice. The first stop of the day is at Ban Xang Hai AKA Whisky Village. There you can sample the Lao whisky and rice wine, watch the local artisans at their looms, and see the beautiful Wat Xang Hai. After a short exploration, once again board the boat for your main destination, Pak Ou Caves. The Pak Ou Caves rest where the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers meet with stunning limestone cliffs and jungle scenery. Both lower and upper caves are accessible by stairs. You will have plenty of time to explore the Pak Ou Caves and appreciate their thousands of Buddha statues. Upon returning to the boat, you will be served lunch while heading back to Luang Prabang finishing at the pier.

This affordable cruise allows you to experience the legendary Pak Ou Caves, enjoy an array of traditional Lao food, and take in views of daily life on the Mekong. Certainly, an afternoon not to be missed!

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Do you want to know what it takes to cultivate, harvest and prepare rice before it’s ready to eat?

This unique half-day ‘Rice is Life’ activity takes you on an in depth and hands-on learning experience where you will participate in 14 steps of the rice cycle on the Living Land community farm.

The Living Land Farm, a community enterprise just outside of Luang Prabang, maintains educational programs and professional organic farming right next to village rice paddies. Only small groups are able to join the interactive rice farming experience which actively benefits locals from the community, maintaining their crafts in their traditional form. You’ll also learn about bamboo weaving, tool and trap making, gardening and even blacksmithing.

After a special rice snack at the farm we’ll take a scenic drive along the Mekong River to have lunch at the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall. You’ll have plenty of time to swim, explore, and photograph the waterfalls as well as you stroll through the lush surrounding jungle.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Free till our driver pick up from hotel and transfers to Luang Prabang airport for departure to Chiang Mai. Warmly welcome at Chiang Mai International Airport, meet & greet service by our guide and transfer from the airport to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking guide.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Begin your day in Chiang Mai with breakfast at your hotel, followed by a pickup for a tour of Doi Suthep, where you'll visit its renowned temple—one of northern Thailand's most important spiritual sites. Explore the culture and traditional crafts of the Hmong Hilltribe Village.

Later in the day, you’ll be taken to visit one of Chiang Mai’s holiest sites: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Perched on a hillside and built in the traditional Northern Thai style, the temple is home to a sacred relic of the Lord Buddha and offers breath-taking panoramic views over the city.

Continue to Wat Phra Singh is a renowned 14th-century Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai's Old City, Thailand, celebrated for its classic Lanna-style architecture and the highly revered Phra Singh (Lion) Buddha image.

Following the visit, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel, where you’ll have free time to unwind and explore at your own pace.

Next Wat Chedi Luang a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The current temple grounds were originally made up of three temples.

Transfer back to the hotel. To brighten up your evening, browse the Night Market for yourself.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Breakfast at your hotel or breakfast box

Today we will enjoy an amazing trip to the Top-end Elephant Parks in the North of Thailand. This is the only elephant breeding farm in Thailand.

  • 08:00 – 08:30 | Pick-Up from Your Hotel We'll collect you from your accommodation in Chiang Mai.
  • 08:30 – 10:00 | Drive to the SanctuaryAbout 1.5 hours through the countryside—rice fields, forest, and small villages along the way.
  • 10:00 – 10:20 | Meet the Team & Get to Know the Elephants:Change into traditional Karen clothing and sit down with our team. Before you meet the elephants, you'll hear about who they are — their names, where they came from, and what makes each one different. By the time you walk out to meet them, they won't be strangers.
  • 10:20 – 10:40 | First Meeting — Feed the ElephantsYour first moment face to face. You'll prepare fruit and feed them by hand and start to see for yourself whether their personality matches what you heard about them.
  • 10:40 – 11:00 | Morning Health Check with the Vet Every morning our vet checks on the elephants you just met. You'll join in, help record observations, and ask questions directly. Short but one of the more eye-opening parts of the day.
  • 11:00 – 11:20 | Prepare Herbal Supplements Now that you know what each elephant needs, you'll help prepare the natural supplements our vet recommends and understand exactly how what you're making connects to their health.
  • 11:20 – 11:40  |  Make Khanom Krok Try making Thailand's traditional coconut pancakes with the team
  • 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch: Sit down to a fresh Thai meal. A good moment to slow down and take in everything from the morning.
  • 13:00 – 13:20 | Mud Spa The most relaxed part of the morning. Mud protects elephant skin from sun and insects—and this is usually the part nobody wants to leave.
  • 13:20 – 13:40 | River Bathing Walk with the elephants down to the river and help with their afternoon bath. By now you know them well enough that this feels less like an activity and more like just spending time together.
  • 14:00 – 14:20 | Watch the Elephants Take a quiet moment to observe the herd from a distance — no feeding, no interaction, just elephants being themselves. Our team will help you read what you're seeing: how they move, how they communicate, and what their behavior tells you about how they're feeling. After a morning up close, this is a different kind of connection.
  • 14:20 – 15:00 | Make Their Farewell Treat — Elephant CakeUsing banana, pumpkin, rice, and seasonal fruit, you'll put together a handcrafted treat for the elephants you've spent the day with. Then hand it to them yourself.
  • 15:00 – 15:30 | Farewell A proper goodbye — to elephants you now know by name.
  • 15:45 – 17:15 | Drive Back to Chiang Mai
  • 17:15 – 17:30 | Drop-Off at Your Hotel

 

Suggestion to bring: T-shirt, long pants, extra clothes, sandals or slippers, sunblock lotion, insect spray, swimming suit.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Transfer to Chiang Mai airport for flight to Bangkok. Arrival at the airport in Bangkok, reception at the airport with a local guide and transfer to hotel for check in.

Overnight in Bangkok.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will embark on a sightseeing tour of Bangkok's most famous temples. Your first stop will be at Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha, two of the most famous tourist attractions in Bangkok. The Grand Palace is adjacent to Wat Phra Kaew, and together they form a common compound. The Grand Palace features European-inspired designs, except for the roofs, which maintain a distinctly Thai style.

Next, you will visit Wat Po, which is the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok. This temple is famous for its Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas), the largest single Buddha image in Thailand, and is also the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. After this visit, you will have free time for lunch on your own.

You will then visit Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of the Dawn. This iconic landmark is one of the most well-known temples in Bangkok and offers a stunning view of the city.

Enjoy a walk through the flower market before the last visit at the Golden Mountain.

After this visit, you will return to your hotel for some free time to relax and explore the city at your leisure. Overnight in Bangkok.

 

Important Notes:

  • The Grand Palace may occasionally close without prior notice due to royal ceremonies or official state visits.
  • Modest attire is required for visits to the Grand Palace and temples. Shoulders and knees must be covered, and shoes must be removed before entering temple buildings.
  • The itinerary may be adjusted depending on local conditions.

Free till pick up by driver and transfer to Bangkok International airport for departure to next destination. It’s time to say goodbye, we thank you for traveling with us and warmly welcome you to come again.

Services

What’s include :

TOUR COST INCLUDES:

TOUR COST NOT INCLUDES:

✅ Accommodation: 09-nights with daily breakfast in double / twin shared room

✅ Meals: at local restaurant (Foods only) as mentioned in program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner)

✅ Private Transportation: Airport transfers & Tours by air con. vehicles as per program.

✅ Private boat trip as mentioned in program (except join slow boat).

✅ Entrance fees: Sightseeing and entrance fees as specified as mentioned in program.

✅ Private Tour Guide: Local English-speaking guide during tours as mentioned in program

✅ Flight ticket: Luang Prabang – Chiang Mai / Chiang Mai – Bangkok (check in luggage 20kg and hand-carry 7kg).

✅ Train ticket (2nd class): Vientiane – Luang Prabang

✅ Join Tour – Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

✅ Join Cruise in Luang Prabang

✅ All government taxes.

✅ 24hours supporting hotline.

✅ Cold water and towel during tours

❌ Thailand & Laos Visa stamp fee

❌ All International air tickets.

❌ Other meal, drink, personal expenses, tip, Travel insurance,

❌ Early check-in & late check-out surcharge.

❌ International bank transfer fees (Banking fee is covered by the sender)

❌ Another thing not mentioned in included

GENERAL NOTICE:

  • Standard check-in time is 14h00 and check-out time is 12h00 at most of the hotels.
  • Arrival/Departure: Above prices are valid only for group of clients travelling together – arrival and departure with the same flight. Arrival/departure by other flight subject to supplement charge.
  • Program is subject to change without notice due to Airlines unexpected changes of schedule or flight unexpected cancellations.
  • There will be no refund or compensation applied due to force major which effect to visit program.
  • We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase of the fuel surcharge applied by airlines companies or any other transport companies.
  • Deadline for flight tickets: We will automatically issue flights 5 days after bookings is confirmed by us, please take note and come back to me within 5 days since booking is confirmed if you find clients don’t want to issue it.

 

Consultant/Emergency Contact:

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info@eurasietravel.com.kh / www.eurasietravel.com.kh

 

Hot lines:

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