24 Nov 2026
Twin share
£963pp
Escorted tour
Real Thailand & Laos for 18–35s – 13 Days
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Nan, Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng for travellers aged 18 to 35.
13 days
From £935
Tour overview
This 13-day adventure for travellers aged 18 to 35 travels from Bangkok to the Lao capital, with plenty of free time for activities, food and nightlife. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than sixteen. You stay twelve nights in simple hotels, guesthouses and a riverside resort, plus a night on a sleeper train, with breakfast on most days, two lunches and a dinner.
In Bangkok a walking tour takes you through Chinatown and old neighbourhoods, with lunch at a local egg noodle shop, before the overnight train to Chiang Mai. Two free days let you choose from cooking classes, temples, ziplining or an elephant sanctuary. A local bus brings you to Nan, a quiet northern town of temples and galleries, and a night at a resort in Chiang Klang.
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Crossing into Laos, you reach Luang Prabang for three nights, with a barbecue feast at the night market, time to swim at the turquoise Kuang Si Falls and the chance to watch monks collect alms at dawn. A high-speed train takes you to Vang Vieng for kayaking, tubing or hot-air ballooning among the karsts, and you end in the relaxed capital, Vientiane.
The physical rating is low. This trip suits sociable travellers aged 18 to 35 who want freedom to explore.
Trip highlights
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A Chinatown walk and noodle lunch (Day 2)
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Free days in Chiang Mai (Days 3–4)
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The temples of Nan (Day 5)
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A night market feast in Luang Prabang (Day 7)
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Kuang Si Falls (Day 8)
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Vang Vieng (Days 10–11)
Your route
9 stops from Bangkok to Vientiane
- Bangkok Days 1–2
- Chiang Mai Days 3–4
- Nan Day 5
- Pua Day 6
- Chiang Klang Day 6
- Muang Ngeun Day 7
- Luang Prabang Days 7–9
- Vang Vieng Days 10–11
- Vientiane Days 12–13
Why choose this tour
Thailand and Laos with a group your own age. Lots of free time and great value.
Best suited to
- Travellers aged 18 to 35
- Travellers on a budget
- Solo travellers
- Independent-minded travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
13 days from Bangkok, Thailand to Vientiane, Laos
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Day 1 · Bangkok Bangkok
A 6pm welcome meeting.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Chinatown Bangkok
A walk and the night train.
- Hotel
- Overnight sleeper train
- Meals
- Lunch
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Day 3 · Chiang Mai Chiang Mai
Choose your own adventure.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Lunch
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Day 4 · Chiang Mai Chiang Mai
A free day.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Nan Nan
A quiet northern town.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Nan, Chiang Klang Chiang Klang
A riverside resort.
- Hotel
- Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Luang Prabang Luang Prabang
Into Laos.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Kuang Si Falls Luang Prabang
Turquoise pools.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Wat Xieng Thong Luang Prabang
A free day.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng Vang Vieng
Alms giving and a fast train.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Vang Vieng Vang Vieng
Karsts and rivers.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Vientiane Vientiane
The Lao capital.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Vientiane Vientiane
The trip ends.
Where you stay
- Bangkok (1 night) Hotel
- Overnight train (1 night) Sleeper train
- Chiang Mai (2 nights) Hotel
- Nan (1 night) Hotel
- Chiang Klang (1 night) Resort
- Luang Prabang (3 nights) Guesthouse
- Vang Vieng (2 nights) Hotel
- Vientiane (1 night) Guesthouse
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 12 nights, including a sleeper train
- Meals 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
- Sleeper train, local bus and high-speed train
- Bangkok Chinatown walking tour
- Luang Prabang night market feast
- Transport into Laos
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 3 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 11 dinners
- Visas
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are over 35
- You want comfortable hotels throughout
- You want most activities included
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 4–12 · Lunch: Days 2–3 · Dinner: Day 7
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Departures & prices
From £935 per person, twin share, tour only. 28 upcoming departures.
08 Dec 2026
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29 Dec 2026
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£935pp
05 Jan 2027
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£955pp
16 Feb 2027
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23 Mar 2027
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£965pp
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18 May 2027
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£955pp
06 Jul 2027
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20 Jul 2027
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14 Sept 2027
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£955pp
12 Oct 2027
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02 Nov 2027
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£955pp
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£955pp
28 Dec 2027
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£955pp
04 Jan 2028
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£1,000pp
18 Jan 2028
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£1,000pp
15 Feb 2028
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£1,000pp
21 Mar 2028
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£1,000pp
28 Mar 2028
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£1,000pp
16 May 2028
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£1,000pp
04 Jul 2028
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£1,000pp
18 Jul 2028
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£1,000pp
12 Sept 2028
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£1,000pp
10 Oct 2028
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£1,000pp
31 Oct 2028
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£1,000pp
21 Nov 2028
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£1,000pp
26 Dec 2028
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£1,000pp
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
What ages is this trip for?
Travellers aged 18 to 35.
Do I need visas?
UK citizens need a visa for Laos, available on arrival. Thailand is visa-free for short stays.
What is the sleeper train like?
Air-conditioned berths with a sheet and pillow.
Are activities included?
Some walks and meals are. Most activities are optional, so you choose.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available, except on the train.
How many people travel together?
No more than sixteen travellers, with a local leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary