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Laos & Thailand (Hanoi to Bangkok)

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The overland route from Hanoi to Bangkok is one of Southeast Asia's classic journeys, threading through northern Vietnam, landlocked Laos, and into Thailand. Laos offers a slower, more contemplative side of the region — ancient temple towns like Luang Prabang, the laid-back capital Vientiane, and the 4,000 Islands (Si Phan Don) in the deep south draw travellers seeking culture, river life, and untouched landscapes. Thailand brings the contrast of buzzing night markets, world-class street food, ornate Buddhist temples, and legendary nightlife in Bangkok. The route is a favourite for independent and group travellers who want to experience multiple cultures, border crossings, and wildly different vibes within a single trip.

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Laos & Thailand (Hanoi to Bangkok) · 12 days

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Laos & Thailand on a Shoestring — Self-Launched

A self-launched take on G Adventures' 12-day "Laos & Thailand on a Shoestring" route, running from Hanoi through Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang and the slow boat down the Mekong into northern Thailand, finishing in Bangkok. Same destinations and experiences — limestone karsts, alms-giving, Kuang Si Waterfalls, Thai cooking classes and the Chao Phraya longtail boats — but booked independently using budget guesthouses, hostels, local buses, shared minivans, the Mekong slow boat and a sleeper train. Costs are approximate backpacker rates in GBP per person.

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