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Laos, Vietnam & Northern Thailand

Laos, Vietnam & Northern Thailand

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Laos, Vietnam, and Northern Thailand form one of Southeast Asia's most rewarding overland routes, connecting ancient temple towns, dramatic highland landscapes, and vibrant city cultures. Vietnam stretches along the eastern coast with iconic destinations like Hanoi's Old Quarter, Ha Long Bay, and the historic streets of Hoi An. Landlocked Laos offers a slower pace with the UNESCO-listed town of Luang Prabang, the Mekong River, and remote trekking in Nong Khiaw. Northern Thailand — centred on Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai — draws travellers for its mountain hill tribes, jungle treks, and renowned food scene. Together, the three countries attract independent and group travellers seeking a mix of culture, nature, and adventure across one of the continent's most diverse corridors.

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Laos, Vietnam & Northern Thailand
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Laos, Vietnam & Northern Thailand · 10 days

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Laos on a Shoestring — Self-Launched

A self-launched, budget-first version of G Adventures' 10-day "Laos on a Shoestring" (trip code AVHL): Hanoi street food, a budget flight to Vientiane, limestone karsts and caves in Vang Vieng, the temples and alms-giving rituals of Luang Prabang, a two-day Mekong slow boat with a village homestay at Pak Beng, then overland into Thailand for Chiang Mai's night market and Doi Suthep. You book it all yourself — cheap flights, VIP buses, public slow boats, hostels and guesthouses — and travel it on roughly backpacker rates. Costs are realistic 2024/25 estimates and everything except visa fees and your international flights is included in the total.

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