{"id":11731,"date":"2018-06-22T10:16:27","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T03:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/voyage-asie\/north-laos-thailand-beaches\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T05:53:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T22:53:23","slug":"north-laos-thailand-beaches","status":"publish","type":"voyage-asie","link":"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/en\/voyage-asie\/north-laos-thailand-beaches\/","title":{"rendered":"North Laos & Thailand beaches"},"content":{"rendered":"

18 DAYS | 17 NIGHTS<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Northern Laos and northern Thailand form the same cultural region \u2014 the Thai country \u2014 which colonial borders divided but did not separate. This 18-day tour crosses this fascinating Golden Triangle zone: from Luang Prabang and Phongsali on the Laotian side, to Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai on the Thai side, including Huay Xai and a Mekong cruise. Asia Safari designs this cross-border itinerary that few agencies master. <\/p>\n<\/div>

The Golden Triangle between Laos and Thailand<\/h2>\n

Luang Prabang and the Lao North<\/h3>\n

Luang Prabang is the cultural heart of northern Laos. Asia Safari dedicates 4 days to you there before heading up towards Nong Khiaw, Phongsali, and the ethnic groups of the Far North \u2014 a little-visited region that keeps its authenticity intact. <\/p>\n

Huay Xai and the Mekong cruise<\/h3>\n

From Huay Xai (Thai border), the slow boat cruise on the Mekong offers two unforgettable days of navigation to Luang Prabang \u2014 or in the other direction if the tour is carried out in reverse. Asia Safari can organize both options. <\/p>\n

Chiang Rai \u2014 The authentic north of Thailand<\/h3>\n

Chiang Rai, the entry point on the Thai side, is still not very touristy compared to Chiang Mai. The White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), the hill villages (Akha, Karen), and the historic Golden Triangle are an hour from the city. <\/p>\n

Chiang Mai \u2014 The capital of the Thai North<\/h3>\n

Chiang Mai concludes the tour with its 300 temples, its night markets, its traditional cooking classes, and its access to the national parks of the surrounding mountains. A city to be experienced as much as visited. <\/p>\n

Your questions about this tour<\/h2>\n

Is a Thai visa required?<\/h3>\n

French, Belgian, and Swiss nationals benefit from a visa exemption for Thailand (30 days). Asia Safari will confirm the exact conditions according to your nationality. <\/p>\n

How is the Laos-Thailand border crossing done?<\/h3>\n

The crossing is done at Huay Xai (Laos) \/ Chiang Khong (Thailand), via the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge. Asia Safari manages transfers on both sides of the border. <\/p>\n

Can this tour start from Bangkok?<\/h3>\n

Yes. If your international flight arrives in Bangkok, Asia Safari can organize a Bangkok-Chiang Mai domestic flight as a starting point, reversing the itinerary towards Laos. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR TRIP<\/h3>\n

<\/div><\/i>From Chiang Rai to Pakbeng, cruise on the Mekong<\/p>\n

<\/i>Meeting with ethnic minorities of northern Laos in Oudomxay<\/p>\n

<\/i>By boat on the Nam Ou<\/p>\n

<\/i>The Hundred Waterfalls trek in Nong Khiaw and bike ride<\/p>\n

<\/i>Luang Prabang, its temples, the alms giving ceremony<\/p>\n

<\/i>Sunset over Mount Phousi<\/p>\n

<\/i>TAEC Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre<\/p>\n

<\/i>Kuang Si Waterfalls<\/p>\n

<\/i>Relaxation, sea, and white sand on Koh Chang island<\/p>\n<\/div>

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All our tours are customizable. Our prices depend on the number of people, the travel period, and the hotel category. Do not hesitate to request a free quote so that we can offer you a tailor-made proposal. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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