Thailand · Luxury Collection
Bangkok, the Golden Triangle & the Mekong to Luang Prabang 12 days
Bangkok's riverside grandeur and the Golden Triangle, then three days down the Mekong by private boat into Laos and four nights in Luang Prabang, the gentlest of Southeast Asia's old royal capitals.
- Duration
- 12 days · 11 nights
- Style
- Private, five-star
- Price
- On request
The journey
Bangkok's riverside grandeur and the Golden Triangle, then three days down the Mekong by private boat into Laos and four nights in Luang Prabang, the gentlest of Southeast Asia's old royal capitals.
Every journey is private and can be adapted: your travel designer adjusts the route, pace and dates. Choose Luxury for refined five-star and boutique hotels, or Iconic for the legendary addresses.
- Bangkok
- Golden Triangle
- Pakbeng
- Luang Prabang
Day by day
Your itinerary
A fast-track welcome at Suvarnabhumi airport and a private transfer to your riverside hotel. The evening is yours.
The Grand Palace and Wat Pho with your guide, then a private longtail through the Thonburi canals and past Wat Arun.
Meals: B
The UNESCO-listed ruins of Ayutthaya, the old royal capital, returning to Bangkok by boat along the Chao Phraya.
Meals: B, L
A flight to Chiang Rai, Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, on the way, and on to the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet.
Meals: B
A morning walking with and learning about rescued elephants alongside the camp's specialists, with no riding, then a longtail on the Mekong.
Meals: B, L, D
A private transfer to the border at Chiang Khong, the crossing into Laos at Huay Xai, and your boat down the Mekong. Villages, sandbanks and forested hills slide past; the first night is on the river.
Meals: B, L, D
A full day on the river, stopping at Khmu and Lao villages along the banks, with meals on board or at your lodge.
Meals: B, L, D
The last stretch of the river, a stop at the Pak Ou caves and their Buddha statues, then arrival in Luang Prabang and a transfer to your hotel.
Meals: B, L
An early, quiet moment as the monks collect alms (watched respectfully, from a distance), then Wat Xieng Thong, the Royal Palace and the old town's lanes with your private guide. At sunset, a private boat on the Mekong.
Meals: B
A private drive to the turquoise pools of Kuang Si before the day visitors arrive, a picnic lunch in the shade and a stop at the bear rescue centre by the falls.
Meals: B, L
A market visit and private cooking class with a local chef, then a baci, the Lao blessing ceremony, held for you in a family home.
Meals: B, L
A private transfer to Luang Prabang airport for your onward flight.
Meals: B
Where you stay
Choose your hotel style
Luxury
Refined five-star and boutique hotels with real character.
- Bangkok Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
- Golden Triangle Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort
- Pakbeng Luang Say Mekong cruise (Luang Say Lodge & Kamu Lodge)
- Luang Prabang Sofitel Luang Prabang
Price on request · tailored to your dates
Iconic
The legendary addresses, for the very best room in each place.
- Bangkok Capella Bangkok
- Golden Triangle Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle
- Pakbeng The Gypsy by Mekong Kingdoms (Mekong cruise, whole boat)
- Luang Prabang Rosewood Luang Prabang
Price on request · tailored to your dates
Hotels shown are examples we recommend and book directly; your designer confirms availability for your dates.
Included
- Accommodation in your chosen hotel category (Luxury or Iconic), with daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned car with driver throughout
- Private English-speaking guide on touring days
- Meet and greet at your arrival airport
- Meals as shown in the programme (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
- Private boats, entrance fees and experiences in the programme
- Regional and domestic flights in economy class
- 24/7 support from our team on the ground
- Mekong river journey Huay Xai – Luang Prabang with meals on board
Not included
- International flights
- Thailand: US, UK, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Irish citizens are visa-exempt for up to 30 days; the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card must be completed online before arrival
- Laos visa: e-visa online or visa on arrival at Luang Prabang, Vientiane and Pakse airports; the Lao Digital Immigration Form must be completed online within 3 days before arrival
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and meals not mentioned in the programme
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses
Your journey, your way