FROM BANGKOK TO LUANG PRABANG BY LAND
Through unexplored National Parks, Khmer temple ruins and archaeological sites, you will meander overland from Thailand 's bustling capital up to northern Laos in twenty days, visiting isolated mountain villages and experiencing how traditional tribes still live off nature.
Drive through the unknown Isaan to the beating heart of Southeast Asia and meet the authentic inhabitants. This unforgettable road trip will take you to places where few have gone before you, where you are the most exotic appearance.
TIPS & TOPS UNKNOWN THAILAND AND LAOS:
- Stroll through Bangkok's green and quiet Koh Sarn Chao neighborhood, visit the Champa temple and bake a Thai organic banana cake at grandma's house
- Tour the sprawling vineyards, flower gardens and fruit orchards of PB Valley Khao Yai Winery before joining us for lunch
- Hike through the pristine wildlife-rich jungle of Khao Yai, past the caves full of bats and spectacular waterfalls that were part of the setting of 'The Beach'
- Visit Phra That Sri Song Rak during the annually held Phi Ta Kon festival in May or June, when parades with costumed dancers and floats adorn the streetscape
- Sunset at Phra That Khao Noi provides a spectacular view, of Buddha blessing the city of Nan
- Rise early in Pakbeng for the morning market where residents of nearby villages and mountain tribes gather to buy and exchange their goods
- Meet the lifestyle of the Khmu, Lao Loum, Yang (Karen) and Hmong, some of the many ethnic groups of Laos
- At Long Ya , let the villagers initiate you in herb and vegetable drying, animal trap setting, meal preparation and rice wine production
- Northern Laos is known for its special markets and festivals. Have your trip planned so that you don't have to miss any of them!
