Located in Asia to the north of Thailand, Laos is renowned for its scenery and food. Referred to as the Land of a Million Elephants, travelers will begin this trip in the city of Vientiane, Laos's capital and largest city. Here, travelers will have the chance to see some of the country’s most significant monuments, including Pha That Luang, an icon of Laotian Buddhism completely covered in gold leaf. Next, travelers will visit the small town of Vang Vieng and will go on a guided hike to see gorgeous scenery, and will have the chance to go caving, biking, or kayaking. Travelers will then visit the city of Luang Prabang, where monks walk through the streets every morning! This city is known for its Buddhist temples, and travelers will have the chance to explore such monuments and even visit the Royal Ballet Theatre. Travelers will then stop by Chiang Kong on the bank of the Mekong River before crossing into Thailand and arriving in Chiang Mai. Thailand is located just south of Laos and is a historically Buddhist country. In Chiang Mai, travelers will have the opportunity to go on a cycling tour, take a Northern Thai cooking class, or participate in numerous other activities. This trip ends in Bangkok (Thailand's capital), where travelers can see the Grand Palace, go on a riverboat trip along the Chao Phraya River canals, and visit Khao San Road for international restaurants and music.
This is a G Adventures 18-to-Thirtysomethings trip catering to 18–39-year-old travelers. All G Adventures trips are led by a local guide, a CEO, Chief Experience Officer, and the trip revenue is donated to help the local community. Starting at $662 per person, this experience lasts over the course of 11 days. Transportation between destinations, some meals, and accommodation will be included.
G Adventures is a sustainable, small-group tour company that has been leading travelers for 35+ years. They have been pioneers in community tourism, and their trips directly benefit the local communities they visit. They have a responsible travel effort called G For Good and partner with the nonprofit Planeterra, dedicated to ensuring communities touched by tourism benefit from it. They were rated one of CATALYST PLANET’s 8 Best Sustainable Travel Companies.