The wonders of the Mekong River are hidden beneath its stunning waters and set along its remarkable riverbanks, where sensational history and tremendous landscapes combine during your 15-day Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos tour. From unrivaled temples to lush islands, splendid waterfalls to inspiring caves, you can journey along the famed river in comfort, as you travel through a different world surrounding the unrivaled waterway, making everyday a new adventure.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Bangkok – Before the Mekong
Welcome to Southeast Asia and the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok. The metropolis is wide-reaching filled with the diversity of a global community, from its neighbors to the far corners of the world. The cityscape stretches into the sky and spreads beyond the horizons, hidden within the shine of the skyline or behind the hills in the distance. The beauty of the city goes beyond its grandeur, hidden within the pockets of its history, where the traditions and culture of Thailand come alive. Along Banglampoo you can find the treasures of the quiet city, filled with cultural identity; the scent of fresh noodles comes from secret restaurants within the apartment buildings. Local bands squeeze into tiny cafes and entertain passersby and loungers. The endless energy of Khaosan Road is close but the steadfast history of Banglampoo persists.
What's Included:
Day 2
Siem Reap – Rising Above the River
Day 3
Siem Reap – Reclaimed and Remembered
Day 4
Phnom Penh – To Capital Fame
Day 5
Phnom Penh – Cityscape and Riverbanks
Day 6
Stung Treng – Surprising Waters
Day 7
Si Phan Don – Around 4,000 Islands
Day 8
Champasak – Tremendous Landscapes, Sensational Sights
Day 9
Luang Prabang – The Jungle Jewel
Day 10
Luang Prabang – Cave of Wonders
Day 11
Luang Prabang – Cascading Appeal
Day 12
Vang Vieng – Rolling on a River
Day 13
Vientiane – A Capital Welcome
Day 14
Vientiane – The Sweetness of Vientiane
Day 15
Bangkok – Depart to Home
Trip Highlights
- Experience the endless wonders that hover along the banks of the Mekong River
- Discover the tremendous history and breathtaking architecture of Angkor Wat
- Traverse the troubled past of Cambodia, along with the remarkable ancient history of the Khmer, within Phnom Penh
- Journey through the Mekong in search of Irrawaddy River Dolphins
- Witness the remarkable cascading beauty of Kuang Si Falls
- Float through Nam Song River beside the unparalleled landscape of Vang Vieng
- Luxuriate amongst a series of tropical islands set within the Mekong River in 4,000 Islands
- See the tremendous Buddha images placed within Pak Ou Caves, overlooking the rushing water
Detailed Description
The famed Mekong River traverses the hills and countryside giving you the opportunity to adventure along its course on this 15-day vacation meant for everyone that has ever wanted to travel through time, journeying beyond the years of modernity and into the landscapes and history that has shaped the spectacular sites and people of Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. Whether exploring the temples of Angkor or drifting down the Nam Song River in an inner tube, the splendor of Southeast Asia is right in front of your eyes, ready for you to take that step into adventure.
Your journey begins in Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand where the skyscrapers are as illustrious as the gilded temples. The quiet streets are mythological, present and wondrous for all those that believe enough in their whereabouts to find them. You will quickly settle into the metropolis before venturing to Siem Reap, Cambodia where the city is surrounded by the lush jungle and the endless majesty of Angkor Wat. Explore the ancient city on a guided tour, where the grandeur of the temple and the entire religious complex is yours to explore; from decorated reliefs to towering spires, your days within the trees scouring the jungle for unearthed temples will be nothing less than magical. Arrive in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, where the colonial architecture gives a charming touch to the country’s largest city. Your time along the Mekong starts where the waterway has been a revered highway for city for centuries. Journeying up river brings you to Kratie, a large town, or small city, known for its remaining French architecture and the focused pod of River Dolphins that tend to linger near the harbor.
Once in Laos you will find yourself within the wondrous area of 4,000 Islands, where the Mekong has rushed and washed over the landscape for millennia creating thousands of islands, large and small, within a centralized area. From waterfalls to rolling mountains, whitewater rapids to stunning temples, you can relax in a hammock by the quiet rush of the river or visit the mountainside remains of Khmer relics. Once in Luang Prabang you will venture into the second largest city in Laos, where the jungle feels like it has crept into the city streets in absolute artistry. The Jewel of Laos shines beneath the mountain summits and lush trees, where elephants can rehabilitate, temples can sparkle and every morning monks ask for alms. Behind the charming streets of Vang Vieng you can float down the river in relaxed style while the landscape sprouts around you. Traverse the streets of Vientiane, Laos’s capital city, where the French bakeries continue to produce remarkable fresh baked goods, the beauty of the culture and the country continue to shine in the art and along the streets, and the oldest stupa in Laos practically glows. Upon your return to Bangkok you journey through Southeast Asia will finish; however, the adventure doesn’t have to end.
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Starting Price
$4,900 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.84 stars based on 1010 reviews.
A huge shout-out to Zicasso's trip coordinator, who orchestrated this incredible trip for us. Each outing was better than the previous one; our guides were awesome, both fun and informative; the hotel selections were just what we wanted, intimate and special. And everything was scheduled like clockwork.
Despite epic rainfall (which led to flash flooding in areas of Chiang Rai and, in fact, prevented normal access to the Black House Museum), they carried on, delivering every bit of our planned itinerary on time and to a tee. This type A control freak (me) never felt the need to “manage” a thing, which speaks volumes about this tour operator's extraordinarily high level of organization, communication, and coordination.
Thank you to everyone involved. It was clearly a team effort. We are most grateful for the magical, once-in-a-lifetime experience you made possible for us.
Reviewed By Julia U.
Zicasso's travel company was amazing! I cannot say enough good words about this company and all the people we worked with!
We planned our honeymoon to Thailand with our travel specialist. He gave us a call shortly after we filled out the contact form. We talked about what we were hoping for on our vacation and what kinds of hotels we like to stay at, etc. Our specialist was very responsive over the whole planning process and would send us sample itineraries until my partner and I were completely happy with the whole trip. His suggestions were thorough and we didn't have to do any research on our own.
We did a trip around the whole country: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, a couple of national parks, and Koh Samui. We had mostly private tours and they were all fantastic! The drivers and tour guides were all friendly and knowledgeable.
Each night, our contact messaged us all the details we needed for the next day. It was super-helpful and allowed us to relax more knowing someone was there for us. We really enjoyed our experience and would be happy to work with this travel company again!
Reviewed By Jessica T.
Our trip was seamless from start to finish. We were thoroughly impressed by the expertise and attentiveness of our local guides—their knowledge, perfectly timed tours, and the thoughtfully planned itinerary by the Zicasso trip planner made for an exceptional experience.
Reviewed By Bernadette B.
Everything was very well arranged by Zicasso's travel specialists. It was a smooth and pleasant experience. The tour guides were always on time. Airport pick-ups and drop-offs were very helpful. The hotels where we stayed were amazing. It was a great experience!
Reviewed By Maitraye S.
We had a great trip to Thailand with our Zicasso trip planner. They set us up with a very helpful guide in Bangkok, who made it easy from the time we stepped off the plane, through all the temples, activities, night markets, tuk-tuks, and boats.
Our hotel in Bangkok was great, with nice views and a nice breakfast buffet. We took the free hotel ferry to the shopping mall and it was a lot of fun.
Our resort in Koh Samui was incredible. It had a great beach and pool. The elephant sanctuary and the cooking class were highlights. We would probably pass on Pig Island next time as it was very dirty and we saw pigs getting attacked.
Overall, we had a great time and the tour guide took care of us completely, from start to finish.
Reviewed By Miles K.
We had an amazing, nearly three-week trip throughout Southeast Asia. Zicasso's tour operators did an incredible job planning all of the details of the trip. In general, I am not easily impressed and I tend to be pretty upfront with my criticism. In this case, I was truly impressed. I really don't have any criticism about the whole experience.
This was a very complicated trip, with eight cities/locations and six internal flights. We had great communication in the months and weeks leading up to the trip. They were receptive to all of our requests and they gave very good advice when we had questions.
All of the guides were great. The hotels were amazing and all of the details of the activities, transfers, and internal flights were well thought out and well coordinated. I was so impressed by their attention to detail. They were also willing to be flexible and able to make changes, even during the trip. I was able to reach them throughout the trip by WhatsApp and they responded quickly every time. I would recommend them wholeheartedly.
Reviewed By Jeffrey W.