Laos & Northern Thailand
Chiang Mai's temples and markets, then a short flight to tranquil Luang Prabang.
Trip at a glance
- Duration7 days / 6 nights
- Starts inChiang Mai
- RouteChiang Mai · Luang Prabang
- Places2 destinations
- CountryLaos
- Ideal forMulti-country tours, Cultural holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-J7MO3Z
Best time to visit: November to February




Trip overview
Chiang Mai's temples and markets, then a short flight to tranquil Luang Prabang.
The route spends 3 nights in Chiang Mai and 3 nights in Luang Prabang, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits multi-country tours and cultural holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Chiang Mai
- Arrive via Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Old City temples: Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh
Day 2Chiang Mai: Night Bazaar and Sunday Walking Street and Temple tour
- Night Bazaar and Sunday Walking Street: Markets and street food
- Temple tour
Day 3Chiang Mai: Night markets and Doi Inthanon
- Night markets
- Doi Inthanon: Thailand's highest mountain
Day 4Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang
- Travel from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang and cross into Laos by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
- Check in at your Luang Prabang hotel
- Wat Xieng Thong: Golden temple
Day 5Luang Prabang: Mount Phousi and Night market
- Mount Phousi: Sunset viewpoint
- Night market: Crafts and textiles
Day 6Luang Prabang: Temple walk and Kuang Si Falls
- Temple walk
- Kuang Si Falls: Turquoise tiered waterfall
Day 7Depart from Luang Prabang
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Visa applications sequenced for each country
- Short flights or trains between countries chosen to save time
- Currency and SIM tips for each country
- Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
- Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Chiang Mai: Choose sanctuaries that do not offer elephant rides or shows.
- Luang Prabang: Watch alms giving silently from across the street; don't photograph monks up close.
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ThailandChiang Mai
Chiang Mai is a cultural city ringed by mountains, known for historic temples, traditional Lanna culture and night markets.
LaosLuang Prabang
Luang Prabang is a UNESCO town on a peninsula where the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers meet, full of gilded temples, French villas and saffron-robed monks.
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