Thailand & Laos Premium Journey
13 Days Private Tour Led by Women
Bangkok – Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai – Chiang Khong – Mekong River – Pak Beng – Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng – Vientiane
Vietnam Women Travel – Premium Private Tours Led by Women
Discover Thailand and Laos through a more personal and meaningful style of travel. This 13-day private journey combines iconic temples, vibrant cities, elephant conservation, Mekong River scenery, UNESCO heritage, traditional crafts and intimate encounters with local communities.
Your journey is accompanied by an experienced female tour leader, with private transportation, carefully selected 4–5 star hotels, authentic local dining and thoughtfully designed experiences.
This is not a women-only tour. It is a premium private journey led by women, created for travelers who value personal service, cultural connection, comfort and responsible travel.
Why You’ll Love This Journey
- Private Tour Led by Women – Your journey is hosted by an experienced female travel professional.
- Bangkok’s Hidden Side – Explore canals, temples, markets and local neighborhoods beyond the typical tourist route.
- Northern Thailand – Discover Chiang Mai’s temples and traditional culture.
- Ethical Elephant Experience – Learn about elephant conservation without riding or direct-contact activities.
- Chiang Rai & White Temple – Visit one of Thailand’s most distinctive contemporary temples.
- Mekong River Journey – Slow down and experience rural life along one of Southeast Asia’s great rivers.
- UNESCO Luang Prabang – Explore temples, colonial architecture, markets and traditional Lao culture.
- Women Empowerment – Meet local women involved in traditional weaving and community-based enterprises.
- Kuang Si Waterfalls – Enjoy one of northern Laos’ most spectacular natural landscapes.
- Vang Vieng – Experience limestone karsts, rivers and peaceful countryside.
- Vientiane – Discover Laos’ relaxed capital and important cultural landmarks.
- Premium Private Service – Flexible pacing, private transportation and personalized attention.
- Meals Included Every Day – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner throughout the journey.
DETAILED 13-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN BANGKOK
Welcome to Thailand
Overnight: Bangkok – 5-Star Hotel
Your Thailand and Laos adventure begins in Bangkok, Thailand’s energetic capital.
Upon arrival, your private female tour leader will welcome you at the airport and transfer you comfortably to your luxury hotel.
After check-in and some time to relax, enjoy a gentle introduction to Bangkok.
In the late afternoon, take a private orientation walk through the historic area around the Chao Phraya River. Discover traditional neighborhoods, small shrines and local streets while your female guide introduces you to Thai culture and everyday life.
In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner featuring authentic Thai cuisine.
Experiences:
- Private airport arrival
- Welcome by female tour leader
- Bangkok orientation
- Chao Phraya riverside exploration
- Welcome dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 2 – BANGKOK CANALS & WAT PHO
Discover Bangkok Beyond the Tourist Streets
Overnight: Bangkok – 5-Star Hotel
After breakfast, begin your day with a private longtail boat journey through Bangkok’s historic khlongs, or canals.
The scenery changes dramatically as modern Bangkok gives way to traditional wooden homes, riverside temples and everyday community life.
Continue to Wat Pho, one of Bangkok’s most important temples and home to its famous reclining Buddha.
Your female guide will explain Thai Buddhist traditions, temple etiquette and the cultural meaning behind the intricate architecture.
Enjoy lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant.
The afternoon is intentionally relaxed. You may choose to enjoy a traditional wellness experience, explore Chinatown or simply relax at your hotel.
Tonight, experience Bangkok’s famous food culture through a private dinner featuring regional Thai specialties.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 3 – BANGKOK → CHIANG MAI
From Thailand’s Capital to the Northern Kingdom
Overnight: Chiang Mai – 5-Star Hotel
Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the airport for your short flight to Chiang Mai.
After arrival, meet your private female guide and begin exploring the Old City.
Visit historic temples, quiet lanes and traditional communities.
In the afternoon, ascend to Doi Suthep, one of northern Thailand’s most revered temple complexes. From the mountain, enjoy panoramic views across Chiang Mai.
Return to the city for a relaxing evening.
Tonight’s dinner introduces you to northern Thai cuisine, including the region’s famous curry noodle dishes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 4 – CHIANG MAI
Ethical Elephant Conservation & Women-Led Experiences
Overnight: Chiang Mai – 5-Star Hotel
Today is dedicated to responsible tourism and conservation.
Travel into the countryside to an ethical elephant sanctuary where you will learn about elephant behavior, conservation and responsible tourism.
Instead of riding or handling elephants, observe them respectfully in their natural environment and learn directly from conservation specialists.
Enjoy a relaxed lunch in a peaceful countryside setting.
Return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
Later, enjoy a private visit connected with local women and traditional Thai craftsmanship. Depending on availability, this may include textile work, handicrafts or a small family-run creative business.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 5 – CHIANG MAI → CHIANG RAI → CHIANG KHONG
Temples & Northern Thai Countryside
Overnight: Chiang Khong – Premium Riverside Hotel
Leave Chiang Mai and travel through the beautiful northern countryside toward Chiang Rai.
Visit the spectacular Wat Rong Khun – White Temple, an extraordinary contemporary Buddhist temple known for its brilliant white architecture and intricate details.
Continue toward Chiang Khong, a peaceful riverside town overlooking the Mekong and Laos.
Take a gentle walk through the town and discover local markets, temples and riverside communities.
Enjoy dinner overlooking the Mekong as you prepare to cross into Laos the following morning.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Premium Riverside Hotel
DAY 6 – CHIANG KHONG → LAOS → MEKONG RIVER → PAK BENG
The Mekong Slow Journey Begins
Overnight: Pak Beng – Premium Riverside Lodge
After breakfast, cross the border into Laos.
Meet your local Lao team and board a comfortable private-style Mekong River boat.
Slow down as the spectacular landscape unfolds around you.
The journey provides an opportunity to see another side of Southeast Asia – forested hills, riverside villages, fishermen, farmers and small communities living along the Mekong.
Lunch is served on board.
In the afternoon, arrive in Pak Beng, a small riverside trading town.
Take a short guided walk before checking into your riverside accommodation.
Enjoy dinner with views of the Mekong.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Premium Riverside Lodge
DAY 7 – PAK BENG → PAK OU CAVES → LUANG PRABANG
Mekong River & Sacred Caves
Overnight: Luang Prabang – 5-Star Heritage Hotel
Continue your Mekong journey toward Luang Prabang.
Along the way, stop at the famous Pak Ou Caves, a sacred site overlooking the meeting point of the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers.
Explore the caves and learn about their importance in Lao Buddhist culture.
Continue downstream toward Luang Prabang.
In the afternoon, arrive in the UNESCO-listed former royal capital.
Check into your heritage-style luxury hotel and enjoy time to relax.
In the evening, take a private walking tour through the historic center and explore the famous night market.
Dinner is served at a carefully selected local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel
DAY 8 – LUANG PRABANG
Kuang Si Waterfalls & Women Empowerment
Overnight: Luang Prabang – 5-Star Heritage Hotel
After breakfast, travel into the countryside to Kuang Si Waterfalls.
Walk through the surrounding forest and admire the spectacular turquoise pools and cascading waterfalls.
After enjoying the natural surroundings, continue to a local women-led weaving and social enterprise.
Meet local women artisans and learn how traditional textile skills are being preserved while creating sustainable income for local families.
This experience is especially important to Vietnam Women Travel’s philosophy of Women Supporting Women.
Enjoy lunch featuring traditional Lao dishes.
Return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon.
The evening is free for shopping, photography or enjoying a quiet riverside café before dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel
DAY 9 – LUANG PRABANG
Morning Alms Giving, Temples & Slow Travel
Overnight: Luang Prabang – 5-Star Heritage Hotel
Rise early for a respectful introduction to Luang Prabang’s traditional morning alms-giving ceremony.
Your female guide will explain appropriate etiquette and help ensure that the experience is respectful toward local residents and Buddhist traditions.
Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Later, enjoy a private cultural walking tour through Luang Prabang.
Visit historic temples, traditional homes, colonial-era streets and local artisan shops.
Lunch is served at a beautiful riverside restaurant.
The afternoon is deliberately unhurried. Enjoy a spa treatment, explore independently or relax beside the Mekong.
In the evening, enjoy a refined Lao dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel
DAY 10 – LUANG PRABANG → VANG VIENG
From UNESCO Heritage to Limestone Landscapes
Overnight: Vang Vieng – 5-Star Resort
After breakfast, transfer to the railway station for the high-speed train to Vang Vieng.
The journey takes you through the mountainous landscape of Laos.
Upon arrival, transfer to your riverside resort.
Vang Vieng is surrounded by dramatic limestone karsts, green valleys and the Nam Song River.
In the afternoon, enjoy a gentle countryside experience rather than a demanding adventure.
Take a scenic drive or easy walk through rural villages and enjoy views of the surrounding mountains.
Dinner is served at your resort or a carefully selected local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Resort
DAY 11 – VANG VIENG
Nature, Villages & Nam Song River
Overnight: Vang Vieng – 5-Star Resort
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast overlooking the mountains.
Today is designed around nature and personal choice.
Choose from a gentle selection of experiences such as:
- Countryside exploration
- Local village visit
- Organic farm experience
- Scenic Nam Song River cruise
- Photography walk
- Traditional Lao cooking experience
- Relaxation at the resort
Your private female tour leader will adapt the day according to your interests and energy level.
Enjoy lunch in the countryside.
Return to the resort in the afternoon for free time.
Tonight, enjoy a farewell-style dinner celebrating your journey through Thailand and Laos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Resort
DAY 12 – VANG VIENG → VIENTIANE
Laos’ Relaxed Capital
Overnight: Vientiane – 5-Star Hotel
After breakfast, travel by private vehicle toward Vientiane.
On arrival, begin a private city tour.
Visit Wat Si Saket, one of Vientiane’s most important historic temples.
Continue to other significant landmarks and explore the quieter streets of the capital.
Visit the COPE Visitor Centre, an organization dedicated to education, rehabilitation and support related to the legacy of unexploded ordnance in Laos.
The experience offers an important opportunity to understand modern Lao history and the resilience of local communities.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the Mekong riverside and enjoy your final shopping and photography opportunities.
Tonight, celebrate your final evening with a premium Lao dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
DAY 13 – VIENTIANE DEPARTURE
Until We Meet Again
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed final morning.
Depending on your flight schedule, your female tour leader can arrange a final cultural experience, shopping visit or coffee stop.
Private airport transfer is included.
Your Thailand & Laos journey ends with wonderful memories of temples, mountains, rivers, local communities and the people you met along the way.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Not included
PREMIUM TOUR INCLUSIONS
Accommodation
- 4–5 star hotels and carefully selected premium lodges
- Heritage accommodation in Luang Prabang
- Riverside accommodation where possible
- Private rooms with twin/double options
Transportation
- Private airport transfers
- Private air-conditioned vehicles
- Domestic flight Bangkok → Chiang Mai
- High-speed train Luang Prabang → Vang Vieng
- Private transportation throughout the itinerary
- Mekong River boat journey
- All transfers between destinations
Experiences
- Bangkok canal cruise
- Wat Pho
- Doi Suthep
- Ethical elephant conservation experience
- Chiang Rai White Temple
- Mekong River journey
- Pak Ou Caves
- Kuang Si Waterfalls
- Women-led weaving experience
- Luang Prabang cultural walking tour
- Traditional alms-giving observation
- Vang Vieng countryside
- Vientiane cultural tour
- COPE Visitor Centre
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day
Meals focus on authentic regional cuisine, carefully selected restaurants and premium local dining experiences.
Private Women-Led Service
- Private female tour leader
- Local female guides where available
- Personalized daily assistance
- Flexible private itinerary
- Support before, during and after the journey
WHY CHOOSE VIETNAM WOMEN TRAVEL?
Premium Private Tours Led by Women
We believe the best journeys are not simply about visiting famous places. They are about the people you meet, the stories you hear and the connections you make along the way.
Women Supporting Women
We intentionally connect travelers with local women artisans, entrepreneurs, guides, chefs and community organizations whenever possible.
Private & Personalized
Your journey is designed around your interests, preferred pace and travel style – without the rigid structure of a large group tour.
Authentic Local Experiences
From Mekong villages and family kitchens to traditional weaving and historic neighborhoods, we go beyond the standard sightseeing checklist.
Comfort Without Losing Authenticity
Premium hotels, private transportation and attentive service are combined with genuine local experiences.
Responsible Travel
We prioritize ethical wildlife experiences, community-based tourism, local businesses and experiences that create meaningful benefits for host communities.
Meals Included Every Day
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day is included as part of our premium private tour concept.
TOUR SUMMARY
Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
Countries: Thailand & Laos
Start: Bangkok, Thailand
End: Vientiane, Laos
Style: Premium Private Tour
Leadership: Female Tour Leader
Accommodation: 4–5 Star Hotels & Premium Lodges
Transport: Private Vehicle, Flight, High-Speed Train & Mekong Boat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day
Group: Private – From 2 Guests
Best For: Couples, families, friends, private groups and discerning travelers
Thailand & Laos – One Journey, Two Countries, One Unforgettable Experience
From the energy of Bangkok to the peaceful Mekong, from Chiang Mai’s temples to Luang Prabang’s heritage streets, this journey reveals a softer, more personal side of Southeast Asia.
Travel differently. Travel meaningfully. Travel with women.
Vietnam Women Travel – Premium Private Tours Led by Women