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Thailand and Laos expedition itinerary
Expedition teams in Thailand and Laos will have the opportunity to explore the dense jungles in Thailand and learn jungle craft and survival skills from the local guides whilst wild camping. Heading into Laos, the team within traditional communities and undertake important infrastructure and improvement work.
Day to day itinerary for the Thailand and Laos expedition
- Day 1 - Build-up day
- Day 2 - In transit
- Day 3 - Bangkok
- Day 4 - Sleeper train
- Day 5 - Vientiane
- Day 6-7 - "Phu Khao Khay- acclimatiastion trek"
- Day 8 - Vientiane
- Day 9 - Vang Vieng
- Day 10 - Luang Prabang
- Day 11-15 - Community Project
- Day 16 - Luang Prabang
- Day 17 - Pak Beng
- Day 18 - Huay Xai
- Day 19 - Tha Ton
- Day 20-25 - Chiang Rai- main trek
- Day 26 - Sleeper train
- Day 27-28 - Rest and relaxation!
- Day 29 - Bangkok
- Day 30 - Transit
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There are four main phases of the Thailand and Laos expedition - take a look at the expedition phases here
1. Acclimatisation phase
From Bangkok, teams can head to the Kaeng Krachan or Khao Yai National Parks, where huge waterfalls part the dense jungle (Hollywood film ‘The Beach’ was filmed at Khao Yai). Alternatively teams might base themselves in Kanchanaburi to explore the spectacular Erawan Falls and the dark past of the Hellfire Pass. Teams beginning in Laos can head out to explore the country’s remote jungles, in Pho Khao Khuay National Park with its wild elephant population, or in the stunning and remote mountain valleys of Muong Ngoi.
2. Main trekking phase
The team will head for the lush jungle in the northern highlands: possible trekking areas include the Um Phang region near Mae Sot, and the lush hills to the north-west of Chiang Rai. Most of the trekking itineraries could include an elephant ride and spending nights in remote hill-tribe villages. Challengers will explore the country on foot, by waterway and sometimes even by elephant! In some itineraries it may be possible to do some white-water rafting, although such options would incur an additional cost.
3. Project work
Thailand is a well-established project destination and Laos, as one of the world’s poorest countries, has many agencies that will greatly appreciate help from teams. From working in schools and orphanages, to community development schemes, project work here will be a unique cultural experience for all involved.
4. Rest and relaxation
Due to Thailand’s extensive coastline there is no lack of beautiful beaches and islands to relax on. Basic beach huts are available or the team may wish to simply sling their hammocks from the trees along the beach. Teams can also visit the stunning town of Luang Prabang, on the banks of the Mekong River, or the sleepy hideaway of Vang Vieng.
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