Begin your tour with hotel pickup in Chiang Mai. Then, the experienced driver will take you to visit a white temple. After that, cross the border into Laos by bus. On the Laos side, a host will wait for you and give an introduction the rest of the trip. Spend the night in Huay Xai. Wake up the next day and eat breakfast. Get on the boat and sail along the Mekong River to stop off at the town of Pak Beng.

Pay to spend the night here and then board the boat and cruise the river until you reach Luang Prabang. Marvel at this city that lies in a valley surrounded by mountains. Explore this town that is at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers, and which used to be the royal capital.

Check out the combination of local architecture and colonial buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries that are found in this town. See the temples that are here, and soak up the atmosphere at the bustling night markets. Buy a coffee and chill out in one of the cafes at the end of the boat ride.