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China & Laos: Kunming to Bangkok by Rail
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Start
Kunming, China
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Finish
Bangkok, Thailand
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Trip Code
TLSK
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches
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Transport
Private vehicle, High Speed Train, Overnight Train, Boat
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Accommodation
Hotel (9 nights), Overnight Train (1 night)
From £1,865(11 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Embrace the sleek bullet train from Jinghong to Luang Prabang. Completed in 2021, this rail line – one of the first international high-speed routes outside Europe – has revolutionised travel in the region with comfort and speed.
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Discover how Yunnan's unique pu'er tea is made from start to finish in a Hani village on Nannuo Mountain. Pluck your own leaves, learn how to prepare it, then share a hearty Hani lunch with your host family.
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Cruise the quiet waters of the Mekong to Pak Ou Cave to explore sacred limestone caverns filled with hundreds of timeworn Buddhist statues.
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Paddle through karst-studded scenery on a kayaking adventure on Vang Vieng’s Nam Song River. Wave at local fishermen and enjoy some small (but fun!) rapids along the way.
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Learn about Laos’ wartime history at COPE – an organisation dedicated to assisting people injured by the country’s multitude of unexploded bombs.
Itinerary
Climb aboard this culture-packed rail adventure from Kunming to Bangkok
Get ready for 11 days of authentic culture, delicious food and standout scenery as you travel from China to Laos on a bullet train. Kick off in the Eternal Spring City of Kunming, then hop on China's high-speed rail to Jinghong, where you’ll dive into ancient customs at a Hani village and pluck and brew Yunnan’s famous pu'er tea. Cross the border into Laos to watch the sunset wash orange hues over Luang Prabang’s sacred Wat Phu Si hill and kayak the picturesque Nam Song River. Then, wander the mansion-lined boulevards of Vientiane before bunking up on an overnight train to the buzzing streets of Bangkok.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Kunming
- DAY 2Day 2 • Jinghong
- DAY 3Day 3 • Jinghong
- DAY 4Day 4 • Luang Prabang
- DAY 5Day 5 • Luang Prabang
- DAY 6Day 6 • Vang Vieng
- DAY 7Day 7 • Vang Vieng
- DAY 8Day 8 • Vientiane
- DAY 9Day 9 • Vientiane / Overnight Train
- DAY 10Day 10 • Bangkok
- DAY 11Day 11 • Bangkok
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches
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Private vehicle, High Speed Train, Overnight Train, Boat
bed Accommodation
Hotel (9 nights), Overnight Train (1 night)
festival Included activities
circleJinghong - Starlight Night Market
circleJinghong - Manting Park walking tour
circleNannuo Mountain - Hani family lunch
circleNannuo Mountain - Pu'er tea making
circleNannuo Mountain - Pu'er tea farm hike and visit
circleLuang Prabang - Wat Phu Si sunset walk
circleLuang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves
circleLuang Prabang – Mekong River Cruise (Half Day)
circleLuang Prabang - Alms giving ceremony
circleVang Vieng - Nam Song River kayaking
circleVientiane - Leader orientation walk
circleVientiane - Wat Si Saket
circleVientiane - COPE visit
museum Optional activities
circleLuang Prabang - Kuang Si Waterfalls - USD2
circleLuang Prabang - Craft workshop (bamboo, embroidery etc) - USD25
circleLuang Prabang - Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre - USD3
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Thursday Mar 12, 2026
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is bookable for this trip, excluding the overnight train, subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. A scanned copy of the personal details page of your passport needs to be sent to your booking agent no later than 40 days before departure in order for us to purchase our train tickets.
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3. You will have a Thai leader for this trip from Kunming to Bangkok to ensure a consistent Tuuur experience through 3 countries on this trip. You'll meet local guides from China and Laos for the deeper local cultural understanding.
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4. Travelling in China will heavily rely upon using local payment apps – Wechat and Alipay for making payments. It’s essential to install them on your phone and have a data package ready prior to your travel. Please read ‘money matters’ in the Essential Trip Information for more details. You shouldn’t rely on credit card for travel in China.
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5. While travelling in China, you won’t have access to social media and some websites. You may consider installing a VPN to access those sites and apps. Please check the Essential Trip Information for more details.
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