Thailand, Laos and Vietnam in 3 months

Thailand, Laos and Vietnam in 3 months

Three countries in a row, crossing by land from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang and on to Hanoi.

You are viewing the route setting off in October. The best time is January.

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Month 1 · October

Thailand

Great time Shoulder season Phuket Vegetarian Festival

October. It still rains in Thailand's islands and southern coastal regions in October, but the monsoon begins to withdraw from the central, northern and northeastern areas of the country. In Bangkok and central Thailand, October still brings some rainfall, but its frequency, duration and volume decreases dramatically…

Month 2 · November

Laos

Great time High season That Luang Festival

Cool dry season. November sees the start of dry season throughout Laos: the chance of rain is minimal for the next five months and sunny days are the norm. Following several months of rain, the countryside is lush and green, and river levels remain high, making November a great month for river cruising. Pleasant…

Month 3 · December

Vietnam

Great time High season

Most of Vietnam enjoys dry conditions and basks in sunshine by December. Central Vietnam is the exception, which is gradually emerging from its rainy season. So it's a good time to head to the southern coast if you want to soak up some rays and rack up some time on Vietnam's gorgeous beaches. Beaches such as Mui Ne, or…

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Setting off
Thursday, October 1, 2026