Laos

One of the most adventurous ways to travel to Laos from Thailand is by taking a 2-day slow boat through the Mekong River to Luang Prabang. This trip is particularly popular among backpackers following the Southeast Asia Banana Pancake Trail. The boat actually departs from the border town of Huay Xai, but the journey usually begins in Northern Thailand cities such as Chiang Rai.