Journey Overview
Travel from Chiang Mai to Laos Border Control by shared air-conditioned van, with a stop at the famous White Temple in Chiang Rai. End of your journey at Laos Border Control.
Highlights
AC Van
Shared air-conditioned van transfer
White Temple
Short Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
Laos Border Control
Drop-off at Laos Border Control & Immigration Only.
Itinerary
Chiang Mai→ Laos Border Control
09:00 – 09:30 a.m. — Hotel Pick-Up
Pick up from your hotel or assigned meeting point in Chiang Mai by shared air-conditioned van.
13:00 p.m. — White Temple (Morning departure only).
Stop at Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) in Chiang Rai for 20-30 minutes. The White Temple stop may be shortened or skipped depending on traffic, border opening hours, or road conditions
03:45 p.m. — Chiang Khong Border
Arrived to Chiang Khong Border. Continue through the Thailand–Laos border crossing.
04:15 p.m. — Border Crossing
Cross the Thai–Laos Friendship Bridge by border shuttle bus.
04:30 p.m. — Laos Border Control
Arrived and Drop-off at Laos Border Control. End of Service. Estimated Travel Time : Approximately 6.30 – 7 hours, For private transfers, please depart early to ensure you cross the border before it closes at 8:00 PM.
What’s Included / Not Included
✓ What's Inclued
- Shared air-conditioned van
- Chiang Mai hotel pick-up within the service area
- Transfer from Chiang Mai to Laos Border
- Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge by border shuttle bus.
- Accident insurance
✕ What's Not Included
- White Temple entrance fee
- Lunch and drinks
- Additional or oversized luggage fees
- Laos Visa or visa on arrival fees
- Any services not specifically mentioned
Additional Add - On
Private Transfer from Chiang Rai to Laos Border Control.
Extra Luggage for Shared Transfers Only : 200 THB per item, payable on the day of travel.
Before You Go
Confirmation will be sent within 24 hours. If you do not receive confirmation, please contact our team.
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +66 91 825 5642
Insurance Requirement
To ensure travel insurance coverage, passengers are required to submit a copy of their passport at least 1 day before departure via email or WhatsApp
The journey crosses from Chiang Khong in Thailand to Huay Xai in Laos via Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge No. 4.
Border crossing process:- Complete departure procedures at Thai Immigration.
- Take the shuttle bus across Friendship Bridge No. 4.
- Complete visa and entry procedures at Lao Immigration.
- Continue by local transportation to Huay Xai.
Please note:
Thai Immigration is generally open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, while Lao Immigration is generally open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Opening hours may change without notice, so travellers should check the latest border operating hours before travelling. Immigration queues and processing times may also affect your onward journey or arrival time.Visa Information
- Travellers are responsible for checking the latest Lao visa and entry requirements for their nationality.
- Visa on Arrival may be available for eligible nationalities.
- The Lao Visa on Arrival fee as approximately 1,800–2,000 THB or USD 40, payable in cash.If paying in US dollars, bring clean, undamaged notes in good condition
- A passport photograph may be required for Visa on Arrival. Photo services 100 THB at the border for an additional fee.
- Additional immigration, tourist or border fees may apply 70-100 THB .
- Lao eVisa is accepted at Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge No. 4 (Bokeo).
- Lao eVisa applications normally take around 3 working days to process, but processing may take longer. We recommend applying at least 1 week before travel and ensuring that your eVisa has been approved no later than 1 day before departure.
- Travellers using an eVisa should carry a printed copy of the eVisa approval Letter when travelling.
Apply for Lao eVisa – Official Government Website
- Important: Entry into Laos is subject to approval by Lao Immigration. Each traveller is responsible for holding a valid passport, visa or eVisa approval, and all other required travel documents.
Each ticket includes:
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One bag up to 20 inches; or
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One backpack per person
Oversized or additional luggage is charged at 200 THB per item, payable directly to the driver on the travel day.
Please declare all luggage when booking. Unregistered or unpaid oversized luggage may not be accepted if there is insufficient space in the vehicle.
✨ Free hotel pick-up & drop-off within 5 km of Three Kings Monument
📍 Staying outside the area? Simply choose a convenient meeting point (click images for directions)
🤍 No worries if you don’t select one — we’ll arrange the nearest pick-up point for you
📌 Final pick-up details will be confirmed after booking
If you choose a meeting point, please fill in the booking form as follows:
Hotel Name for Pickup: Meeting point name
Address for Pickup: Meeting point
- Our driver will contact you one day in advance before departure.
- With your permission, we may request your photo and share your contact details with the driver for easy identification and smooth communication.
Thailand Side – Private Transfer
Our Thai driver will pick you up in a private vehicle and take you to the Chiang Khong border. You will then cross the Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge by shared shuttle bus.
Laos Side – Private Transfer
After clearing Lao immigration, our Laos team will meet you with a different private driver and vehicle and take you directly to your drop-off location in Huay Xai.
Note: Private drivers and vehicles are provided separately on both sides. Only the bridge crossing is shared.
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure (where eligible)
- Transport tickets may be non-refundable once issued
- Refunds to the original payment method when possible
- Changes subject to availability
- No refunds for no-shows or invalid documents
- We’ll support you if plans change
Non-Refundable Tickets
Train tickets, boat tickets, and other transport tickets are non-refundable once purchased or issued on the guest’s behalf.
For more details, you can visit our Cancellation & Refund Policy page.
Please check availability before booking and reserve at least 2 days in advance. For last-minute bookings, contact our team.
Private Transfers: Please note that Laos Immigration closes at 8:00 PM.

