Journey Overview
A 3-day, 2-night shared visa-run service from Chiang Mai to Huay Xai, Laos via Chiang Khong and Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge No. 4. The package includes round-trip transportation, border shuttle tickets, and 2 nights in a private room in Huay Xai.
Highlights
White Temple Visit
Visit to the White Temple Landmark of Chiang Rai
Cross Border Bridge
Cross the border at Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge No. 4
Hotel in Huay Xai
Accommodation stay 2 nights in Huay Xai, Laos
Chiang Mai
Come back to Chiang Mai with shared air-conditioned Van.
Itinerary
Day 1 — Chiang Mai → Huay Xai
09:00–09:30 AM Pick Up
Pickup from your hotel or meeting point in Chiang Mai.
Around 12:30 PM White Temple
Short stop at the White Temple in Chiang Rai. Entrance fee and lunch are not included.Continue to Chiang Khong.
Around 4:00 PM Cross Border
Complete Thai immigration procedures and cross Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge No. 4 by border shuttle bus.Continue to Huay Xai.
Around 5:00 PM Huay Xai Hotel
Check in at your hotel in Huay Xai.Overnight in a private room.
A passport copy is required for insurance purposes and should be sent at least 1 day before departure.
Day 2 — Huay Xai
Free day at your leisure.
Second overnight at your hotel in Huay Xai.
Day 3 — Huay Xai to Chiang Mai
Around 3:00 PM Hotel Pick Up
Pickup from the hotel. Travel to the Lao border.
Around 4:00 PM Crosse Border
Cross Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge No. 4 and complete immigration procedures. Continue back to Chiang Mai.
Around 10:00 PM Arrived back to Chiang Mai
Estimated arrival in Chiang Mai.
All times are approximate and may change depending on traffic, border procedures, weather, and immigration processing.
Important Note
Please confirm your eligibility to cross the border before booking, as restrictions may apply to certain nationalities.
What’s Included / Not Included
✓ What's Included
- Shared air-conditioned van
- 2 nights Private Room accommodation in Huay Xai
- Border shuttle bus ticket across Bridge
- Transfer from Huay Xai hotel to the border on Day 3
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within 5 km of Three Kings Monument
✕ What's Not Included
- Meals and drinks
- White Temple entrance fee
- Laos visa or eVisa fees
- Immigration, arrival/departure form, or other government fees
- Activities during the free day in Huay Xai
- Any expenses not specifically mentioned as included
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
- 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.
Bookings must be made at least 2 days in advance. For last-minute or next-day reservations, please contact us

