Challenge
Banana Pancake Trail: Thailand to Laos
Northern Thailand and northern Laos
About this challenge
An eleven-day planning example from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang: time in Chiang Rai, a separately planned Lao border crossing and two days on the Mekong through Pakbeng. Five overnight bases, road and boat connections, and optional local outings—not a continuous hike or an official full Banana Pancake Trail. Read the Bokeo and river-safety notes before booking.
Quick facts
- Checkpoints
- 5
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The human chain
- 1
A driver takes you from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai.
- 2
A driver takes you from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai (Ban Houayxay).
- 3
You make your own way from Huay Xai (Ban Houayxay) to Pakbeng.
- 4
You make your own way from Pakbeng to Luang Prabang.
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Featured checkpoints
Chiang Mai
Thailand
Chiang Rai
Thailand
Huay Xai (Ban Houayxay)
Laos
Pakbeng
Laos
Luang Prabang
Laos