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Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong by BUS

Kara and Nate
Kara and Nate
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👁️ 182K views📅 10 years ago⏱️ 12:34
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I am so glad we missed the first bus that is the best ever

this might as well be the Ritz for us

we jumped at the opportunity and could not be more excited

the more research I did the more bad things I read basically everybody just talked about how miserable the 2-day boat ride was

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a second class bus if you miss the first one to save money
Consider a luxury river cruise instead of the standard slowboat for comfort

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overland border crossings can be interestingPlan for a mad rush and potential crowding on boats

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong by bus
QWhat are the alternatives to the standard slowboat on the Mekong River

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Chiang Khong4 Happy Bacon
Chiang Mai1 Happy Bacon
Chiang Rai1½ Happy Bacon
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✈️ We created an app to help you save up to 80% on international flights! Try it risk free ➡️ https://faredrop.app/ytd_160315 ⬅️ Location: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Chiang Khong, Thailand Today we embarked on an overland journey from Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong. First we took a bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. This journey took about three and half hours. We left from the Chiang Mai bus terminal at 11:30 via the green bus company. After arriving in Chiang Rai we quickly boarded a local bus that would take us the rest of the way to Chiang Khong. The local bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong took about two hours, and there was no A/C on the bus. It was a hot ride, but also a very beautiful ride because we got to see the rural country side of Thailand. After arriving in Chiang Khong, we caught a tuk tuk to our guest house. The journey from Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong was more pleasant than expected. Anytime we have to ride on buses all day, I always prepare myself for the worst. However, I would recommend going overland between these two cities to anyone. If you want to know what it's like getting from Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong via bus check out this VLOG! Thanks for watching! If you want to follow our adventure, you can do so using any of the social media links below! Check Out our Blog - https://karaandnate.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karaandnate13/ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/natebuchanan/ Want to see more of our videos from Chiang Mai & Chiang Khong? Chiang Mai Sticky Waterfalls - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57UVys81NnQC Chiang Mai Night Bazaar - https://www.youtube.com/my_videos?o=U Chiang Mai Cooking School - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5YS_F0tfr4 Chiang Mai Elephants - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9699kk4j5o Want to see other videos from other awesome Youtube creators? Check out the videos below. +fancytravel - Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang by Bus & Slow Boat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enYNcgZRqIY +samuel & audrey - SLOW BOAT TO LUANG PRABANG | 3 DAY JOURNEY ON THE MEKONG FROM THAILAND TO LAOS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufnLyhMazQI If you have any questions about going from Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong, please leave them in the comments below! Tunes by Jaw'n - Rain ***VLOG 64 of many*** GEAR: Our current camera setup: https://karaandnate.com/travel-vlogging-gear/ Our suitcases: http://awaytravel.com/karaandnate Our gear backpacks: http://bit.ly/wandrd_prvke31