Cambodia and Laos, 9 days
Arrival in Luang Prabang
Transfer
- Overnight in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang (Breakfast)
Excursion by boat to Tham Pak Ou Caves
Travel up the Mekong River
to the steep limestone cliffs overlooking the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers, home to the
THAM PAK OU CAVES. These extraordinary caves are filled with Buddha images, of every style
and material imaginable. On the way to Pak Ou Cave, stop at BAN XANG HAI VILLAGE (If time
permitted, open 6.00 am - 15.00 pm and closed on every Buddha day), a local village famous
for the production of lao lao, the local rice wine whisky.
Sightseeing in Luang Prabang
Set between the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers, Luang Prabang is an enchanting town filled with
historic temples and colonial style buildings. The entire town was declared a UNESCO World
Heritage Site in 1995. Begin your tour with WAT VISOUN (Wat Wisunalat). The oldest living
temple in Luang Prabang, Wat Visoun dates back to 1513 and contains a collection of antique
wooden Buddhas. Visit the nearby WAT AHAM before continuing to WAT XIENG THONG, the crowning
jewel of all the monasteries and temples in the city. Its many ornate buildings feature
exquisite mosaic and gold-stenciled murals. From there, stroll down the main street (Wat
Street) of Luang Prabang. Time permitting, stop at some of the many temples that line its
sides, including WAT SIBOUNHEUANG, WAT SI MOUNGKHOUN, WAT SOP and WAT SENE.
Luang Prabang (Breakfast)
Sightseeing in Luang Prabang
In the morning, visit a LOCAL MARKET to see the bustle and activity of the early morning.
Continue to the NATIONAL MUSEUM (ROYAL PALACE), a modest but graceful building which
combines traditional Lao and French beaux-arts motifs. This turn-of-the century royal
residence has been preserved as it was when the royal family last lived here and provides
unique insights into the history of Laos.
Then, visit HOR PHRABANG. In the right front corner room of the Palace which opens to the
outside, is a collection of the palace's most prized art, including the Phrabang, cast of
a gold, silver and bronze alloy. This Buddha stands at 83 cm tall and weighs around 50 kg.
Afterwards, visit WAT MAI.
Excursion to Kuang Si Waterfalls
From Luang Prabang to KUANG SI WATERFALL, travel by vehicle to Kuang Si Waterfall. This
waterfall is located in a perfect natural setting near Luang Prabang, this multi-tiered
waterfall tumbles over limestone formations into a series of turquoise pools. Enjoy
swimming in the clear water or just relaxing in the natural environment. Visit local
village on the way, before returning to Luang Prabang by vehicle.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang - Vientiane (Breakfast)
Transfer
Arrival in Vientiane
Transfer
- Overnight in Vientiane
Special Remark : Flight is not included in program.
Vientiane (Breakfast)
Sightseeing in Vientiane
The capital city of Laos, Vientiane still feels like a sleepy city with relaxed charm,
tree-lined boulevards, interesting wats and colorful markets. Tour the different
highlights of the city, including PHA THAT LUANG, a gleaming golden stupa which is
perhaps most important national monument in Laos; HO PHA KEO, the formal royal temple,
now a museum with beautiful examples of Buddhist sculpture; WAT SI SAKET, PATUXAI, a
monumental arch inspired by the Arc de Triomphe, but executed with Lao motifs and WAT
SI MUANG. End your day at the TALAAT SAO, or the "morning market" (actually open all
day), the best place to buy traditional Lao fabrics.
Overnight in Vientiane
Vientiane - Siem Reap (Breakfast)
Transfer
Arrival in Siem Reap
Transfer
- Overnight in Siem Reap
Siem Reap (Breakfast)
Sightseeing in Angkor
The crowning jewel of Khmer architecture, ANGKOR WAT is the national symbol and the
highlight of any visit to Cambodia. The largest, best preserved, and most religiously
significant of the Angkor temples, Angkor impresses visitors both by its sheer scale
and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings.
To approach the temple, first cross the vast moat, continuing along a broad causeway lined with naga balustrades. As you enter the main building, ascend through a series of galleries and courtyard before reaching the central sanctuary, which offers beautiful views back over the causeway and across the surrounding countryside. On the way, stop to enjoy the intricate stonecarvings that adorn nearly every surface, with some 1,700 Apsaras, or celestial dancers, sculpted into the walls. Along the outer gallery walls run the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which narrates stories from Hindu mythology, including the famous Churning of the Ocean of Milk. Angkor Wat is stunning at any time of the day, but sunrise and sunset are especially beautiful times to watch the play of light on the stones.
TA PROHM: one of the most popular attractions of Angkor as much of the jungle has not been
cleared and it looks very much as most of the Angkor monuments would have appeared when
European explorers first stumbled across them.
Seemingly miniature in comparison to the other Angkor temples, BANTEAY SREI is considered
to be the jewel of classical Khmer art. Built in pink sandstone, the walls are covered in
exquisitely preserved carvings of unusual delicacy. Because of its small size, fairy-like
atmosphere and extraordinary examples of Khmer sculpture, this temple is often a favorite
with visitors.
- Overnight in Siem Reap
Siem Reap (Breakfast)
Excursion to the Kampong Kleang with boat trip
Kampong Kleang is located about 50 km from Siem Reap town. The place is situated northeast
shore on the edge of Tonle Sap Lake. The road to the site is good but rather narrow. This
boat trip will explore the floating fishing villages that live at the edges of the lake,
passing submerged forests and fishing farms.
Sightseeing in Angkor
The crowning jewel of Khmer architecture, ANGKOR WAT is the national symbol and the highlight
of any visit to Cambodia. The largest, best preserved, and most religiously significant of the
Angkor temples, Angkor impresses visitors both by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned
layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. To approach the temple, first cross
the vast moat, continuing along a broad causeway lined with naga balustrades. As you enter the
main building, ascend through a series of galleries and courtyard before reaching the central
sanctuary, which offers beautiful views back over the causeway and across the surrounding
countryside. On the way, stop to enjoy the intricate stonecarvings that adorn nearly every
surface, with some 1,700 Apsaras, or celestial dancers, sculpted into the walls. Along the outer
gallery walls run the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which narrates stories from
Hindu mythology, including the famous Churning of the Ocean of Milk. Angkor Wat is stunning at
any time of the day, but sunrise and sunset are especially beautiful times to watch the play of
light on the stones.
- Overnight in Siem Reap
Siem Reap (Breakfast)
Transfer -
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listed category. Single supplement will be charged starting from 2 pax up for each pax occupying a single
room. For 1 pax travelling alone, the single supplement is already included in the tour price.