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Day 1: Bangkok arrival
Arrive in Bangkok, we welcome and transfer you to hotel. Your leisure time in the city on your own.
- Overnight at hotel in Bangkok
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Day 2: Bangkok (city tour)
Your breakfast is served at hotel. Visit Grand Palace to see the magnificent buildings within the Grand Palace compound to get a feeling of the grandeur architectural style. Lunch at a local restaurant.
visit famous temples in Bangkok including Wat Traimit (The Golden Buddha Temple), Wat Pho. The last one we visit is Wat Benjabophit.
- Overnight at hotel in Bangkok
- B,L
Day 3: Bangkok → Ayutthaya (join tour on Wednesday & Sunday only)
Morning, after breakfast, leave Bangkok for Ayuthaya. Stop to visit the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. Continue to Ayutthaya, visit Wat Maha That. We continue our visit at Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the largest and most important temple.
Embark a cruise, enjoy delicious buffet lunch on board and cruise back to Bangkok. Sightseeing from the boat on the way back to Bangkok city.
- Overnight at hotel in Bangkok
- B,L
Day 4: Bangkok → Luang Prabang
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. After that, our driver transfer you to the airport for flight to Luang Prabang. Arrive in Luang Prabang and enjoy your leisure time in the city on your own.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang
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Day 5: Luang Prabang → Mekong River cruise & Pak Ou caves
After breakfast, you will first visit Royal Palace Museum, which was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family.
We then embark on a leisure cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.
Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine.
On arrival back in the city, we will visit the old Wat Sene and the nearby magnificent Wat Xiengthong a superb piece of Lao temple architecture, which presents a sweeping two-tiered roof and ornate mosaics including a beautiful ‘tree of life ‘glass montage on the rear temple wall.
If time permits, we will drive out of the city to visit Ban Xangkhong, the Thai Lue village, which is famous for its arts and crafts. We also visit the nearby village of Ban Xienglek specializing in making the traditional Saa paper.
Late afternoon, we will make a stop at Wat Prabath to admire the sunset; this is the ideal place to catch the last beauty of the day.
The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely collection of handmade textiles made by
local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang
- B,L
Day 6: Kuang Si waterfalls → train to Vang Vieng
Wake up as the sun rises, we will prepare to join the most sacred tradition of Laos, the daily morning alms giving, which dates to the 14th century. More than 200 Buddhist monks depart from various temple to gather their daily meal from the faithful residents sitting quietly on the streets.
We then visit the temporary morning market near the former Royal Palace which offers a glimpse into daily life, with vendors selling fresh produce, handmade crafts, and textiles. These experiences provide a unique and authentic cultural immersion.
After breakfast at the hotel, we ascend the 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River.
If time permits, we will visit Traditional Art & Ethnology Center to learn more about Lao culture and its various ethnic group (closed on Monday).
Then transfer directly to the beautiful Kuang Si, which is the biggest waterfall in the Luang Prabang area with three tiers leading to a 50-metre drop into spectacular azure pools before flowing downstream. The pools also make great swimming holes and are very popular with both tourists and locals. There is also the chance to walk to the nearby village of Ban Thapene, and explore the hidden waterfalls, which is rarely visited by other tourists
If you wish, take a short visit to the Bear Rescue Center, which houses a couple of dozen animals rescued from the hands of poachers and traffickers.
We then transfer out to the train station to take the speed train to Vientiane (about 2 hours)
Upon arrival, our driver (no guide in Vang Vieng) will transfer to your hotel in town.
- Overnight in Vang Vieng
- B,L
Day 7: Vang Vieng → Vientiane
In the morning, we will first stroll around the town to visit the local market to catch a glimpse of everyday life in a typical Lao rural
area.
After breakfast, we visit the famous Tham Jang Cave, which was used by the local people as a refuge from Chinese invaders 200
years ago.
From there, we will drive further to Tham Nangfa or Angel Cave, which is filled by the huge limestone formations and has spectacular stalactites in various unique formations.
You have ample time to visit Blue Lagoon, which is a great spot to relax and cool off before transferring back to Vang Vieng. We bid farewell to Vang Vieng and drive to Vientiane via the highway Vang Vieng – Vientiane. Located on the banks of the Mekong River, this capital conjures up exotic images, with a curious mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French influences.
Distance: 160KM | 3 hour transfer
- Overnight at hotel in Vientiane
- B,L
Day 8: Vang Vieng → Buddha Park
In the morning, we will first visit Wat Si Muang, which is very famous for its supernatural power.
After that drive to Buddha Park which takes around 45 minutes away. Also known as Xieng Khuan, this unusual park is filled with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues.
Start the afternoon with a visit to That Luang, the holiest site in Laos. Constructed by King Setthathirat in the 16th century, the temple is resplendent as the sun is shines upon its towering golden spire.
Then, enjoy a panoramic view over the city as you climb the stairs to the top of Patuxai, Vientiane’s own “Arc de Triomphe”.
Continue down Lane Xang Avenue the serene Wat Sisaket, the only temple left intact after the Siamese (Thai) invasion in 1828.
Continue on to the nearby Wat Phra Keo. Used as a religious museum, Wat Phra Keo displays a collection of both Lao and Khmer works of art.
End your tour of the capital along the banks of the Mekong River as the sun begins to set. Stroll along the river, stop to enjoy a cold drink, or sample a snack from one of the many local food stalls.
- Overnight at hotel in Vientiane
- B,L
Day 9: Vientiane → Siem Reap
After breakfast, our driver transfer you to the airport for flight to Siem Reap.
- Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
- B
Day 10: Siem Reap (Angkor complex)
In the morning, you will visit Angkor Thom, the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. Then, you will continue your visit to Ta Prohm, a stunning temple complex with trees and vegetation growing around and through its structures. Lunch will be at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Wat, the most famous of all the temples in Angkor. Angkor Wat is a massive temple complex and is one of the largest religious monuments in the world.
In the evening, enjoy buffet dinner and watch Khmer Traditional Dance Show at a local restaurant.
- Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
- B,L,D
Day 11: Siem Reap (Koh Ker & Beng Mealea)
We depart the city at and head to Koh Ker, which takes about 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, we will venture into the deserted ruins and surrounding forest and explore the Koh Ker temple complex, the former capital of the Angkorian empire during the years AD 928 to AD 944.
We drive back to Siem Reap. On the way back, we stop at two famous temples: Prasat Neang Khmaw & Prasat Pram. Lunch at a local restaurant near Beng Mealea temple.
We visit Beng Mealea temple. Enjoy a short walk through the dense jungle and discover the wonders of an overgrown temple, Beng Mealea, which lay undiscovered for centuries.
- Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
- B,L
Day 12: Siem Reap (city & Tonle Sap lake)
Morning, after breakfast, visit the National Museum. After that, you will have a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake for sightseeing. Tonle Sap Lake is one of the largest lakes in Asia.
Leave the lake and head to downtown to visit Artisan’s D’angkor, the caving art school. Continue your visit to Wat Thmei. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon, you will have your leisure time in the city on your own.
- Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
- B,L
Day 13: Siem Reap (leisure time)
Breakfast at hotel. It’s your leisure time at your hotel or go shopping around on your own.
- Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
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Day 14: Siem Reap (departure)
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time to relax and enjoy the beach. When time has come, our driver picks you up and transfer you to airport for your departure flight.
Optional: take a flight to Sihanouk Ville and transfer you to get speed boat to Koh Rong
- Overnight in Koh Rong
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Day 15: Koh Rong (leisure time)
After breakfast, enjoy your leisure time at beach or at your hotel on your own.
- Overnight in Koh Rong
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Day 16: Koh Rong (leisure time)
After breakfast, enjoy your leisure time at beach or at your hotel on your own.
- Overnight in Koh Rong
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Day 17: Koh Rong (leisure time)
After breakfast, enjoy your leisure time at beach or at your hotel on your own.
- Overnight in Koh Rong
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Day 18: Koh Rong (leisure time)
After breakfast, enjoy your leisure time at beach or at your hotel on your own.
- Overnight in Koh Rong
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Day 19: Koh Rong → departure
After breakfast, enjoy your leisure time at beach or at your hotel on your own till our driver transfer you back to Sihanouk Ville to transfer you to the airport in Phnom Penh to take flight back home.
- Overnight in Koh Rong
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