Journey through two of Southeast Asia's most exciting new adventure travel destinations in exclusive 4 star comfort. On this private tour you will visit the amazing country of Laos, travel by boat down the famous Mekong River and witness the awe-inspiring temples and ruins of Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

This is sure to be an adventure full of memories in the making.

Brief Itinerary:

Day 1: Luang Prabang
Day 2: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou cave – Khouangsi Waterfall (B)
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Vientiane (B)
Day 4: Vientiane – Siem Reap (B)
Day 5: Siem Reap (B)
Day 6: Siem Reap (B)
Day 7: Siem Reap (B)
Day 8: Siem Reap - Kompong Thom - Kompong Cham (B)
Day 9: Kompong Cham - Kratie (B)
Day 10: Kratie - Phnom Penh (B)
Day 11: Phnom Penh (B)
Day 12: Trip ends, transfer to Phnom Penh airport (B)


Detailed Itinerary:

B: Breakfast | L: Lunch | D: Dinner

Day 1:
Luang Prabang

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; we then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa as well as capture a beautiful view of the city and the Mekong River at sunset. From there, we visit the Night Market, where you can browse a lovely selection of handmade textiles, made by the local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.

Overnight in Luang Prabang


Day 2:
Luang Prabang – Pak Ou cave – Khouangsi Waterfall (B)

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. You will visit the morning Phosi Market where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings.

AM: After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a panaromic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of 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 small village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is distilled. We return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon, on the way we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a small village well known for its hand weaving.

PM: We continue our excursion toward Khouangsi Waterfall, en route, we visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest trails. We return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Xangkhong, a village well known for silk handweaving and for traditional Saa Paper making. We return to the city by late evening to observe the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.


Day 3:
Luang Prabang – Vientiane (B)

The National Museum (closed Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace, displays a lovely collection of the artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. The National Museum and the Central Market are not to be missed. We visit these sights in the morning before catching our flight to Vientiane.

Upon arrival in Vientiane, we see the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop enroute to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. We watch the sunset by Mekong Riverside and spend the evening here absorbing the city’s nightlife.

Overnight in Vientiane


Day 4:
Vientiane – Siem Reap (B)

After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market and the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong (if time permits). Then you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap Cambodia.

Arrival at Siem Reap airport, meet and transfer to hotel.

Overnight in Siem Reap


Day 5:
Siem Reap (B)

Dating back to the 8th century AD, the city of Angkor was the capital of the mighty Khmer Empire of Cambodia (Asia's equivalent to the Roman Empire in Europe) until it was abandoned in the mid 15th century when the Siamese (who they were in constant battle with) launched a major attack on Angkor. For nearly 400 years the city was swallowed by the jungle and remained all but hidden until the late 1800's when a French explorer rediscovered it. For the past 100 years the city has undergone extensive restorations and is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was also the site of filming for the Hollywood movie Laura Croft, Tomb Raider.

For the next few days you will tour the incredible World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat. Today, a visit to the Roluos Group: Preah Ko, Lo Lei and Ba Kong temples. Continues to visit Kravan, Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, Mebon Oreintal and Pre Rup temples.

Overnight in Siem Reap


Day 6:
Siem Reap (B)

Your tour of Angkor Wat continues, beginning with a tour of the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphuon, Baksei Cham Krong, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace and Royal Enclosure. Then visit Angkor Wat and enjoy the sunset on top of Phnom Bakheng Hill.

Overnight in Siem Reap.


Day 7:
Siem Reap (B)

Today join the visit of Banteay Sreay and Banteay Samre temples. The tour continues to Ta Prohm, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda temples.

Overnight in Siem Reap.


Day 8:
Siem Reap - Kompong Thom - Kompong Cham (B)

After breakfast, depart to Kompong Cham via Kompong Thom. In Kompong Thom, we visit the 6th century Chenla capital of Sambor Prei Kuk , the most important pre-Angkorian site in Cambodia and the first major temple city in South-East Asia . Continue to Kompong Cham. Arrival at Kompong Cham, visit the Angkorian-era temple of Wat Nokor.

Overnight in Kompong Cham.


Day 9:
Kompong Cham - Kratie (B)

We depart from Kompong Cham to Kratie by road. After checking in at the hotel, we travel to view Cambodia's freshwater dolphins. We will go by boat to view dolphins as they swim in the famous Mekong River. We will also take in a classic river view from Phnom Sombok.

Overnight in Kratie.


Day 10:
Kratie - Phnom Penh (B)

Today, transfer from Kratie to the Cambodian capital city of Phnom Penh. Upon arrival at Phnom Penh, transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.


Day 11:
Phnom Penh (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, we will take a tour of the National Museum, Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. In the afternoon, we will visit Wat Phnom and the Central Market.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.


Day 12:
Trip ends, transfer to Phnom Penh airport. (B)

The trip ends after breakfast and we transport you to the Phnom Penh airport.