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This program is for everyone except the people with wheelchairs
Best time to go: Whole year; please note monsoon and hottest months are from Apr to July
Explore the beauty of Pak Ou Caves, Kuang Si Waterfalls, Luang Prabang City
Experience the H’mong ethnic batik, a traditional wax-resist dyeing technique.
Explore the Bolaven Plateau including the Waterfalls and a tribal village
Discover both Southeast Asia's largest waterfalls and the fishermen village of Ban Khonein Khong Island
Explore Stung Treng Province and the Preah Vihear Temple which was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Explore the splendid Angkor temples including the Angkor ruins in the heritage site.
Enjoy a boat trip to discover the daily life of the Khmer community on the Tonle Sap Lake.
INCLUSIONS
EXCLUSIONS
✔ Accommodation with daily breakfast as mentioned or similar ✔ Transfer services in a private air-conditioned vehicle ✔ Khmer cooking Class in Siem Reap ✔ Entrance fees to the indicated sites ✔ Meals as listed in the program ✔ Tours with English speaking local guide ✔ Bottled drinking waters and wet wipes in car on touring days ✔ Government taxes
✘Optional tours ✘Drinks and other meals not clearly mentioned ✘Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses ✘Surcharge for public holidays (if any) ✘International airfares and airport taxes ✘Visa fee to Cambodia and Laos
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PROGRAM
Day 1 Luang Prabang Arrival
Landing in Luang Prabang, you will be met by our guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
In the afternoon, enjoy a Sunset Tour on Mount Phousi, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and its temples.
Afterward, explore the vibrant night market, featuring unique local handicrafts, textiles, ceramics, and more.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
DAY 2 LUANG PRABANG VISIT
Optional Morning Almsgiving & Market Visit: Early risers can watch monks collect alms at dawn, a serene Laotian ceremony. Visit the Morning Market for local ingredients before breakfast.
This morning, your guide will pick you up for a half-day adventure at Kuang Si Waterfall. Follow the forest trail to discover natural blue pools at different levels, some with a rope swing. Also, explore the Asian Bear Rescue Center.
In the afternoon, explore the Royal Palace, now a National Museum housing royal artifacts. Stroll through tranquil tree-lined streets to admire notable temples like Wat Xieng Thong, a Lao-style masterpiece with mosaics and carved wood. End the day with a visit to the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre for insights into the customs and culture of local ethnic minority groups in Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
DAY 3 LUANG PRABANG – H’MONG ETHNIC BATIK – PAK OU CAVE
This morning, engage in Hmong ethnic batik, a traditional wax-resist dyeing method used for decorating clothing. Gain insight into Hmong culture, which uses special symbols to communicate their lives on natural textiles. Learn the process from weaving to dyeing with a local artisan.
In the afternoon, board a luxury boat for a premium waterway journey to the famous Pak Ou Caves, located about 25 kilometers from Luang Prabang. These caves house around 4,000 sacred Buddhist effigies of various sizes, set against the scenic backdrop of the Mekong River. Get your camera ready to capture the breathtaking landscape and the Buddha statues within the caves.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
DAY 4 LUANG PRABANG – PAKSE
This morning, take a flight to Pakse, where our guide will meet you and take you to your hotel.
Then, depart from Pakse for a 40 km scenic drive to the Bolaven Plateau. Explore Tad Fane, a twin 120m high waterfall inside Dong Hua Sao National Park. Continue to admire the 42m Tad Yuang Waterfalls, surrounded by coffee plantations and wooden picnic huts. During a hike, visit a tribal village to engage in conversation with locals who still follow ancient Stone Age rituals and use primitive agricultural tools while respecting nature.
Overnight in Pakse
DAY 5 PAKSE – KHONG ISLAND
After breakfast, we drive on the National Road No. 13th south to Champassak and visit the ruins of Wat Phou, which is well known as the most important Hindu sanctuary of the Khmer Empire between the 9th -13th centuries. Here is also an opportunity to visit some nearby Khmer temples and Buddhist shrines.
Then we continue to Khong Island, the biggest island in southern Laos and the start of the 4000 Islands Region.
Overnight on Don Khong Island
DAY 6 KHONG ISLAND – KHON ISLAND
Today, we enjoy a cruise venturing into the widest reach of the Mekong River from where thousands of islets jut out in dry season, giving this area a lovely name "Siphandon '' which means ‘Four Thousand Islands’ in the Lao language. Along the way, we stop at the Liphi Waterfalls and the fisherman village of Ban Khone.
On return, we take a short drive to the Laos-Cambodia border at Weukham and the sight of Khone Phapheng, which are both Southeast Asia's largest waterfalls.
Overnight on Khong Island.
DAY 7 KHONG ISLAND – STUNG TRENG – PREAH VIHEAR
After breakfast, you will be transferred by boat and you will take the road to Voeun Kham for border-crossing to Cambodia. Go through the border and then our tour guide and driver in Cambodia will meet you and transfer you to Stung Treng Province. You visit the local market and walk along the riverfront.
In the afternoon, you are transferred to the sacred temple complex of Preah Vihear which is recognized by UNESCO as a global heritage site. You arrive at your hotel after a 4 hour land trip through some remote parts of Cambodia.
Overnight in Preah Vihear.
DAY 8 PREAH VIHEAR – SIEM REAP ~ 230km
This morning, reach the hilltop of Preah Vihear by car and explore the temple complex, starting from the West gate to the main shrine. This area remains a point of contention between Thailand and Cambodia, with the Thai military visible across the valley, along with bunkers and installations.
You may feel it is too risky, but it is completely safe. Both sides are friendly and willing to show you their trenches and weaponry.
Descend and continue to Siem Reap, a 4-hour land journey. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in SiemReap.
Day 9 Siem Reap – Angkor Temples
Today, explore the wonders of the Angkor Complex, beginning at Angkor Thom, the ancient royal city. Visit the Preah Khan Temple, still largely unrestored, and known as the "Holy Sword" temple. It's a large, jungle-enclosed complex.
Next, visit Ta Prohm, famous as The Tomb Raider Temple, with its haunting, overgrown atmosphere due to fig trees.
Conclude your exploration at the 12th-century Banteay Kdei Buddhist temple, featuring a rare surviving Buddha statue and a fascinating maze of chambers.
Overnight in Siem Reap
OPTIONAL: Countryside Sunset Tour
In the late afternoon, our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Krobei Riel village, 8 km southwest of Siem Reap City. Explore the village, interact with locals, and learn about their way of life.
At our eco home, a welcoming host family will greet you. Enjoy the sunset view, local snacks, and complimentary drinks (local beer, soft drinks, and sodas). House Wine & Champagne are available upon request for an extra fee. Bid farewell to the family and return to the city.
Includes: Transfer, guide, entrance fees, and mentioned snacks & drinks.
Day 10 Siem Reap – Majestic Angkor Wat
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel for a day of exploring the Angkor Complex. Start with a visit to Angkor Wat, a remarkable temple complex dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, known for its intricate bas-reliefs depicting Apsara, Hindu mythology, and narrative traditions.
In the afternoon, head to Banteay Srei, often called "the Citadel of Women," a well-preserved 10th-century red sandstone temple dedicated to Shiva, adorned with elaborate carvings. On your way back to Siem Reap, stop at the Hindu temple of Banteay Samre, a mini Angkor Wat-like structure.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 11 Siem Reap – Tonle Sap - Departure
This morning, a one-hour transfer takes you to the off-the-beaten-path Me Chrey floating village on the vast Tonle Sap Lake, the largest in Southeast Asia. Enjoy a boat cruise to witness the daily life of the Khmer community that relies on fishing year-round. The floating village also features small shops, a school, and a medical center on the water. You can even stop along the way to interact with villagers and learn about their unique way of life.
Afterward, transfer to the airport for your return flight or onward journey.
