Laos and Cambodia Discovery

Upon your arrival at the airport- the capital city of Cambodia, you will meet with your guide and transfer to hotel for check in. Before heading out on a city tour to visit the Royal Palace, Silver pagoda and National Museum.

This morning, you will take one hour flight to Siem Reap. Once arrival in at your hotel in town, you will have tour of Angkor Wat - a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Angkor Thom - the mysterious royal city. After Angkor Thom, spend time to visit one of the world’s most impressive ruins,  the intricately-carved and awe-inspiring Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat.

Rise early to witness a beautiful sunrise over Sra Srang, the former Royal pond. After breakfast,  explore the exquisite Banteay Srey, “Citadel of the Woman”, home to some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art, followed by a tour of Banteay Samre. After lunch, visit Ta Som, Neak Pean and Preah Khan. Preah Khan, meaning “Sacred Sword”, was originally built as a Buddhist monastery school in the late 12th century.  The rest of the day can be spent at your leisure, either relaxing, or exploring more of the beautiful temples

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This morning, take flight to City of the Moon – Vientiane. Meet our guide and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, take half day city tour of Vientiane including main historic site.

This morning, take flight to the charming city of Luang Prabang. This afternoon enjoy a tour around the atmospheric town of Luang Prabang. Visit Wat Xieng Thong, the finest example of Luang Prabang architecture, as well as the gilded carved façade of Wat Mai. Also visit the National Museum, the former Royal Palace, where relics from Laos’ royalist past remain. It is said that those who do not climb the 328 steps up Phousi Mountain have not really made it to the city. Venture up the hill and be rewarded with remarkable views of the area. 

Travel south of town to the Kuang Si Waterfall. Stop along the way to visit the Living Crafts Centre, a place where you can meet weavers and learn about textiles, while helping keep these traditions alive. At the falls, crystal water cascades into idyllic turquoise pools. Bring a bathing suit if you would like to swim! Also take time to visit the nearby Sunbear Refuge to learn more about the poaching of these endangered creatures. Return back to Luang Prabang in the early afternoon. The rest of your day  is at your leisure.

Cruise up the Mekong River to the mouth of the Ou River. Visit the sacred Pak Ou Buddha Caves, long considered a holy spot for the Lao people. Locals make pilgrimages to this site to place Buddha images inside the caves to make merit. On the way, stop to visit Ban Xang Khong, where the weaving of Lao textiles still takes place on ancient wooden looms. Enjoy lunch before your return cruise back. The rest of your day is at your own leisure.

Free time at your leisure until transfer to airport for your departure flight out of Laos.