Mekong River gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as
well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed
with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and
sizes.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival – Luang Prabang
Upon arrival at the airport, you are welcome 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 Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of
the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city
and the Mekong River. From there, we explore Street Night Market, where
you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and
hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 2: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou – Luang Prabang (B/L)
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 represent the classical
architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then board a cruise upstream on
the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil
countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou
Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of
various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban
Xanghai, where they make the potent local rice wine. On return, we take a
short drive to Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xienglek, well known for its hand
made of Jute Sar paper. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Khouangsi Waterfalls (B/L)
Breakfast; this morning you may want to rise early and participate in
the daily early morning ritual of saffron-clad monks with their black
Alms-giving bowls being given offerings from the local people, including
the ubiquitous sticky rice. From there 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. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and toDay you
will visit local village of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay and
Ban Thapene drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can
splash around in the pools or walk along the forest paths, return to
Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Phanom, a well known
weaving village, return to the city by late evening observing the
sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Vientiane (B/L)
The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a
lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao
culture dating from the Day s of the early kings right through the last
sovereign, and the Central Market are not to be missed. We visit these
sights, this morning before we catch a flight back to Vientiane. Upon
arrival, we see the major temples including the oldest Wat Sisaket with
thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat
Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to
the famous, sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some
pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane’s own Arc
de Triumph. Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 5: Vientiane – City Tour (B/L)
Breakfast, AM: you are met to continue exploring Vientiane capital
city , we start to visit the major sights of the capital; including the
oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the
former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald
Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That
Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay
Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. PM:
continue to visit the rest of Vientiane by walk, visit Wat Ong Tue, Wat
Inpeng, Wat Haisok. Then we pass by the major shopping area continuing
to the Vientiane Central Market of Talad Sao and Talad Kouadin where the
major goods display; including fresh food, household, textiles, gold,
silver and ancient souvenir varied display and return to Mekong
Riverside and late evening., by late afternoon observing sunset by
Mekong. Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 6: Vientiane – Pakse – Khong Island (B/L)
Breakfast, we take an early flight to Pakse. On arrival, we drive on
the National Road No. 13th south to Champassak and visit the ruins of
Wat Phu, which is well known as the most important Hindu sanctuary of
the Khmer Empire between 9th –13th centuries. Here is also a chance to
visit some nearby Khmer temples and Buddhist shrines, after a shortstop
visit, we continue to Khong Island by road: Overnight in Khong Island.
Day 7: Khong Island – Tadlo – Pakse (B/L)
Breakfast; upon leaving Khong Island, we continue our journey towards
Tadlo, through Boloven plateau where famous tea and coffee plantation
and other lush vegetation and red surface of basaltic soil are
incredible all along the way. En route, there are some opportunities to
explore a part of Boloven plateau and visit some hill villages of the
Katu, Alack and Nge ethnic minority people, return to Pakse by late
evening. Overnight in Pakse
Day 8: Pakse – Siem Reap (B/L)
Breakfast; there is a free time for your own exploration of Pakse
Town before catching either flight to Siem Reap. On arrival at Siem Reap
International Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. The town
of Siem Reap is our base for visiting the world famous temples of the
ancient city Angkor, which was l the capital of the powerful Khmer
Empire from 802 AD to 1350 AD. After checking into hotel, we drive to
the archeological area to visit the Roluos Group of temples including Lo
Lei, Preah Ko, Bakong. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 9: Siem Reap – Exploration (B/L)
Today , we continue exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the
South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal
human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal
Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper
King and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. A
view of the Atacular contrast colours of the sunset over these
sandstone monuments is a perfect way to finish the day . Overnight in
Siem Reap.
Day 10: Siem Reap – Exploration (B/L)
The temple of Ta Prohm, with enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers
embracing themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving
the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces
of nature is an incredible sight. We explore this masterpiece as well as
its surrounding temples of Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, TA Keo, Thommanon,
Chau Say Tevado. The grand circuit including Preah Khan, the Kravan,
Neak Pean, Krol Ko, TA Som, East Mebon, Pre Rup Temple is also visited,
this afternoon before we walk up to Phnom Bakheng Hill for the sunset
watching. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 11: Siem Reap – Exploration (B/L)
Heading out of the town, we visit some outlying sights including the
Preah Dark village, the intricately carved and well preserved temple of
Banteay Srei, the River of 1000 Lingas, locally named Kbal Spean and the
Banteay Samre Temple, with its impressive relieves depicting scenes of
Vishunu as well as Krishna legends. The remainder of the Day is free
for your own exploration of the town and strolling around the shopping
area. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 12: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh (B/L)
An early morning start to navigate by hydrofoil on the Tonle Sap
River to Phnom Penh (from January to June, it is difficult to cruise by
boat due to the water is very low in Tonlé Sap Lake). The cruise is
long; however the picturesque scenery changing along the way makes for
an interesting journey. The capital city of Phnom Penh was once
considered the loveliest city of Indochina. Despite its recent turbulent
history, it still maintains considerable charm. A half Day city tour
acquaints us with some major sights of Phnom Penh. The private quarters
of the Royal Palace are now home to the royal family and are therefore
very close to the public. At the northern area of the palace grounds is
Silver Pagoda, which is the most sacred temple in the country. We visit
both structures as well as the National Museum, with an excellent
collection of actefacts illustrating the splendor of Khmer history.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 13: Phnom Penh (B/L)
The sightseeing tour of Phnom Penh begins with a visit to the Royal
University of Fine Arts where the young Cambodians learn the ancient
arts of their ancestors. The most interesting part of this structure is
the Dance Academy. Here, many young children practice the graceful
movements of the beautiful national dances. We then continue to one of
the city’s lively open markets, Psar Toul Tom Pong, all called the ”
Russian Market” where anything and everything is for sales. The Tuol
Sleng Prison Museum and the notorious ‘Killing Fields’ of Choeung Ek are
not to be missed. A visit to these sights provides us a deep insight
into the painful bloody rule of the Khmer Rouge. Overnight in Phnom
Penh.
Day 14: Phnom Penh – Sihanouk Ville (B/L)
ToDay , we travel by road to Sihanouk ville which boasts Cambodia’s
most important sea port .Although the recent development of tourism; the
beaches of Sihanouk Ville are some of the most unspoiled in all
Southeast Asia. After checking into hotel, we take a short guided tour
to catch a glimpse of the city and spend the remainder of the Day on
the turquoise water enjoying swimming or lazing on a beach. Overnight in
Sihanoukville.
Day 15: Sihanouk Ville – Phnom Penh (B/L)
A free morning on beach. As an option, we visit the Ream national
park with its mangrove forest and ecosystem before driving back to Phnom
Penh. Along the way, you can make stop as you please, to stretch your
legs and admire the scenic countryside. An ideal way to spend your last
evening in Cambodia is to relax in a cafe by the riverfront. Overnight
in Phnom Penh.
Day 16: Phnom Penh – Departure (B/L)
There is a free time for your own exploration of the town and
strolling around the shopping area. The tour ends after your transfer to
Pochentong Airport for departure.
GroupCost: US$ per pax |
2 pax |
3-6 pax |
7-11 pax |
12-15 pax |
16-19 pax |
20 up pax |
Singular |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Superior |
1,736 |
1,462 |
1,296 |
1,188 |
1,177 |
1,132 |
476 |
198 |
226 |
First Class |
1,896 |
1,623 |
1,458 |
1,356 |
1,356 |
1,331 |
546 |
240 |
287 |
Deluxe |
2,585 |
2,312 |
2,146 |
1,938 |
1,927 |
1,881 |
1247 |
337 |
445 |
City |
Superior 3-Star |
First Class 4-Star |
Deluxe 5-Star |
Luang Prabang |
Parasol Blanc |
Villa Santi |
La Residence |
Vientiane |
Day Inn |
Lao Plaza |
Settha Palace |
Khong Island |
Villa Maungkhong |
Villa Maungkhong |
Villa Maungkhong |
Pakse |
Pakse Hotel |
Champa Residence |
Champassak Palace |
Siem Reap |
Angkor hotel |
Apsara Angkor |
Sofitel Royal Angkor |
Phnom Penh |
Juliana Hotel |
Sunway Hotel |
Inter-Continental |
Sihanouk Ville |
Golden Sand |
Sokha Resort |
Sokha Resort |
Tour includes
- Transportation in private air-conditioned
- Domestic airticket with airport tax
- Accommodation in 2 star hotel with twin sharing
- Boat trip as stated in above sights
- Join cruise Wat Phou with guide on board
- English or French speaking guide
- Admission fee to indicated sights
- Meals: 3 lunches and 2 dinners Wat Phou
- Domestic government tax and service charge
Luggage handling
Tour excludes
- Visa stamping fee on arrival US$30.00/pax
- International airport departure tax US$10.00/pax
- Domestic airticket with airport tax
- International air tickets to/from Laos or Vietnam
- Travel Insurance in all kinds
- Meals:(lunch or dinner, quoted separately)
- Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others not stated