ITINERARY
DAY 01: VIENTIANE – ARRIVAL
Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to the local restaurant for lunch. The first visit is 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. We set our orientation short Walking Tour to Lao Capital, strolling around the city distance, and observing the sunset by the Mekong Riverside and late evening. Seeing the city lifestyle of local Laos people. Check in the hotel. Have dinner and free time by night.
Stay overnight in Vientiane.
DAY 02: VIENTIANE – CITY (B)
Breakfast, we start to visit the major sights of the capital including 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. From there, we visit the Central Market call ‘Morning Market’ where you can find the antique items for collection, well handmade textile and gift away items. After lunch at local restaurant, we visit Buddha Park, is a famous sculpture park with more than 200 religious statues including a huge 40-metre high reclining Buddha image.
Stay overnight in Vientiane.
DAY 03: VIENTIANE – LUANG PRABANG – KUANGSI WATERFALLS – PAK OU CAVE (B)
In the morning, transfer to The Lao – China Railway Station to Luang Prabang at 07:30-09.20. This then takes us to the beautiful Kuangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. we depart hotel upstream on the Mekong to visit Pak Ou cave in the side of a lime stone cliff and opposite of the mouth of the Mekong and Ou rivers. The sanctuaries at Pak Ou consist of two large caves, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images, which range from mere centimeter to two meters in height. En route, Lao typical villages are barely visible behind a screen of foliage. Slender canoes bobbing by the shore, bamboo poles and floats mark the location of nets and fish traps. Lunch is served on cruise. Our next stop will be at Ban Xang Hai, a well-known village for Lao traditional handicap.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
DAY 04: LUANG PRABANG (B)
An early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms–giving (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. From there, we will take a short visit to the morning local market near the Royal Palace. At the market, you can find anything from rice, to fresh vegetables, to steamed fish, frogs, and anything else that might be the day’s catch, just set up on the ground, this is what the locals do every day. This is really the chance for you to get a real flavor of the local culture. After breakfast, check-out the hotel.
Your city tour begins with a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. From there, we then head to the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. Visit Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre, then we ascend the 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for the panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River. Transfer to the Airport. End of the trip.
DAY 5: LUANG PRABANG – PHNOMPENH CITY TOUR (B)
Quick breakfast and transfer to Luang Prabang Airport to Phnom Penh at 08:30-11:50.
Guide pick you up at Phnom Penh International Airport (Pochentong). In the afternoon, visit Royal Palace – The workplace of the contemporary; King Of Gold and Silver Pagoda – famous for emerald Buddha statues, Golden Buddha statues, Silver-lined backgrounds …
Note 1: Wear a shirt with sleeves, not a wide neck and if the skirt (dress) must be knee length when visiting the Royal Palace.
Note 2: The Royal Palace is entitled to remain closed without prior notice.
Stop and try your luck at Casino Naga World.
Overnight at hotel in Phnompenh.
DAY 6: PHNOM PENH – SIEM RIEP (B)
Have breakfast at hotel and depart for Siem Reap. On the way stop to visit Insect Market (Skun) & Thousand-year-old Dragon Bridge (Kompong Kdei Bridge). Arrival in Siem reap, continue to visit Tonle Sap Lake – Chong Kneas Floating Village – there is a beautiful dramatic view like a vivid picture of life. The lake changes depending on the flood season and the dry season. It is also an important reserve of waterfowl.
Overnight in Siem reap. Free explore night market, pub street, angkor show…
DAY 7: SIEM REAP – ANGKOR COMPLEX 7km (B)
Tuk Tuk and tour guide pick you up at hotel, transfer to Angkor for watching the sunrise at Angkor Wat, top the best place to see sunrise in the world. Take a bright breakfast inside Angkor Complex then departure to visit:
Angkor Thom Temple – the center is the Bayon Temple with 216 mysterious smiles.
Ta Pruhm Temple, with its bizarrely shaped trees covering the large temples, was chosen by Hollywood as the filming studio for the filming of Tomb Raider.
Transfer to Preah Dak village – A Khmer village with a tradition of making Palm sugar, sweet palm cakes and products from palm trees… Here you are guided through the process of making Khmer palm cakes and can make them yourself with the craftsman.
You might want to have lunch here in the village with local specialties – Grilled Chicken with Honey. In the afternoon, explore Angkor Wat Temple – recognized by UNESSCO in 1992 with beautiful stone sculptures.
Note 1: Due to walking a lot, climbing temples a lot, you should wear active clothes, bata shoes, flat-soled sandals or with straps, water, hats …
Note 2: Because the maximum capacity of “Heaven” is only about 100 guests. Therefore, you need to queue according to the instructions of the service staff.
Note 3: For the management’s own reasons, the “Heaven” floor is entitled to not allow visitors to visit without prior notice.
Turn back to the hotel. Freely explore Siem Reap at night: Siem Reap Night Market, Traditional Massage, Smile Of Angkor Show, Angkor Dynasty Show… (out-of-pocket expenses)
DAY 8: DROP OFF SIEM REAP AIRPORT (B)
Breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure till departure time, transfer out to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI). End of services.
Inclusion
- Accommodation on a twin shared basis at 3* hotel with breakfast
- Railway ticket the second class (one way)
- Private, Air-conditioned Transport (Big bus is probited in Luang Prabang)
- English speaking guide
- Admission fees to sites stated in the itinerary.
- Drinking water
Exclusion
- Visas and Immigration fees on arrival (50$/pax/each country)
- Int’l air tickets to/from Laos, Cambodia
- Lunch or dinner unless stated in the itinerary (Option haft board or full board, set menu USD $8-10/pax/meal, no drinks)
- Single suppl. room accommodation (quoted separately)
- Child or adult in triple share accommodation
- Foreign language guides other than English
- Peak Season or Special Events Surcharges
- Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
