9 Days Highlights of Thailand Cambodia and Laos

9 Days Highlights of Thailand Cambodia and Laos

Experience the best of Thailand Cambodia Laos in just 9 days! Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Bangkok, delve into the ancient wonders of Angkor Wat, and marvel at Laos’s stunning waterfall. Indulge in the unique charm of each destination!

Duration: 8 - 12 days
Country: Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Multi Country

Highlights of This Trip
Experience the best of Thailand Cambodia Laos in just 9 days! Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Bangkok, delve into the ancient wonders of Angkor Wat, and marvel at Laos’s stunning waterfall. Indulge in the unique charm of each destination!

Itinerary in brief
Day 1-3
Thailand: Bankok city tour with floating market visit (3 nights)
Day 4-6
Cambodia: Siem Reap tour with Angkor Wat discovery (3 nights)
Day 7-9
Laos: Luang Prabang tour with Kuang Si Waterfall (2 nights)

Why you'll love this trip?
Angkor Wat at Sunrise!
Wake up early for a magical moment at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

As the sun rises, this ancient temple complex comes to life in a burst of colors and reflections. It's a breathtaking sight and a must-see for anyone exploring the wonders of Angkor.

Sunset Serenity on Tonle Sap Lake!
Experience the magic of Cambodia's Tonle Sap Lake. Explore floating villages, witness local life on the water, and cap off your day with a stunning sunset over the tranquil lake. It's a picturesque and peaceful journey into the heart of Cambodian culture and nature.

Meet Cambodian Hospitality!
Step into the heart of Cambodia by visiting a warm local family.

Experience their daily life, traditions, and enjoy a delightful lunch featuring authentic Cambodian flavors. It's a genuine opportunity to connect with the culture and taste the local cuisine while making new friends.

Discover Vibrant Bangkok!
Explore Bangkok's rich culture, visit stunning temples like Wat Pho and Wat Arun, cruise its famous canals, and enjoy local cuisine. Bangkok offers a vibrant blend of tradition and modernity. We promise you an exciting and unforgettable experience.

Angkor Complex Mystery Discovery
Get ready to uncover the mysteries of the Angkor Complex! On this trip, you'll explore ancient temples, hidden secrets, and the fascinating history of Cambodia's past. Enjoy this discovery trip and unlock the secrets of this incredible place.

Mudita Signature Treatment
We prepare a Mudita Signature Treatment for you after touring the temples of Angkor Wat, rejuvenate with a spa session in Siem Reap. Using an herbal compress, your masseuse provides a massage treatment that is said to reduce tension and improve energy flow throughout the body.

Enjoy Traditional Thai-Massage!
Experience the soothing art of Traditional Thai Massage, a cherished practice from Thailand. This ancient therapy combines gentle stretching and pressure techniques to promote relaxation and well-being. Enjoy the tranquility and rejuvenation it brings to your body and mind.

Experience Thailand's Floating Markets!
Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Thailand! It's a super cool market on the water. You'll see boats with yummy food and colorful things to buy. You can ride in a boat too! It's a fun and colorful way to discover Thailand's culture and tasty treats.

Join in Alms Ritual and Accept Monks’ Blessing
Participate in the sacred Alms Ritual, a serene tradition in which you can receive blessings from monks. Immerse yourself in this spiritual experience, connecting with the rich traditions of the local culture of Laos.

Mount Phousi Sunrise!
Experience the breathtaking sunrise at Mount Phousi, Luang Prabang. As dawn paints the sky with hues of warmth, you'll be captivated by the tranquility and beauty of this magical moment.

Take a Traditional Weaving Adventure!
Take a weaving adventure in a charming weaving villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek. Discover the art of weaving as locals guide you through vibrant traditions, creating a hands-on experience that connects you to the heart of their culture.

Refreshing Swim in Kuang Si Waterfall
Dive into nature's oasis at Kuang Si Waterfall. Cool off with a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear pools, surrounded by lush greenery. Experience pure bliss as you unwind in this natural paradise.

Laos-Style Spa Treatment
Enjoy the serenity with a Laos-style spa treatment. Let ancient traditions rejuvenate your senses as skilled therapists pamper you with soothing techniques, bringing relaxation and harmony to your body and mind.

Welcome to Bangkok!

Upon arrival, our tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel and check-in.

Note: if your arrival time is early, and you prefer to explore the city instead of taking a nap, please kindly tell our travel consultant, and we’ll recommend one of our suggested activities like watching a boxing game at Rajadamnern Stadium, a half-day city highlights tour, or night market & food tour, etc.

Enjoy your breakfast in Bangkok and prepare to enjoy a full day’s Bangkok city’s exploration. In the morning, you will visit:

1. Wat Phra Kawe & the Grand Palace: a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam.
2. Ride like a Local by tuk-tuk to Wat Pho temple

Then, have a nice local lunch after the long morning tour, and have a short break.

In the afternoon, explore the city’s renowned klongs(canals) by boat and cruise the Chao Phraya River. Also, visit the following two sites:

1. Wat Arun: one of the most visited temples in all of Thailand
2. Royal Barge Museum: many exhibitions on Thai history, royalty, and Buddhism.

After the tour, you will be escorted to a spa center to enjoy one-hour traditional Thailand massage to relax your senses. The go back to your hotel to have a good rest. 

This morning, after your breakfast at your hotel, you'll be going to a place a little farther away from downtown Bangkok. Around 1-hour drive, you’ll get to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Then you’ll be driven to Kanchanaburi.

1. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market: experience the traditional Thai market with numerous vendors selling local foods, fruits, and products from their boats.
2. Kanchanaburi: learn about the region’s storied past and present-day culture.
3. Death Railway: built during WWII, made famous by the book and movie The Bridge on the River Kwai.
4. Thailand-Burma Railway Center: learn more history about the Death Railway.

Today, carriages still go on the tracks, taking travelers through the fields of sugar cane and rice terraces. After the tour, your tour guide will escort you back to the hotel in Bangkok. You can enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

After breakfast, enjoy your time and wait for our tour guide to pick you up to the airport, taking a flight to Siem Reap, about 1 hour.

Welcome to Siem Reap! Upon arrival, our tour guide will meet you at the airport and escort you back to the downtown city. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel, and you will have free time for a nap or leisure time.

In the evening about 6:10 pm, your tour guide will pick you up to enjoy the welcome dinner with a sumptuous buffet dinner while enjoying the Khmer traditional dance performance.

After that, you will be escorted to the hotel and have a good rest.

Today, you will get up a little bit early, at about 5:00 am for the sunrise of Angkor Wat, experiencing the breathtaking moment.

After enjoying the sunrise, you will be escorted to the hotel for breakfast and have a little rest. Your guide will pick you up at about 10:00 am to start your Angkor Temple discovery. In the morning, you will visit:

1. Ta Prohm: one of the largest temples built during the Khmer empire, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the mother of Jayavarman VII.
2. Banteay Kdei: considered to be one of the main groups of temples in the Angkor complex with peaceful and quiet surroundings.

After the lunch at a local Cambodian restaurant, you will continue to visit:

3. Angkor Wat: the 7th wonder of the world, is a miniature replica of the universe in stone, its beauty and state of preservation is unrivaled.

After the tour, we prepare a Mudita Signature Treatment for you after touring the temples of Angkor Wat, rejuvenate with a spa session in Siem Reap. Using an herbal compress, your masseuse provides a massage treatment that is said to reduce tension and improve energy flow throughout the body.

After that, head to the local night market to explore and enjoy a local dinner at the Pub Street. Then, you will be escorted to your hotel, enjoy your free time, and have a good rest.

Today, after breakfast, your guide will pick you up at about 9:00 am, heading to the spot for the countryside jeep tour.

Hop aboard an open-air Jeep and explore the countryside around Siem Reap. Drive along dirt trails and country lanes, stop in remote rural villages, and admire views over the rice paddies. Along the way, learn about Cambodian life as you meet the locals, sample bamboo rice cakes, and watch demonstrations of traditional handicrafts such as basket weaving. 

The jeep tour is about 1.5 hours, then you will pay a visit to a Cambodian local family and see what their daily life is like. Then enjoy a local lunch with them.

Take a half-day excursion to the biggest Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake - Tonle Sap Lake. Firstly, tour Kompong Phluk, the largest village on the lake, to discover the fascinating daily lifestyle of the local people who live on the water.

Then, take a boat trip to enjoy the beautiful lake views and mangrove forests.

One of the highlights is to enjoy the beautiful sunset of Tonle Sap Lake, with a beer and a tranquil and serene atmosphere.

Then, back to the Siem Reap downtown, and you will be escorted to the night market and Pub Street, where you will have a nice evening to spend.

After the tour, head back to your hotel for a good rest.

Today, your tour guide will pick you up to Siem Reap International Airport for a flight to Luang Prabang, about 1 hours and 30 minutes.

Welcome to Luang Prabang, the charming town in northern Laos, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore its serene streets, adorned with temples and colonial architecture, and soak in the rich culture at vibrant night markets. Luang Prabang awaits with its unique charm and tranquility!

Upon your arrival in Luang Prabang, your private local tour guide will welcome you in the airport then escort you to your hotel in Luang Prabang city.

After eating a delicious Laotian lunch, you are going on a tour in the afternoon.

1. Arts and Ethnology Center: learning about Laos’ many ethnic cultures.
2. Weaving Villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek: known for their arts and crafts including saa paper and silk.
3. Weaving Class: Start with a simple explanation of silk, dyeing, and weaving. Tourists will get their own loom and guidance from a weaver to learn how to weave.

After the class, you will return to the city for a visit to Wat Mai, which is one of Luang Prabang’s largest and most richly decorated temples. 

You will finish the afternoon trip by enjoying a refreshing drink at one of Café. Then, you will be escorted to the local night market to discover the local life of Luang Prabang.

After the tour, back to the hotel for a good rest.

After breakfast, your tour guide will meet you at the hotel around 8:00 am – 8:30 am. The day begins with a boat ride up the Mekong River, which gives you a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside. Along the way, you'll stop and visit:

1. Ban Xanghai village: the place where Laos rice wine and rice whiskey are produced. You'll have the opportunity to try some and learn about the process used to make it.
2. Pak Ou Caves: two linked caves filled with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.

Lunch will be served near the caves. You'll try a local Laotian dish called "Orlam" which is a soup with vegetables and features a spicy wood that is partially edible. After a short rest, you’ll continue on your half-day tour to the beautiful Kuang (Khouang) Si Waterfall.

1. Bear Rescue Sanctuary: three bear houses were built with a capacity for 25 rescued bears.
2. Khouang Si Waterfall: the most beautiful in Laos. You can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails.

After the tour, your tour guide will escort you to enjoy a Lao-style spa and get relaxed. Then, you will get back to the hotel for a good rest. 

This morning you will need to get up very early to visit an alms ritual unique to Laos, departure from the hotel at 5:00 am. You will accept the blessing of monks to whom you give the alms.

Around 6:00 am, you could enjoy the sunrise at Mount Phousi. It is a quiet, peaceful, and mesmerizing morning. Go back to the hotel for breakfast, and have a rest until your tour guide escorts you to the Luang Prabang airport.

Tour service ends here.

HOTELS
Hostel
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels

Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian  speaking guide can be arranged with on request.

SERVICE INCLUSIONS
✓Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.
✓Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
✓Private English speaking tour guide service.
✓Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.
✓Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner).

SERVICE EXCLUSIONS
-International air tickets.
-Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
-Meals are not listed in itinerary.
-Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
-Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
-Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
-Services not stated in the itinerary.

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