15 Days Thailand Laos and Cambodia Classic Tour

Meals: B / L

Enjoy your free morning until transfer to airport for flight to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival at the Chiang Rai airport our guide and driver will escort you to Chiang Khong. (Suggest overnight in Chiang Khong) 

Overnight in Chiang Khong.

Meals: L

Morning transfer from hotel in Chiang Khong to Huay Xia between 08:30 and 09:15am. Cruise will boarding at 9:30 am. 12:00pm: Lunch is served on board. You will taste traditional Lao food with several dishes. 2:00pm: The first stop will be to visit a Hill Tribe Village along the Mekong River. Our guide will explain the way of living and the origins of these rural populations.

The tribe being small, we ask you a special attention to respect the private space of the habitants while the visit. During the afternoon, you will be free to relax on board and taste some local snacks and fresh fruits. 4:30pm: The boat arrives in Pakbeng before sunset, where you will retreat to your accommodation for the night.

Overnight in Pakbeng.

Meals: L

8:00am: The boat leaves Pakbeng. The boat departs for another day of impressive nature landscapes all along the river. 2 stops are planned during the afternoon. Use your free time in the morning for asking some questions about Luang Prabang and Laos the guide. 12:30pm: Lunch is served on board.

You will taste traditional Lao food with several dishes. 1:00pm: After the lunch, the first stop will be at Pak Ou to visit the famous Pak Ou Caves (Tham Ting) and its thousands of Buddha images.” 2:30pm: Next step, the Lao Lao village, commonly known as the Whiskey Village.

In there, the guide will provide information about the locally made rice whisky, and you will have the chance to taste it if you wish. You will also have time to enjoy the charm of this small and authentic village, its temple and local artisans. You will be served some local snacks and fresh fruits before arrival. You will arrive in Luang Prabang around 4:30pm.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Meals: L

Luang Prabang, the city surrounded by Mekong River and well known for its golden city is well known for its beautiful decorated Buddhist temples, it is a place that you will keep appearing in your mind for long time after your Indochina tour.

Your memorable trip will starts from partaking in an alms ritual in the morning, you will accepts the blessing by monks who you give the alms. Have breakfast in the hotel and then start the half day excursion to Kuang Si Waterfalls, where you will enjoy beautiful natural scenery, have fun in waterfalls and relax.

Drive back to the town for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Wat Xiengthong which is symbolic temple of the classic Laotian architecture, visit the Royal Palace Musem to learn some history of Laos. Then visit the Wat Aham Temple which means “Monastery of the Opened Heart” and the Stupa of Wat Visoun.

Rest of the day at your leisure to relax and explore the city, you can enjoy some drinks in one of the cafés or strolling along the beautiful riverside. 

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Meals: B

Today you will enjoy your full free day on your own arrangement.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Meals: B

Enjoy your free morning until transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap, upon arrival escort to hotel for check in and rest on your own leisure.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Meals: L

Breakfast is at hotel. We depart hotel at 8.00am for full day guided Angkor exploration, start with the south gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces, stroll to explore Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king, terrace of elephant & Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning tree roots where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed.

After lunch, continue to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat – the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest monument in the world. Unlock the amazing history, its ancestral incredible, architectural masterpieces and the finest carvings dates back to the Khmer Empire when it dominated the largest parts of Southeast Asia. On your way back to Siem Reap, enjoy the sunset from the top of the pyramid-shaped temple of Pre Rup.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Meals: L

This morning, take a pleasant 1.5 hour drive through the Cambodian countryside to reach the sprawling jungle temple of Beng Melea . Constructed in a distinctly Angkor Wat style by King Suyavarman II in the early 12th century, Beng Mealea preceded and may have served as a

Prototype for Angkor Wat. Today the temple is largely overrun by vegetation and the stone walls are crumbling which adds to its charm in a unique way. Accessibility has improved as elevated walkways have been set up throughout most of the temple, although to see all corners does require a sense of adventure as you will need to climb over stone blocks or walk through narrow passageways.

Continue on to the remote temple of Banteay Srei: set deep in the jungle. The Citadel of Women, Banteay Srei was carved from red sandstone, a medium that lends itself to elaborate decorative wall carvings, which are well preserved to this day. The buildings themselves are miniature in scale in comparison to the other colossal temples around Siem Reap, unusually so when measured by the standards of Angkorian construction. This temple is considered the jewel of Khmer art.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Meals: L

After breakfast your local guide and driver will escort you to Phnom Penh. Travel through the Cambodian countryside stopping near Kampong Kdei at the 12th century Angkorian era ‘Spean Praptos’ bridge, marvel at this architectural feat as you take a walk in the past across its ancient arches.

Resume the journey to Kampong Thom where you can enjoy a local lunch before continuing to Phnom Penh, stopping en route at Skuon market, the adventurous can try the ‘ch’ngain’ (deep fried Tarantula), a local specialty. Known as the "Pearl of Asia" Phnom Penh was considered one of the loveliest French-built cities in Indochina in the 1920s.

Imposingly located at the confluence of the Mekong, Bassac and Tonlé Sap rivers. This bustling city still retains a colonial feel with fine French architecture, wide boulevards and riverside promenade, boasting a heady mix of Restaurants and shops.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Meals: L

Discover the highlights of Phnom Penh and the iconic landmarks.

After breakfast, your guide will greet you at the lobby and then escort you to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. The Killing Fields were a place of execution and burial of people considered a threat or enemy of the Khmer Rouge regime (1975-1979). You'll walk near the fields which have been excavated, and see the monument which now houses the skulls of the victims. You'll also see an old tree which is notable for its eerie and death-like appearance.

You'll also watch a video where you'll learn about the tragedies that happened at this site. Next, you'll continue to Toul Sleng Genocide Museum. Prior to 1975 Toul Sleng was a high school. When Khmer Rouge came to power in 1975 they converted it into the S-21 prison.

In the afternoon, you'll continue to the National Museum where you will see the largest collection in the world of Khmer history, arts and architecture on display. You will also visit the Silver Pagoda, which has 5,000 silver tiles on the floor and then you'll visit the Royal Palace where the Khmer royal family lives. Finally you'll visit Wat Phnom. When the tour is finished, you'll be escorted to your hotel for the evening.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Meals: B / L

Private transfer by road to the delightfully sleepy coastal town of Kep and stop by at Preah Monivong Park - Bokor Mountain, it's a part of a range of mountains & forests that form the elephant mountains. Along with the beautiful forests there are several other attractions like Popokvil Waterfalls, French colonial building and local pagoda. Then travel along the coast, visiting the nearby town of Kompot, a charming riverside town and surrounding by Pepper plantations, where the famed Kompot pepper is grown.

Overnight in Kep.

Meals: L

Take a private long tail boat to nearby Koh Ton Say (Rabbit Island) a short 20 minute ride. If you are tired of the pool in Kep and fancy some beach time this is a lovely day trip. Relax on its un-crowded beaches, snorkel in the shallow waters or just laze the day away in a hammock along the beach or explored on foot: stroll around the island. And pick up some delicious fresh seafood whenever you feel puckish.

Overnight in Kep.

Meals: B / L

Early in the morning, explore Crab Market; nestled right up against the seashore, the fishermen come to sell fresh crabs caught using wooden traps. Most of the action takes place on the beach overlooking the ocean full of small boats, while small improvised shacks in the background sell local meals, vegetables, fruits, and spices. Adjacent to the market, find an array of wooden restaurants on stilts. Then travel along the coast.

Rest of the day to relax. Or you can take a self-guided walk up to Kep Hill to enjoy the view over the Gulf of Thailand.

Overnight in Kep.

Meals: B

The whole morning relax or you can choose to explore the town, take advantage of optional activities or simply relax and enjoy the facilities at the hotel or laze the Beach. Check-out of Hotel and take Private transfer by road to Phnom Penh International Airport.

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