Laos and Cambodia Unveiled
16 nights / 17 days
Fully Guided
All Available Dates - Call 01 2366852 To Book Now
08 Nov 2024
15 Nov 2024
07 Feb 2025
14 Feb 2025
31 Oct 2025
14 Nov 2025
This epic adventure takes you from the UNESCO-listed city of Luang Prabangin untouched Laos to venture through Cambodia to explore the magnificent temples of Angkor, the rural beauty of Battambang and lovely Phnom Penh.
B Breakfast Included
L Lunch Included
D Dinner Included
Day 1 - FLY TO VIENTIANE
Fly overnight to Vientiane via Bangkok.Depending on your time of arrival the rest ofthe day is yours to start soaking up the localculture.
Day 2 - FLY TO VIENTIANE
Fly overnight to Vientiane via Bangkok.Depending on your time of arrival the rest ofthe day is yours to start soaking up the localculture.
Day 3 - EXPLORE VIENTIANE
Nestled in a sleepy bend of the Mekong,Vientiane is a delightfully quaint city, morefriendly backwater than chaotic capital. Visitthe morning market, Wat Si Saket and WatPhra Keo, the former Royal Temple, beforeviewing That Luang Stupa and the PatuxaiVictory Monument. Also, drop in at the COPEvisitor centre. Dinner this evening will beaccompanied by a traditional Lao music anddance performance.
Day 4 - TRAVEL TO VANG VIENG
Depart Vientiane for Vang Vieng, a townbeautifully set in a spectacular karstlandscape that has become Laos' adventurecapital. En route, stop at Nam Ngum Lake, areservoir created by damming the Nam NgumRiver, where deep green waters are backed bymountains and forest.
Day 5 - EXPLORE VANG VIENG
Venture into the Tham Chang cave beforewandering through the dramatic limestonekarst countryside beside the Nam Song River.
Day 6 - TRAVEL TO LUANG PRABANG
Return to Vientiane and fly to the beautifulcity of Luang Prabang. The quintessentialimage of Laos and a place of vivid colours,where you'll find a rich heritage and enduringFrench legacy.
Day 7 - PAK OU CAVES
Visit the exquisite Wat Visoun and Wat XiengThong. Cruise up the languid Mekong Riverto the sacred caves of Pak Ou, known for thehundreds of miniature Buddhist sculpturesthat reside within. On the return trip stop offat the villages of Thin Hong and Ban XangKhong.
Day 8 - KUANG SI WATERFALLS
Begin the day at the National Museum,housed in the former Royal Palace. Drive outof the city, stopping for a visit to Ock Pop TokWeaving Centre, before heading to the naturalsplendour of Kuang Si Waterfalls. Enjoy thevivid blue, terraced pools that tumble downthrough their forest setting, taking a dip orrelaxing by the water's edge.
Day 9 - TAKBAT
Rise early this morning to witness the monksof Luang Prabang's monastic communitiescollecting alms from the locals – the ceremonyof Takbat. These lines of silent saffron robecladmonks will be an enduring image of yourtrip. Later this morning, climb Phousi Hill forpanoramic views over the city. Fly to SiemReap where you can while away the eveningat the lively night market.
Day 10 - EXPLORE ANGKOR
The seat of the Khmer Empire between the9th and 15th centuries, the Angkor complexincludes over 1,000 temples. Rising early,the tour begins in the heart of Angkor Thom,the old walled city - passing through its SouthGate you'll reach the enigmatic Bayon andvisit the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace ofthe Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm, anatmospheric temple left in the grips of thejungle. This afternoon is dedicated to theindescribable Angkor Wat. The best preservedof Angkor's temples, examine the vast numberof intricate details and relish the sheermagnificence of its architecture.
Day 11 - TONLE SAP LAKE
High Water Season (Aug to Feb) Visit BengMealea, a mysterious temple overrun by thejungle before enjoying a cruise on Tonle SapLake, visiting the floating village of KampongKleng and observing the way of life of theselake communities. Return to Siem Reap viaArtisan D'Angkor, an organisation working torevive traditional Khmer arts and crafts. Thisevening sit down to dinner and the Apsaradance show.Low Water Season (Mar to Jul) Head toBeng Mealea to explore this mysterioustemple overrun by the jungle. Drop by ArtisanD'Angkor before visiting the floating village ofChong Kneas. This evening sit down to dinnerand the Apsara dance show.
Day 12 - BANTEAY SREI
Admire the captivating Banteay Srei, a richlyembellished Hindu Temple made of rosecoloredsandstone. Wander the atmosphericruins of Preah Khan. Take a leisurely boat rideon the moat of Angkor Thom and view hiddenelements of the ancient Khmer water systems.
Day 13 - RURAL BATTAMBANG
Depart Siem Reap for the city of Battambang,stopping off at the National Silk Centre, whereyou can learn about the silk creation process.
Day 14 - EXPLORE BATTAMBANG
Battambang is set in some of the country'smost beautiful landscapes. Head out of townto the 12th-century Prasat Banan Temple,returning to Battambang to stroll through thevillage of Wat Kor. Later, visit a local NGO,La Maison de Coco, where traditional skillssuch as weaving are taught to locals beforeexploring a cave at Phnom Sampov, home to ahuge colony of bats.
Day 15 - TRAVEL TO PHNOM PENH
Journey south to the city of Phnom Penh,making a stop at the 17th century capitalof Udong and Kampong Chhnang to see thetraditional handmade pottery. On arrival atPhnom Penh, the rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 16 - PHNOM PENH BY CYCLO
Experience a cyclo ride to the magnificentRoyal Palace and Silver Pagoda before scalingthe small hill topped by Wat Phnom. Later,enjoy the exhibits of the National Museum,which are housed in a spectacular Khmerstylebuilding, before learning about thetragedies of the recent past at the harrowingTuol Sleng Museum.
Day 17 - FLY PHNOM PENH TO UK
If your flight time permits, this morning thereis an option to visit the poignant Killing Fields(payable locally). Transfer to the airport toboard your flight back to the UK, arriving thenext day.
Day 18 - FLY PHNOM PENH TO UK
If your flight time permits, this morning thereis an option to visit the poignant Killing Fields(payable locally). Transfer to the airport toboard your flight back to the UK, arriving thenext day.
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