Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Southeast Asia, starting in Siem Reap, Cambodia, where you'll explore the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its grandeur and intricate carvings. Discover the mystical Shiva Valley before heading to Phnom Penh, Cambodia's vibrant capital, rich with history and cultural heritage. Travel to the serene town of Luang Prabang in Laos, a place of tranquil beauty, golden temples, and the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. Visit Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in Vietnam for a taste of its bustling urban life before returning to Luang Prabang for more serene experiences. Conclude your journey in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, where French colonial architecture blends seamlessly with Buddhist temples, offering a unique and enriching end to your Southeast Asian adventure.
Board your international flight to Siem Reap. On your arrival you will be met at the airport in the arrival hall by your Local Guide or National Escort. Together with all other group members who may be arriving at a similar time, you will transferred to your hotel and check into your room or store any luggage if your room is not ready yet. There is no sightseeing today. Dinner at Indian restaurant.
Please Note check in time at all hotels is 1400hrs
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After breakfast at hotel, today we will visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century)the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch at local restaurant.
After lunch we will visit to Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery, and is the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Enjoy a wonderful sunset from the top of Phnom Ba Kheng Hill. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at a hotel.
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Breakfast at a hotel. Today we will drive up Kulen Mountains for the visit to a Grand Buddha Statue. The site consists of a series of stone rock relief carvings in sandstone formations of the river bed and banks. It is commonly known as the "Valley of a 1000 Lingas" or "The River of a Thousand Lingas". The motifs for stone carvings are mainly myriads of lingams (phallic symbol of Hindu god Shiva) the River of Thousand Lingas, known as Shiva Valley, and the Great Waterfall. Lunch at local restaurant. On the way back, we will visit to Khmer villages and Buddhist Pagodas where you will have a chat with monk and receive monk blessings. Dinner at local restaurant and night at hotel
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Breakfast at a hotel. Travel to Phnom Penh by private bus and English speaking guide.This trip will take you around 5 hours and 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions. We will also stop for some local villages, pagoda, and spider markets. On arrival in Phnom Penh we will have lunch at local resturant. After lunch we will visit the National Museum. Housed in a beautiful traditional building, it contains many outstanding examples of Khmer craftsmanship. Learn about a brighter period in Cambodian history with a visit to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Explore Wat Phnom, a peaceful temple situated on a hill for which the city is named. According to legend, a 14th-century woman named Penh found sacred Buddhist objects.
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Breakfast at a hotel, morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the airport to board your international flight to Luang Prabang . On your arrival you will be met at the airport in the arrival hall by your Local Guide or National Escort. You will transfer to your hotel and check into your room or store any luggage if your room is not ready yet. There is no sightseeing today. Please Note check in time at all hotels is 1400hrs
accommodation included
breakfast included
Today after breakfast at leisure. Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Luang Prabang (Laos). Upon arrival at Luang Prabang, transfer to a hotel for 3 nights. The ancient first capital of Lane Xang kingdom, the center of religious life in Laos and today the World Heritage City. Afternoon walking along the Mekong River side and Night Market. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
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After breakfast, visit Wat Visoun the oldest temple in the city with unique architectural features.Visit Wat Aham as an animist shrine, this temple is spacious with floor-to-ceiling murals featuring the city’s historic past with references to hell and torment. Visit Wat Xieng Thong, this historic and splendid temple is renowned for its magnificent tree-of-life glass mosaic, gilded teakwood panels and low sweeping tiered roofs. Built in 1559, this temple holds great cultural, historic and architectural importance and once was known as “The Temple of the Golden City.” Wat Sene, a small charm Temple, Wat Mai, with its nice sculptures of Buddha and people Lifes. Lunch at local restaurant.Transfer to pier for Boat trip on Mekong River to visit the famous and sacred Pak Ou Caves. Thesanctuaries at Pak Ou consist of two caves, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images,, which range from mere centimeter to two meters in height. Stop at Ban Xang Hai , a well-known village for Laotraditional rice whisky, namely Laoh-Khao to be distilled, as well as Ban Muang, a traditional Lao minority village. Our Sunset Cruise Dinner is fresh cooked and served on boat to enjoy sunset over mountain at Luangprabang.
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This morning after breakfast, we visit the National Museum, the former Royal Palace which houses the collection of valuables including the famous Prabang Buddhastatue, gifts received from foreign dignitaries…etc.Then Climb up Phousi Hill, the 328 steps leads to the summit of Phousi hill that dominates the sky-line of Luang Prabang overlooking the finest panoramic view in the whole Luang Prabang, and a fresh producedmarket namely Talad Phosy. Lunch at local Indian restaurant.And continue to drive outskirt excursion (30 km South) to visit Kuangsi Waterfall, which, though notvery high, is spectacular and really beautiful with its green surroundings as the preserved National park.We stop en-route, to visit Ban Na Oune, a small village of a hill-tribe group “Hmong”, probably the best- known minority group in Laos. Just before arriving at Kuangsi waterfall, there is another village of Khmu minority group, namely Ban Tha Pane that we will visit.There is plenty of time for relaxing and a swim in cool water, before we head back to Luang Prabang in the late afternoon. The rest of the day is spent by visiting various craft-shops, including silver smiths’ andalso Hmong market in town, where some skilled embroidery-works of Hmong ladies can be seen.Dinner at local restaurant.
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After arrival at Vientiane we proceed to Indian Restaurant for lunch, followed by check in to our hotel. This afternoon we will start our sightseeing tour of Vientiane visit religious museums of Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple to have been survived from the Siamese war of 1828 and its cloister contains more than 8000 Buddha statues;Wat Ho Prakeo, the former home-temple of the Emerald Buddha statue or Pra Keo, but today it containsa collection of Buddha statues, antiques and all artifacts found in around Vientiane, Thatluang Stupa, the single most important monument in Laos, which was built to cover the original small stupa, containing apiece of the chest bone of Buddha; Patouxay (Arch de Triumph), built quite recently in commemoration of those who died during the wars in the past and it is today as the land mark of Vientiane. Dinner at a local restaurant.breakfast, we drive to the outskirts of town to visit Ban Xangkhong, a village well-known for its wood paper making and also Lao silk weavings with natural dyes, Ban Hat Hiane, smith village and Ban Pha Nom, lue Minority style weaving village.Transfer to train station. Check in to the high speed train, C85 10:15-12:17 h to Vientiane, on
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breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Breakfast at a hotel. Any time before your flight is free time at your leisure today. You will be transferred from the hotel to the airport, according to the departure time of your international flight. Late check-out is not included in our South East Asia group tours. If you wish to book a late check-out for your final day, please contact our reservations department who can confirm additional pricing and make this arrangement for you, subject to availability at the hotel.
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