The Mysterious Oriental Laos – Cambodia

INCLUDED:

·         Transfers & transport with A/C and driver

·         Accommodation: based on twin/double room with daily breakfast

• English speaking guide.
• Speed train from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
• Admission fees for mentioned visits
• Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
• All boat trips as mentioned
• Water on coach: 02 bottle/person/day tour
• Transport: Private minibus with air conditioning
• Hotel as mentioned in the program, Twin share with daily breakfast
• 1 FOC base on Twin room sharing for group 16-20 pax. (but they have to pay for air ticket (US$ 215.00))
• 01 FOC base on twin room sharing for group 21 pax up (but they have to pay for air ticket (US$ 215.00))
• International ticket: Vientiane /Phnom Penh US$ 215.00/person (subject to change without prior notice).

 

EXCLUDED:

·         Beverages which not mention in the included section.

• Visa to Laos/ Cambodia.
• Personal services not mentioned in the Included services
• Drink during meals
• Peak season or public holidays surcharge (if any)
• International travel insurance
• Drinks in all meals
• Compulsory Gala dinner on Christmas or New Year (if any)
• Tip for guide & driver: recommend $ 5.00/day/person
• Other services not mentioned in the Included item

·         Meeting point: Luang Prabang

·         End point: Siem Reap

 Day 1: Arrive at Luang Pra bang (D)

Arrive in Luang Prabang, the ancient first capital of Lane Xang kingdom, the center of religious life in Laos and today the World Heritage City. Arrive in Luang Prabang and transfer to our hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, we take a sightseeing tour of the sacred city of temples, of which nearly fifty temples still remain in the town and surrounding areas. Visit Wat Visoun, the 16th century temple served as a small museum for religious artifacts; Wat Aham, the early 19th century temple, whose two guardian figures at the foot of the steps which represent two characters from the Ramayana - Hanuman, the Monkey God and a fierce Yaksa; Wat Xiengthong, the 16th century temple which, more than any temples in Luang Prabang, epitomizes all the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang architecture. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

 

Day 2: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou – Luang Prabang (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the local pier of Luang Prabang to embark on traditional boat upstream on the Mekong river and visit the sacred Buddha caves, Tham Ting and Tham Phom. Return to Luang Prabang, on the way stop to visit Ban Muang Keo village, they make Laos Whisky there which we can taste and see how they made it. You can buy their weaving products. Visit the night market at Luang Prabang. Accommodation at hotel. Lunch on bard & Dinner at Pakhoeuy restaurant

Overning in LuangPrabang.

 

Day 3: Luang Prabang (B, L)

Visit the national museum, the former royal palace and 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. then proceed to Excursion by car to Kuangsi waterfall (30 kms). On the wayto SOS village, visit Hmong village at Ban Na Ouane and Khmou village at Ban Tha pen. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, swimming or relaxing nearby the clear pools of the tiered limestone formations. Visit the Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre Picnic lunch nearby waterfall. Back to Luang Prabang in late afternoon and time at leisure in the old city. Dinner by your own.  Visit the night market at Luang Prabang. Accommodation at the hotel.

 

Day 4: Luang Pra bang - Vang Vieng (B, L, D)

This day we have to wake up early to visit of the monks then go to see the colorful fresh market. Back to the hotel for breakfast and relax

10AM transfer to Luangprabang Train station, travel to Vangvieng about 1hour.

Arrival Vangvieng and transfer to check in at hotel.

After lunch, take biking tour inVang Vieng to see the beautiful limestone mountain, beautiful Tam Jang cave and small water pool. Return to hotel. Overnight in Vang Vieng

Lunch & Dinner at hotel

 

Day 5:Vang Vieng - Vientiane (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel.    

8AM: take biking tour in Vang Vieng to see the beautiful limestone mountain, beautiful Tam Jang cave

and small water pool. Return to hotel

12AM: Lunch at hotel

13PM: Travel from Vang Vieng to Vientiane.

Visit local market on the way and COPE

Then check in the hotel. Overnight in Vietntiane

Dinner at Kualao restaurant

 

Day 6: Vientiane (B, L)

AM: You have a half day city tour in Vientiane: visit the oldest temple of Wat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of miniature Budha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous, sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, then we visit the Carol Cassidy Lao Textiles. We stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. Lunch at their own with local restaurant then drop off you at the hotel.

PM: You are free at the leisure. Overnight in Vientiane.

Lunch at Tamnak Lao restaurant Vientiane

 

Day 7: Vientiane – Phnom Penh (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel, take a flight to Phnom Penh. Arrive at Phnom Penh International airport where you will be met by your tour guide and then transfer to down town. Check in the hotel. Afternoon, visit the Central market. Dinner and overnight in Phnom Penh.

 

Day 8: Phnom Penh (B, L)

Breakfast at hotel and this morning process to Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom. Lunch will serve at the Friend restaurant. In the afternoon you wil visit Notorious Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, National Museum, Killing flied. Overnight hotel in Phnom Penh.

 

Day 9: Phnom Penh/Siem Reap (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel, Leave Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by overland, Along the way, you will enjoy the great view of the country side and you will visit the Skun “Spider Village” and an ancient bridge called “Spean Kompong Kdei” it was built in the 13^th century and it is 87 meters long. The balustrades are carved to look like the bodies of giant snakes. Lunch will serve at local restaurant. Arrive Siem Reap. Check in the hotel and refreshment. Visit the Angkor national museum. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 9: Siem Reap (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel,

07:00 take a tuktuk to Angkor wat. Visit Angkor wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon and Phimeanakas temples followed by the Terraces of the Elephants and Leper King and then move to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm Temple which is embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees.

Lunch will serve at Angkor Café restaurant

In the evening, enjoy a dinner at the local restaurant where you can sample many Cambodian and South East Asian dishes whilst watching a dance show made up of traditional Cambodian dances including the classic Apsara Dance.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 11: Siem Reap (B, L)

After breakfast,

A morning trip to Banteay Srei, the exquisite, Women‟s Citadel‟. Located 32 km from Siem Reap town, this was Cambodia‟s last major Khmer temple to be re-discovered. After lunch at a local restaurant, you visit you visit the Artisans d’Angkor - a real showcase of Khmer workmanship for its silk fabrics and garments, stone and wood carving, lacquered products, silver-plated copperware, silk painting, ceramics and jewelry. On the way back to the hotel, make a stop at a palm sugar farmer and Cambodia landmine museum.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 12: Siem Reap - Departure (B)

Free morning until check-out at 12.00

Meet in the lobby at 13.00 where the guests should eat some lunch by themselves before we meet again.

13.00 Drive to Tonle Sap Lake and have the sailing tour out to the lake

18.00 Drive to the airport.

Price effective from October 2024 to December 2024 (base on twin sharing – ROH)

Tour fee for children (base on price of adult)

• 0-2 years old: 0%
• 3-5 years old: 30% (sharing bed with parents) – If use single bed, single supplement is applied.
• 6-11-year-old: 75% (sharing bed with parents)

Domestic air fare for children:

• Under 2 years old: 10% fare of adult
• 2-12-year-old: 90% fare of adult
• Over 12 years old: 100% fare of adult