Laos and Cambodia Tour with Beach Leisure 9 Nights / 10 Days
Ideally go for a 10-day of wonderful trip to Laos combining Cambodia. Unwind in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its serene temples, stunning Kuang Si Waterfalls, Pak Ou Caves, experience the alms offering and join the buffalo dairy which promotes sustainable farming, empowering local communities. Continue the journey to Siem Reap where we explore another UNESCO site: Angkor Wat temple and its incredible complex. Followed by one of the most interesting floating villages of the impressive Tonle Sap Lake, perfectly enjoy the relaxation on peaceful island beach of the stunning Koh Rong Samloem before heading to Phnom Penh Capital for guided a city tour before departing beautiful Cambodia.
Destinations
Luang Prabang → Siem Reap → Koh Rong Samloem → Phnom Penh
Or Vice Versa
Program Detail
Day 1: Luang Prabang – Arrival
International flight is NOT included in the tour price.
Upon your arrival at Luang Prabang International Airport, you will be greeted by our friendly experienced guide and driver then transfer directly to a booked hotel for check-in and have your own free time.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
*Meal Plan: None
Day 2: Alms Giving, Luang Prabang City Tour & Pak Ou Caves
Breakfast is served at hotel. We rise a bit early in the morning we invite you to join the alms offering as well as observing Buddhist saffron monks in progress searching for alms offers from locals which it is religiously known as traditional alms giving ceremony that all tourists can’t definitely ignore when visit Luang Prabang.
Return to the hotel for breakfast before heading out again to stroll at Phosy market to observe bustling trades between locals and vendors. Continue to challenge 328 steps up to the top of Phousi Hill to catch the spectacular views of Luang Prabang city, Mekong & Nam Khan Rivers, forests and mountains. Afterwards, visit Royal Palace which is one of national museums in Laos that was built by French during French colonial period, see Heuan Chan Heritage – the 19th century and well reserved wooden house in Luang Prabang then we’ll wander to observe the finest artistic styles of Buddhist monasteries included Wat Sensoukharam, important Wat Xiengthong and Wat Wisunarat at the end of the trip.
Afternoon, we process to take a long tail boat which sails on the mighty Mekong River admired by beautiful scenery of river, mountain and forest then our boat slowly moves close the mountain cave mouth where we walk along the stairs up into limestone caves which house hundreds of Buddha images as it has come a sacred place for worship for many centuries. Unlock interesting legends and story about the caves from your tour guide as if we enjoy the spectacular view of Mekong River. Near the end of the trip, we will visit and see the process of Lao rice whiskey at Ban Xang Hai which is popularly known as the rice whiskey village in Luang Prabang, and it’s a nice time to take a sip before returning hotel in the evening.
Evening, our team takes you to have delicious Lao set menu dinner at Bamboo Tree Lao (or similar) and drop off at the hotel after dinner (or drop off at night market if you want).
Overnight in Luang Prabang
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Buffalo Dairy and Kuang Si Waterfalls
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off at 8.45am and journey passing rural Lao countryside and Hmong tribe villages then we stop for a short visit Ban Na Ouane Hmong minority village where you witness their basic living and daily activities before going for a worth visit at Buffalo Dairy that you’re gonna learn how they take care of those buffaloes and get to know how some kinds of cheeses are produced from buffalo dairy in the region.
*Note: Buffalo Dairy is the share-tour.
Continue our journey to visit the fascinating Kuang Si Waterfalls where we have a walking up to wander on the top of the waterfalls, enjoy the tranquil surroundings and beautiful views. Return to the major area then spend time observing its natural beauty with take nice photos, get refreshed and cooled off, and swim in crystal blue water pools. We’ll then visit the Black Bear Rescue Centre before having lunch at a selected local restaurant.
The rest of the afternoon is reserved as free time at your own exploration.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia
Breakfast is served at hotel. Simply enjoy the rest of your free time in Luang Prabang before our driver (no guide) transfers you to the airport for the flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Upon your arrival at Angkor Siem Reap International Airport, you will be greeted by our friendly experienced guide and driver then transfer directly to a booked hotel for check-in and have your own free time.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 5: Fully Guided Angkor Temples
Breakfast is served at hotel. We leave for the tour at 8.30am to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat – the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest unrivaled monument in the world. Built by Suryavarman II in 12th Century, Angkor Wat is considered as one of the top destinations in Asia and is a must-see in your lifetime. Learning from your tour guide 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. Continue to visit Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning, amazing tree roots where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed.
Enjoy delicious Khmer set lunch at The Palmboo restaurant near temples.
Afternoon, we resume our discovery day for guided tour around Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king and terrace of elephant.
Finally, we stop at the South Gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces that religiously represent compassion, sympathy, equanimity and charity, and take as many photos as you want before heading back to the hotel.
Note: Visiting beautiful sunset (free of charge) is available at Phnom Bakheng, please speak to our tour guide to manage this for you. This is a hiking up (Approx. 25 minutes/way) to the hill and it’s always touristy or skip it if you feel tired.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6: Kampong Phluk Village, City Tour & Apsara Performance
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off hotel at 8.30am for countryside sightseeing along with a visit at local market to see interesting trades before resuming our journey to Kompong Phluk village of Tonle Sap Lake. We process to take a boat trip along canal toward the centre of Kompong Phluk then the boat slows down to let you enjoy the surrounding admired by amazing houses atop high poles, come across the highlight of fishing activities as well as see people selling fruits/vegetable/meats on their boats, you sometimes see kids in their student uniforms coming back from their classes. Witness how life works on the water and how people make the lake as home then we embark on a canoe to explore the pleasant mangroves, enjoy the serenity while taking picturesque photos and you may see a few waterbirds. Continue by our main boat to see the great lake of Tonle Sap, learn from your tour guide about Tonle Sap ecosystem and its rich biosphere reserve.
Afternoon, we go for guided orientation at the finest Artisan Angkor wood/stone carving center which displays various defined handicrafts and silk products, continue to stroll around old market to see interesting daily trade as well as bargaining for local handmade products, paintings, lacquers, carvings, clothes, traditional crafts and so on, and resume going to Royal Residence Garden where we enjoy the walking for breathtaking and take nice photos as well as observing the sacred shrine of Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm where you will probably also see hundreds of bats flying around.
Evening, transfer to have yummy buffet dinner followed by traditional Apsara dance performance at a selected local restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Domestic Flight to Sihanoukville & Speed Boat to Koh Rong Samloem
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of your free time in Siem Reap. Our driver (no guide) transfers you to airport for domestic flight to Sihanoukville.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our driver (no guide) then takes you to boat pier, catch GTVC speed boat at 2.00pm (1 hour) to beautiful Koh Rong Samloem. Once you arrived at Koh Rong Samloem boat pier, the hotel staff will welcome and assist you with your luggage to the hotel resort for check in and leisurely enjoy your own free time on Koh Rong Samloem.
Overnight in Koh Rong Samloem
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 8: Koh Rong Samloem Island (Beach Leisure)
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today is completely reserved for your own free time by the seaside for sunbathing, swimming and relaxing.
Overnight in Koh Rong Samloem
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 9: Speed Boat back to Sihanoukville, Private Car to Phnom Penh Capital
Breakfast is served at hotel. Simply enjoy the rest of free time on Koh Rong Island. Check out and catch speed boat at 11.45am (or 2.45pm) back to the mainland then our awaiting minivan driver (no guide) transfers you with 3.5hrs hours via express highway to a booked hotel in Phnom Penh Capital, check in and have your own free time.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 10: Phnom Penh City Tour and Departure
International flight is NOT included in the tour price.
Breakfast is served at hotel. Our experienced tour guide and driver with pick you up for the tour at 8.00am for fantastic morning highlight of Phnom Penh Capital toward Independent Monument where we stop to capture some beautiful photos before we walk to visit The striking Royal Palace – a complex of buildings which are served as the royal residence for the King of Cambodia, admired by impressive Silver Pagoda with over 5000 solid silver tiles and other Royal Stupas, shrines, monuments etc. Continue, we go for a guided tour at the National Museum, the world’s most important collection of Cambodian antique sculptures and carvings. Next, we go for a guided tour at Wat Phnom with interesting legendary of founding place of Phnom Penh Capital.
Enjoy Khmer set lunch at Bopha Titanic restaurant by Phnom Penh Riverside.
Afternoon, witness the tragic site of Tuol Sleng Museum – was the former school that was transformed to Tortured Prison S21. Stroll around Russian market for shopping before returning for hotel for refreshment.
Finally, our team transfers you to Tech Phnom Penh International Airport for your flight to the next destination.
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Thank You
Goodbye Beautiful Southeast Asia
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