Routes: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap – Luang Prabang – Xieng Khouang – Vientiane
This is an excellent value tour for those wanting to see the main highlights of Cambodia & Laos. Start with a short stay in Phnom Penh to explore the riverside capital. Fly to Siem Reap for a 4 night stay to allow full appreciation of the temples of Angkor. The tour continues to Laos with 2 nights in Luang Prabang, 1 night in Xieng Khouang and finishes in the capital city of Vientiane.

Day 1: Phnom Penh Arrival (L, D)
Upon your arrival in Phnompenh. Welcomed by our tour guide and transfer to the city to visit the main sights including the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the National Museum as well as the Wat Phnom. After lunch, you will discover the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum as well as the Central Market. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 2: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (Roluos Temple Complex) (B, L)
This morning, take a short flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. After lunch you embark on a visit of the Roluos Temple Complex. The complex represents the remains of the first major capital of the Khmer empire, and comprise of following principal monuments: Bakong, Preah Ko and Lolei. The evening is free at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 3: Angkor Thom – Angkor Wat (B, L)
After breakfast, visit the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom City, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of Leper Kings and the jungle - clad Ta Prohm. After lunch, continue to discover Angkor Wat. You have most of the afternoon to visit and wait for the sunset from Phnom Bakheng. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 4: Banteay Srey – Big Circuit (B, L)
After breakfast, you head to the exquisite Banteay Srey (“Citadel of the women”). The visit is combined with the discovery of Banteay Samre. After lunch, visit Ta Som, Neak Pean and Preah Khan. Return to Siem Reap city and enjoy the massage. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 5: Tonle Sap Cruise (B, L, D)
After breakfast, visit Chong Kneas Village, you will then take a boat trip to visit floating villages on Tonle Sap which is a huge lake of Indochina. After lunch, you will be free for shopping and self discovery. You will gather up at 6:00pm for a dinner with an Apsara dance show. Dancers, singers and musicians bring ancient Khmer culture to life in spectacular surroundings.
Day 6: Siem Reap – Luang Prabang (B)
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After a short rest, you visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; you then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa as well as capture a beautiful view of the city and the watch the setting sun as it is reflected on the Mekong River. From there, you visit the Night Market. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 7: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou cave – Khouangsi Waterfall (B)
After breakfast, you enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene, the magnificent Wat Xiengthong. You then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River to visit the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves. Along the way, you stop at the small village of Ban Xanghai. You return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon, on the way we take a short drive to Ban Phanom. In the afternoon, Continue your excursion toward Khouangsi Waterfall, en route, you visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall. You return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Xangkhong. You return to the city by late evening to observe the sunset at Wat Phabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang .
Day 8: Luang Prabang – Xiengkhouang (Raod) (B)
After breakfast you visit the National Museum (close Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace then leave this charming town and drive to Xieng Khouang, an area once devastated by American bombings between 1964 and 1973. These back roads are a great way to explore the real Laos. The drive is very long, but we can make many stops at our pleasure, to stretch our legs and take some wonderful photographs. In the afternoon there will be time to see the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and its' nearby villages.
Day 9: Xiengkhouang – Vientiane (flight) (B)
After breakfast, transfer to visit the Plain of Jars. In the afternoon there will be time to see the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and its' nearby villages. We then board our short flight to the charming and fascinating Lao capital Vientiane. On arrival we check in to the hotel. After short rest, you will visit the Morning Market and the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong.
Day 10: Vientiane – City Tour (B, L)
After breakfast, we see the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. On the way to Lao’s national precious heritage, you stop en route to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument. Afterl lunch, transfer out to see the Buddha Park. A spectacular view of over the Mekong River at sunset is a perfect way to finish the day.
Day 11: Vientiane Departure (B)
After breakfast, take free time until transfer to the airport for our departure flight.

Validity until 31 December 2012 (US$/Pax)

Accommodation

Inclusions: Hotel accommodation as mentioned; Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner; All transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle; English speaking guide (other languages on request); Flight ticket: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap, Siem Reap – Luang Prabang, Xieng Khouang – Vientiane; Boat trip; Mineral water and wet towel; All entrance and sightseeing fees; All taxes and service charges.
Exclusions: Visa frees; International airfare and airport taxes; Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels; Other Drinks; Insurance; Personal expenses; Tipping / Gratuities; Surcharge on special days; Any other services not clearly mentioned above.

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