Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia Tour 2 Weeks

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is at hotel. We set off with 25km to the impressive Buddha Park (or Xieng Khuan) situates along the Mekong River, the park contains more than 200 religious Hindus & Buddha images, the notable reclining Buddha, the park comes with three interesting stories representing three levels – Hell, Earth and Heaven. We unlock the interesting history, stroll around to take picturesque photos of various sculptures. Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant.

Transfer to airport for your flight departure to Luang Prabang. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by escort tour guide (with sign name) then transfers directly to hotel for check in and stay overnight in Luang Prabang

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is at hotel. We depart to explore the mystery of Pak Ou Caves where you will see hundreds of sacred Buddha statues, lacquered in gold in different shapes. Embark the boat cruising along the great Mekong River, passing the stunning nature, from the distance, you will see the limestone cliffs where we disembark to discover the hidden Pak Ou Caves. Learn from your guide about religious story and wander to capture photos of the impressive Buddha images. Return and admired by Lao rice wine, paper wood handicraft & observe silk weaving. Have lunch at a selected local restaurant.

Afternoon, visit the notable Royal Palace Museum which dates from the early 20th century and it’s a good chance for you to learn more about Lao culture and history. Next, wander around Wat Xieng Thong with its important history& its characteristic Luang Prabang style. Near the end of the day, we climb to the top of Mount Phousi to watch spectacular sunset (if weather is good) over Luang Prabang & the Mekong.
Overnight in Luang Prabang

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is at hotel. We set off at 8.00am for full day guided Angkor exploration, start with the south gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces, stroll to explore Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king, terrace of elephant & Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning tree roots where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed. Enjoy delicious set lunch at Triple K air conditioning restaurant.

After lunch, continue to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat – the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest monument in the world. Unlock 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. Next, enjoy the hiking up to Phnom Bakheng to watch the spectacular sunset or alternatively go to Pre Rup temple as if Phnom Bakheng is always touristy.
Overnight in Siem Reap

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is at hotel. We set off to a nearby countryside to experience oxcart adventure through rural village to interact local people, see animals, fresh vegetable gardens and rice fields dotting with palm trees. Enjoy fresh coconut juice & tropical fruits before heading to visit Cambodian Liqueur workshop where you have a chance to test many different liqueur flavors and followed by finger snacks. Continue for guided orientation at the finest Artisan Angkor wood/stone carving centre displaying various defined handicraft and silk products, continue to stroll around old market for shopping and see daily trading. Enjoy Khmer set lunch at famous Viroth’s restaurant.

Afternoon, continue to Kompong Phluk; one of the stilt house village located at the edge of Tonle Sap Lake. We process to embark a private sheltered boat, enjoy sightseeing along the canal before the excursion reaches the stilt houses. The boat slides slowly through high stilted houses, come across the highlight of fishing activities. Witness how life works on the water and how people make the lake as home. Resume by canoe to explore the mangroves with pleasant surroundings, we may see water-birds and monkeys before we dock to our regular boat to see the great lake of Tonle Sap, unlock Tonle Sap’s eco-system and its rich biosphere.
Overnight in Siem Reap

Note: Alternatively, we go to visit floating village at Chong Kneas instead of Kompong Phluk if the water level is low and the entire village is dry up (February – July). At Chong Kneas, it doesn’t have mangrove so canoe is not available.