Lao tours

Best of Laos and Cambodia 10 days
Trip Code BOL05

--• Private tour, daily departure with French or English speaking guide
--• Half-Board Meals

This trip takes us to discover the best of Laos and Cambodia in just 10 days. Our journey starts from the bustling Saigon, Vietnam , we fly to Vientiane , the capital of Laos, Luang Phabang with it famous temples and King Palace on the bank of Mekong River. We fly from Vientiane to Phnom Penh the colonial of the Kingdom of Cambodia where you will discover the Silver Pagoda and the majestic Royal Palace , Khmer art Museum. We take high speed boat to join the ancient capital Seam Reap with the huge Angkor Wat complex of temples, pagodas, ancient walls …that reflect a glory of former Khmer Empire.

We also aim to appreciate the multitude of local cultural traditions-wandering the many colourful markets, street stalls, exploring the tranquil villages along the banks of the Mekong and gaining perspectives across a rural landscape that has yet be down into the 21st century.Get ready to enjoy a trip of a lifetime with us!!

Day 1 Saigon - Vientiane (-,-,D)

Fly on Vietnam Airlines from Saigon to Vientiane , Laos Meet and greet at airport in Vientiane you will be transferred to your hotel.

Welcome dinner

Day 2 Vientiane – Luang Phabang (B,L,-)

After breakfast there will be a tour of Vientiane . Although it is a capital city, Vientiane has the feel of a small provincial town. The wide boulevards are almost devoid of traffic and with its many temples, the city retains the feel of another age. Our tour includes visits to the major temples of Vat Sisaket, Vat Phrakeo and the impressive That Luang Stupa, the country's most important monument. We will also see the Arch of Triumph, the National Museum and shop at the Morning market

Depart Vientiane by QV 103

Upon arrival Luang Prabang, transfer to our hotel.

Day 3: Luang Prabang (B,L,-)

Visit Wat Xieng Thong, the most beautiful temple, then take the traditional boat trip upstream on the Mekong River to visit the famous caves of Pak-Ou, located at the side of the steep cliff on the bank of the Mekong River housing hundreds of Buddha statues.

Visit en route local rice-wine distillery and Ban Phanom weaving village. Followed by visit to Wat Phousy on the top of the hill overlooking the Mekong River.

Day 4: Luang Phrabang (B,L,-)

Visit morning market, National museum (the former king's palace), and climb up the Phousi hill for overlooking the city.

Free time in town.

Day 5 Luang Prabang- Vientiane (B,L,-)

Breakfast at hotel and enjoy the free time to shopping or relaxing in this enchanting town.

This afternoon we fly on Laos Airlines to the capital Vientiane . Pick up and transfer to Novotel hotel. In the evening, following the meal you can enjoy an evening stroll along the banks of the Mekong River.

Day 6 Vientiane – Phnom Penh (B,L,-)

You are free until transfer to airport for your flight to.

Upon arrival at Phnom Penh you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Following this there will be a city tour including the Silver Pagoda, the National Museum , the Toul Sleng Museum of Genocide, and Wat Phnom.

Day 7 Phnom Penh (B,-,-)

You enjoy a free day at leisure in the capital of Cambodia for shopping or relaxing or additional visit. Night in hotel.

Day 8: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap & Angkor Wat (B,L,-)

Speed boat from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Once in Seam Reap we visit the fascinating ruins of Ta Prohm shrouded undergrowth and the roots of Banyan trees. From here we head for Banteay kdau and the nearby lake of Sras Srang –“the King's bath”

In the afternoon start exploring Angkor Thom the South Gate , Bayon with 4 enigmatic giant faces, The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.

Day 9: Angkor Wat (B,L,-)

Following breakfast at hotel, we drive a 45 km from Seam Reap to Pre Rup and The East Mebon, visit Bantaey Srei and Bantaey Kdei. In the afternoon we visit The World Seventh Wonder Angkor Wat

Day 10: Tonle Sap Lake – Departure Seam Reap (B,-,-)

We enjoy a new day in this ancient land. Following breakfast we have 2 hour boat cruise on Tonle Sap Lake .

Afternoon free at leisure or additional Siem Reap sightseeing until transfer for departure flight to Saigon .

Remark:

P = Person, B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Sgl Sup = Single room supplement (if required)

Tour Package Includes :

- Hotel accommodation with breakfast (base on twin-sharing)
- Private air-conditioning transportation
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Speed boat from Phnom Penh to Seam Reap
- Boat trips where indicated
- Sightseeing tours with English/French speaking guide as stated in itinerary
- All entrance fees to tour sites throughout
- Meal as stated in program (breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local restaurants)
- All flights within Indochina ( Saigon-Vientiane// Vientiane -Luang Prabang- Vientiane //Seam reap-Saigon)

Tour Package Excludes :

- Cambodia visa fee (currently US$20 per person for visa on arrival)
- Laos visa fee (currently US$30 per person for visa on arrival)
- Cambodia Domestic airport tax (US$6 per person)
Laos Domestic airport tax (US$4 per person)
- Vietnam Visa beforehand
- International departure airport tax ( Phnom Penh / Siem Reap airport at US$25 per person, Saigon 12 US$, Hanoi 14 US$)
- Personal expenses such as drinks at meals, camera fee to tour sites
- Tips and gratuities

International flights to/from Saigon

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