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This epic adventure takes you from the UNESCO-listed city of Luang Prabang in untouched Laos to venture through Cambodia to explore the magnificent temples of Angkor, the rural beauty of Battambang and lovely Phnom Penh.
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Our Laos and Cambodia Unveiled tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine.
Explore the colonial charm of Laos’ capital city
Admire the exquisite architecture of Wat Xieng Thong
Cruise the languid Tonle Sap River
Find your adventurist side at the Angkor Archaeological Park
Visit the headquarters of medical charity COPE, and learn about their work to provide prosthetic limbs to survivors of road accidents and landmines in Laos.
Witness the dawn ceremony of Takbat, a daily ritual which sees the saffron-robed monks of Luang Prabang's monasteries collect alms, in the form of food, from the local people who line the streets.
Visit the lovely NGO of Golden Silk Pheach, a heritage silk workshop working to revive the rich art of hand-spun golden silk whilst also providing skilled employment to over 100 locals.
This tour is ideal for adventures who have a reasonable amount of time and who are looking to visit the main sights of Laos and Cambodia. We have designed the tour to make the most of the time available to showcase the key highlights and cities of Laos and Cambodia.
Fly overnight to Vientiane via Bangkok. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Nestled in a sleepy bend of the Mekong, Vientiane is a delightfully quaint city, more friendly backwater than chaotic capital. Visit the morning market, Wat Si Saket and Wat Phra Keo, the former Royal Temple, before viewing That Luang Stupa and the Patuxai Victory Monument. Also, drop in at the COPE visitor centre.
Depart Vientiane for Vang Vieng, a town beautifully set in a spectacular karst landscape that has become Laos's adventure capital. En route, stop at Ban Keun, famous for its salt production, a keystone of the local economy.
Venture into the Tham Chang cave before wandering through the dramatic limestone karst countryside beside the Nam Song River.
Return to Vientiane and fly to the beautiful city of Luang Prabang. The quintessential image of Laos and a place of vivid colours, where you'll find a rich heritage and enduring French legacy.
Visit the exquisite Wat Visoun and Wat Xieng Thong. Cruise up the languid Mekong River to the sacred caves of Pak Ou, known for the hundreds of miniature Buddhist sculptures that reside within. On the return trip stop off at the villages of Thin Hong and Ban Xang Khong.
Begin the day at the National Museum, housed in the former Royal Palace. Drive out of the city, stopping for a visit to Ock Pop Tok Weaving Centre, before heading to the natural splendour of Kuang Si Waterfalls. Enjoy the vivid blue, terraced pools that tumble down through their forest setting, taking a dip or relaxing by the water's edge.
Rise early this morning to witness the monks of Luang Prabang's monastic communities collecting alms from the locals – the ceremony of Takbat. These lines of silent saffron robe-clad monks will be an enduring image of your trip. Later this morning, climb Phousi Hill for panoramic views over the city before taking a short flight to Siem Reap in Cambodia.
The seat of the Khmer Empire between the 9th and 15th centuries, the Angkor complex includes over 1,000 temples. Rising early, the tour begins in the heart of Angkor Thom, the old walled city - passing through its South Gate you'll reach the enigmatic Bayon and visit the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm, an atmospheric temple left in the grips of the jungle. This afternoon is dedicated to the indescribable Angkor Wat. The best preserved of Angkor’s temples, examine the vast number of intricate details and relish the sheer magnificence of its architecture, and enjoy a sunset cruise around the moat of Angkor Thom.
In the High Water Season (Aug to Feb) visit Beng Mealea, a mysterious temple overrun by the jungle before enjoying a cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, visiting the floating village of Kampong Kleng and observing the way of life of these lake communities. In the Low Water Season (Mar to Jul) head to Chong Kneas floating village. Return to Siem Reap via the The SATCHA Handicraft Centre. This evening sit down to dinner and the Apsara dance show.
Admire the captivating Banteay Srei, a richly embellished Hindu Temple made of rose-coloured sandstone.
Depart Siem Reap for the rural city of Battambang, a former colonial town with a wealth of French architecture on display. After lunch, enjoy a walking tour of the city before freshening up for dinner.
Battambang is set in some of the country's most beautiful landscapes. Head out of town to experience life as a local with a countryside family before visiting the 12th-century Prasat Banan Temple. End the day with a visit to Phnom Sampov, where you can marvel at the extraordinary sight of millions of bats emerging from their cave in search of food.
Journey south to the city of Phnom Penh, making a stop at the 17th century capital of Udong and Kampong Chhnang to see the traditional handmade pottery. On arrival at Phnom Penh, the rest of the day is at leisure.
Experience a cyclo ride to the magnificent Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda before stopping to visit the temple of Wat Phnom. Later, enjoy the exhibits of the National Museum, which are housed in a spectacular Khmer-style building, before learning about the tragedies of the recent past at the harrowing Tuol Sleng Museum.
If your flight time permits, this morning there is an option to visit the poignant Killing Fields (payable locally). Transfer to the airport to board your flight back to the UK, arriving the next day.
We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.
Places Visited: UK - Vientiane (2N) - Vang Vieng (2N) - Luang Prabang (3N) - Siem Reap (4N) - Battambang (2N) - Phnom Penh (1N) - UK
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Departures for Solo travellers only are available for this tour on selected
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In addition to being for solos only these departures feature smaller group sizes, free
airport lounge access and complimentary cocktails on arrival.
There are no dedicated Solo departures for this year. You can enjoy any of our tours with no Single Supplement on our Happy to Share option or explore the solo departures in other years.
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