CAMBODIA-LAOS GLORY/ 8DAYS

TOUR CODE: INDO-01

DESTINATION : Cambodia-Laos (Phnom Penh- Batie temple, Siem reap/ Vientian,Luang prabang )

DURATION : 8 Days

DAY-01 PHNOM PENH-ARRIVAL (L/D)

Meet guide upon the arrival at Phnom Penh international airport transfer to the Hotel for checking in and afternoon start a tour to: National Museum , also called the (Musee des Beaux-Art).A French archeologist and painter, Georges Groslier, designed the khmer style building in 1917. It contains a large collection of Arts notably sculptures representing in each period of khmer history. Royal palace , Built by French in 1866 on the site of the 15th centuries Palace and silver pagoda also named because of the floor which is made up of 5329 silver tiles. With 90 kg of gold Buddha and 2086 diamonds. Wat Phnom . Wat Phnom was built by Madam Penh in 1372 when she found a Buddha inside a Koki tree on the site. It is still an important historical side with great religious significance for Cambodians today. Visit Wat Ounalom

DAY-02 PHNOM PENH-BATIE-PHNOM PENH (B/L/D)

Breakfast at Hotel Morning transfer to tonle batie temple to visit the late 12-13 century temple which is built during Jajavaraman Vll  and Nieng pov temple. Afternoon Visit the notorious Genocidal Museum S-21( Toul sleng Museum). Former school used as a prison by Pol Pot's security forces. It became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge. And Killing Field Afterwards, visit the Russian Market

DAY-03 PHNOM PENH-TONLE SAP-REAP-BY BOAT (B/L/D)

Morning breakfast in hotel transfer to the boat for departure to siem reap ( around 6 hours by speed boat. In the afternoon visit the most famous of all the temples, Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares with five towers and was built in the 12th century. It is the largest religious monument in the world. It symbolizes the five peaks of Meru's mountains; the enclosed wall represents the mountain at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat symbolizes the ocean beyond. See the sunset from Phnom Bakhen, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you can view the western Baray. Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY-04  SIEM REAP (B/L/D)

Breakfast at Hotel Visit Banteay Srei temple (10th century), regarded as the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer art. Then continue your visit to Banteay somre, built in the third quarter of the 12th century. It consists of a central temple with four wings proceeded by a hall and accompanied by a two libraries, the southernmost of which is remarkably well preserved. Afternoon visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting of the ocean of milk), Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace and the terrace of the leper King.

DAY-05 SIEM REAP - VIENTIANE  (B,L,D)

Breakfast in hotel you are transferred to aiport for the flight to Laos .Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your centrally located hotel. After a short rest,

we start to visit the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. From there, we visit the Central Market call ‘Morning Market’ where you can find the antique items for collection, well handmade textile and gift away items. Overnight in Vientiane

DAY 06 :  VIENTIANE  - LUANGPRABANG (B,L,D)

Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for your flight to Luangprabang. We spend the day touring Lao capital, visiting the National Museum (Revolutionary Museum) where varied antique items and legend of Laos’s history fighters and leaders displace from the ancient times to new revolution period. We then board a short flight to Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the best - preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. UNESCO registered 1995 as World Cultural Heritage City. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Asia. On arrival, we transfer you to hotel. After a short rest, we are strolling around to see the Street Night Market, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang, we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as viewing a beautiful panorama sunset over this once royal ancient city and the Mekong River. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

DAY 07: LUANGPRABANG  - PAK OU CAVE (B,L,D)

Breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then board a boat embarking upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, We  take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

DAY 08 : LUANGPRABANG  - DEPARTURE  (B)

06.00 Early this morning you may want to wake up early and participate in the daily early morning ritual of saffron-clad monks with their black Alms-giving bowls being given offerings from the local people, including the ubiquitous sticky rice. This is the highlight of tour prior goodbye to this charming city.

Breakfast, we then visit The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. We continue visit the silver smith’s and Fine Arts School and the Central Market are not to be missed. We visit these sights before we catch a flight goodbye to this ancient city

End of Service/ Meals: B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner

  HOTEL USE ABOVE PRICE

Tour include

• Transfer and tour with English speaking guide (Other languages are subject to availability and can be to surcharges).
• Accommodation in shared twin room with daily Breakfast
• Entrance fees, service charge, baggage handling
• Mineral water and all service as mentioned in the itinerary
• Ground transportation
• Boat ticket PNH-REAP
• Domestic air ticket LPQ – VTE
• NTA & GOV tax tour
• Meals as mentioned

Tour Exclusion

• International flight to/from Cambodia , Laos
• Domestic airport tax 6USD in Cambodia
• International airport tax 25 USD per-person in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap
• Visa for enter Cambodia 20USD/ Laos : 30 USD per-person
• Personal expenditure such as laundry, souvenir other options etc....
• All kinds of insurance
• Any options please contact us

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