BEST OF CAMBODIA + LAOS/16DAYS

TOUR CODE: INDO-06

DESTINATION:

+Cambodia ( Phnom Penh, Siem reap Battambang)/

 + Laos (Luang Prabang / Pak Ou/ Khouangsy/ Xiengkhaung/Vientiane )

DURATION: 16 Days

Day (1) arrive Siem Reap, then rest of day free

you are met our English speaking guide and car then transfer to hotel free at leisure , 

Day 2 Siem Reap Arrival (B)

Breakfast in hotel Visit Roluos Group, which served as the capital of Indravarman I and whose ruins are among the earliest permanent temples built by the Khmer. The group marks the beginning of Khmer classical art. See the temple of Preah Ko ( erected by Indravarman I in the late 9th century and dedicated by the King to his ancestors) Bakong ( the largest and most interesting of Roluos groups temples with it active Buddhist monastery ) and Lolei ( built on an islet in the center of a large reservoir by Yasovarman I ,the founder of the first city of Angkor). In the afternoon visit Ta Keo, Thomanon, Chau Say Teveda and Ta Prohm, one of the area's most visited temples. Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was swallowed by the jungle and looks very much the same as most of the monuments of Angkor must have appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3 Siem Reap (B)

Breakfast at Hotel. Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century ) See the South Gate( with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk ), Bayon Temple ( unique for 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara ), Phimeanakas , the Royal Enclosure, Elephant Terrace and the terrace of the leper king . In the afternoon visit the most famous of all the temples: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares with five towers. It was built in the 12th century and is the largest religious temple in the world. It symbolizes Meru's mountain.Then view the sunset from Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, and which affords spectacular views of western the Baray. Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 4 Siem Reap (B)

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. Two concentric walls enclose the ensemble. In the afternoon visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 km south of Siem Reap. Visit the village and take a traditional wooden boat for a ride on the Tonle Sap, the great lake of Cambodia, and the largest body of fresh water in Asia. Overnight in Siem reap.

Leave to Battambang , via boat + 2 days

Day 5:  Siem reap -Battambang)        (B)

you will our guide and car at midday transfer to hotel for check in afternoon  visit Phn Bannon Mountain where the distant 25km from town and take 45mn driver along the village road (11^th century temple begun by King Udayadityavarman II “1050-1066),

and view the sunset over the top  then return to downtown / Over night in Battambang

Day 6:  Battambang – Banon Mountain         (B)

Breakfast in hotel visit the Wat Ek Phnom, a nice 11th century temple which offers a very peaceful atmosphere in the countryside, surrounded by trees and lily ponds. Strolling around the quiet temple can be a very relaxing and spiritual experience. Next to the temple you can see the Wat Ek Phnom Pagoda which has one of the most complete collections of Buddhist wall and ceiling paintings i

on the way back you can see some house making the spring rool paper adn mashroom production factory at local house.

Afternoon Take Bamboo Train to the stop at station near Ancient house (you will travel the 8 km to the next station through beautiful landscape and rice paddies – jump out when you see train coming),visit ancient house, cultural and Agricultural village, rice field and variety of natural grown tropical from local farmer house or return to Ancient House / Overnight at hotel in battambang

Day 7 Leave to Phnom Phen, free time

Breakfast at hotel then, you will meet our guide & driver then transfer to Battambang the second largest city of Cambodia (Distant from Phnom Penh at 291km, by across three provinces Kandal, Kompong Chnnang and Porsat provinces, take you around 4hrs drive on national road No. 5) when you will be in kompong Chnange you will visit  discover at Pottery Village where is distant 7km from down town, you will find the difference of people there make the Pottery by handmade...then we continue our way to Phnom Penh

Day 8 Phnom Penh Tour

Breakfast in hotel you are transfer to visit Royal Palace, and silver pagoda, National Museum , Wat Phnom T oul Sleng the former prison then Russian market, Central market, after noon  have sunset cruise / overning in Phnom 

Day 9 Free time ( B) no guide and car

Breakfast in hotel you are free at leisure

Day 10 Leave for Luang Prabang,Lao's LUANG PRABANG (B)

Breakfast in hotel you are trasferred to the airport for the flight to Lung Preah Bange

Meet upon arrival at Luang Prabang airport, transfer and check-in at your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Vat Visoun temple with its Singhalese-style stupa, That Makmo, and Vat Aham, one of the city’s major tutelary shrines housing the puppets of the  Lao ancestors. Then, enjoy the sunset along the Mekong River at Vat Siphouthabath.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 11             LUANG PRABANG / PAK OU / LUANG PRABANG (B)

After breakfast, visit Vat Xieng Thong, considered as the most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang with roofs that sweep low to the ground. Then take a traditional riverboat for a 2-hour cruise upstream the Mekong River towards Pak Ou, at the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers, to visit the sacred caves of Tham Ting and Tham Phoum, home to hundreds of Buddha statues. On the way, visit Vat Longkhoune temple, famous for its 18^th century frescoes, and then Ban Xang Hai village where sticky rice wine distillation can be seen. Return to Luang Prabang and continue by car to visit the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong where traditional mulberry leaves paper is also produced.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 12 LUANG PRABANG / KHOUANGSY / LUANG PRABANG           (B)

After breakfast, visit the National Museum (former King’s Palace) displaying a collection of personal artifacts of the Royal Family. Continue to visit the nearby Vat Mai temple, which was the residence of a Buddhist patriarch before 1975, before climbing Phousi Hill for an outstanding view .And excursion by car to the beautiful waterfalls of Khouang Sy nestled in the lush tropical vegetation. On the way, visit some hill tribes’ villages such as the H’Mong village of Ban Thinkeo, the Khmu village of Ban Thapaene and the Thai Lu village of Ban Phanom. Return to Luang Prabang and spend some time strolling through the H’Mong market.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 13 LUANG PRABANG / XIENGKHUANG  BY RAOD (B)

Breakfast, excursion by car to XIENGKHAUNG on the way, we drop off and see varied hill tribe minority villages along the road. They are nice, friendly and welcome you to visit. After a photo stop, we continue driving up hill, enjoying mountain splendid natural scenery, forest and landscape. After a tea or coffee break at Sala Phoukhoun, And continue to Xiengkhaung up on arrival check in hotel and head out city to visit Plain of Jar Size 1, and Muangkhoun District.  ( The old city of Xiengkhaung  Overnight XiengKhaung

Day 14             -XIENGKHAUNG] VIENTIANE BY RAOD (B)

After breakfast, We visit local market to see minority exchange product and continue by road to Vientiane on the way we can drop to visit local village and Photo . Via  Vangvieng we visit Vangvieng Cave ( Thamchang), Drop visit Fishing village( Ban Huy Mor ) Overnight in Vientiane

Day 15 VIENTIANE/ CITY TOUR                (B)

After breakfast, visit Vat Sisaket, the only original temple in Vientiane (built in 1818 -  it is the sole survivor of a Thai invasion in 1828), the Ho Phrakeo, the former Royal Chapel,  where an Emerald Buddha at the early time of the Lane Xang Kingdom was enshrined, and the Morning Market, known for its high-quality weavings.

In the afternoon, stop at Patouxai, the Victory Gate built in 1959 to commemorate their independence, the That Luang stupa, symbol of the Lao sovereignty and of the Buddhist religion. Enjoy to visit Morning Market Shopping center in Vientiane before returning to the hotel.

Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 16             VIENTIANE/ DEPARTURE             (B)

After breakfast and free time unstill transfer to the airport.

End of our services.Meals : B : Breakfast, L : Lunch, D : diner

Hotels USE FOR THIS TRIP IN LAOS

3 STAR HOTEL ***

-Luang Prabang: Phousi Hotel*** (Standard room) or similar 

-XIENGKHAUNG: VANSANA HOTEL *** (Standard room) or similar 

-VIENTIANE : DAY INN HOTEL *** (Standard room) or similar 

4 STAR HOTEL ****

-Luang Prabang: VILLASANTI  Hotel*** *or similar 

-XIENGKHAUNG: VANSANA HOTEL *** (Standard room) or similar 

-VIENTIANE : NOVOTEL HOTEL **** or similar 

Hotels USE FOR THIS TRIP IN CAMBODIA

3 STAR HOTEL ***

-          Siem Reap : PRUMBAYON HOTEL / www.phrumbayondhotel.com

-          Battambang : Steung Sangke Hotel/ www.steungsangkehotel.com

-          Phnom Penh: New York Hotel/  www.newyorkhotel.com.kh

4 STAR HOTEL ***

-          Siem reap : Somadeve Hotel/ www.somadeviangkor.com

-          Battambange: Botique  La Villa or Steung Sangke Hotel/ www.lavilla.com

-          Phnom Penh : Sunway Hotel/ or Almond Hotel/ www.almond.com

Tour Price Nett for Per-Person

Our prices include:

·         Accommodation in shared double or twin room at hotels selected.

·         Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as per program.

·         English speaking guide for each area as per program except during time at leisure.

·         Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program.

·         Private boat for cruises.

·         Boat tickets for REP-Battambang

·         fee to angkor, for 33 days/ Tour Sleng, Killing field

·         Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast.

Our prices do not include:

·         Visa fee in Laos (35 USD per person upon arrival + 2 passport size pictures). 20$ for cambodia Visa

·         International arrival and departure flights and international airport taxes. from Cambodia or Laos

·         Meals not mentioned.

·         Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned.

Note:

·         Offer subject to availability.

·         Program is subject to change without notice due to Lao Airlines unexpected changes of schedule or flight cancellations.

·         We reserve the right to adjust the prices in case of an increase of the fuel surcharge by transportation companies.