Secrets of Cambodia with Laos - 2017

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Taking you inside the sights and stories of two of Asia's most fascinating nations, you'll also step beyond museums and monuments, like Angkor Wat, to visit places and people off the tourist trail.You'll enjoy Insider moments like… tasting the true flavours of Asia as you rustle up Khmer classics in your cookery class in Siem Reap, stop off for a home-cooked ...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • City Tour of Phnom Penh and walking tour of Siem Reap Old Town
    • Visit Wat Phnom, the Royal Palace, Cheung Ek Killing Fields in Phnom Penh, Angkor Wat, Terrace of the Elephants, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei and Artisans d'Angkor in Siem Reap and Wat Xiengthong, the Royal Palace Museum, Kuang Si Waterfall in Luang Prabang

What's this trip about?

    Taking you inside the sights and stories of two of Asia's most fascinating nations, you'll also step beyond museums and monuments, like Angkor Wat, to visit places and people off the tourist trail.You'll enjoy Insider moments like… tasting the true flavours of Asia as you rustle up Khmer classics in your cookery class in Siem Reap, stop off for a home-cooked Lao dinner with a local family near Luang Prabang, and visit the home of 'lao lao' whisky, Ban Muang Keo village.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPhnom Penh
End CityLuang Prabang

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Cambodia

Attractions

  • Angkor Wat
  • Banyon Temple
  • Killing Fields
  • Luang Prabang
  • Mekong River
  • Phnom Penh
  • Siem Reap

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Volunteering & Community Service

Trip includes

    • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
    • Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
    • Luxury air-conditioned coach or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
    • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
    • Hand-picked Insider Experiences
    • Optional Experiences and free time
    • Porterage and local charges included
    • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
    • Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday

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Day 1 ARRIVE PHNOM PENH (2 NIGHTS)

Welcome to Cambodia. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel and relax before later meeting your Travel Director and fellow guests for a Welcome Reception with drinks and appetisers. ...

Day 2 PHNOM PENH SIGHTSEEING

Your included City Tour with a Local Specialist begins with a visit to Wat Phnom to discover the legend of Lady Penh. Next head to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, two of the most striking buildings in the capital and considered some of the finest examples of Khmer...

Day 3 PHNOM PENH - SIEM REAP (4 NIGHTS)

Have a relaxing morning before transferring to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap, the gateway to the magnificent temples of Angkor. Later explore the city on a walking tour. Visit the Old Market and capture a sense of local culture and lifestyle. See the range ...

Day 4 ANGKOR WAT AND SIEM REAP SIGHTSEEING

This morning visit the famous and spectacular religious monument of Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A Khmer scholar will be your Local Specialist and guide you through Khmer history, culture, archaeology and civilization. He will bring to life the various st...

Day 5 ANGKOR AND SIEM REAP

Start the day with a visit to two other UNESCO listed sites - Angkor Thom with its centrepiece, the Bayon Temple and Ta Prohm which was used as the location for the film 'Tomb Raider'. The magnificent tree roots have merged with the temple remains over the years, givi...

Day 6 ANGKOR AND KOMPHEIM VILLAGE

This morning visit Banteay Srei Temple; the red sandstone temple dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva, whose delicate carvings of the 10th century have been remarkably well preserved. Return to the hotel and after a short break, drive through the countryside to Kompheim v...

Day 7 SIEM REAP - LUANG PRABANG (4 NIGHTS)

Visit Wat Damnak, one of the most beautiful pagodas in town and take part in a private blessing ceremony performed by the local monks who reside in the temple. Sit on a mat whilst the monks chant blessings and then a sacred thread will be tied around your wrist to pro...

Day 8 LUANG PRABANG SIGHTSEEING

This morning enjoy a walking tour around the ancient town of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an outstanding example of the fusion of Lao and colonial architecture. Visit the Royal Palace Museum which was the residence of the king up until when the mona...

Day 9 LUANG PRABANG SIGHTSEEING

For the early risers wake up before dawn to witness and participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks, a living Buddhist tradition for the people of Luang Prabang which dates back generations. Then watch the town come to life during a visit to the bu...

Day 10 LUANG PRABANG SIGHTSEEING

This morning drive south to one of Luang Prabang's most picturesque sights, the Kuang Si Waterfall. Stop en route at Phou Si market to observe locals trading in fresh produce and at the Ock Pop Tok Weaving Centre for a demonstration of their work. On arrival see the b...

Day 11 DEPART LUANG PRABANG

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

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Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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  • 5 dinners (including Be My Guest)
  • 1 lunch
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