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The Best Cambodia Laos Tour for the First-time Travelers

Spend 14 days to experience the highlights of both Laos and Cambodia with uncovered trips to less traveled Vang Vieng and Battambang, you will not explore the great culture and amazing historical treasures of these old kingdoms, but also enjoy leisure time in the towns and countryside.
Travel Route: Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng - Vientiane - Phnom Penh - Battambang - Siem Reap
Day: 14
Best for: First-timers
Tour Type: Escorted private tour with personal tour guide and vehicle
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We Live in this Country:
The specialist who designs this trip have lived in this country for several years, in some cases, born here. Our first-hand knowledge will help you have an authentic experience, making the most of your vaction.
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We guarantee 100% deposite refund during the pandemic, and provide 24/7 emergency service during the trip.

Highlights

Spend weeks exploring all the best of Laos and Cambodia

Travel around Laos and Cambodia with the most popular things to do, like the relaxation in the old town of Luang Prabang, outdoor adventure in Vang Vieng, boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake, and Exploration of the ancient temples in Siem Reap.

Explore Laos’ famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luang Prabang

Visit the wonderful Buddhist temples and cultural sites, including Royal Palace Museum, Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Aham, etc.

Have more fun in the less traveled Vang Vieng and Battambang

Add more fun to your Laos and Cambodia tour by visiting Vang Vieng, the paradise for kayaking and cave exploration in Laos, and Battambang, where you can take the unique bamboo train in Cambodia.

Trace back to the Glory of the Ancient Khmer Dynasty

Take a full-day trip to Angkor Wat to discover the mystery behind the ancient stone faces.

Laos Royal Palace Museum
Angkor Wat
Bamboo Train in Battambang

Tour Itinerary

 
Day 1: Luang Prabang Arrival
Welcome to Luang Prabang!
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Luang Prabang International Airport and take you to your hotel.
The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 2: Luang Prabang
Today you will spend a full day exploring the city of Luang Prabang. After breakfast, you will first visit the Royal Palace Museum, where you can see many interesting artifacts, such as traditional costumes, jewelry, ornaments, rare furniture, etc.
Then, you will visit Wat Xieng Thong, which is the most famous and beautiful temple in Luang Prabang. Built in 1560, the temple is a distillation of the ancient temple architecture style. Here, you can appreciate the classical Laotian aesthetics up close, from the roofs sweeping low to the ground to the gold pillars carved with patterns.
After that, you will move on to the Wat Wisunarat temple and Wat Aham with impressive stupas.
In the afternoon, you will head to the Arts and Ethnology Centre to learn more about Laos’ ethnic cultures and continue to visit the weaving villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek.
Later, you will get back to the city and visit Wat Mai before climbing up Mount Phousi. You will be indulged in the sunset view of the city and the Mekong River.
At night, you can explore the Night Market, where you will find kinds of handmade textiles, homemade handicrafts, etc.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
Royal Palace now is the National Museum in Luang Prabang.
Day 3: Luang Prabang
Before breakfast at the hotel, you will first partake in a Morning Alms (Sai Bat) on the street.
Then, after having breakfast, you will go to take a 2-hour boat trip along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Cave. En route, you will not only enjoy the scenery along the Mekong River but also see how the locals lead their life at the riverside.
Later, you will explore the Pak Ou Cave, where a number of gold lacquered Buddha statues are.
The last site for today is Kuang Si Waterfalls. You can enjoy the natural scenery, take some exciting outdoor activities, or just relax in the park.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to the city.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang
The stunning natural scenery of Kuang Si Waterfalls.
Day 4: Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
After breakfast in the morning, you will leave Luang Prabang and head to Vang Vieng. It takes about 5 hours to drive from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. Upon your arrival, you can have a good rest in the hotel.
Stay overnight Vang Vieng.
Vang Vieng, a paradise for outdoor activities in Laos.
Day 5: Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng is a wonderful place where you can enjoy the impressive countryside scenery of Laos, and there are a lot of interesting things to do here.
After breakfast, you will first go to visit the Tham Xang (Elephant Cave). It is a temple cave and is named after a huge stalagmite resembling an elephant inside. Pilgrims visit the site every year to pray for good health.
Then visit Tham Jang Cave, which is one of the most famous caves in Vang Vieng. It was once an army bunker in the early 19th century. To get into the cave, you will take a walk up a steep set of steps, but it is worth the effort.
After lunch, you will enjoy kayaking along the Nam Song River. The Nam Song River at Vang Vieng is home to some of the most fascinating scenery in Laos. You can spend a relaxing time along the gentle waves and enjoy the beautiful scenery around.
And the rest of the day is free at leisure, you can take a short stroll down to the river bank to enjoy the sunset.
Stay overnight in Vang Vieng.
Spectacular view of Tham Jang Cave
Day 6: Vang Vieng to Vientiane
In the morning, your guide will pick you up and take you to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. It takes about 2 hours to reach Vientiane by van from Vang Vieng.
After arriving in Vientiane, you will stroll around to explore the capital of Laos. You will visit the famous Wat Si Saket, which is the oldest temple in Vientiane. The temple was completed in 1818, and has a collection of more than 2,000 ceramic and silver Buddha images.
Then move on to Haw Phra Kaew, also known as Hor Phra Keo, a former temple originally built to house the famed Emerald Buddha, and now used as a museum to displace Laos’ religious art collections.
After that, you will continue to travel to the spectacular Patuxai Monument, which is the Lao’s version of the Arc de Triomphe, marking the independence of Laos from French colonial rule.
In the afternoon, you will move on to Pha That Luang, a 45-meter-high gold-covered Buddhist stupa and the national symbol of Laos. It is built in the 16th century and has a history of more than 450 years.
The final visit of the day will be the COPE visitor center. Laos is one of the most heavily bombed countries in the world. And the COPE visitor center teaches visitors to Laos about the rehabilitation process for people injured by unexploded ordnance hidden in the Lao countryside.
Stay overnight in Vientiane.
Wat Si Saket, the oldest temple in Laos.
Day 7: Vientiane to Phnom Penh
Today, you will say goodbye to Laos and continue your journey to Cambodia.
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Phnom Penh International Airport and take you to your hotel.
The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.
Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 8: Phnom Penh
Today’s tour starts with a visit to the Silver Pagoda, which is decorated with about 5,000 silver tiles on the floor. Then, you will visit the Royal Palace, where the Khmer Royal family lives.
The next trip to the National Museum will give you a detailed look at the history of Cambodia and a deeper understanding of the mysterious Khmer Culture.
Today will end with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21 Prison) and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields), where you will learn about the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge and the dark history and devastation that occurred at the Security Prison.
Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.
Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace
Day 9: Phnom Penh to Battambang
After breakfast, you will head to Battambang by an overland journey of about 293 kilometers.
En route, you will visit Oudong, the ancient capital of the Khmer Kingdom between 1618 and 1866. There are a complex of temple and stupas for you to visit, and some of them contain the ashes of several kings and precious Buddha relics.
After arriving in Battambang, a quiet city famous for its Buddhist temples and colonial buildings, your guide will take you to the hotel. The rest of the day if free for you to explore the surroundings.
Stay overnight in Battambang.
Oudong, the old capital of Cambodia.
Day 10: Battambang
The exploration of the Battambang area starts with a half-day biking tour.
After breakfast, your guide will take you to get your bike and start a cycling tour around Battambang and the surrounding countryside. You will closely see the real life in rural Cambodia and enjoy some communication with the local communities. You will make a short stop in some local villages and visit local handicraft workshops to see how the locals make rice paper, wine, Prahok (fermented fish paste), or some other products in a traditional way.
In the afternoon, you will take a special bamboo train to the next village to visit the wooden sculpture workshop. Then, you will visit Phnom Sampeau at the hilltop. There is also a memorial to Khmer Rouge victims.
After the tour, you will get back to the town.
Stay overnight in Battambang.
Bamboo train is a special experienec in Battambang.
Day 11: Battambang to Siem Reap
In the morning, you will take a drive to Siem Reap, where the best remains of the Khmer Empire are.
After check-in at the hotel and taking a short break, you will head to Tonle Sap Lake for an afternoon excursion. Tonle Sap Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. You will enjoy the beautiful lake view and mangrove forests on a boat trip. Then, you will visit Kampong Phluk village on the lake to discover the life of the local people who live on the water.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.
Day 12: Siem Reap
Today, you will enjoy a full-day trip to Angkor Wat, the will of the Khmer Empire that once ruled much of Southeast Asia.
Your morning will begin with a tour of Ta Prohm, a site wrapped in giant silk-cotton trees and strangler figs through which you'll feel like you're in a Tomb Raider set.
Then you will come to Banteay Kdei, a smaller version of Ta Prohm. You will go through the Victory Gate, Terrace of the Leper King, Royal Palace, Baphuon Temple, and Bayon Temple. Weaving and climbing through winding tunnels and secret chambers, you can experience the mystery of the land up close.
After lunch, you'll have the whole afternoon to explore Angkor Wat, peering through the intricate and ancient stone carvings to see how it once flourished.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Angkor Wat, the most iconic temple of Cambodia.
Day 13: Siem Reap
After breakfast, you will first visit Banteay Srei. This temple, built in 976 AD and carved out of red sandstone, is one of the three sacred temples in Cambodia and is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Later, you will visit Neak Pean, a temple on a circular artificial island in Jayatataka Baray. Then, you will visit the ruins of Preah Khan temple, which is entwined with huge tree roots. The ancient crumbling stones and the coiled trees that have been washed away over time make for a pretty stunning picture.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Banteay Srei, one of the tree sacred temples in Cambodia.
Day 14: Siem Reap Departure
Say goodbye to Cambodia!
You are free to arrange your time before taking the scheduled transfer to the airport.
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Service Included

Private transfer and English-speaking tour guide
All entrance ticket fees for sightseeing listed in the itinerary
Flight and train tickets mentioned in the itinerary
Private van for land transportation
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Hotel accommodation
Governmental taxes

Service Excluded

International air tickets
Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee
Meals as not listed in the itinerary
Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver
Surcharge for public holidays (if any)
Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, etc.

Cambodia and Laos Travel Restriction

In an effort to restart tourism and help the local economy recover, both Cambodia and Laos have lowered COVID-19 travel restrictions. For traveling to Cambodia and Laos, you do not need to do any pre-trip testing.

However, before entering Cambodia, you need to provide the vaccination certificate. If this is not available, you will need to take a COVID-19 rapid antigen test upon arrival in Cambodia.

And while entering Laos, you need to provide a valid vaccination certificate or proof of a negative COVID-19 test (no more than 48 hours before arriving) and register it online with a health declaration form. Then, you will get a QR code to show on arrival.

We are well aware of the need for safety in traveling abroad in the post-pandemic era. We will provide you with one-to-one travel consultant service throughout the whole process to assist you in completing the visa application and proof of vaccination required by the destination quickly and safely. Professional local guides, drivers, and other services will escort your trip.

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