Day 1: Vientiane Arrival
Welcome to Laos!
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Wattay 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 Vientiane.
Day 2: Vientiane Tour
Today, you will first go to visit the famous
Wat Si Saket, which is the oldest surviving temple in Vientiane. The temple was completed in 1818, and have 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 is a 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 Laos’ 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 16th century, and has a history of more than 450 years.
The final visit of the day will be the
COPE visitor centre. Laos is one of the most heavily bombed countries in the world. And the COPE visitor centre teach 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 3: Vientiane to Sam Neua
In the morning, you will leave Vientiane and take a flight to Sam Neua. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Stay overnight in Sam Neua.
Day 4: Sam Neua Tour
Sam Neua is one of the remotest areas in the country, and is very much off the beaten path for most tourists.
Here, you will first visit some local weaving villages, to learn their traditional weaving techniques. Then move on to the famous
Vieng Xai Caves. The caves were home to Pathet Lao leaders and thousands of civilians for almost a decade during the “Secret War”.
After the visit, you will return to Sam Neua for the night.
Vieng Xai Caves, home to Pathet Lao leaders during the “Secret War”.Day 5: Sam Neua to Xieng Khuang
Today, you will leave for Xieng Khuang from Sam Neua. The drive takes around 6 hours. Upon arrival, you can have a rest in your hotel or freely explore the surroundings.
Stay overnight in Xieng Khuang.
Day 6: Xieng Khuang Tour
Today, you will first go to visit the
Site 1 of Plain of Jars, an archaeological site where thousands of mysterious large stone jars are scattered throughout the Xieng Khouang plain.
Then you will head to visit the
MAG UXO Visitor Centre in Phonsavanh, to learn more about UXO clearance in Laos.
After that, continue to visit the
Site 2 of the Plain of Jars, and then enjoy a scenic short trek to
Site 3 of the Plain of Jars. You will also pass by the Tai Dam and Lao Leum village en route.
Stay overnight in Xieng Khuang.
Plain of Jars is a megalithic archaeological landscape in Laos.Day 7: Xieng Khuang to Luang Prabang
After breakfast in the morning, you will leave for Luang Prabang. It is a drive through mountainous areas. Upon arrival, you can have a good rest in your hotel.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 8: Luang Prabang Tour
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 9: Luang Prabang Tour
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 transfer back to Luang Prabang.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
The stunning natural scenery of Kuang Si Waterfalls.Day 10: Luang Prabang to Siem Reap
After breakfast in the morning, you will transfer to the airport for the flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Upon arrival, you can have a good rest in your hotel.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 11: Siem Reap Tour
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.
Banteay Kdei, a Buddhist temple in Angkor.Day 12: Siem Reap Tour
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.
In the afternoon, you will visit
Tonle Sap Lake, 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 13: Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
Today, you will leave Siem Reap and take a flight to Phnom Penh, the capital of Laos.
Upon arrival, your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is for you to have a rest or freely explore the surroundings.
Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 14: Phnom Penh Tour
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 of Cambodia, 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.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the memorial site of the S-21 interrogation.Day 15: Phnom Penh Departure
Say goodbye to Cambodia!
You are free to arrange your time until the guide transfer you to the airport.
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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