Cambodia and Laos At A Glance - 6 Days

Welcome to Siem Reap, the provincial capital and gateway to the ancient Angkor Temples. Upon arrival, you will be picked up by our driver and tour guide for the warm greetings and hotel transfer. Time to refresh up.
Later this afternoon, transfer by tuk tuk – a local means of transportation, to Angkor Thom’s South Gate where you will see the beautiful and old gate with its majestic doors and artifacts. Later, embark on a Khmer traditional wooden boat named KongKear to cruise along the water moat nearby Angkor Thom. As your boat glides serenely along, watch the sunset over the majestic temples of the Angkor Archaeological Park. You’ll walk to one of the Prasat Chrung temples with your guide before returning to the boat and then to your accommodation in Siem Reap.
Meals: N/A.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

After breakfast at the hotel, begin the day with a visit to the jungle-covered temple of Ta Prohm, a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty with its giant trees that have grown there for centuries. The temple became more famous after Tomb Raider was filmed there. Your next visit will be Banteay Srei, another must-see site and well known as the “women’s citadel”. This beautiful temple was built in 967 AD by Jayavarman V’s guru, it showcases the most exquisite, deep and complex carvings in all Khmer architecture.
After having lunch (your own account), explore Preah Khan meaning “Holy Sword”. This is one of the largest temple compounds in Angkor and is defended by four concentric walls. The main shrine and its adjoining buildings are richly decorated with Buddhist motifs and scenes from Hindu epics. Drive further through the North Gate of Angkor Thom to see the enigmatic faces of Bayon Temple, known as the heart of Angkor Thom. You will also see the intricate base reliefs of the Terrace of the Elephants before heading back to the hotel and the rest of time is at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Hotel in Siem Riep.

Wake early and transfer by tuk tuk to Angkor Wat complex – the largest religious monument in the world. Dawn is the most beautiful and haunting time to visit the temples and your trip value will be added when you see Angkor Wat reflex on the water. Breakfast box, tea, coffee will be served on site for your enjoyment.
Then, drive to the ancient capital of King Indravarman I (877-889), now referred to as the Rolous Group and known as the birthplace of classical Khmer art and architecture.
Later of this day, transfer to airport for your flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by local guide and driven to the hotel for check in. Profoundly influenced by the French, unquestionably earns the title of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, this exquisite town in Laos is not to be missed under any circumstances. 
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Hotel in Luang Prabang.

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will first visit the former King’s Palace, which is now the National Museum. The many items nicely displayed include rare furniture, traditional costumes and arts, jewelry, ornaments as well as working tools and utensils of the early part of the 20th century. Then, drive out of town to Ban Xanghai, known as the whisky village where the local make their wine lao lao from rice. Next, you will walk down to the pier to board a local motorized boat heading along Mekong to the mysterious Pak Ou caves exploring these mysterious caverns, filled with thousands of gold-lacquered Buddha images.
Later, on the way back to Luang Prabang you will visit Ban Xieng Khong and Ban Xieng Lek which are very famous for making Saa Jute paper.
On arrival in town late this afternoon, join us on a climb up to Phousi Hill – the highest point in the area, to admire the panoramic view of the town at sunset. Transfer back to the hotel and enjoy your easy time afterward.
In the evening, you can either relax in the hotel or explore the nearby Night Market on your own, where you can find an expansive collection of textiles, hand-woven by the local hill tribe people.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Hotel in Luang Prabang.

* Optional tour with surcharge: For the early risers, we suggest you should take the fantastic opportunity to watch or participate in the unique daily morning ritual, where hundreds of saffron-clad monks walk in procession collecting offerings of sticky rice from devout residents along the roadsides.
After breakfast, join a half day city tour with us to explore the city’s main attractions. Start your day with the visit to the local morning market named Phosi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings such as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weaving. Continue the temple exploration at Wat Visoun, the site of the impressive Thad Makmo stupa. The rounded dome is stylistically more Sinhalese than Lao. Move to Wat Mai, which was built in 1796. Its five-tiered roof of the wooden Sim (chapel) epitomizes the graceful Luang Prabang architectural style. End your visit at Wat Xieng Thong, the Golden City Monastery, which dates back to the 16th century and is considered to be the finest temple in Laos. 
The afternoon is your free time so you may just relax at hotel or discover the town by yourself. 
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang.

After having breakfast at hotel, enjoy your free time until the transfer to Luang Prabang International Airport for your departure flight home. Goodbye & Safe Travel! 
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: N/A.