Thailand, Cambodia and Laos Overview

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll embark on a sightseeing tour of Bangkok to visit some of its most famous temples and landmarks.

Your first stop is Wat Traimit, also known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha. This temple is famous for its solid gold image of Buddha, which is 900 years old and weighs five-and-a-half tons.

Next, you’ll visit Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of the Dawn. This temple is one of the most well-known landmarks in Bangkok and is famous for its stunning architecture.

After that, you’ll visit Wat Pho, which is the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok. It is also the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. The temple is home to the largest single Buddha image, known as the Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas).

After lunch, you’ll continue to visit the most famous tourist places in Bangkok: the Royal Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha. The Grand Palace is adjacent to Wat Phra Kaew and features European-inspired designs (with the exception of the roof) that contrast with the traditional Thai style of Wat Phra Kaew.

After visiting the Grand Palace, you’ll return to your hotel and have the rest of the day to relax and explore Bangkok at your own pace.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Overnight in Bangkok.

Early this morning, we’ll pick you up from your hotel and take you to one of the most attractive floating markets in Thailand: the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to take a boat ride along the small canals and observe the local way of life.

During the boat ride, you’ll also visit a coconut farm and have a chance to taste some fresh coconut juice. Additionally, you’ll get to explore the market and sample a variety of seasonal fruits, such as rambutan, mangoes, papaya, and more.

After the market visit, we’ll drive you back to your hotel. You’ll have the rest of the day free to relax or go shopping in Bangkok.

Meals included: Breakfast.
Overnight in Bangkok.

You will be picked up from hotel and transferred to Ayutthaya. Arrive at the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the Ayutthaya era, we then visit the Ancient City, including Wat Maha That, the heart and soul of the Ayutthaya people, a classic temple ruin of Ayutthaya and famous for the picturesque Buddha head engulfed by the Bodhi tree roots. Wat Na Phra Mane – Remains in perfect condition, as it was used as the Burmese headquarters and Wat Lokayasutharam that has a mysterious past, whereby its origins are unknown, to see the largest reclining Buddha of Ayutthaya at 8 meters high and 42 meters long.

After visiting the Ayutthaya Historical Park, we return Bangkok by cruise, lunch on cruise. Throughout the journey you are able to watch the Chao Phraya River banks scenery from the River Sun Cruise. Either view you get an amazing ling clear view of the life of the inhabitants that dwell along the river, and the unforgettable scenery of children as they great the visitors going by, making it an altogether worthwhile experience.

Arriving at the city, pass the Royal Grand Palace followed by Wat Arun. (The Temple of Dawn). The temple was the former palace when the Thai capital of Ayutthaya was replaced by Thonburi. Then transfer back to hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Overnight in Bangkok.

Private transfer to the airport for flight to Siem Reap. Warmly welcomed at Siemreap airport (Arrival Lounge, our driver will hold a Welcome Sign with your Name and our company Logo on), then you will be transferred in a private car directly to your hotel in downtown.

Meals included: Breakfast.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Our guide and driver meet you in Siem Reap and drive you to visit Angkor Thom, the ancient royal city of the Khmer Empire with its centerpiece, the Bayon temple. Your guide will take you to the Terrace of the Elephants, which served as a platform from where the King could welcome back his victorious army, and the Terrace of the Leper King, which holds detailed carvings winding along a narrow passageway that leads to the Baphuon complex.

Continue to drive to visit Preah Khan temple, originally a Buddhist monastery and school, this temple was dedicated to Jayavarman VII’s father. Home-make lunch at the local house (Mr. Peout and his wife, Mrs. Gin living in a small house with a peaceful atmosphere and green garden will serve you a great lunch and share their lives story during the Khmer Rouge to present).

After lunch, we continue to visit the rest of the temples in the grand circle such as Neak Pan, Ta Som, East Mebon, and Pre Rup temples. Return to Siem Reap town, and stop at one of the Khmer Traditional Massage Places to enjoy 60 minutes foot massage before dropping you off at the hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

We leave the hotel early for Tonle Sap Lake Boat Pier to embark on the local boat to ride to Prek Toal Floating Village. A breakfast box will be provided on board, and the boat rides through Mechreay Floating Village and the open lake of Tonle Sap, it will take us about 60 minutes to arrive at the Prek Toal Floating Village, the biggest floating village in Tonle Sap Lake.

On arrival, we meet the bird guide and change to a smaller boat to proceed to the Bird Sanctuary. Return to the floating village, and visit the community activities doing water hyacinth weaving, they are making baskets, handbags, and other things. Enjoy the authentic lunch served by the community, then we ride the boat back to the mainland and transfer by vehicle to Siem Reap. Free at leisure in the late afternoon.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Wake up before sunrise and make a 15-minute journey to Angkor Wat. Your guide will take you to a serene viewpoint where you can experience the dramatic sunrise as the first rays of the day kiss the magnificent temple’s good morning. It is certainly one of the most unique places in the world for sunrise but be forewarned, you won’t be alone!

After sunrise, we walk to the backdoor to visit Angkor Wat Temple at level 1, level 2, and level 3, an architectural marvel, one of the world’s most impressive ruins to understand in depth Khmer Culture and Civilization. Then we walk through the small village at Srah Srang where we will stop at one of the Khmer Traditional Houses where our high tea and picnic breakfast is arranged, the host will serve us hot tea, coffee, snacks, and fresh seasonal fruits and picnic breakfast.

Continue to visit the Ta Prohm temple of “Tomb Raider” fame, the temple that had nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown, an oddly haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of a tree, pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace, evoke feelings that you may remember forever.

Until 4.30 pm, your guide and the driver will pick you up again to drive to Phnom Bakheng, the mountain temple built on the top of a natural mountain in the 9th century. Enjoy the sunset from the top of the hill, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, and have a spectacular view of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Private transfer to the Airport for flight to Laos. On arrival at the Luang Prabang airport, you will be met and transferred to check in the hotel (early check-in upon availability). Situated in the centre of northern Laos, Luang Prabang is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its outstanding cultural, historic and architectural values and its harmonious relationship between the natural and built environment.

There is no activities planned for today, so you may stroll around for the first impression of this ancient city.

Meals included: Breakfast.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

After breakfast, we’ll visit the Royal Palace Museum, dating back to the French colonial era. Then, we’ll enjoy a Mekong River cruise to Pak Ou Caves, housing thousands of Buddha statues. On the way, we’ll stop at Ban Xanghai for local rice wine. Back in town, we’ll explore Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong. If time permits, we’ll visit Ban Xangkhong for crafts and Ban Xienglek for Saa paper. You can even join a local petanque game. Later, we’ll pause at Wat Prabath for a beautiful sunset view. The tour concludes at the Night Market, known for handmade textiles by local artisans.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Start your day with the sacred morning alms giving tradition as monks gather offerings from residents at sunrise. Explore the bustling morning market near the former Royal Palace before breakfast at your hotel. Climb Phousi Hill for panoramic views. Optionally, visit the UXO Visitor Center to learn about Laos’ secret war. En route to Kuang Si waterfalls, stop by the Buffalo Dairy Farm. At Kuang Si, swim in azure pools and discover hidden Ban Thapene waterfalls. Consider visiting the Bear Rescue Center. On the way back, visit the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center for free tours and sunset views by the Mekong. Transfer back to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Time is on your own exploring Luang Prabang by yourself.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

You are free to stroll around the town for your own exploration before taking the departure flight