Temple Tours in Laos and Vietnam

Watch saffron-robed monks collecting alms in UNESCO-listed Luang Prabang, then see the turquoise Khouangsi Waterfall and visit ethnic Hmong villages at Ban Na Oune. In Siem Reap, you'll walk through the 12th-century Angkor Wat spanning 210 hectares and Ta Prohm where ancient fig trees grow through stone ruins.

Get up early to catch sunrise at Angkor Wat, a UNESCO site, then spend time walking through the ancient temple ruins with a guide. In Luang Prabang, you'll see centuries-old temples like Wat Xien Thong and Phousi Temple, and there's a chance to watch the daily alms ceremony with Buddhist monks.

You'll see the UNESCO-listed Angkor Wat with its detailed galleries and check out the 45-meter reclining Buddha at Wat Pho in Bangkok, diving into centuries of Buddhist history. In Luang Prabang, watch monks collect alms during the early morning ritual, then visit ethnic Hmong, Lao Loum, and Khmu villages at Ban Na Oune, Ban Ou, and Ban Thapene.

Wake up early to catch sunrise at Angkor Wat, the famous UNESCO temple complex in Siem Reap, then head to Ta Prohm where massive tree roots have grown through the ancient stone walls. You'll walk around the fortified city of Angkor Thom and get a traditional Buddhist blessing from monks at Oudong Monastery.

This 18-day trip takes you to Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, then on to the UNESCO-listed Angkor Wat complex in Siem Reap and the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. You'll swim in Kuang Si Waterfall's turquoise pools, cruise Halong Bay on a traditional junk boat, and walk through Hue's Imperial Citadel.

Watch the sun come up over Angkor Wat's UNESCO-listed temples, then head to Bayon Temple in the Angkor Thom citadel to see its famous 23-meter stone faces. Later, visit Pak Ou Caves along the Mekong River where thousands of Buddha images are housed, and climb Phou Si Mountain for great views across Luang Prabang's heritage site.

Watch sacred temple ceremonies like the Buddhist Takbat ritual at dawn in Luang Prabang and see Wat Xieng Thong's golden facade. The UNESCO-listed Angkor complex includes atmospheric Ta Proh and the enigmatic Bayon temple within Angkor Thom, plus you'll find miniature Buddha sculptures inside Pak Ou's caves along the Mekong.