Itinerary
- Day 1
Vientiane
You'll touch down in Vientiane and head to your hotel, where check-in starts at 14:00. This gives you the afternoon and evening to settle in or take a casual walk around the capital at your own pace.
- Day 2
Vientiane to Vang Vieng
Meet your guide at 8:00am to walk through Vientiane's main temples like Wat Sisaket and Wat Phra Keo, then head to Pha That Louang. You'll climb Patuxay Monument for views across the city. After lunch, travel by private vehicle to Vang Vieng. Later, take a short hike to catch the sunset over the karst landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Wat Sisaket
- Guided tour of Wat Phra Keo
- Visit to Pha That Louang cloister
- Climb to top of Patuxay Monument for panoramic views
- Short hike to local viewpoint near Vang Vieng (0.6km / 30 mins, +131m elevation gain)
Landmarks/POIs Wat Sisaket Wat Phra Keo Pha That Louang Patuxay Monument - Day 3
Vang Vieng
Start with a tuk-tuk ride to the Nam Song River for a boat trip to a Khmu village. Watch a blacksmith work, try forging yourself, and share lunch with a local family learning about their culture. See how they make Lao Hai rice wine, then hike through rice paddies to a cave. You'll return to Vang Vieng by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical lunch with Khmu family)
Included Activities
- Tuk-tuk transfer to Nam Song River
- Leisurely boat trip down Nam Song River to Khmu village
- Visit to local blacksmith and knife-forging demonstration
- Typical lunch with Khmu family
- Demonstration of traditional Lao Hai rice wine production
- Hike through rice paddies to cave across river
- Rice wine tasting in traditional rice-farming hut
Landmarks/POIs Nam Song River - Day 4
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
Head to the station for a high-speed train to Luang Prabang. Your guide meets you on arrival. Spend the day exploring the Royal Palace (now National Museum), Heuan Chan Heritage House, and Vat Xieng Thong temple. In the afternoon, check out Ock Pop Tok to see silk weaving, natural dyeing, batik, and bamboo techniques in action.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Included high-speed train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang (First Class, air-conditioned)
- Guided tour of Royal Palace (National Museum)
- Visit to Heuan Chan Heritage House
- Guided tour of Vat Xieng Thong temple
- Visit to Ock Pop Tok's Living Crafts Centre to observe textile artisans
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace (National Museum) Heuan Chan Heritage House Vat Xieng Thong Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre - Day 5
Luang Prabang
Rise at 05:30am for the Tak Bat ceremony where monks receive food from locals, then visit the morning market before breakfast. Later, drive to Ban Nong Heo for a 4km gentle hike (1.5 hours) to Ban Thapene and Kuang Si Waterfalls. See traditional sa paper production in a village. An optional gastronomic walking tour sampling street food is available this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tak Bat ceremony attendance at 05:30am
- Visit to local morning market
- Gentle hike through forested hills and plantations (4km / 1.5 hours)
- Visit to Ban Nong Heo Khmu village
- Visit to Ban Thapene gateway village to Kuang Si Waterfalls
- Visit to local village producing sa (traditional handmade paper)
Optional Activities
- Guided gastronomic walking tour of Luang Prabang city centre sampling local Lao cuisine including Khao Soi, Pho, Salapao, Namvan, Namejun, Tam Makteng, Kaojee, and Khao Nom Kok
Landmarks/POIs Kuang Si Waterfalls Ban Nong Heo - Day 6
Pak Ou
Drive through the countryside to Ban Muang Keo to learn about traditional Lao flower arrangements and receive a blessing from a monk. Visit another village to see daily life. Have an aperitif on the riverbank sampling local specialities, then lunch with traditional Lao dishes and coffee. Take a 30-minute forest walk to Pak Ou caves with thousands of Buddha statues, then cruise back to Luang Prabang (two hours by boat).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Lao dishes with local coffee)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through countryside to Ban Muang Keo
- Learn traditional Lao flower arrangement techniques and symbolic meanings
- Receive traditional blessing from resident monk at temple
- Visit to rural village to meet local residents and observe daily life
- Aperitif on riverbank with local specialities
- Lunch of traditional Lao dishes with local coffee
- Gentle 30-minute forest walk to Pak Ou caves
- Visit to Pak Ou caves to discover thousands of Buddha statues
- Two-hour leisurely boat cruise back to Luang Prabang
Landmarks/POIs Pak Ou Caves Ban Muang Keo Mekong River 
- Day 7
Luang Prabang to Siem Reap
The morning in Luang Prabang is yours to use as you like. Later, you'll get your transfer to the airport and fly to Siem Reap. After you arrive and check into your hotel, the rest of the day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Included transfer to airport
- Day 8
Angkor
Drive along tree-lined roads to Angkor Thom to explore Bayon Temple with its famous stone faces and 54 towers. Also see the Baphuon temple mountain and walk the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. The afternoon focuses on Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm where vines wrap around stone structures. You'll have a free evening with three optional dining choices.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bayon Temple
- Guided tour of Baphuon temple
- Walk along Terrace of the Elephants
- Visit to Terrace of the Leper King
- Guided tour of Angkor Wat
- Guided tour of Ta Prohm temple
Optional Activities
- A Taste of Cambodian Cuisine - progressive dining experience across three restaurants (Starter at Pou, main course at The Sugar Palm, dessert at Malis, each with one drink)
- Phare - The Cambodian Circus Show - depart at 19:00 for performance by Phare Ponleu Selpak featuring theatre, music, dance and circus arts
- Apsara Dinner Show - traditional Khmer cuisine with live dance performances featuring 4-5 unique pieces depicting ceremonies and aspects of Cambodian life
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Baphuon Terrace of the Elephants Terrace of the Leper King Angkor Wat Ta Prohm 
- Day 9
Phnom Kulen National Park
Depart at 7:00am for Phnom Kulen, the largest forested area in the province. A local ranger leads you through the jungle to see the River of a Thousand Lingas with sacred carvings and the golden Reclining Buddha at Preah Ang Thom. Hike narrow forest trails to Phnom Kulen Waterfall for a swim, grab lunch nearby, then return to Siem Reap.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch near Phnom Kulen Waterfall)
Included Activities
- Accompanied jungle trek through Phnom Kulen National Park with local ranger
- Visit to River of a Thousand Lingas
- Visit to Preah Ang Thom - golden Reclining Buddha
- Hike to Phnom Kulen Waterfall (12km / 3 hours excluding site visits, +253m elevation gain / -212m elevation descent)
- Swimming at Phnom Kulen Waterfall (optional)
Landmarks/POIs Phnom Kulen National Park River of a Thousand Lingas Preah Ang Thom Phnom Kulen Waterfall - Day 10
Tonle Sap Lake
Head to Kompong Khleang village and board a local boat captained by a villager for a leisurely cruise through Tonle Sap Lake waterways. You'll pass floating villages and stilt houses navigating canals into the open lake. During the dry season, take a short walk to meet villagers. Return to Siem Reap by early afternoon, leaving the rest of your day free with optional activities available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Kompong Khleang village
- Leisurely cruise through Tonle Sap Lake waterways and canals
- Short walk to meet local villagers (during dry season)
Optional Activities
- A Taste of Cambodian Cuisine - progressive dining experience across three restaurants (Starter at Pou, main course at The Sugar Palm, dessert at Malis, each with one drink)
- Phare - The Cambodian Circus Show - performance by Phare Ponleu Selpak featuring theatre, music, dance and circus arts
- Apsara Dinner Show - traditional Khmer cuisine with live dance performances featuring 4-5 unique pieces depicting ceremonies and aspects of Cambodian life
Landmarks/POIs Tonle Sap Lake Kompong Khleang 
- Day 11
Siem Reap
Your tour finishes today after breakfast and checking out. Get yourself to the airport at your own pace. If you have time, an optional visit to Kulen Elephant Forest lets you walk alongside retired elephants and learn about their personalities from experienced guides.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Kulen Elephant Forest visit - morning session (8:00-14:00) with lunch included, or afternoon session (12:00-18:00) - spend the day walking alongside and observing retired elephants in their forest habitat with expert guides
Landmarks/POIs Kulen Elephant Forest
