Jewels of Laos and Cambodia

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Embark on a journey combining the most alluring highlights of Laos and Cambodia, the heart of the ancient Khmer Empire. Charming cities, rich colonial architecture, glorious ancient temples, untamed jungles, and welcoming people combine for a trip fit for Khmer royalty. Ride bareback on an elephant through the Laos jungles and trek to Hmong villages. Explore ...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Arrive in Luang Prabang and transfer to your hotel. Private baci ceremony
    • Early morning alms, visit morning market, walking tour of Luang Prabang, visit Kuang Si waterfall and the Sunbear Refuge
    • Elephant ride, jungle trek, bamboo raft ride
    • Pak Ou caves, visit riverside villages
    • Fly to Siem Reap and transfer to hotel
    • Tour of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Ta Phrom
    • Bicycle through the Cambodian countryside, cooking class at local home, visit Banteay Srei
    • Beng Mealea, visit Kampong Kleang stilted village, sunset trip on Tonle Sap Lake
    • Flight to Phnom Penh, sunset boat trip
    • Walking city tour, lunch at Friends

What's this trip about?

    Embark on a journey combining the most alluring highlights of Laos and Cambodia, the heart of the ancient Khmer Empire. Charming cities, rich colonial architecture, glorious ancient temples, untamed jungles, and welcoming people combine for a trip fit for Khmer royalty. Ride bareback on an elephant through the Laos jungles and trek to Hmong villages. Explore beyond the main attractions of the Angkor complex and experience the spiritual home of the Cambodian people as the locals do. Phnom Penh will be a lesson in contrasts as you explore the dark history of the Pol Pot regime and then see the bright future of Cambodia’s youth when visiting the Apsara Arts Association. Cap off your journey by reflecting on your adventure from your own private island and marine sanctuary. String together these two gems of Southeast Asia and discover a beautiful and beguiling land which never fails to impress and enchant.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLuang Prabang
End CityPhnom Penh

Travel Themes

  • Cycling & Biking
  • High Adventure
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing
  • Photography

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Cambodia

Attractions

  • Luang Prabang
  • Phnom Penh

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Caving
  • Cycling
  • Kayaking
  • Photography

Trip includes

    • Accommodations for 12 nights as indicated
    • All meals according to itinerary [B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner]
    • Internal airfare Luang Prabang to Siem Reap and Siem Reap to Phnom Penh (listed separately)
    • All transfers and transportation per the itinerary
    • Guided tours and excursions including entrance fees per the itinerary
    • Local on site guides
    • Assistance at airports/ hotels at the time of check in and check out at all major cities
    • Wildland Adventures‟ travel consultation and predeparture services

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Itinerary

Travel Map

DAY 1:

ARRIVE IN LUANG PRABANG
Fly into the picturesque city of Luang Prabang. Transfer to Hotel de la Paix, a boutique hotel set in a restored French Colonial fort. Take some time to settle in before being treated to the refined grace of a private Baci ceremony at a small village called Ban Khomkhuan...
DAY 2: LUANG PRABANG-NATIONAL MUSEUM –KUANG SI WATERFALL
The bells of the town's monasteries toll at dawn and golden lines of monks emerge to receive their morning rice from the townspeople. Arise early to respectfully witness this sacred ritual of barefoot monks weaving through the streets on their morning alms rounds.Visit t...
DAY 3: LUANG PRABANG-HUAY SAE ELEPHANT ADVENTURE
Drive about 15 km outside of town to meet your first guide of the day, an elephant! Explore the camp -learning more about the project, speaking with the veterinarian, and helping to feed the elephants.This full day expedition begins with a 3-mile elephant ride across the...
DAY 4: LUANG PRABANG-PAK OU CAVES –MEKONG RIVER VILLAGES
Spend the day cruising the lifeblood of Southeast Asia, the Mekong River. Visit the Pak Ou Caves, sacred grottos cut into a sheer limestone cliff beside the river. A steep staircase takes you to the upper cave where the serene faces and figures of more than 3,000 Buddha ...
DAY 5: LUANG PRABANG –SIEM REAP
Spend the morning exploring new parts of Luang Prabang or revisiting old favorites before transferring to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap.After clearing immigration and customs meet your Cambodian guide and transfer to your hotel.The Victoria, a lovely colonial ...
DAY 6: SIEM REAP–THEGREATEST MEDIEVAL CITY ON EARTH
Wake before sunrise to arrive at Angkor at before most other tour groups as the vast complex of temples and boulevards emerges out of the jungle in the serene light of dawn.The ancient capital of the Khmer empire, Angkor is the greatest medieval city on earth, once ruled...
DAY 7: COUNTRYSIDE CYCLE –CITADEL OF WOMEN
Hop on bicycles and cycle from the city into the countryside, stopping by a local market to purchase ingredients for lunch. Drop your market booty at a local family‟s home and head out to explore the small villages and rice fields (by bike or on foot). Sharing rural road...
DAY 8: SIEM REAP –BENG MEALEA &KAMPONG KLANG
Venture further afield to Beng Mealea, a 900-year-old seldom-visited temple where the jungle envelopes the sandstone sanctuary covered in carvings from Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Enter amongst the ruins of the royal road amongst kapok trees whose roots twist and wind ...
DAY 9: PHNOM PENH
Transfer to the SiemReap airport for your flight to Phnom Penh. Check in at your hotel before meeting your guide in the evening to head to Phnom Penh‟s riverfront where a boat is waiting to take you on a sunset river cruise down the Tonle Sap River. Float the river and m...
DAY 10: PHNOM PENH WALKING CITY TOUR
Phnom Penh is not just another metropolis -it‟s the old Asia of your imagination–beautiful historical buildings, aromatic street food around every corner, endless markets, monks passing on the streets. This fascinating city with a dark history of war and turmoil is now f...
DAY 11: SONG SAAPRIVATE ISLAND AND MARINE SANCTUARY
Drive through the Cambodian countryside to Sihanoukville.Upon arrival, a private speed boat takes you to Song Saa Private Island. Song San Khmer means „Sweetheart‟ and the resort‟s location is as seductive as the name implies. It is made up of two small islands –KohOuen ...
DAY 12: SONG SAA
Do as much or as little as you wish. Kayak amongst the mangroves, snorkel around the islands in the marine reserve, visit the local village or embark on a Song Saa island or marine safari. Of course, you can always just spend the day relaxing at your villa, mere feet above the shimmering sea abundant with colorful fish and turtles. Overnight at Song Saa Private Island [BLD]

DAY 13: DEPARTURE
Say goodbye to Song Saa. Transfer back to Sihanoukville by speedboat and continue on to the airport in Phnom Penh to begin your journey home.[B]

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Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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What's excluded

    • International airfare arriving in Luang Prabang and departing from Phnom Penh
    • Cambodia and Laos Visa
    • Tips and gratuities
    • Drinks, alcoholic beverages, and meals other than listed above
    • Personal expenses for extra
    • Services, optional activities, or changes in your itinerary for reasons beyond our control
    • Recommended travel insurance for trip cancellation, medical services, or evacuation
    • Any other items not mentioned above
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