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Day 1: ARRIVE IN SIEM REAP, HALF DAY ANGKOR WAT (Nil)
Welcome to Angkor Wat - Impressed by the magnificent temple.
Your memorable Indochina tour to Cambodia and Laos will start from discovering the fantastic world heritage temples in Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia.
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will be welcomed by your private local guide at the airport then escorts to hotel. After check in and a short rest, your private guide will lead you to discover the world’s wonder site - Angkor Wat, the magnificent temple was built in 12th century and it is the largest first Hindu, Buddhist temle complex and the largest religious monument in the world. On your way back to Siem Reap, enjoy the sunset from the top of the pyramid-shaped temple of Pre Rup. Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 2: FULL DAY ANGKOR THOM &TEMPLE OF TA PROHM (Breakfast)
After breakfast, the cool weather and less traffic is perfect for you to travel in a Tuk Tuk to visit the ancient city Angkor Thom which was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. The tour in Angkor Thom will starts from the South Gate and walk along the ancient city wall to see the lost temple of Prasat Chroung, then continue to the Bayon temple where you will be surrounded by 216 gigantic stone faces which fame as “smile of Angkor”. You will also visit the Terrace of the Elephants, the Royal Palace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
When weather gets hot, your driver will pick you up and you can enjoy air-condition and cold drinks inside your private car while transferring you to Temple of Ta Prohm which is wildly known as “lost to the jungle temple”. Overnight in Siem Reap
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Day 3: FULL DAY TONLE SAP LAKE, KOMPONG PHLUK (Breakfast)
In the morning, visit a half day excursion to the biggest Southeast Asia’s largest fresh water lake-Tonle Sap Lake. You will firstly enjoy a fun ox cart ride through the countryside, continue to have a boat trip to enjoy the beautiful lake view and mangrove forest on the lake, then spend rest of the morning at the largest village on the lake which is called Kompong Phluk, to discover the fascinating daily lives of the local people who leave on the water.
Rest of the day is at leisure for you to relax. Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 4: SIEM REAP – FLIGHT TO LUANG PRABANG (Breakfast)
Enjoy relaxing time in the morning until transfer you to the airport for onward flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, you will meet your private local guide and escort you to hotel.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
In the evening, you can wander around the city and the night market to discover local life of Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Note: Flight is on your own arrangement or upon request.
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Day 5: FULL DAY KUANG SI WATERFALLS & LUANG PRABANG CITY TOUR (Breakfast)
Luang Prabang, the city surrounded by Mekong river and well known for its golden city is well known for its beautiful decorated Buddhist temples, it is a place that you will keep appearing in your mind for long time after your Indochina tour.
Your memorable trip will starts from partaking in an alms ritual in the morning, you will accepts the blessing by monks who you give the alms. Have breakfast in the hotel and then start the half day excursion to Kuang Si Waterfalls, where you will enjoy beautiful natural scenery, have fun in waterfalls and relax.
Drive back to the town. In the afternoon, visit the Wat Xiengthong which is symbolic temple of the classic Laotian architecture, visit the Royal Palace Musem to learn some history of Laos. Then visit the Wat Aham Temple which means “Monastery of the Opened Heart” and the Stupa of Wat Visoun.
Rest of the day at your leisure to relax and explore the city, you can enjoy some drinks in one of the cafés or strolling along the beautiful riverside. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
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Day 6: HALF DAY PAK OU CAVE—THE THOUSANDS BUDDHA CAVE (Breakfast)
If you get up early this morning, you can experience the fascinating morning ritual of orange-clad monks. These collect donations in the form of food for the poorer population of the city.
After breakfast, start by visiting the oldest temples of the city, Wat Sene and Wat Xiengthong, which represent the classical architecture of the Buddhist temples in Laos.
By boat, drive along the Mekong through beautiful landscapes to the Pak Ou caves. In these two interconnected caves are thousands of golden Buddha statues of different shapes and sizes. On the way, in the small town of Ban Xanghai, you can learn how the local rice wine is produced.
Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
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Day 7: LUANG PRABANG – FLIGHT TO VIENTIANE (Breakfast)
Enjoy the morning at leisure until transfer to airport for onward flight to continue your tour to Vientiane-the capital city of Laos.
Upon arrival in Vientiane airport, your private local guide will welcome you at the airport then escorts you to your hotel in Vientiane city.
Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to relax, you can have a relaxing walk around the hotel to discover the city or stroll along the river bank to enjoy sunset. Overnight in Vientiane.
Note: Flight is on your own arrangement or upon request.
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Day 8: FULL DAY VIENTIANE CITY TOUR (Breakfast)
Vientiane, the charming capital city of Laos with rich heritage of Buddhist culture, is waiting for you to discover.
You full day city tour will take you to visit the highlights of Vientiane. Your will firstly get to know some more history of Laos by visiting the National Museum, then visit the temple Wat Sisaket which is the oldest surviving temple with thousands of Buddhist images. The temple Wat Prakeo which housing the famous Emerald Buddha image really amazed the Indochina tour makers. Your full day Vientiane city tour will also visit the symbolic site That Luang Stupa and Patuxay Monument. The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Overnight in Vientiane.
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Day 9: DEPARTURE FROM LUANG PRABANG (Breakfast)
Enjoy relaxing time in the morning until transferring to airport for onward flight. End of service.
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