Your adventure in Laos has started:

• Upon arrival at Vientiane's International Airport, you will be welcomed then privately transferred by a professional driver and an English – speaking guide to your arranged hotel for relaxation.

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Vientiane – DAY TRAIN – LUANG PRABANG – City Tour

Transfer to the station for a daytime train ride to Luang Prabang.

Uncover the ancient religious capital of Laos, and be surprised by its serenity and spirituality by tuk tuk:

• Explore the National Museum (formally the Royal Palace)
• Marvel at the Wat Xieng Thong,
• The Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre,
• Climb to the summit of Mount Phousi
• Explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hill tribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang.

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LUANG PRABANG – City Tour by tuk tuk – Dinner Cruise

Uncover the ancient religious capital of Laos, and be surprised by its serenity and spirituality by tuk tuk:

• Experience unforgettable moments by attending the procession of barefoot monks,
• Vat Aham,
• The temple of Wat Mai, the most richly decorated temple in Luang Prabang, and was the residence of the Buddhist patriarch before 1975.
• Visit the Ock Pop Tok textile gallery for an explanation and viewing of some Lao Silk products, made with the co – operation of small villages.
• Board the Nava Mekong,
• Enjoy the stunning landscapes that change color as the sun sets over the Mekong, with the mountains as a backdrop.
• Dinner is accompanied by a performance of traditional ethnic dances and music.

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Luang Prabang – Ban Long Lao – Kuang Si Waterfall

Transfer to Ban Long Lao, a small Hmong ethnic village, where a 3 – hour trek to the stunning Kuang Si Waterfall awaits.

If the hike is not feasible, the journey can be done by car.

• Depart for the beautiful Kuang Si waterfall, approximately 30 km from Luang Prabang.
• The waterfalls are nestled in lush tropical vegetation with beautiful, clear pools of water for swimming.
• On the way, visit minority villages such as H’mong village of Ban Thinkeo and Khmu village of Ban Thapaene.
• Visit the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong,
• Return to Luang Prabang by private car.

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Luang Prabang – FLIGHT – PAKSE – Boloven Plateau

Transfer by private car with driver to the airport of Luang Prabang for your flight to Pakse.

You will be welcomed upon your arrival at the airport to start a day of exploration.

Take the road to Boloven Plateau (1250 m altitude),

The plateau is also home to various ethnic groups, and you'll visit some of their villages with traditional stilt houses made of wood, bamboo, and woven materials.

Discover magnificent waterfalls named Tad Fan and Tad Yuang.

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Boloven Plateau – Champasak – Khong Island

Transfer to Champasak.

Visit Vat Phou temple, the temple of the mountain and a former Khmer ruins sacred place of the 9th century, heritage site by UNESCO in 2001.

Renovations have been undertaken to return it to its former glory. Explore the site and its museum.

Continue on to Khong Island, the biggest island in Southern Laos and the start of the 4,000 Islands Region

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Khong island - Khone Island: 35 km - 1h

Discover the village of Ban Khong to see the Wat Keo Phouang Temple, and the magnificent Buddha, protected by seven heads of Naga’s.

Detour and stop by at the local market to discover the trade of palm sugar and other commodities.

Then, take a motor canoe through the region of the 4,000 islands to enjoy a look at river oriented life.

The day concludes with the observation of rare, white "Irrawaddy" river dolphins.

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Khone Island - Pakse - Fly - Siem Reap: 3h30

Transfer by private car with driver to the airport of Pakse for your flight to Siem Reap.

You will be welcomed upon your arrival at the airport then transfer to your hotel.

Enjoy some free time for personal activities.

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Angkor Thom - Ta Prohm - Angkor Wat

Arriving in Angkor Thom by tuk – tuk :

• Visit the Victory Gate,
• Visit the Bayon,
• Visit the three – tiered Baphuon
• Visit the Royal Enclosure and its small temple, Phimeanakas.
• Pass through the Terrace of the Elephants, once a viewing platform for kings
• See the Terrace of the Leper King with its beautiful carvings of gods, nagas (semi – divine serpents), and dancers.
• Discover the impressive Ta Prohm temple, entwined with massive tree roots.
• Visit the majestic Angkor Wat temple with exquisite bas – reliefs, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Attend an outstanding Apsara dance show – dinner.

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Kbal Spean – Banteay Srei – Banteay Samre

Cross the Kulen mountain range, a sacred site in Cambodia.

Take a short forest walk to reach Kbal Spean, also known as "The River of a Thousand Lingas", lies deep in the jungle northeast of Angkor and once supplied drinking water to the Angkor site.

Visit Banteay Srei (Hindu, 10th century), also called "The Citadel of Women",

Explore Banteay Samre, a flat Hindu temple from the 12th century dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva,

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Siem Reap – Roluos Group – 3 Buddhist Temples from the 12th Century

Visit the Roluos Temples, 15 km from Siem Reap, a Hindu worship site dating back to the late 9th century, marking the beginning of Khmer architecture.

Explore the pre – Angkorian Roluos Temples, the old capital city of Khmer Empire, built in the late 9th century, including:

• Preah Ko,
• Lo Lei,
• Prasat Bakong,

In the afternoon,

• Visit the Preah Khan Monastery,
• Continue with the Neak Pean,
• Discover Ta Som,
• Explore the Baray,
• Visit the Eastern Mebon, a temple situated on an island in the middle of the Baray, adorned with exquisite Hindu sculptures.
• Conclude the day with a breathtaking sunset at the temple – mountain of Pre Rup,

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Siem Reap – Battambang : 180 km - 3h30

Departure for Tonle Sap Lake – explore the fishing villages of Chong Kneas and embark on a traditional boat for a cruise to Battambang.

Cross the Tonle Sap Lake to reach the Sangker River and explore the Prek Toal Biosphere, home to a migratory bird reserve.

Visit the Vat Ek Phnom temple, an 11th – century structure known for its historical significance and intricate carvings.

Explore local villages, including Prahoc, where you can learn about Prahoc, a fermented fish paste used in Khmer cuisine.

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Depart for a visit to Phnom Sampeau.

• You can still see the caves that were used as torture chambers in the tragic Khmer Rouge era.
• Enjoy a countryside ride on the famous and unique bamboo train.
• Visit the provincial museum and explore the town.
• Enjoy the rural landscapes along the Sangker River.
• Visit the Wat Slaket Pagoda, the residence of the Buddhist Patriarch.
• Visit the Vat Ek Phnom Temple
• Explore a local rice paper workshop,
• Visit a fish paste production facility,

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Battambang – Kampong Chhnang – Oudong – Phnom Penh : 300 km – 6h

Cross the fertile rice fields along the road leading to the town of Kampong Chhnang, discovering its beautiful colonial charm.

• On the way, make a brief stop in Pursat,
• Take a boat ride through the floating village of Kampong Luong,
• Visit the pottery villages around Kampong Chhnang,
• On the way to Phnom Penh, we visit Royal Oudong (early 17th century) and the hill with three stupas.

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Free time until heading to the airport in Siem Reap for your international departure flight.