Afternoon departure to Bangkok. Overnight onboard.
Arrival in Luang Prabang in the morning. Afternoon visit of Vat Visoun with its Sinhalese-style stupa, That Makmo, and Vat Aham, dedicated to ancestors. End the day at Vat Mai, the former residence of a Buddhist patriarch until 1975. If time permits, enjoy a serene sunset by the Mekong. Dinner show featuring the Baci ceremony and traditional dances.
Explore Vat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang’s most iconic temple. Embark on a two-hour traditional boat ride along the Mekong to the sacred Pak Ou caves, home to thousands of Buddha statues. Return via Vat Longkhoune, known for its 18th-century frescoes, and Ban Xang Hai, a village specializing in sticky rice liquor. Visit a weaving and paper-making village.
Experience the monks' alms-giving ceremony at dawn. Visit the Royal Palace, now a museum showcasing royal artifacts. Travel to the stunning Khouang Sy waterfalls amidst tropical greenery, with stops in H’Mong and Khmu villages. Afternoon exploration of the H’Mong market and a hike to Mount Phousi for panoramic views of the peninsula and Mekong.
Morning flight to Vientiane. Visit Wat Phra Keo, originally housing the Emerald Buddha, and Wat Si Saket, one of the city's oldest Siamese-style temples. Explore Wat That Luang, symbolizing Buddhism’s significance, Lao sovereignty, and independence. End the day with a sunset by the Mekong.
Fly to Pakse and visit Tadlo in the Bolaven Plateau, with stops at Yaheune and Lavai villages. Discover Seset waterfalls and neighboring tribal villages of Alack and Nge ethnicities. Continue to Paksong, with visits to Kaleum villages, tea and coffee plantations, and the striking Tadfane waterfalls.
Cruise the Mekong to Champassak and explore the pre-Angkorian UNESCO-listed Vat Phou temple. Visit Ban Khiet Ngong village and take an elephant ride through the jungle to the Phou Asa ruins. Continue your journey on the Mekong, stopping at Houei Thomo and the hidden Khmer temple ruins of Oum Moung.
Navigate the Siphandone “4,000 islands” by motorized canoe. Discover Det and Som islands, explore colonial remnants on Khone island, and visit Liphi waterfalls, home to the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins.
Fly to Siem Reap. Spend the day exploring Angkor Wat, the most iconic Khmer temple, dedicated to Vishnu and rich in Hindu mythology. Option to ascend Phnom Bakheng hill for panoramic views. Evening dinner with an Apsara dance performance.
Visit Angkor Thom by tuk-tuk, including the Bayon temple, Phimean Akas, and the Elephant and Leper King terraces. Explore Ta Prohm, where tree roots entwine with ruins. Afternoon visit to Puok silk farm to witness traditional Cambodian silk-making.
Excursion to Kbal Spéan, the "River of 1,000 Lingas," a sacred site with Shiva sculptures. Visit Banteay Srei, the “Citadel of Women,” known for its intricate carvings. Return to Siem Reap via Cambodian countryside, stopping at Banteay Samre temple.
Morning visit to Kampong Khleang village on Tonle Sap Lake, exploring stilt houses and local life. Discover a Vietnamese floating community and smoked fish factories. Afternoon at the old market and Artisans d’Angkor, preserving traditional crafts.
Drive to Banteay Meanchey to visit the forgotten Banteay Chhmar temple and Banteay Top. Afternoon exploration of Khmer villages en route to Battambang.
Tour Battambang, visiting Khmer ruins, Phum Wat Kor traditional house, and Ek Phnom temple. Explore the "prahoc" fish paste market and enjoy a bamboo train ride. Evening show by Phare Ponleu Selpak circus school.
Travel through rice plains to Kompong Chhnang. Boat ride in the floating village of Kompong Luong and pottery village visits. Explore Oudong’s royal city before continuing to Phnom Penh.
Discover Phnom Penh’s landmarks: Wat Phnom, National Museum, Royal Palace, and the Silver Pagoda. Visit the Art Deco Central Market and the Russian Market.
Half-day visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Killing Fields of Cheung Ek.
Full-day visit to Phnom Chisor temple and Tonle Bati.
Evening flight back home via Bangkok. Overnight onboard.
LUANG PRABANG: Phou Vao Residence 5*
VIENTIANE: Settha Palace Hotel 5*
PAKSE: Sisouk Residence 3*
KHONG ISLAND: Pon's Arena Hotel 3*
SIEM REAP: Residence d'Angkor 5*
BATTAMBANG: Bambu Hotel 3* Superior
PHNOM PENH: Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra 5*
