14 Days Best of Cambodia and Laos Tour

Welcome to Phnom Penh!

Upon arrival at Phnom Penh Airport, your driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.

After check-in, the rest of the day is free for you to rest and recover from your journey.

Accommodation: Overnight in Phnom Penh

After breakfast, your guide will meet you at your hotel to begin exploring Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.

In the morning, visit:

1. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum: the former S-21 prison, now a museum documenting the suffering of victims during the Khmer Rouge period through photographs, records and preserved prison rooms.

After the visit, enjoy lunch at a local Cambodian restaurant and take a short rest.

In the afternoon, travel by tuk-tuk to visit:

1. Royal Palace: the official royal residence and one of Phnom Penh’s most important architectural landmarks.
2. Silver Pagoda: located within the Royal Palace complex and known for its silver floor tiles and collection of Buddhist treasures.
3. National Museum of Cambodia: home to an important collection of Khmer sculpture, ceramics and archaeological objects.

In the late afternoon, enjoy a Phnom Penh Sunset Cruise. See the city riverfront, Diamond Island and local communities along the river while enjoying drinks on board.

After the cruise, visit a local night market before returning to your hotel for a good rest.

Accommodation: Overnight in Phnom Penh

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, your guide and driver will meet you for the journey to Battambang. The drive normally takes around five hours.

Upon arrival, your guide and driver will transfer you to your hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is free for you to relax and prepare for the next day’s sightseeing.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight in Battambang

After breakfast, your guide will meet you at your hotel to begin a full-day exploration of Battambang.

In the morning, visit:

1. Bamboo Train: ride through the countryside on a simple bamboo platform set over railway wheels. This unusual form of local transport was once used to move villagers and goods between rural communities.

After the ride, enjoy lunch at a local Cambodian restaurant.

In the afternoon, continue to visit:

1. Wat Banan: an Angkorian-era hilltop temple reached by a staircase of more than 300 steps. From the top, enjoy views of the surrounding countryside.
2. Phnom Sampeau Killing Caves: a memorial site connected with Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge history. Your guide will explain the events that took place here with care and respect.
3. Phnom Sampeau Bat Cave: watch large numbers of bats stream from the cave around sunset and fly across the evening sky.

After the tour, your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel. You may explore the local evening area at your own pace.

Accommodation: Overnight in Battambang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, your guide and driver will meet you for the journey to Siem Reap. The drive normally takes around three hours.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore Siem Reap at your own pace.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight in Siem Reap

Your guide will confirm the early-morning pick-up time according to the season. Travel to Angkor Wat before sunrise and find a suitable place to watch the temple appear in the first light of day.

After enjoying the sunrise, your guide and driver will transfer you back to the hotel for breakfast and a short rest. At around 10:00 am, your guide will meet you again to continue your Angkor temple discovery.

In the morning, visit:

1. Ta Prohm: an atmospheric Buddhist temple known for the giant tree roots growing across its walls and courtyards.
2. Banteay Kdei: a peaceful Buddhist monastery complex built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII.

After lunch at a local Cambodian restaurant, continue to visit:

1. Angkor Wat: Cambodia’s most iconic temple, known for its grand towers, detailed bas-reliefs and remarkable state of preservation.

After the temple tour, we will arrange a Mudita Signature Treatment for you. Relax with a traditional herbal compress treatment designed to ease tired muscles after exploring the temples.

After the treatment, your driver will transfer you back to your hotel. Enjoy some free time and have a good rest.

Accommodation: Overnight in Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, your guide and driver will transfer you to Siem Reap Airport.

Take the scheduled flight from Siem Reap to Pakse. This flight is subject to the airline’s operating schedule.

Welcome to Pakse! Upon arrival, your local guide and driver will meet you at the airport. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the Bolaven Plateau.

Depending on the confirmed flight time, visit:

1. Tad Fane Waterfall: a dramatic twin waterfall surrounded by the forests of the Bolaven Plateau.
2. Local Ethnic Villages: learn about the daily lives and traditions of communities such as the Alak, Nge and Katu people.
3. Bolaven Plateau Farms: see coffee, tea, cardamom, bananas and other crops grown in the cooler highland climate.

The sightseeing program may be adjusted according to the confirmed flight schedule.

After the tour, your guide and driver will transfer you to your hotel in Pakse for a good rest.

Meals Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight in Pakse

After breakfast, your guide and driver will meet you for the journey to Champasak.

Begin the day with a visit to:

1. Vat Phou: a UNESCO-listed Khmer temple complex set against the slopes of Phou Kao Mountain. Explore the museum, ceremonial walkway, ancient stone structures and hillside sanctuary.

The wider Vat Phou cultural landscape developed over many centuries and reflects the historical influence of the Khmer Empire in southern Laos.

After the visit, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the Champasak area.

In the afternoon, continue to the riverside and take a local boat to Don Daeng Island. Upon arrival, transfer to La Folie Lodge and check in.

The rest of the day is free for you to relax beside the Mekong River or take a gentle walk around the island.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight in Don Daeng Island

After an early breakfast, take a boat back to the mainland and begin the journey south to Si Phan Don, the 4,000 Islands region of the Mekong River.

During the day, visit:

1. Don Khon and the Old French Railway Bridge: see the remains of the colonial-era railway and walk across the historic bridge connecting Don Khon and Don Det.
2. Local Mekong Village: observe daily life beside the river and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
3. Li Phi Waterfall: also known as Somphamit Waterfall, where the Mekong flows through rocky channels and powerful rapids.
4. Khone Phapheng Falls: one of southern Laos’ most impressive natural sights, where the Mekong drops across a wide series of rocky cascades near the Cambodian border.

After the tour, return to Don Daeng Island. Upon arrival at the lodge, enjoy a good rest.

Accommodation: Overnight on Don Daeng Island

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, take a boat back to the mainland. Your guide and driver will then transfer you to Pakse Airport.

Take the scheduled flight from Pakse to Vientiane. The flight is subject to the airline’s operating schedule.

Welcome to Vientiane, the capital of Laos! Upon arrival, your local guide and driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

After check-in, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city at your own pace.

Meals Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight in Vientiane 

After breakfast, your guide will meet you at your hotel between 8:00 and 8:30 am. Begin your Vientiane city tour with:

1. Buddha Park: also known as Xieng Khuan, this riverside park contains more than 200 Buddhist and Hindu sculptures.
2. Patuxay Monument: Vientiane’s best-known victory monument, combining European-inspired architecture with traditional Lao details.
3. Pha That Luang: the most important national monument in Laos, with the present stupa built under King Setthathirath in 1566.

After the morning sightseeing, enjoy lunch at a local Lao restaurant.

In the afternoon, continue with:

1. Wat Si Saket: one of Vientiane’s oldest surviving temples, known for its thousands of small Buddha images.
2. Lao National Museum: learn about the history, culture and development of Laos through historical objects, photographs and exhibits.

After the tour, your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel for a good rest.

Accommodation: Overnight in Vientiane

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, enjoy some free time before your departure.

At the agreed time, your guide and driver will transfer you to Vientiane Airport for the scheduled flight to Luang Prabang.

Welcome to Luang Prabang! Upon arrival, your local driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

After check-in, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city. You may enjoy a drink at a local café or take a quiet walk along the riverside.

Meals Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight in Luang Prabang 

After breakfast, your guide will meet you at your hotel between 8:00 and 8:30 am. Begin the day with a boat journey along the Mekong River and enjoy views of the peaceful countryside.

Along the way, stop to visit:

1. Ban Xang Hai: a riverside village known for producing traditional Lao rice wine. Learn how it is made and sample a small amount if you wish.
2. Pak Ou Caves: two sacred riverside caves filled with Buddha images left by pilgrims over many generations.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and taste or lam, a traditional Luang Prabang stew.

After lunch and a short rest, continue by road to:

1. Bear Rescue Centre: see rescued Asiatic black bears and learn about the work being done to protect them from the illegal wildlife trade.
2. Kuang Si Waterfall: walk through the forest and enjoy views of the turquoise pools and cascading falls. You may swim in the designated pools when conditions allow.

After returning to Luang Prabang, relax with a Lao-style spa treatment if the day’s timing allows.

Your guide and driver will then transfer you back to your hotel for a good rest.

Accommodation: Overnight in Luang Prabang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, enjoy some free time before your departure.

At the agreed time, your guide and driver will transfer you to Luang Prabang Airport for your onward flight.

Your 14-day Cambodia and Laos tour ends here. We hope you enjoyed a great trip with us, and we look forward to seeing you again.

Note: If you would like to continue exploring Southeast Asia, we can also help you plan a private journey to Thailand, Vietnam or Myanmar.

Meals: Breakfast