Land-Only Package

Includes flight from Siem Reap to Vientiane & from Vientiane to Luang Prabang

Day to Day Itinerary:

• DAY 1:Siem ReapArrive in Siem Reap. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap.
• DAY 2:Siem ReapBreakfast. Sightseeing in Angkor.
  ANGKOR WAT: The largest, best preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples, Angkor impresses visitors both by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. To approach the temple, first cross the vast moat, continuing along a broad causeway lined with naga balustrades. As you enter the main building, ascend through a series of galleries and courtyard before reaching the central sanctuary, which offers beautiful views back over the causeway and across the surrounding countryside. On the way, stop to enjoy the intricate stonecarvings that adorn nearly every surface, with some 1,700 Apsaras, or celestial dancers, sculpted into the walls. Along the outer gallery walls run the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which narrates stories from Hindu mythology, including the famous Churning of the Ocean of Milk. Angkor Wat is stunning at any time of the day, but sunrise and sunset are especially beautiful times to watch the play of light on the stones.
  PREAH KHAN: a temple built by King Jayavarman VII with towered enclosures and shoulder-hugging corridors in a jungle setting. Preah Khan covers a very large area but the temple itself is enclosed within a rectangular wall of around 700 by 800 meters.
  Seemingly miniature in comparison to the other Angkor temples, BANTEAY SREI is considered to be the jewel of classical Khmer art. Built in pink sandstone, the walls are covered in exquisitely preserved carvings of unusual delicacy. Because of its small size, fairy-like atmosphere and extraordinary examples of Khmer sculpture, this temple is often a favorite with visitors.
  Watch the sunset over the Cambodian countryside from the upper terraces of an ancient Angkorian temple.
  Overnight in Siem Reap.
• DAY 3:Siem ReapBreakfast. Sightseeing in Angkor.
  The fortified city of ANGKOR THOM covers an area of 10 square km. Enclosed by a wall and wide moats, the city includes many of Angkor's most popular sights. Enter by the monumental SOUTH GATE over a causeway lined on either side by statues of demons and gods, each carrying a giant naga. Continue to the TERRACE OF THE ELEPHANTS and the TERRACE OF THE LEPER KINGS, former spaces for public cermonies, both adorned with dramatic bas reliefs. Visit the ruined BAPHUON, ROYAL ENCLOSURE and PHIMEANAKAS before continuing to the mysterious BAYON TEMPLE. In this temple, one of the most popular and compelling in Angkor, explore the galleries of beautifully preserved bas reliefs and ascend narrow stairs to reach the central sanctuary, where you will find giant stone faces smiling enigmatically down at you from every angle.
  PRASAT KRAVAN: the five brick towers were built for Hindu worship in 921 and are notable for the bas-reliefs cut into the bricks on the interior walls. A massive Buddhist temple dating from the second half of the 12th century, BANTEAYKDEI is surrounded by four concentric walls, the outer walls measuring 500 by 700 meters.
  SRAS SRANG: a basin opposite of Banteay Kdei measuring 800 by 400 metres with a tiny island in the middle where only the stone base remains of what was once a wooden temple.
  TA PROHM: one of the most popular attractions of Angkor as much of the jungle has not been cleared and it looks very much as most of the Angkor monuments would have appeared when European explorers first stumbled across them.
  TA KEO: built by Jayavarman V who ruled from 968 to 1001), it was the first Angkorian monument built entirely of sandstone and was dedicated to Shiva. The summit of the central tower is 50 meters high and is surrounded by four lower towers.
  THOMMANON: temple which mirrors Chau Say Tevoda (just to the north), as it was built around the same time and has a similar plan. It is also dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu.
  CHAU SAY TEVODA: built during the second quarter of the 12th century opposite of Thommanon, it was dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu.
  Overnight in Siem Reap.
• DAY 4:Siem Reap - VientianeBreakfast. Transfer to airport for flight to Vientiane. Arrival in Vientiane. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Vientiane.
• DAY 5:VientianeBreakfast. Sightseeing in Vientiane.
  The capital city of Laos, Vientiane still feels like a sleepy city with relaxed charm, tree-lined boulevards, interesting wats and colorful markets. Tour the different highlights of the city, including an open-air museums, WAT XIENG KHUAN (BUDDHA PARK). This is a collection of whimsical but compelling statues of Buddhist and Hindu gods.
  THAT LUANG, a gleaming golden stupa which is perhaps most important national monument in Laos; HO PHA KEO, the formal royal temple, now a museum with beautiful examples of Buddhist sculpture; WAT SI SAKET; PATUXAI, a monumental arch inspired by the Arc de Triomphe, but executed with Lao motifs and WAT SI MUANG.
  End your day at the TALAAT SAO, or the "morning market" (actually open all day), the best place to buy traditional Lao fabrics.
  Overnight in Luang Prabang.
• DAY 6:Vientiane - Luang PrabangBreakfast. Transfer to airport for flight to Luang Prabang. Sightseeing in Luang Prabang: Set between the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers, Luang Prabang is an enchanting town filled with historic temples and colonial style buildings. The entire town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Begin your tour with WAT VISOUN (Wat Wisunalat). The oldest living temple in Luang Prabang, Wat Visoun dates back to 1513 and contains a collection of antique wooden Buddhas. Visit the nearby WAT AHAM before continuing to WAT XIENG THONG, the crowning jewel of all the monasteries and temples in the city. Its many ornate buildings feature exquisite mosaic and gold-stenciled murals. From there, stroll down the main street (Wat Street) of Luang Prabang. Time permitting, stop at some of the many temples that line its sides, including WAT SIBOUNHEUANG, WAT SI MOUNGKHOUN, WAT SOP and WAT SENE.
  Overnight in Luang Prabang.
• DAY 7:Luang PrabangBreakfast. Visit the National Museum (former Royal Palace, closed on Tuesdays) and Wat Mai.
  Visit the NATIONAL MUSEUM (ROYAL PALACE), a modest but graceful building which combines traditional Lao and French beaux-arts motifs. This turn-of-the century royal residence has been preserved as it was when the royal family last lived here and provides unique insights into the history of Laos.
  Continue to WAT MAI, constructed in 1821 during the reign of King Manthatourath, it was once the residence of Phra Sangkharaj (the Patriarch of the Buddhist clergy).
  Excursion by boat to Tham Pak Ou Caves: Travel up the Mekong River to the steep limestone cliffs overlooking the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers, home to the THAM PAK OU CAVES. These extraordinary caves are filled with Buddha images, of every style and material imaginable. On the return journey, stop at BAN XANG HAI VILLAGE, a local village famous for the production of lao lao, the local rice wine whisky.
  Overnight in Luang Prabang.
• DAY 8:Luang PrabangBreakfast. Free at leisure. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
• DAY 9:Luang PrabangBreakfast. Transfer to airport for flight out.

City	Hotels
	Variation A	Variation B	Variation C
Siem Reap	Khemara Angkor Hotel	Angkor Century Resort & Spa	Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa
Vientiane	D Rose Hotel Vietiane	Mercure Vientiane Hotel	Settha Palace Hotel
Luang Prabang	Le Bel Air Boutique Resort	Villa Santi Hotel	La Residence Phou Vao

PRICING

Variation	Double Occupancy	Single Supplement
Variation A	1220.00	295.00
Variation B	1380.00	448.00
Variation C	2400.00	1442.00

Package Includes

Package Excludes

Daily breakfast. English-speaking guide. Flight from Siem Reap to Vientiane & Vientiane to Luang Prabang. Airport taxes in Laos and Cambodia. Boat ticket according to itinerary. 8 nights accomodation. 3 nights in Siem Reap at the Angkor Century Resort & Spa 4. Sightseeing including admission fees according to itinerary. 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour or 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels per person per full day tour.

International flight and relevant taxes other than stated as included. Visa fees. Porter fees, tipping, and other personal expenses.

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