Laos & Cambodia Odyssey – 16 Days

After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour of Vientiane’s cultural landmarks. Visit Wat Sisaket, the city’s oldest temple (built 1818), housing thousands of Buddha statues and ancient sculptures. Explore Wat Prakeo, once home to the Emerald Buddha. Stop at the iconic Patuxay Monument, Vientiane’s Arc de Triomphe, and climb for panoramic city views. En route to the sacred That Luang Stupa, Laos’ national symbol, capture its golden brilliance. In the afternoon, drive to Buddha Park, a whimsical garden displaying hundreds of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures. Overnight in Vientiane.
Meals: Breakfast

Board the C82 speed train from Vientiane to Luang Prabang (8:50 AM–10:52 AM). Upon arrival, store luggage at your hotel and begin a half-day tour. Visit Wat Xieng Thong, a masterpiece of Laotian architecture with low-sweeping roofs, and Wat Visoun, the city’s oldest temple. Explore the National Museum at the former Royal Palace, showcasing artifacts from Laos’ royal history. Climb Mount Phousi for a gilded stupa and a stunning sunset over the Mekong River. In the evening, stroll the vibrant Night Market, browsing handmade textiles. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast

Optionally rise early (notify guide in advance) to observe the Alms-Giving Ritual, where saffron-clad monks collect sticky rice offerings (dress modestly, maintain distance if not participating). Return for breakfast or enjoy local noodle soup. Visit the Living Land Farm (join-in tour) for a hands-on rice farming experience, learning bamboo weaving, blacksmithing, and sugarcane processing, and touring an organic herb garden. In the afternoon, explore Khouang Si Waterfall, swimming in turquoise pools or hiking forest trails. Stop at the Buffalo Dairy Farm (join-in tour) to taste buffalo milk ice cream and visit the Bear Rescue Center. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to Le Calao pier (6:15 AM) for a Le Grand Cruise (join-in) up the Mekong River to Pakbeng (8–9 hours). Enjoy a continental breakfast on board. Stop at Pak Ou Village to visit the Tam Ting Caves, housing thousands of Buddha statues. Savor lunch on the boat and arrive in Pakbeng around sunset. Check into Le Grand Pakbeng and dine on the terrace overlooking the Mekong. Overnight in Pakbeng.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, board the cruise at Pakbeng Pier (6:30 AM) for the second leg to Houeixay. Stop at a Khmu ethnic minority village to observe rural life along the Mekong. Lunch is served on board. Arrive in Houeixay (5:00–5:30 PM), transfer to your hotel, and relax. Overnight in Houeixay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Drive from Houeixay to Oudomxay (6–7 hours) with scenic stops en route. Arrive at Nam Kat Yola Pa Resort in the late afternoon, check in, and unwind in this tranquil setting. Overnight in Oudomxay.
Meals: Breakfast

Join a morning tour (join-in) riding an ATV for 5 km to the Namkat Waterfall. Trek 1 km through jungle, crossing 13 flying bridges, and relax at the waterfall. Return by ATV to the tour center. Check out of your hotel and board the K11 speed train to Luang Prabang. Arrive in the late afternoon, check into your hotel, and spend the evening at leisure. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a free morning in Luang Prabang to explore or relax. Transfer to the airport for a flight to Vientiane, connecting to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, your guide and driver will transfer you to your hotel. Relax or explore the vibrant city at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast

Explore the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin at Angkor Thom (12th century), entering via the South Gate with its ocean-churning statues. Visit Bayon Temple, famed for 54 towers with over 200 smiling Avalokitesvara faces, Phimeanakas, Royal Enclosure, Elephant Terrace, and Terrace of the Leper King. After lunch (own expense), tour Ta Prohm, a jungle-entwined temple, and Angkor Wat, the 12th-century Khmer masterpiece spanning 81 hectares. Watch the sunset from Phnom Bakheng Hill. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast

Drive to Banteay Srei, the “Citadel of Women,” a 10th-century pink sandstone temple with intricate carvings, and Banteay Samre. Explore the Grand Circuit: Prasat Kravan’s brick sculptures, Srah Srang (Royal Baths), Banteay Kdei with concentric walls, Neak Pean’s fountain pool, and Preah Khan, a well-preserved temple built by King Jayavarman VII. Return to Siem Reap for leisure time. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast

Fly from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville. Upon arrival, transfer to the ferry terminal for a speedboat to Koh Rong Sanloem Island, a tropical paradise with pristine beaches. Check into your hotel and spend the day relaxing or exploring the island. Overnight on Koh Rong Sanloem Island.
Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a full day at leisure on Koh Rong Sanloem Island. Lounge on white-sand beaches, swim in crystal waters, or explore the island’s trails and marine life (activities at own expense). Overnight on Koh Rong Sanloem Island.
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, take an afternoon speedboat back to Sihanoukville. Transfer by private vehicle to Phnom Penh (4–5 hours), arriving in the evening. Check into your hotel and relax. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Meals: Breakfast

Tour Phnom Penh’s historical and cultural landmarks. Visit the Choeung Ek Memorial (Killing Fields), where a stupa of 8,000 skulls marks the Khmer Rouge’s atrocities. Explore the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21 Prison), a former school turned torture center. In the afternoon, admire the National Museum’s Khmer artifacts in a stunning red terracotta building, the Royal Palace, built in 1866, and the Silver Pagoda with its 5,000 silver tiles. Conclude at Wat Phnom, a hilltop temple tied to the city’s founding legend. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy free time in Phnom Penh until your transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport for your departure flight. Bid farewell to this unforgettable Indochina adventure.
Meals: Breakfast