11 Days Stunning Laos and Cambodia Tour

The Best Cambodia Laos Tour for the First-time Travelers

Let all the stunning experiences take over as you take this 11 days Laos and Cambodia Tour with us. From the old town of Luang Prabang to the mysterious Angkor Wat, following the Mekong River, visiting the less traveled Vang Vieng, and heading to the capitals-Vientiane and Phnom Penh, you will explore the religions and cultures of these two ancient civilizations and experience the real life of the local people from visiting the rural villages.

Travel Route: Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng - Vientiane - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap

Day: 11

Best for: First-timers

Tour Type: Escorted private tour with personal tour guide and vehicle

Highlights

Explore Laos' famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luang Prabang

Visit Royal Palace Museum, Wat Xieng Thong, and other temples; enjoy a boat trip along the Mekong River; visit Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si Waterfalls.

Visit the stunning mountain town of Vang Vieng

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Vang Vieng while relaxing or opt to kayak along the Nam Song River, or cycle along the mountain road.

Trace back to the Glory of the Ancient Khmer Dynasty

Take a full-day trip to Angkor Wat to discover the mystery behind the ancient stone faces.

Explore the Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake

Cruise on the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia to see how the locals lead their life with nature.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Luang Prabang Arrival

Welcome to Luang Prabang!

Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Luang Prabang International Airport and take you to your hotel.

The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.

Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 2: Luang Prabang

Today you will spend a full day exploring the city of Luang Prabang. After breakfast, you will first visit the Royal Palace Museum, where you can see many interesting artifacts, such as traditional costumes, jewelry, ornaments, rare furniture, etc.

Then, you will visit Wat Xieng Thong, which is the most famous and beautiful temple in Luang Prabang. Built in 1560, the temple is a distillation of the ancient temple architecture style. Here, you can appreciate the classical Laotian aesthetics up close, from the roofs sweeping low to the ground to the gold pillars carved with patterns.

After that, you will move on to the Wat Wisunarat temple and Wat Aham with impressive stupas.

In the afternoon, you will head to the Arts and Ethnology Centre to learn more about Laos’ ethnic cultures and continue to visit the weaving villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek.

Later, you will get back to the city and visit Wat Mai before climbing up Mount Phousi. You will be indulged in the sunset view of the city and the Mekong River.

At night, you can explore the Night Market, where you will find kinds of handmade textiles, homemade handicrafts, etc.

Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

Royal Palace now is the National Museum in Luang Prabang.

Day 3: Luang Prabang

Before breakfast at the hotel, you will first partake in a Morning Alms (Sai Bat) on the street.

Then, after having breakfast, you will go to take a 2-hour boat trip along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Cave. En route, you will not only enjoy the scenery along the Mekong River but also see how the locals lead their life at the riverside.

Later, you will explore the Pak Ou Cave, where a number of gold lacquered Buddha statues are.

The last site for today is Kuang Si Waterfalls. You can enjoy the natural scenery, take some exciting outdoor activities, or just relax in the park.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to the city.

Stay overnight in Luang Prabang

The stunning natural scenery of Kuang Si Waterfalls.

Day 4: Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng

After breakfast in the morning, you will leave Luang Prabang and head to Vang Vieng. It takes about 5 to 6 hours to drive from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. Upon your arrival, you can have a good rest in the hotel.

Stay overnight Vang Vieng.

Vang Vieng, a paradise for outdoor activities in Laos.

Day 5: Vang Vieng

Vang Vieng is a wonderful place where you can enjoy the impressive countryside scenery of Laos, and there are a lot of interesting things to do here.

After breakfast, you will first go to visit the Tham Xang (Elephant Cave). It is a temple cave and is named after a huge stalagmite resembling an elephant inside. Pilgrims visit the site every year to pray for good health.

Then visit Tham Jang Cave, which is one of the most famous caves in Vang Vieng. It was once an army bunker in the early 19th century. To get into the cave, you will take a walk up a steep set of steps, but it is worth the effort.

After lunch, you will enjoy kayaking along the Nam Song River. The Nam Song River at Vang Vieng is home to some of the most fascinating scenery in Laos. You can spend a relaxing time along the gentle waves and enjoy the beautiful scenery around.

And the rest of the day is free at leisure, you can take a short stroll down to the river bank to enjoy the sunset.

Stay overnight in Vang Vieng.

Spectacular view of Tham Jang Cave

Day 6: Vang Vieng to Vientiane

In the morning, your guide will pick you up and take you to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. It takes about 4 hours to reach Vientiane by van from Vang Vieng.

After arriving in Vientiane, you will stroll around to explore the capital of Laos. You will visit the famous Wat Si Saket, which is the oldest temple in Vientiane. The temple was completed in 1818, and has a collection of more than 2,000 ceramic and silver Buddha images.

The final visit of the day will be the COPE Visitor Centre. Laos is one of the most heavily bombed countries in the world. And the COPE Visitor Centre teaches visitors to Laos about the rehabilitation process for people injured by unexploded ordnance hidden in the Lao countryside.

Stay overnight in Vientiane.

Wat Si Saket, the oldest temple in Laos.

Day 7: Vientiane to Phnom Penh

Today, you will say goodbye to Laos and continue your journey to Cambodia. You will take a morning flight from Vientiane to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.

After arriving in Phnom Penh, you will start to know this country by visiting the Silver Pagoda, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21 Prison), and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields).

Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace

Day 8: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

After breakfast, you will take a long drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. The whole journey takes about 7.5 to 8 hours.

En route, you will visit the ruined temples in Sambor Prei Kuk in Kompong Thom town and the Naga Bridge.

After arriving in Siem Reap in the afternoon, your guide will take you to the hotel. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.

Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

The ruined temple of Sambor Prei Kuk

Day 9: Siem Reap

Today, you will enjoy a full-day trip to Angkor Wat, the will of the Khmer Empire that once ruled much of Southeast Asia.

Your morning will begin with a tour of Ta Prohm, a site wrapped in giant silk-cotton trees and strangler figs through which you'll feel like you're in a Tomb Raider set.

Then you will come to Banteay Kdei, a smaller version of Ta Prohm. You will go through the Victory Gate, Terrace of the Leper King, Royal Palace, Baphuon Temple, and Bayon Temple. Weaving and climbing through winding tunnels and secret chambers, you can experience the mystery of the land up close.

After lunch, you'll have the whole afternoon to explore Angkor Wat, peering through the intricate and ancient stone carvings to see how it once flourished.

Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Banteay Kdei, a Buddhist temple in Angkor.

Day 10: Siem Reap

After breakfast, you will first visit Banteay Srei. This temple, built in 976 AD and carved out of red sandstone, is one of the three sacred temples in Cambodia and is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

In the afternoon, you will visit Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. You will enjoy the beautiful lake view and mangrove forests on a boat trip. Then, you will visit Kampong Phluk village on the lake to discover the life of the local people who live on the water.

Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.

Day 11: Siem Reap Departure

Say goodbye to Cambodia!

You are free to arrange your time before taking the scheduled transfer to the airport.

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Service Included

Private transfer and English-speaking tour guide

All entrance ticket fees for sightseeing listed in the itinerary

Flight and train tickets mentioned in the itinerary

Private van for land transportation

Meals as specified in the itinerary

Hotel accommodation

Governmental taxes

Service Excluded

International air tickets

Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee

Meals as not listed in the itinerary

Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver

Surcharge for public holidays (if any)

Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, etc.

Cambodia and Laos Travel Restriction

In an effort to restart tourism and help the local economy recover, both Cambodia and Laos have lowered COVID-19 travel restrictions. For traveling to Cambodia and Laos, you do not need to do any pre-trip testing.

However, before entering Cambodia, you need to provide the vaccination certificate. If this is not available, you will need to take a COVID-19 rapid antigen test upon arrival in Cambodia.

And while entering Laos, you need to provide a valid vaccination certificate or proof of a negative COVID-19 test (no more than 48 hours before arriving) and register it online with a health declaration form. Then, you will get a QR code to show on arrival.

We are well aware of the need for safety in traveling abroad in the post-pandemic era. We will provide you with one-to-one travel consultant service throughout the whole process to assist you in completing the visa application and proof of vaccination required by the destination quickly and safely. Professional local guides, drivers, and other services will escort your trip.